PURPLE POWER
L: German Iris R: Spainish Hyacinths (Bluebells)
L: Geranium sanguinium R: Woodland Phlox
L: Tradescantia (Common Spiderwort) R: A new variety of Spiderwort - with chartruse leaves and deeper purple bloom - look for it under several trade names
Above: Spirea - on l: 'thunbergii' on R: 'Van Houtte'
Above: Native (decidous) Azaleas
Left: Dogwood Right: Deutzia longifolia 'Magicien' - we love this easy-care, spreading, deciduous shrub. It blooms in early May in zone 7, and is happiest in zones 6-8. Over time, the bark begins to look peely, like a slimmer crepe myrtle stem. We like that, too!
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