Common name:Virginia Creeper
Botanical name:Parthenocissus quinquefolia
This deciduous vine will grow to about 20' in length and has dark green, bronzy, toothed leaves that turn dark red in fall.
Common name:Parsons Canterbury Bells
Botanical name:Campanula medium 'Parsons'
This biennial plant will grow 30-36" and produces deep violet and white flowers that resemble a cup and saucer. The flowers are on light stems with light green leaves.
Common name:Sprenger Asparagus
Botanical name:Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri'
This plant is given a soft, mound-like appearance by the long, arching branches that are found covered with small, bright green leaves. It is able to grow in either full sun or partial shade.
Common name:Dawn Redwood, Water Fir
Botanical name:Metasequoia glyptostroboides
The Metasequoia is a dense, pyramidal, deciduous conifer with a central leader and under positive cultural conditions, performs as a rapid grower. It has an opposite branching pattern, with branchlets of long, simple needles that appear to be flattened. During the spring, its foliage is a bright reddish-brown color that matures to a light green tone, and an autumn shade ranging from a tawny pink to golden bronze.This plant is fire-prone! Please use caution when planting near your home.
Designer: Phil Thornburg Winterbloom
Photographer: Phil Thornburg Winterbloom
Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.
Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.