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Virginia Creeper
Parsons Canterbury Bells
Caradonna Blue Sage
Petunia
Virginia Creeper

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.

Parsons Canterbury Bells

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.

Caradonna Blue Sage

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.

Petunia

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

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Photographer: Phil Thornburg Winterbloom

Soils and Compost:

Practice grass-cycling by leaving short grass clippings on lawns after mowing, so that nutrients and organic matter are returned to the soil.

Integrated Pest Management:

Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.