Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Inaba-shidare' ~ Inaba-shidare Japanese Maple size-5-cal The flowers of Black Adder

The flowers of Black Adder Giant Hyssop are dark blue-purple and appear on tall spikes from midsummer to early fall

and may sometimes gain a red-orange hue

Holden Azalea is a vigorous compact evergreen hybrid shrub with dark leaves and a upright mounding habit

Mystic Spires Wood Sage is a heat-loving compact upright herbaceous perennial with dark green foliage and masses of tall spikes of tiny two-lipped deep purple flowers in summer to fall

Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Inaba-shidare' ~ Inaba-shidare Japanese Maple size-5-cal The flowers of Black AdderInaba shidare Japanese Maple is a stunning small deciduous tree known for its cascading, weeping branches. Its lacey palmate foliage emerges a deep purple red and turns a vibrant crimson in fall. Grows best in rich, moist, slightly acidic well drained soils. Prefers full sun in cooler climates, but needs afternoon shade in southern areas. Type: Tree Origins: East Asia Height: 6 10 Spread: 8 15 Spacing: 10 USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 9 Culture: Full Sun,