More water-wise plants. Next week we will highlight a 10 x 10 landscape plan.
Purple Dome Daisy (Aster 'Purple Dome')
This dwarf aster has deep violet flowers in late summer. It attracts butterflies and other beneficial insects. This aster can be in full sun or part shade.
Japanese silver grass (Miscanthus sinensis, dwarf varieties)
The leaves on this large grass may turn red, orange and yellow in the fall. There are many varieties available with different leaf patterns and a range of sizes. It can be grown in full sun or part shade and thrives in clay soil.
Christmas cheer poker plant (Kniphofia 'Christmas Cheer')
This dramatic plant brightens up the winter garden. At the top of its tall flowering stems, brilliant orange buds open to deep-gold tubular flowers. The long, narrow leaves form an attractive, medium-large clump over time. This plant is grown in full sun.
To see more water-wise plants go to the http://www.arboretum.ucdavis.edu/arboretum_all_stars.aspx