A criss-cross combo

This petty vignette is a stark combining of colors that link up together attractively . The chartreuse blossom tobacco ( Nicotianacv . ) on the front right is echoed by the ‘ Morning Light ’ miscanthus ( Miscanthus sinensis‘Morning Light ’ ) to the back leave , while the dusky hues of the sedum ( Sedumsp . ) in the front leftfield are picked up by the ‘ Black Negligee ’ white hellebore ( Actaea‘Black Negligee ’ ) on the back right . Deep purple and scant chartreuse are perfect complements to each other , make this combo the perfect package . design by Rebecca Batchie for a garden in South Kent , Connecticut .

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