Meadow-like Perennials Flanked by Evergreens for All-Season Structure

This meadow-inspired parking strip planting was wonderful. Its overall disposition is loose, casual, and romantic! The flowers provide a feast for the eyes and the pollinators. Not evident in the photo above, it is anchored by tough evergreens—Arctostaphylos 'Sunset' and olive trees flank it on both sides. This wonderful front yard garden was observed from the street in Portland, OR USDA Zone 8b. Designer unknown.


Growing Conditions

Zone: 7, 8, 9
Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat
Water Needs: Drought-tolerant, Low Water / No Water, Low, Occasional

Design Considerations

Style: Cottage, Mediterranean, Naturalistic, Northwest Eclectic, Wildlife Friendly, Waterwise
Features: Attracts Pollinator, Drought Tolerant, Flower Fest, Romantic Cool Colors, Varied Foliage, Texture, and Form, Wildlife Friendly
Focus: Curb Appeal, Cutting Garden, Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Mixed Border, Native and Habitat, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Saving Water, Building Block
Seasons of Interest: Summer, Until Killing Frost, Three Seasons of Interest

Care and Maintenance


Maintenance Level: medium
Maintenance Tasks: Deadheading, Divide Plants to Rejuvenate, Cut Back to Rejuvenate

Credits

Observed from the street in Portland, OR USDA Zone 8b. Designer unknown.



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