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Gardener's Note: This plant is listed as a noxious weed in Colorado. It also is listed as invasive by the National Park Service in California and Arizona.

• Annual ornamental grass with deep purple foliage and seed heads resembling corn
  
• Plant in rich to average well-drained soil
  
• Plant in full sun
  
• Height: 3-5 feet; Width: 1-2 feet
  
• Annual in all zones:
  • All Zones: Plant in spring after danger of frost has passed; plant in full sun; water when dry; remove plants after frost.

• Evergreen arching shrub with dark green foliage, pink flowers followed by red fruit
  
• Plant in average to moist but well-drained soil
  
• Plant in full sun to partial shade
  
• Height: 4-5 feet; Width: 3-6 feet
  
• Hardy in USDA zones 4-7:
  • Zone 4: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; may be semi-evergreen in this zone; prune as needed to keep in bounds and neat in appearance.
    
  • Zone 5: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; prune as needed to keep in bounds and neat in appearance.
    
  • Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; prune as needed to keep in bounds and neat in appearance.
    
  • Zone 7: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun; apply mulch after first hard frost; prune as needed to keep in bounds and neat in appearance.