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Dalmation Bellflower
Compact Japanese Boxwood
White Cloud Coral Bells
Emerald  Cedar, Smaragd Cedar
Dalmation Bellflower

Common name:Dalmation Bellflower
Botanical name:Campanula portenschlagiana

The Dalmation Bellflower is a mounding, deciduous perennial that forms a curtain of purple flowers often blooming in waves throughout the year. It should be grown in areas with sun to partial shade. -Monterey Bay Nursery

Compact Japanese Boxwood

Common name:Compact Japanese Boxwood
Botanical name:Buxus microphylla 'Justin Brouwers'

This dwarf variety of boxwood is very attractive and slow growing. It retains its dark green color through winter. It makes a good accent or compact hedge, clipped or unclipped.

White Cloud Coral Bells

Common name:White Cloud Coral Bells
Botanical name:Heuchera sanguinea 'White Cloud'

Tufts of round, 1/2" leaves with scalloped edges accent this plant. It also produces wiry stems to 18" tall with open clusters of white, bell-shaped flowers.

Emerald  Cedar, Smaragd Cedar

Common name:Emerald Cedar, Smaragd Cedar
Botanical name:Platycladus orientalis 'Smaragd'

This shrub can reach about 25' tall and has small, scaled, green leaves. This is a highly combustible plant.

Small Front Garden
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Photographer: GardenSoft

Soils and Compost:

Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.

Integrated Pest Management:

Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.