Common name:Kangaroo Paws, Red
Botanical name:Anigozanthos hybrids
This tender perennial is a clump-forming evergreen that produces fuzzy, yellow green flowers that bloom in spring and last for over 2 months. Many sizes and varieties are available including yellow and pink flowers.
Common name:Purple Autumn Sage
Botanical name:Salvia greggii 'Purple'
This shrub will grow 1'-4' tall and wide. It has glossy green leaves with purple flowers that bloom from spring through fall. It prefers well draining soil with regular watering although it will take drought conditions. It will become leggy looking. Prune spent flowers to encourage more blooming.
Common name:Sapphire Blue Oat Grass
Botanical name:Helictotrichon sem. 'Sapphire'
Blue Oat Grass is a standout cool season ornamental grass with deep blue foliage. It grows in a clumping shape. Each stemless blade emerges from the ground to create a rounded, sculpted look in the landscape. Long, graceful stems emerge in late spring topped with tan, oat-like seed heads. While we have seen flowering in our climate (North Carolina), blooms are most abundant in cooler climates. ‘Sapphire’ is also known by its German name, ‘Saphirsprudel’, or by another translation, ‘Sapphire Fountain’—all are the same plant. Prefers full sun and well-drained locations and can be grown in containers. This Blue Oat Grass cultivar is reported to have improved resistance to rust.
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Photographer: Vicki Anderson
Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.
Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.
