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In stark contrast to this delicate-looking plant's appeal is the extreme cold-hardiness and heat tolerance of these herbaceous perennials throughout USDA growing zones 3 through 9

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russet and bright red tones on the same tree

Pair it with climbing roses for a classic garden look

Big Bluestem Grass oos-channel-removed In stark contrast to thisTallgrass prairie used to cover vast swaths of the Midwest, where the sky was big and the buffalo roamed. Those prairies don't exist like they used to, but when they did Big Bluestem Grass (Andropogon gerardii) was the king! It was the dominant Grass that grew there, providing breathtaking seasonal color change and food and protection for wildlife. Also known as Turkey Foot Grass because of the forked seed heads that resemble their nickname, Bluestem