Common name:Variegated Tatarian Dogwood
Botanical name:Cornus alba 'Elegantissima Variegata'
Growing to an average height of 5", the shrub produces white flowers in late spring, which are followed by blue-white berry and variegated leaves. It may be effectively combined with berberis, buddleia, cotoneaster, hydrangea, juniper, potentilla, rosea spirea, syringa, viburnum, and wiegala.
Common name:Douglas Iris
Botanical name:Iris douglasiana
Douglas iris is an evergreen perennial for shade or partial sun with blue violet spring flowers. It is a California native that is drought tolerant. -Cornflower Farms
Common name:Acanthus, Bear's Breech
Botanical name:Acanthus mollis
This perennial produces large clusters of glossy foliage that is deeply lobed. Its leaves may reach lengths of 2'. The tall, purplish-white flower spikes are usually seen in late spring to early summer. It can be used as an accent plant. Acanthus is an effective, shade loving, herbaceous shrub.
Designer: Vanessa Nagel
Photographer: Vanessa Nagel
Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.
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.
