Tired of coleus and petunias in that pot on your front porch? Consider a large-leaved succulent such as this aeonium (zones 9 to 11) as an alternative.
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Furcraea (zones 9 to 11), are so dramatic that they effectively function as living sculpture. They are shown to best advantage when planted as a focal point.
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Canna lilies (Canna cvs, zones 8 to 11) hold their own against this dramatic sculpture while tying it to the garden. Cannas can be grown as annuals in more temperate zones. This potted specimen is seasonally placed in the garden.
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asparagus fern (Asparagus densiflorus, zones 9 to 11) on the right is balanced by the large-leaved leopard plant (Farfugium japonicum ‘Aureomaculata’, zones 7 to 12) on the left.
Tired of coleus and petunias in that pot on your front porch? Consider a large-leaved succulent such as this aeonium (zones 9 to 11) as an alternative.
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