The oculus - catching contrast provided by amber - foliaged plants can be used to brighten shady spots or planting of dark flowers and foliage . In Robert Clark ’s Oakland , California , garden , golden sedge ( Carex elata‘Aurea ’ ) seems to shine in a sombre planting of black mondo grass ( Ophiopogon planiscapus‘Nigrescens ’ ) and cineraria ( PericallisXhybrida ) .
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Click here to enlarge this photo.Photo/Illustration: Lee Anne White
