Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and handsome—this stylish plant combination for sun would be great choice for adding curb appeal to a modern landscape. Natchez crape myrtle anchors the vignette with its wonderful structure, gorgeous bark, summer blooms, and fab fall color. The finely-textured, variegated foliage of the maiden grass introduces gentle movement and a pleasing progression from spring to fall, and even into winter if the dried stems are left standing: fresh foliage, followed by tasseled flowers, and autumnal colors as it goes dormant. Also occupying the mid-plane, the evergreen the foliage of the rockrose has a year-round presence, but really shines in early summer when covered in white flowers. On the ground, a striking black-and-white, bold-and-fine foliage duo commands attention.
Zone:
8,
9
Exposure:
Full Sun
Water Needs:
Regular / Even,
Average,
Occasional,
Drought-tolerant
Style:
Modern,
Mediterranean,
Northwest Eclectic
Features:
Fabulous Foliage,
Four Season Appeal,
Harmonious Colors,
Varied Foliage, Texture, and Form,
Winter Interest
Focus:
Color Theme,
Curb Appeal,
Mixed Border,
Pleasing Seasonal Flow
Seasons of Interest:
Spring,
Summer,
Fall,
Pleasing Seasonal Changes
Maintenance Level:
low
Maintenance Tasks:
Prune annually
Chelsea Bonnet Rockrose
Type:
Shrub
Exposure:
Full Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone:
8, 9, 10
Crape Myrtle Natchez
Type:
Shrub, Tree
Exposure:
Full Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone:
6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Japanese Silver Grass
Type:
Grass / Grass-Like
Exposure:
Full Sun, Afternoon Sun
Zone:
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Black Mondo Grass
Type:
Grass / Grass-Like
Exposure:
Full Sun, Part Sun, Full Shade, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade
Zone:
6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Angel Wings Senecio
Type:
Perennial, Tender Perennial
Exposure:
Full Sun, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun
Zone:
8, 9, 10, 11