Low growing, spreading, American native with light lavender flower clusters. Incredibly heat tolerant. Use as ground covers or in planters. Southern Living® calls this perennial “bambi-proof.” FEATURES Bloom/Feature Lavender flower clusters from spring until fall Plant Type Perennials Evergreen or Deciduous Deciduous USDA Zones 7,8,9,10,11 Zone Detail Hardy to 0 F Key Features heat tolerance, attracts birds/butterflies, water-wise, dwarf Use border, container, groundcover, mass planting Exposure Full sun Bloom Season spring, summer Dimension 12-14" H x spreading Growth Rate Moderate to fast growth CARE Water Keep on the dry side of moist Soil Type Well-drained garden soil Fertilizer Monthly in garden;: bi-monthly in containers Pruning Prune as desired, but not required PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS water before planting plant in full sun to part shade dig hole 3X the width of pot, backfill and plant 1”-2” above soil level water and add more soil if needed mulch plants

Edible garden in rich soil amended with compost. Falon Mihalic

There are many rain lilies that bloom all across the world, but few put on the show of Habranthus robustus. This pink rain lily will bloom 4 to 6 times in one summer, not minding the heat or humidity. They can be seen performing in shady areas and in full sun. These larger rain lily bulbs quickly clump and spread, offering a showy display in an otherwise dormant summer garden. FEATURES Bloom/Feature Blooms 4-6 times in one summer; perform in shady areas and in full sun; quickly clump and spread Plant Type Spring Bulbs Evergreen or Deciduous Deciduous USDA Zones 6,7,8,9,10,11 Zone Detail Hardy to -10°F Key Features Heat tolerance, drought tolerance, water-wise, reblooming Use Border, container, accent Exposure Full sun to part shade Bloom Season Summer Dimension 8-10" H x clumping Growth Rate Moderate to fast growth CARE Water Natural Southern rainfall Soil Type Acidic, moist, well-drained, humus-rich Fertilizer Mix in low amount of an even N-P-K before planting Pruning None PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS Plant in full sun to part shade Soil should be just over top of the bulb Water after planting

Inspiration for a mediterranean home design remodel in San Diego

More than any other tulip type, the brightly colored species tulips are the best choice for Southern gardens. ‘Lady Jane’ is a Southern classic with a pink and white combination that is both delicate and bold. FEATURES Bloom/Feature Phototropic pink/white blooms in mid-March Plant Type Fall Bulbs Evergreen or Deciduous Deciduous USDA Zones 6,7,8 Zone Detail Hardy to -10°F Key Features Heat tolerance, drought tolerance, water-wise, reblooming Use Border, container, accent Exposure Full sun Bloom Season Spring Dimension 6-12" H x spreading Growth Rate Moderate to fast growth CARE Water Natural Southern rainfall/ Dry during summer Soil Type Any Fertilizer Early spring Pruning None PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS plant in full sun soil should be 2-3” over the bulb natural rainfall is best; avoid summer irrigation digging and refrigeration is NOT necessary

Blue Sunrise hardy geranium. Design by Mitch Evans Le jardinet

Autumn Jewel provides landscape color year-round with its pink blooms in spring, summer, and fall, and its attractive purple winter foliage. Autumn Jewel is one of the most cold-hardy Encore Azaleas, hardy to USDA zone 6A. Bloom Color: Pink Plant Size: Intermediate Height: 4 feet Spread: 4 feet Bloom Span: 2" across Bloom Form: Single USDA Zones: 6a, 6b, 7, 8, 9

A white flowering camellia and Little Heath andromeda in spring Le jardinet

More than any other group of tulips, the brightly colored species tulips are the best choice for Southern gardens. ‘Lilac Wonder’ tulip displays soft pink petals with a strong yellow base in a combination that will take your breath away. FEATURES Bloom/Feature Soft pink petals with a strong yellow base Plant Type Fall Bulbs Evergreen or Deciduous Deciduous USDA Zones 6,7,8 Zone Detail Hardy to -10°F Key Features Heat tolerance, drought tolerance, water-wise, reblooming Use Border, container, accent Exposure Full sun Bloom Season Spring Dimension 10-12" x Spreading Growth Rate Moderate to fast growth CARE Water Natural Southern rainfall / dry during summer Soil Type Any Fertilizer Mix in low amount of an even N-P-K before planting Pruning None PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS plant in full winter sun soil should be 2-3” over the bulb only needs natural rainfall; avoid summer irrigation digging and refrigeration is NOT necessary

Privacy screening for a property atop a hill on a small plot of land.
Design ideas for a small contemporary backyard landscaping in New York.

Photos courtesy of BrazelBerries Raspberry Shortcake dwarf raspberry - one of the Brazelberries

Autumn fern, Dryopteris erythrosora Le jardinet
Design ideas for a traditional landscaping in Seattle.

Photo taken at Maplewalk Garden by Jay Sifford.

Tropical Pool Landscape
Inspiration for a large tropical partial sun courtyard gravel water fountain landscape in Tampa.

Attractive yellow-gold leaf margins and silvery new growth highlight Olive Martini when used as a hedge or as a specimen plant. Similar to ‘Gilt Edge’ but more stable, Olive Martini is the perfect hedge and/or barrier plant in mild climates. FEATURES Bloom/Feature Green leaves lined with gold Plant Type Shrubs Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen USDA Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Zone Detail Hardy to -10° F Key Features Silvery new growth Use Hedge, specimen or barrier plant Exposure Full sun Bloom Season N/A Dimension 10-15' H x 10-15' W Growth Rate Spreading habit CARE Water Regular water once established Soil Type Well-drained garden soil Fertilizer Pruning Prune as desired PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS • water before planting • plant in full sun to part shade • dig hole 2X the width of pot, • backfill and plant 1”-2” above soil level • water and add more soil if needed • mulch around plants

A conceptual framework of long, straight lines anchors the landscape design for this proposed contemporary house set in a rural wetland environment. Against this datum, the site’s subtleties reveal themselves for interpretation and appreciation. The iconic element of a strong axial grass ‘runway’ serves both as a horizontal extrusion against which to read the natural topography and also as a platform for viewing the site’s wetlands. A monolithic retaining wall stratifies the entry area into a lower, private parking court and an upper, public one, which is further defined by a series of rough-hewn stone planters containing formal plantings of dogwoods. These planters break the plane of the retaining wall and extend to the ground, alluding to the substantial bedrock deposits that underlie much of the site. Stepped down from this plane is the fire pit terrace, nestled into the rocky structure of the site and offering views towards a vernal pond. Scott Carman

Anisacanthus wrightii shrub
Photo of a southwestern landscaping in Phoenix.

'Carmello' tomatoes growing in a large terra-cotta pot. Photo by Steve Masley
Photo of an eclectic landscaping in San Francisco.