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suggestions for plants in my rock garden?

18 years ago

Hello

I just started a small rock garden, about 4'x 6'. It is located right next to the pool, on the north side of my house but it does get sun most of the day. I live in zone 9, in the central valley of Northern California. It does get very hot in the summer, over 100F.

I am overwhelmed by the choices at the local nursery. I'd like some colorful, easy to maintain plants that are not too messy (they are next to the pool).

Verbena is one plant I am considering.

Any other ideas that you may have would be so helpful. Also, any website of rock gardens with pictures of plants would be appreciated.

Thank you for any help you can provide.

Jeannette

Comments (4)

capucine
18 years ago
leontodon rigens - thlaspi - cuphÃ©a - lithodora - lewisia - armeria - delosperma - crucianella - santoline - erodium - aloe aristata - zauschneria - iberis - kalimeris - erigeron - gÃ©ranium vivace - friendly
jeannette10
Original Author
18 years ago
Thank you, Capucine.
I don't know most of these plants, so I am on my way to the nursery with your list :-)
I appreciate your suggestions.
Jeannette
Peter60
18 years ago
Jeannette - if you are still looking may I suggest a few that I like.

Campanula muralis 'Resholdt's Variety'
Campanula pulla
Euonymus ÂMicrophyllus AlbovariegatusÂ
Leontopodium alpinum
Phlox subulata 'Moerheimes'
Daboecia scotica 'William Buchanan'
Saponaria 'Bressingham Pink'
Tanacetum densum
Dianthus deltoides

Here is a pic of Dianthus deltoides

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SMcKinney
18 years ago
thats deltoides Arctic Fire if your woundering.

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