Courtney’s Top 5 Plants
Agave vilmoriniana- Octopus Agave
· Drought tolerant
· Beautiful curved and twisted bluish-gray leaves
· Impressive silhouette
· Hardy (Many sources claim it should not survive in the North Valley yet it has happily for several years in Courtney’s yard)
· Improves with age
· Evergreen plant that makes a statement
Sedum ‘Lemon Belle’
· Drought tolerant
· Easy care low maintenance
· Striking chartreuse foliage contrasts beautifully with other plants
· Usually evergreen in North Valley
· Looks great in containers spilling over edges
Grevillea ‘Long John’
· Drought tolerant
· Hardy (Many sources claim it should not survive in our zone yet it has happily for several years in Courtney’s yard)
· Flowers are very unique and beautiful
· Foliage is long and feathery
· Yet another evergreen plant that makes a statement
Hakonechloa macra- Japanese Forest Grass
· Graceful grass that prefers some shade
· Many color selections most chartreuse and golden which stand out in shady gardens
· Contrasts well with burgundy and green plants
· Tolerates moist soil
· Beautiful new growth emergance from soil spring
Cornus florida- Flowering Dogwood
· Beautiful spring flowers announce the joyous arrival of spring
· Winter berries attract birds
· Young trees needs a bit of extra care in North Valley but worth the effort
· Stunning autumn color
· Branching is airy forming a wonderful canopy