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Sing the Blues and Lavendars
Merck Dahlia
Elija Blue Fescue
Zebra Iris
Grosso Long Stemmed Lavender
Rozanne Cranesbil
Merck Dahlia

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

Elija Blue Fescue

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

Zebra Iris

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.

Grosso Long Stemmed Lavender

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.

Rozanne Cranesbil

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

Sing the Blues and Lavendars
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Photographer: GardenSoft

Soils and Compost:

Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.

Integrated Pest Management:

Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.