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Oak Woodland
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Oak Woodland
underplanted with
Wild Iris, Alum Root and Phacelia. |
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The
Black Oak canopy of this garden provides the ideal
environment for dry shade loving natives like Douglas
Iris, Heucheras, and Phacelia. During spring, wildflower
annuals like Meadow Foam germinate in the rocky creek
bed. Particularly effective is the massing of two
species: the Iris in the foreground and the Heuchera
“Windy’ with its tall pink Coral Bell-like flowers in the
background. This garden is beautiful because of its
simplicity. Limiting the number of species, massing them
for dramatic effect and allowing the edge to settle in
place create a soothing effect. The positive effects of a
well-designed garden should never be underestimated! |
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