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:Coral Bells
Botanical name:Heuchera cultivars
These perennials have wonderful flowers in colors ranging from white to deep crimson. The flowers bloom in spring and these plants are popular in masses or borders.
Common name:Caradonna Blue Sage
Botanical name:Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna'
This plant has a rigidly upright growing habit. This perennial sub-shrub will grow 1'-3' tall and 2' wide and has light green leaves, accented by beautiful purple flowers that bloom from June to November.
Common name:Petunia
Botanical name:Petunia X hybrida
This plant will grow 1'-3' tall and has medium-sized green leaves with multi-colored flowers that bloom in spring and summer.
Designer: Phil Thornburg Winterbloom
Photographer: Phil Thornburg Winterbloom
Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.
Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.
