Mahogany and Yellow Foliage with Orange Blooms

Evergreen foliage in warm mahogony tones provides vivid contrast to bright yellow, grassy foliage of Carex 'Everillo' and is a wonderful foil for the tubular orange flowers of the cuphea. This vignette is perfect for containers and will look good for months on end. Hummingbirds will flock to the tubular blooms of the Vermillionaire cuphea.

Growing Conditions

Zone: 8, 9
Exposure: Full Sun, Part Sun
Water Needs: Average

Design Considerations

Style: Container, Northwest Eclectic, Tropical
Features: Varied Foliage, Texture, and Form, Fabulous Foliage, Hot Vibrant Colors, Warm Colors, Wildlife Friendly
Focus: Color Theme, Small Space
Seasons of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall, Three Seasons of Interest

Care and Maintenance


Maintenance Level: low



Plants In this Combo

  • Carex oshimensis 'Everillo'

    Evercolor™ Everillo Sedge

    Type: Grass / Grass-Like, Groundcover, Perennial
    Exposure: Full Sun, Part Sun, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade
    Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

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  • Cuphea 'Vermillionaire'

    Vermillionaire Firecracker Plant

    Type: Perennial, Tender Perennial
    Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat
    Zone: 8, 9, 10, 11

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  • Heuchera 'Fire Alarm'

    Fire Alarm Coral Bells

    Type: Perennial
    Exposure: Full Sun, Part Sun, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade
    Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

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  • Uncinia rubra 'Belinda's Find'

    Belinda's Find Red Hook Sedge

    Type: Grass / Grass-Like, Perennial
    Exposure: Full Sun, Part Sun, Filtered Sun
    Zone: 8, 9, 10

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