Common name:Little Spires Russian Sage
Botanical name:Perovskia 'Little Spire'
This broad perennial will grow 3'-6' tall and has small, gray green leaves with blue violet flowers that bloom in the summer.
Common name:Pink Gaura
Botanical name:Gaura lindheimeri 'Siskiyou Pink'
Pink Gaura is a profusely flowering perenial for all zones that grows 2-4ft. high. It has pink buds that open to showy pink and white flowers in spring and summer. It needs full sun and is drought tolerant.
-Cornflower Farms
The Right Plant Right Place
Putting the right plants in the right places in the right groupings is both the challenge and art of good landscape design.
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| Designer: Susan Frommer | Winding Up Hill |
Photographer: GardenSoft |
Soils and Compost:
Practice grass-cycling by leaving short grass clippings on lawns after mowing, so that nutrients and organic matter are returned to the soil.
Water Saving Tip:
Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.
Integrated Pest Management:
Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.