A Long-Lasting and Colorful Front Garden

Plant Combinations, Spring Borders, Summer Borders, Fall Borders, Winter Borders

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This elegant front yard features a beautiful marriage of colors, shapes, and textures for a long-lasting impact, where the silvery-green rosettes of Agave attenuata (Fox Tail Agave) contrast gracefully with the blue-green, chalky leaves of Agave ‘Blue Glow’ or with the vibrant bracts of Leucadendron salignum ‘Summer Red’ (Conebush). On display in spring and summer, the showy blooms of ‘Summer Red’ are paired with top favorite Leucadendron ‘Safari Sunset’ whose fabulous red bracts will catch the eye later in the season, guaranteeing almost non-stop color in the garden. Another favorite has been selected for this planting, Grevillea ‘Long John’, which produces almost endlessly large clusters of coral flowers year-round. They cheerfully contrast with fuzzy, silver-gray Blue Fescue (Festuca glauca), dark Aeonium ‘Zwartkop’, pastel pink Echeveria ‘Afterglow’, and the graceful, rich burgundy-colored Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum rubrum).

Created by Camille Beehler Landscape Design, this low-maintenance and water-wise front garden is a real masterpiece.

Garden Information

Hardiness	9 - 10
Climate Zones	20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Exposure	Full Sun
Season of Interest	Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter
Maintenance	Low
Water Needs	Low
Soil Type	Loam, Sand
Soil pH	Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage	Well-Drained
Characteristics	Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance	Drought, Deer
Attracts	Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Landscaping Ideas	Beds And Borders, Small Gardens
Garden Styles	City and Courtyard, Mediterranean Garden

Plants In This Garden

Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' (Purple Fountain Grass)

Requiring very little care and providing striking color as well as graceful movement in the garden or patio, Pennisetum setaceum ‘Rubrum’ (Purple Fountain Grass) has become a real favorite among gardeners

Hardiness	9 - 11
Exposure	Full Sun
Seasons	Summer (Mid, Late), Fall
Height	3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm)
Spread	2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm)
Soil Type	Loam, Sand
Soil Ph	Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage	Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics	Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance	Drought, Deer

Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue' (Blue Fescue)

One of the best and most colorful of all Blue Fescue varieties, Festuca glauca ‘Elijah Blue’ is a wonderful dwarf ornamental grass, mostly grown for its superb, evergreen, bright silver-blue foliage. Densely tufted, the foliage of finely-textured, blade-like needles forms a neat mound topped by upright flower plumes in summer.

Hardiness	4 - 11
Exposure	Full Sun
Seasons	Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter
Height	8" - 1' (20cm - 30cm)
Spread	8" - 1' (20cm - 30cm)
Soil Type	Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil Ph	Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage	Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics	Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance	Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil

Grevillea 'Long John'

One of the most popular grevilleas, Grevillea ‘Long John’ is a beautiful shrub grown for its dazzling flowers and evergreen foliage of small, pointed leaves. Large clusters of coral flowers are produced freely and are borne at the end of the upright branches over much of the year. They supply birds and hummingbirds with a copious supply of nectar.

Hardiness	9 - 10
Exposure	Full Sun
Seasons	Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter
Height	8' - 10' (240cm - 3m)
Spread	8' - 10' (240cm - 3m)
Soil Type	Loam, Sand
Soil Ph	Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage	Well-Drained
Characteristics	Cut Flowers, Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance	Drought, Deer

Agave 'Blue Glow'

Agave ‘Blue Glow’ is a slow-growing evergreen succulent which produces elegant rosettes of blue-green, chalky leaves with finely toothed margins adorned with a golden and red ribbon. A striking beauty which is particularly stunning when backlit with its glowing red and golden margin.

