Common name:Silver Leaf Marguerite
Botanical name:Chrysanthemum frutescens 'Silver Leaf'
SIngle white flowers with yellow centers and silvery foliage highlight the 'Silver Leaf' variety. It exhibits dense, compact growth to 4' tall by 6' wide. This plant is considerably tougher and more drought tolerant than green-leaved marguerite varieties. -Monterey Bay Nursery
Common name:Barbara Karst Red Bougainvillea
Botanical name:Bougainvillea 'Barbara Karst'
The large amount of flamboyant color on this species creates a wonderful accent in a garden. Varieties can be in bush or vine form; colors vary. Once established, they tend to be carefree. All varieties are susceptible to frost damage. The 'Barbara Kost' variety blooms bright red in full sun; more crimson if in shade. It blooms in summer and fall.
Designer: Michelle Derviss
Photographer: Michelle Derviss
Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.
Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.
Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.
