Plant Winners

Some plants are real winners while others have not performed well in another year of infrequent rain. Here are some of the winners that have impressed me and why:

Bottlebrush grass: a 3' grass that grows well in the shade, reproduces from seed very easily and plays well with others.

Celandine Poppy: again, does well in the shade and a good reproducer.

Swamp Mikweed: although it gets 3' or taller, it really attracts insects, provides a great pink color, and reproduces well. It does like regular amounts of moisture though.

The Tooty List:

Irises: not as successful for me, hard time holding their ground.

Black eyed susan: very good plant. Too good in fact. Plant sparingly.

Butterflyweed: really hasn't proliferated and has an awkward form.