Abelia x grandiflora 'Hopley's' ~ Twist of Lime Abelia size-2-cal IMAGES: Mark Pellegrini

IMAGES: Mark Pellegrini

Blue Bayou Dwarf Pampas Grass is a compact clump-forming grass grown for its dense blue-green arching foliage and feathery plumes

Cold winters can damage the blooms

finely cut palmate leaves turn vibrant shades of yellow and gold in the fall

Abelia x grandiflora 'Hopley's' ~ Twist of Lime Abelia size-2-cal IMAGES: Mark PellegriniThe Twist of Lime Abelia (Abelia x grandiflora 'Hopley's') is a vibrant, semi evergreen shrub that's known for its variegated foliage and long blooming period. The leaves are a mix of green and yellow, giving the plant a "twist of lime" appearance. The foliage can turn a beautiful bronze color in the fall. Flowers: It produces clusters of fragrant, pinkish white, tubular flowers that bloom from late spring until the first frost. The flowers are highly