Common name:Maiden Grass
Botanical name:Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'
The 'Gracillimus' is a taller variety, often growing to 6'-8' tall with delicate feathery plumes and very thin graceful leaves. It should receive sun to part shade, and average to little summer watering. Tall grasses are highly combustible.
Common name:Blue Beach Aster, Seaside Daisy
Botanical name:Erigeron glaucus
This perennial will grow 1' tall and 1.5' wide. It has blue green foliage and lavender flowers that bloom in spring and summer.
Common name:Joyce Coulter California Lilac
Botanical name:Ceanothus 'Joyce Coulter'
This cultivar has a generous amount of medium blue, tiny flowers in 3"-5" clusters. It can (with good drainage) tolerate garden moisture and heavy soils. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
-Cornflower Farms
Common name:Island Alum Root
Botanical name:Heuchera maxima
This large leaf native Heuchera from which many hybrids have been derived will reach about 3' tall in bloom and has deep green leaves with white flowers with a touch of pink.
Designer: Dave Buchanan | Path Through Meadow |
Photographer: GardenSoft |
Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.
Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.
Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.