Hosta 'Paradigm' ~ Monrovia® Paradigm Hosta Size:1 GALLON 6PK maroon-colored flowers in the spring

maroon-colored flowers in the spring

Vitex x Summertime Blues™

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Root rot can also be an issue if over watered

Basham's Party Pink Crape Myrtle is known for its tolerance to heat and drought once established

Hosta 'Paradigm' ~ Monrovia® Paradigm Hosta Size:1 GALLON 6PK maroon-colored flowers in the springParadigm Hosta is a large shade loving herbaceous perennial primarily grown for its foliage. The corrugated heart shaped basal foliage has golden green centers and blue green streaked margins. The colors intensive in summer. Small bell like pale lavender to near white flowers raise up on scapes in mid summer attracting butterflies and pollinators. Best color in partial sun and moist well drained soils. Paradigm has good resistance to slug damage.