Yarrow is a drought-tolerant wildflower, making it perfect for California gardens. I especially like this compact ‘Moon Dust’ variety, with its creamy-colored blooms and silvery green foliage. Scientific name: Achillea hybrida Cultivar: Moon Dust
Dusty Miller is such a versatile perennial. While its small yellow flowers bloom for many months, I prefer them at the tight bud stage. The striking silver, finely textured foliage is perfect for bouquets. It lasts for many days and can even thrive without a water source, making it ideal …
These “Bee’s Choice” dahlias are originally grown from seeds from Floret Farm, and I saved the tubers for the following year. Cultivar: Bee’s Choice This cactus dahlia (pointed petal type) from a local nursery was grown from tubers. It did not grow high but managed to bloom. cultivar: Spider Woman …
Scientific name: Cyperus Papyrus Cultivar: Little Egypt
Cultivar: not known Bloom size: 1.5″
Scientific name: Anemone x hybrida Cultivar: Honorine Jobert Excellent cut flowers with long stems
Delphiniums come in different colors with long stems and delicate double petals. Elegant long-lasting summer flowers are perfect for the cottage garden …
Scientific name: Digitalis purpurea Cultivar: Foxy Scientific name: Digitalis purpurea Cultivar: Camelot Lavender
Scientific name: Statice Perizii It attracts bees (and the dog).
Scientific name: Paeonia lactiflora Cultivar: Sarah Bernhardt
