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Containers at the Edge of Patio
Tall Moor Witch Grass
Ann Folkard Purple Cranesbill
Santa Ana Cardinal Coral Bells
Summer Coreopsis
Tall Moor Witch Grass

Common name:Tall Moor Witch Grass
Botanical name:Molinia caerulea 'Moorehexe'

Molinia caerulea 'Moorehexe' is a perennial grass. Plants live long but grow slow. Leaves are light green, narrow, in neat dense clumps 1-2 ft. tall and wide. In summer, yellowish to purplish flowers in narrow, spikelike clusters rise 2-3 ft. above clumps.

Ann Folkard Purple Cranesbill

Common name:Ann Folkard Purple Cranesbill
Botanical name:Geranium 'Ann Folkard'

This Cranesbill is similar to the Geranium macrorrhizum with pink flowers. It spreads by means of underground roots.

Santa Ana Cardinal Coral Bells

Common name:Santa Ana Cardinal Coral Bells
Botanical name:Heuchera 'Santa Ana Cardinal'

This Heuchera is believed to be a hybrid between the native Heuchera maxima and the non-native Heuchera sanguinea. The name is a little misleading as the flower is more pinkish red than it is red or cardinal. It is best used in dry shady conditions with well drained soil. Once established, it requires little care. It is susceptible to mealy bugs and root rot if it receives too much water. It grows to 18"-24" tall and wide. It looks great in mass plantings.

Summer Coreopsis

Common name:Summer Coreopsis
Botanical name:Coreopsis grandiflora

The Coreopsis, a plant which grows up to 30", produces striking double bright yellow flowers. It is excellent as cut flowers or as a backdrop. The bloom period occurs from spring to fall.

Containers at the Edge of Patio
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Soils and Compost:

Practice grass-cycling by leaving short grass clippings on lawns after mowing, so that nutrients and organic matter are returned to the soil.

Integrated Pest Management:

Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.