Camellia vernalis 'Star Above Star' ~ Star Above Star Camellia year-round-interest and roots are pleasantly scented

and roots are pleasantly scented

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Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger' (Carex glauca) - VanDusen Botanical Garden - Vancouver

Blaze Little Bluestem is a native grass with upright slender leaves noted for its continuously changing colors and vivid red fall foliage that holds through winter

It can be planted in near full sun if the soil is consistently moist but will have less color

Camellia vernalis 'Star Above Star' ~ Star Above Star Camellia year-round-interest and roots are pleasantly scentedStar Above Star Camellia is a full sized evergreen shrub with a rounded habit and glossy leaves that stay medium green year round. The semi double white flowers with a lavender pink flush at the edges and yellow stamen that bloom from late winter into early spring which attracts butterflies. Best blooms occur in partial sun and acidic, well drained soil. Type: Shrub Height: 8 10 Spread: 8 10 Spacing: 9 USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part