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Lush Perennial Border
Crimson Pygmy Japanese Barberry
Smoketree, Wigtree
Blanche White Rockrose
Worchester Golden Blue Mist
Crimson Pygmy Japanese Barberry

Common name:Crimson Pygmy Japanese Barberry
Botanical name:Berberis thunbergii 'Crimson Pygmy'

Pygmy purple leaf barberry is a deciduous shrub with arching branches which reaches 2 ft high and 3 ft wide. The foliage becomes bronzy red in summer and fall. 'Crimson Pygmy' prefers full sun and regular watering, more in hot summer months. This plant has thorns. It makes a great hedge. Prune in winter to re-shape.

Smoketree, Wigtree

Common name:Smoketree, Wigtree
Botanical name:Cotinus coggygria

A deciduous shrub or small tree that grows up to around 10' tall, this plant is grown for its wispy, thread-like flower clusters and outstanding fall color. The plant requires sun to part shade.

Blanche White Rockrose

Common name:Blanche White Rockrose
Botanical name:Cistus 'Blanche'

The fragrant leaves of this species are 4" in length, are dark green above and lighter green beneath, and are sticky. Its white flowers are 3" wide, with yellow centers. It is rather tough and is resistant of minor neglect. -Native Sons Nursery

Worchester Golden Blue Mist

Common name:Worchester Golden Blue Mist
Botanical name:Caryopteris X clandonensis 'Worcester Go

This 2x2' mounded shrub with medium grey-green leaves and an open structure is treated as a perennial. Flowers of a sky blue color grow from the axis of the uppermost leaves.

Designer: Bonnie Bayard

Lush Perennial Border
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Photographer: GardenSoft

Soils and Compost:

Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.

Integrated Pest Management:

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