Erianthus ravennae ~ Hardy Pampas Grass, Ravenna Grass dog-safe 2014-08-27 15 14 06 Sweetbay

2014-08-27 15 14 06 Sweetbay Magnolia near the Buttinger House at the Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association

Nathan Bedford Forrest Native Azalea is an open upright native deciduous shrub that is part of the Confederate General Series that is noted for its larger fragrant flowers

Overly moist soils can lead to root rot

and Shade Tree

Flat-topped clusters of reddish-purple flowers cover the plant in later spring to summer

Erianthus ravennae ~ Hardy Pampas Grass, Ravenna Grass dog-safe 2014-08-27 15 14 06 SweetbayHardy Pampas Grass is a tall warm season grass that grows in tight clumps with long arching green leaves that turns bronze in fall. Dramatic upright canes holding silky white flower plums create fluffy tufts above the leaves in fall and hold its color into winter. Prefers full sun and dry soils. Good drought tolerance. Type: Orn. Grass Height: 8' 10' Spread: 4 6 Spacing: 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 10 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: White Season