Common name:Ruby Glow Sedum
Botanical name:Sedum 'Ruby Glow'
Long term beauty. Purplish leaves on ruddy stems quickly fill the front of the border spring. By summer the ruby red flower clusters open and age to deep brown while neighboring blooms continue to open until fall. 8" tall. Attracts bees.
Common name:Mexican Hat
Botanical name:Ratibida columnaris
This unusual perennial forms large dense mounds 2' tall 1' wide. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. The tall center cone rises above deep maroon petals that are tinged with yellow tips, and the long-lasting flowers literally cover the plant all summer and into the fall. This is a good cut flower.
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Soils and Compost:
Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.
Integrated Pest Management:
Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.