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Color in the Shade
Douglas Iris
Coral Bells
Douglas Iris

Common name:Douglas Iris
Botanical name:Iris douglasiana

Douglas iris is an evergreen perennial for shade or partial sun with blue violet spring flowers. It is a California native that is drought tolerant. -Cornflower Farms

Coral Bells

Common name:Coral Bells
Botanical name:Heuchera sanguinea

Tufts of round leaves 2"-3" wide with scalloped edges accent this plant. It also produces wiry stems to 24" tall with open clusters of reddish pink, bell-shaped flowers.

Designer: Dave Buchanan

Color in the Shade
Image: 5 of 15

Photographer: GardenSoft

Soils and Compost:

Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.

Water Saving Tip:

Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.

Integrated Pest Management:

Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.