Common name:Silver Sage
Botanical name:Salvia argentea
This biennial will grow 1-4' tall and 1-3' wide. It has gray/green leaves with white flowers that are sometimes tinged yellow or pink and bloom in spring and summer.
Common name:Blue Marguerite, Blue Felicia Daisy
Botanical name:Felicia amelloides
This shrubby perennial has oval leaves that are 1" in length and dark green in color. It produces a variety of bright blue 1 1/4" wide flowers almost continuously, those of which resemble daisies.
Common name:Lemon Balm
Botanical name:Melissa officinalis
Lemon Balm's citrus fragrance is a wonderful garden treat and this plant can provide a nice foundation planting and background for more colorful plants. It should be grown in sub or shade with average, well-drained soil to a size of 2'. A versatile herb, it can be used in cooking, teas and skin cleaning. -Holland WIldflower Farm
Common name:Iceberg Floribunda Rose
Botanical name:Rosa 'Iceberg'
This is a shrub rose (there are climbing varieties) with an abundance of fragrant, medium sized, white blooms. It is one of the most popular roses and very tough.
Common name:Indian Summer Gloriosa Daisy
Botanical name:Rudbeckia hirta 'Indian Summer'
This biennial will grow 3-4' tall and 1 1/2' wide. It has dark green leaves with yellow/gold flowers that bloom in summer and fall.
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Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.
Water trees and shrubs by deep-soaking occasionally with low-volume irrigation equipment (drip, micro-sprays, or bubblers) to promote healthy, deep rooting.
Attract, or buy beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings to control pest outbreaks in your garden.