Common name:Lamb's Ear
Botanical name:Stachys byzantina
This tiny shrub will grow less than 1' tall and has medium-size, greyish-green leaves with blue and lavender flowers that bloom in the spring. This shrub is grown more for its velvety leaves than the flowers. It is drought tolerant once it's established. Be careful not to overwater.
Common name:Blue Lavandin, Provence Lavender
Botanical name:Lavandula X intermedia 'Provence'
'Provence' has true lavender-colored flowers that are fragrant and excellent for cutting. It flowers in early June and has large, grey-green leaves. It reaches 2' tall.
| Designer: Mark Lewis | Lavender Color Spot |
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.
Water Saving Tip:
In general, lawns only need to be watered once every three days.
Check your irrigation controller and reduce watering times if necessary.
Integrated Pest Management:
Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.