Mona Lavender
November 12, 2009 by Brian Brown
Filed under Perennials
Mona Lavender
Height: 1′ – 2′
Spread: 2′ – 3′
Zone: 9 – 11
Salt: Poor
Light: Shade / Partial shade
Flower: Multiple purple spikes
Notes: Fast becoming one of the most popular plants for the garden because of its compact growth and endless shower of beautiful lavender spikes that contrast well with the dark leaves. Prefers shade or dappled light areas, but will easily tolerate morning sun. Add mushroom compost to the soil when planting and apply slow release bloomer every 3 months, March – September. If winter damaged cut back late March for another season of color.
Milkweed
November 12, 2009 by Brian Brown
Filed under Perennials
Milkweed
Height: 2′ – 3′
Spread: 2′ – 3′
Zone: 9 – 10
Salt: Poor
Light: Full Sun
Flower: Red, orange & yellow
Notes: A MUST for every butterfly garden! The milkweed is host for Monarch, Giant Swallowtails, Giant Palamedes, Queen and Soldier butterflies. Very fast growing. Trim periodically to promote fullness. Do not spray the caterpillars – these are your future gentle butterflies to be!
