Common name:Blue Spire Russian Sage
Botanical name:Perovskia 'Blue Spire'
This popular plant will grow to 2-3' and has fragrant, grayish leaves accented by lavender/blue flowers that bloom from March through Summer. Cut back through dormancy in winter.
Common name:White Birch, European White Birch
Botanical name:Betula pendula
This medium-size weeping tree will grow to about 40' tall and has a whitish/brown bark with deciduous green leaves.
Common name:Compact Dwarf Boxwood
Botanical name:Buxus microphylla japonica 'Compacta'
This boxwood will typically grow 12-14" annually and the small leaves are 12" long and 14" wide. It is the slowest growing boxwood and does best in full shade.
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.