Ok, so I have started the HUGE flower bed where the pond was supposed to go. (still having a problem with this)

I have been looking at plants to put in their bed, and came across some I know nothing about. So I am asking you guys or is it people? dont want to offend any of the fairer sex.

Here is what I need info on if anyone knows.
1. Purple Heart
2. Blue Festuca ornamental grass
3. Japanese Blood grass?? I think that was it.
4. Double Snowdrops??

I am trying to use MSpaint to create a design with.(trying to brush up on computer skills.) IF and when I finish it, I will post it for everyone to see.(another reason for my screen name)

Also, any and all ideas for plants would be great, I just want year around color and the plants have to take the full hot Georgia sun. I can use some tall plants, medium height and small/short also as this will be tiered.

I have already planned on butterfly bushes of different colors around the back and a couple of rose bushes. Other than that, I am open to ideas.
And yes the rubber room with the special coat has already been suggested.

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Hi Frustrated,
Great sites from Calzgal. Another one for your purple heart that might be helpful is this one. It's hardy to zone 8, though I don't know what your zone is.
http://www.floridata.com/ref/t/trad_pal.cfm

Here's some sites where you can search for bloom times and get the names of plants.
http://www.perennials.com/
http://www.main.nc.us/naturenotebook/plantindex.html

This one is for bulb info.
http://www.bulb.com/springflwr.asp
http://www.bulb.com/summerflwr.asp

Here's some sites you can use to get information on plants.
http://www.floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?state=ref_master&viewsrc=lists/plists.cfm?list=type
http://www.hort.uconn.edu:591/search.html

You might also want to think about everblooming and reblooming daylilies - Hemerocallis. You can do a search at www.google.com and put in the search box terms like:
Hemerocallis + everbloom
Hemerocallis + rebloom

Hope this helps,
Newt

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When weeding, the best way to make sure you are removing a weed and not a valuable plant is to pull on it. If it comes out of the ground easily, it is a valuable plant.

Isn't it awful when people throw all that at you at once? I'm certain with a bit more time you'll be able to design a lovely garden with long term bloom.

Good luck with it,
Newt

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When weeding, the best way to make sure you are removing a weed and not a valuable plant is to pull on it. If it comes out of the ground easily, it is a valuable plant.

Tropical plants? Cool!!

You're very welcome.
Newt

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When weeding, the best way to make sure you are removing a weed and not a valuable plant is to pull on it. If it comes out of the ground easily, it is a valuable plant.