This drought-tolerant planting combination for full sun features a variety of plant shapes, foliage colors and textures, and an evolving sequence of blooms that provide color from spring to fall. The anchoring tree, Natchez crape myrtle, provides a vertical lift to the overall scene, is decorated by summer blooms, delivers a nice display of fall color, and has beautifully smooth bark. Evergreen elements that provide year-round structure include Nandina, Cistus, the two varieties of Juniper, and the ground-covering succulent tapestry made up of Sedum and hens and chicken (Sempervivum).
The landscape design ideas portrayed in the layouts included in the download are designed to look good from all sides so this combo is a great choice for adding curb appeal to a sunny front yard garden or parking strip.
Zone:
8
Exposure:
Afternoon Sun, Full Sun
Water Needs:
Average, Drought-tolerant, Low, Occasional
Style:
City and Courtyard, Mediterranean, Northwest Eclectic
Features:
Attracts Pollinator, Drought Tolerant, Fabulous Foliage, Fall Color, Flower Fest, Four Season Appeal, Low Maintenance, Varied Foliage, Texture, and Form
Focus:
Curb Appeal, Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Saving Water, Year-round Interest
Seasons of Interest:
Fall, Pleasing Seasonal Changes, Spring, Summer, Three Seasons of Interest, Winter, Year-round Interest
Maintenance Level:
medium
Maintenance Tasks:
Deadheading
La Barbe Bleue™ Bluebeard
Type:
Shrub
Exposure:
Full Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone:
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Chelsea Bonnet Rockrose
Type:
Shrub
Exposure:
Full Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone:
8, 9, 10
Lil' Kim® Rose of Sharon
Type:
Shrub
Exposure:
Full Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone:
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Variegated Sweet Iris
Type:
Perennial
Exposure:
Full Sun, Part Sun, Afternoon Sun
Zone:
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Blue Arrow Juniper
Type:
Conifer, Shrub
Exposure:
Full Sun, Part Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone:
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Blue Star Juniper
Type:
Conifer, Shrub
Exposure:
Full Sun, Afternoon Sun
Zone:
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Crape Myrtle Natchez
Type:
Shrub, Tree
Exposure:
Full Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone:
6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Compact Heavenly Bamboo
Type:
Shrub
Exposure:
Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade
Zone:
6, 7, 8, 9
Caradonna Sage
Type:
Perennial
Exposure:
Full Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone:
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Cape Blanco Stonecrop
Type:
Groundcover, Perennial, Succulent
Exposure:
Full Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone:
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Pacific Shadows Hen and Chicks
Type:
Groundcover, Succulent
Exposure:
Full Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone:
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10