Common name:Sarabande Silver Grass
Botanical name:Miscanthus sinensis 'Sarabande'
This 3-4 ' ornamental grass is a warm season performer; It is clump forming and very robust. It throws up spiked flowers from August until the first frost. It is good in full sun or bright shade; fertile soil; needs ample water in hot, dry conditions.
Common name:Laurestinus Viburnum
Botanical name:Viburnum tinus
This evergreen shrub will grow 6'-12' tall and has leathery green leaves with clusters of pink buds that bloom into white, fragrant flowers from fall to spring.
Common name:Chinese Lilac
Botanical name:Syringa X chinensis
Chinese Lilac is a broad-spreading shrub that can reach 8'-15' tall. It does well in full sun with moist, well-drained soil. Leaves are medium to dark green. Flowers can be purple, white or violet, 4"-6" long, very fragrant and profuse in May. Prune regularly to keep it from getting to leggy.
Designer: Laurie Sager & Associates
Photographer: GardenSoft
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