Common name:Japanese Fatsia or Aralia
Botanical name:Fatsia japonica
This evergreen shrub has large, glossy, fan-like leaves that grow to 16" wide. It has ,oderate growth rate to a size of 5-8' that can be kept lower with occasional pruning. It has a very lush, tropical appearance, and grows well in partial shade.
Common name:Nandina, Heavenly Bamboo
Botanical name:Nandina domestica
Nandina domestica is a graceful upright shrub that grows from 3 to 6' in height. It gets its name from its bamboo-like growth habit. When thinned from the center it bears a remarkable resemblance to bamboo. It is best used in groups. It can be used in a shaded patio or out in a shrub border with full sun. An interesting feature of Heavenly Bamboo is the bronze color in the new growth when planted in full sun. It also bears clusters of white flowers in the spring.
Common name:Amethyst Mist Coral Bells
Botanical name:Heuchera 'Amethyst Mist'
This perennial will grow 1-2' tall and has medium-sized green leaves with pink flowers that bloom in spring and summer.
Common name:Freesia, Tecolote (strain)
Botanical name:Freesia X hybrida 'Tecolote H'ybrids
These perennials will grow 1-1.5' high and have slender, light green leaves. The plant produces double blooms in a variety of colors that are lightly fragrant. The variety shown is orange.
Sustainable landscaping is a term coined to mean sensible landscape practices that work within the limits of the Eco-system. This means within the limits of your local rainfall, soil conditions and sun patterns.
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| Designer: | Serene Pond and Garden |
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Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.
Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.
