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Its nickname comes from its bold, bright orange and yellow petals and deep brown centres ... Blue Fescue is an ornamental grass with "vibrant ice-blue leaves" which is able to tolerate drought and ...

• Coneflower species: There are many native coneflowers. My two favorites are Yellow Coneflower (Ratibida pinnata) and Pale Purple Coneflower (Echinacea pallida).