Sorbaria s. 'Sem' #3 slideshow otherwise known as "Purple Maiden

otherwise known as "Purple Maiden Grass"

Carex oshimensis "Ice Cream'

commonly called "Siberian Bugloss"

Height at maturity: varies with culture

slightly alkaline garden soil

Sorbaria s. 'Sem' #3 slideshow otherwise known as "Purple MaidenSorbaria sorbifolia, otherwise known as the "Ash Leaf False Spirea" and "Ural False Spirea" is an upright shrub with dark green, fern like foliage that turns shades of pink and bronze. Fall foliage is bright red orange. It suckers and spreads freely. Creamy white flowers resembling Astilbe appear on new wood. Heat and drought tolerant once established. Blooms: late spring to mid summer Light: full sun to part shade Soil: well drained, regular garden