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Gaura
Gaura lindheimerii
Also, appropriately nicknamed 'whirling butterflies', this
graceful perennial is a native to the Southeastern United States. |
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Inland Sea Oats
Chasmanthium latifolium
The seedheads of this tough native grass are
striking and highly ornamental. |
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Thryallis
Galphimia glauca
A dazzling display of golden bloom stalks literally covers
this semi-tropical native of Central America all summer long. |
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Toothache Plant
Spilanthes oleracea
Chewing the leaves of this Brazilian native
makes your tongue and mouth curiously numb for a few moments.
As the name implies, it is used in herbal medicine for the treatment
of toothaches and oral infections. |
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Lobelia
'compliment series mix'
Lobelia cardinalis
These fabulously bright red, pink and purple blooms are a
hummingbird beacon in Longue Vue's Wild Garden. |
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Cat's Whiskers
Orthosiphon stamineus
Airy lavender blooms with whiskery stamens make
this perennial stand out in a mixed border planting. |
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Eggplant 'Ichiban'
Solanum melongena 'Ichiban'
Small, slender fruits proliferate on this resident of the
Discover Garden veggie patch. The variety 'Ichiban' is also
suitable for growing in a container. |
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Butterfly Vine
Mascagnia macroptera
It is easy to deduce where this signature Yellow
Garden plant came by its common name! |