Hardiness	8 - 11
Exposure	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Seasons	Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter
Height	1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Spread	2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm)
Soil Type	Loam, Sand
Soil Ph	Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage	Well-Drained
Characteristics	Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance	Drought, Deer, Salt

Leucadendron 'Safari Sunset' (Conebush)

A favorite of florists and gardeners, award-winning Leucadendron ‘Safari Sunset’ (Conebush) is a multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with rich, deep-red bracts forming at the tips of exceptionally long stems (over 3ft. or 1m) in late summer. Ready for picking and cutting in the fall and winter, the showy bracts of the female flowers add further beauty to the plant as they spread open to reveal a cream center

Hardiness	9 - 11
Exposure	Full Sun
Seasons	Spring (Early), Fall, Winter
Height	8' - 10' (240cm - 3m)
Spread	6' - 8' (180cm - 240cm)
Soil Type	Loam, Sand
Soil Ph	Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage	Well-Drained
Characteristics	Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance	Drought, Deer

Agave attenuata (Fox Tail Agave)

Unlike many Agaves, Agave attenuata (Fox Tail Agave) is an evergreen succulent perennial which produces a handsome rosette of silvery, pale green leaves, up to 4 ft. wide (120 cm), without teeth or terminal spines. Borne on a thick stem which can reach 4 ft. (120 cm), the rosette is composed of flexible leaves which gracefully arch back, resembling an open flower.

Hardiness	9 - 12
Exposure	Full Sun
Seasons	Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter
Height	4' - 5' (120cm - 150cm)
Spread	6' - 8' (180cm - 240cm)
Soil Type	Loam, Sand
Soil Ph	Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage	Well-Drained
Characteristics	Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance	Drought, Deer, Salt

Leucadendron salignum 'Summer Red' (Conebush)

Tough and eye-catching, Leucadendron salignum ‘Summer Red’ is a multi-stemmed evergreen shrub grown for its attractive bracts and dazzling foliage of narrow leaves, turning vibrant red in spring and summer before fading to pale green. Often mistaken for flowers, leathery red and cream bracts surround cones at the branch tips.

Hardiness	9 - 11
Exposure	Full Sun
Seasons	Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Height	3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm)
Spread	4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm)
Soil Type	Loam, Sand
Soil Ph	Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage	Well-Drained
Characteristics	Cut Flowers, Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance	Drought, Deer

Aeonium 'Zwartkop'

A truly captivating Aeonium, award-winning ‘Zwartkop’ is an evergreen succulent with large rosettes, 6-8 in. across (15-20 cm), of glossy, fleshy, dark burgundy, pointed leaves. If grown in full sun, the foliage of this Aeonium turns almost black, adding incredible drama and interest to the garden or containers.

Hardiness	9 - 11
Exposure	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Seasons	Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter
Height	3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm)
Spread	1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Soil Type	Loam, Sand
Soil Ph	Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage	Well-Drained
Characteristics	Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance	Drought, Deer, Salt

Echeveria 'Afterglow'

Resembling a rose, Echeveria ‘Afterglow’ is an incredibly pretty evergreen succulent with large rosettes (12 in. or 30cm) of fleshy, powdery lavender-pink leaves adorned with delicate bright pink edges.

Hardiness	9 - 12
Exposure	Full Sun
Seasons	Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter
Height	1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Spread	1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Soil Type	Loam, Sand
Soil Ph	Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage	Well-Drained
Characteristics	Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance	Drought, Deer, Rabbit

Aeonium canariense (Canary Island Aeonium)

Aeonium canariense is an impressive evergreen succulent with large velvety rosettes, 6-12 in. across (15-30 cm), of fleshy leaves. Fresh green when grown in part shade, the soft, fuzzy leaves become tinged with reddish pink when exposed to the sun.

Hardiness	9 - 11
Exposure	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Seasons	Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter
Height	2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm)
Spread	2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm)
Soil Type	Loam, Sand
Soil Ph	Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage	Well-Drained
Characteristics	Cut Flowers, Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance	Drought, Deer, Salt

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Alternative Plants to Consider

Aeonium haworthii ‘Kiwi’

Echeveria ‘Perle von Nurnberg’

Leucadendron ‘Safari Sunshine’ (Conebush)

Festuca glauca ‘Blaufuchs’ (Blue Fescue)

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Camille Beehler Landscape Design

A boutique full service design firm specializing in professional and personal outdoor spaces. Each unique project reflects the warmth, personality and lifestyle of each client while combining color, symmetry, texture and style into sustainable, low maintenance garden designs.

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Costa Mesa, California, United States, 92627

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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.