Common name:Merck Dahlia
Botanical name:Dahlia merckii
THe 'Bon Esprit' produces a brilliant magenta pink semicactus to a size of 4" across. Overall growth of the plant can reach 30". -Monterey Bay Nursery
Common name:Elija Blue Fescue
Botanical name:Festuca 'Elija Blue'
The 'Elijah Blue' is a dwarf, very glaucous variety with almost white foliage. It should receive sun and little summer watering. -Monterey Bay Nursrey
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:Grosso Long Stemmed Lavender
Botanical name:Lavandula X intermedia 'Grosso'
Long Stemmed Lavender has beautiful violet colored plumes in the summer. It is very drought tolerant and is a great plant to create that Mediterranean effect.
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: Richmond/Sommerfeld/Altenbach
Photographer: GardenSoft
Practice grass-cycling by leaving short grass clippings on lawns after mowing, so that nutrients and organic matter are returned to the soil.
Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.