Common name:Society Garlic
Botanical name:Tulbaghia violacea
This clumping perennial will grow less than 1' tall and has narrow, blue-green leaves. Clusters of lavender flowers bloom in spring and summer. Leaves and flowers have a distinct onion or garlic smell if crushed.
Common name:Purple Carpet Creeping Thyme
Botanical name:Thymus praecox 'Purple Carpet'
This perennial will grow about 3" tall and 3' wide. It has small, dark green leaves with clusters of purple-lavender flowers that bloom in spring and summer. Leaves are fragrant when crushed, can be used for seasoning.
Common name:Netted Chain Fern
Botanical name:Woodwardia areolata
The Netted Chain Fern is a small fern that grows 2'-3' tall. It can tolerate full sun but does best in some shade. This fern is native to CA and is drought tolerant. -Cornflower Farms
Designer: Debby Ruskin
Photographer: Debby Ruskin
Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.
Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.
