Common name:Anthony Waterer Spirea
Botanical name:Spiraea japonica 'Anthony Waterer'
This 'Anthony Waterer' is a broad shrub, growing 2'-3' with a flattop and dark, blue green leaves. The immature growth is a pinkish red color. From summer until early fall, the flowers are a deep carmine pink color. The pink color of the shrub's flowers makes a nice focal point, and the plant provides structure to a perennial border. It is presented well around lilacs.
Common name:Tuscan Blue Upright Rosemary
Botanical name:Rosmarinus officinalis 'Tuscan Blue'
The Upright Rosemary is an upright shrub that grows 3'-6' tall. It has dark green leaves and bright, showy, lavender blue flowers throughout the year. This shrub is drought tolerant and attracts butterflies. -Cornflower Farms
Common name:Fig Edible
Botanical name:Ficus carica
This small tree produces wonderful figs that are a brownish red color.
Common name:Blue Moor Grass
Botanical name:Sesleria caerulea
This grass will grow to about 18"-24"tall and 18"-24" wide. It has bluish green or gray green leaves.
Designer: Stephanie Blanc | California Greek Garden 31 |
Photographer: GardenSoft |
Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.
Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.
Attract, or buy beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings to control pest outbreaks in your garden.