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Serbian Bellflower
Purple Needle Grass
Serbian Bellflower

Common name:Serbian Bellflower
Botanical name:Campanula poscharskyana

The large, light lavender blue flowers of this Bellflower are produced along trailing stems throughout the year. It is a fast, easy grower in areas of sun to partial shade. -Monterey Bay Nursery

Purple Needle Grass

Common name:Purple Needle Grass
Botanical name:Nassella pulchra

This perennial grass has deep green leaves with wonderful purple seed heads.

Designer:

Backyard Beauty
Image: 8 of 9

Photographer: GardenSoft

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:

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