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Salvia lanceolata
 Salvia
lanceolata is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa which grows 2-4
feet tall and as wide. Leaves are silvery gray and flowers are yellow
and rose mauve. It blooms in Spring and Summer. (The flowers are
actually an unusual color that is hard to describe). Clay soils need to
be amended for good growth. It prefers moderate to low water as
overwatering can kill the plant. It is best in full sun.
Dudleya
– Perennial Succulent
 Dudleya
is a ground hugging succulent with rosettes of gray-green leaves that
appear to be covered with chalky powder. Small yellow flowers appear in
Spring or Summer. It needs afternoon shade to bright shade, excellent
drainage, and usually no overhead water. They should be sheltered from
hard rain and frost. Flowers are attractive to hummingbirds.
Dudleya
farinosa
Dudleya farinose (left) is a powder-covered Dudleya that grows
6-12” by 12” and has gray to green, red-tipped
leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Northern California and
Southern Oregon.
Physotegia --
Obedient Plant
 Physotegia
is native to the Eastern and Central United States. It grows 2 feet
tall and as wide. Slender, upright stems carry toothed leaves. In
Summer or early Fall, each stem is topped by a 10 inch spike of pink
tubular flowers which make and excellent flower. The flower will remain
in place if twisted or pushed out of position, hence the name Obedient
Plant. Best in full sun or partial shade with moderate water. Do not
overwater or this vigorous plant may spread too much.
Dymondia
margaretae – Silver Carpet
 Dymondia
is a perennial that grows 1-3’ by 2’. It is a
wonderful ground hugger that creates and icy green carpet of small,
narrow leaves, dark green above and cottony white below, topped by
bright yellow daisy-like flowers in Summer. It is effective among
stepping stones and takes light foot traffic. It need full sun to part
shade, good drainage and moderate to occasional water. Native to South
Africa , Dymondia is sometimes used as a companion in bonsais.
What Looks Good in My Garden
Right Now
Juncus
– Rush
 This
choice may surprise you; I know it surprised me. My Juncus has a group
of narrow cylindrical, olive green stems that stand straight up like a
group of little soldiers in a huddle. The stems have small,
inconspicuous, light tawny brown flowers near the tips. It seems to do
fine out in the sun with low to regular water although I know there are
some Juncus that like more shade and water. This Juncus is absolutely
disease and pest free and requires no care. It’s not showy,
but it hold its own in my mixed garden. (Editor’s notes: for
you California native plant fanciers, there are native Juncus)
All for now… see you
soon at the Markham Nursery?
Tuesday's 9am–12noon, is our normal weekly Plant
Sale time.
Our next Saturday Plant Sale is
August 1st.
The Saturday Plant Sale schedule for the year is
shown below right.
Call ahead (925-681-2968) on Tuesday's if the
weather seems problematical as we won't be open during
inclement weather. There is usually someone in the office on
Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
You can also call or email
us if you have something special you are looking for and we'll see what
we can do. Please
provide a telephone number and email
address to help us respond faster.
Happy 4th of July!!!
The Plant Lady, Barb & Steve
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