Common name:Zebra Iris
Botanical name:Iris pallida 'Argentea Variegata'
This garden favorite is grown more for its striking silver variegated foliage than its fragrant blue blooms. Avoid intense heat and poor drainage. Deciduous.
Common name:Cosmos
Botanical name:Cosmos bipinnatus
Cosmos bipinnatus is an annual. Grows up to 8 ft. high and 1.5-2.5 ft. wide. Blossoms are 3-4 ft. wide, with tufted yellow centers and rays in white and shades of pink, rose, lavender, purple, or crimson.
Common name:Rosea Tree Mallow
Botanical name:Lavatera thuringiaca 'Rosea'
Lavatera thuringiaca 'Rosea' is an evergreen shurb that grows 6-8 ft. tall and 4 ft. wide. The leaves are green with a maplelike form. Produces pink blossoms.
Common name:Hidcote Lavender
Botanical name:Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote'
This is a slow growing lavender that grows to 1ft. tall with deep purple flowers. It is drought tolerant, attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. -Cornflower Farms
Common name:Rozanne Cranesbil
Botanical name:Geranium 'Rozanne'
Roazanne is a beautiful perennial display addition. The palmately lobed and toothed deep green leaves are accented by clusters of 1.5" pure blue flowers that bloom from June to July.
Designer: Scott Sommerfeld | Color Next to Sidewalk |
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Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.
Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.