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A Natural Path


A jaw-dropping casual and fragrant gravel path winding across a superb mix of drought-tolerant and salt-friendly plantings. This lovely walk features showy and aromatic Wild Thyme or Creeping Thyme (Thymus serpyllum), attractive and trouble-free Siberian Irises (Iris sibirica), a couple of fragrant Lavenders (Lavandula angustifolia) with different bloom times and colors, late flowering Sedum and drought tolerant Blanket Flowers (Gaillardia) for their colorful mounds of bright daisy-like flowers.

They are combined with a glorious and reliable California Lilac (Ceanothus) with strong, arching stems, rich dark green foliage, and a cloud of sapphire blue flowers in spring.

Two graceful ornamental grasses have also been beautifully included in this charming scene: Blue Oat grass (Helictotrichon sempervirens) and Maiden grass 'Gracillimus' (Miscanthus sinensis). A long-lasting display, a feast for the eyes and the senses!

This naturalistic, colorful, and low-maintenance scene has been brilliantly created by Lankford Associates Landscape Architects.

Garden Information

Hardiness 7 – 8
Climate Zones 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Fall
Water Needs Low
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Loam
Soil Ph Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance Deer, Drought, Rabbit
Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Landscaping Ideas Beds and Borders , Ground Covers , Pathways
Garden Styles Coastal Garden , Informal and Cottage , Traditional Garden

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Great Plant Combination Ideas with Ceanothus - California Lilac Great Plant Combination Ideas with Gaillardia - Blanket Flowers Great Plant Combination Ideas with Iris Sibirica - Siberian Iris Great Plant Combination Ideas with Lavandula - Lavender Great Plant Combination Ideas with Miscanthus - Maiden Grasses Great Plant Combination Ideas with Sedum - Stonecrops


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.

Garden Information

Hardiness 7 – 8
Climate Zones 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Fall
Water Needs Low
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Loam
Soil Ph Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance Deer, Drought, Rabbit
Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Landscaping Ideas Beds and Borders , Ground Covers , Pathways
Garden Styles Coastal Garden , Informal and Cottage , Traditional Garden

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Great Plant Combination Ideas with Ceanothus - California Lilac Great Plant Combination Ideas with Gaillardia - Blanket Flowers Great Plant Combination Ideas with Iris Sibirica - Siberian Iris Great Plant Combination Ideas with Lavandula - Lavender Great Plant Combination Ideas with Miscanthus - Maiden Grasses Great Plant Combination Ideas with Sedum - Stonecrops


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Thymus serpyllum (Creeping Thyme)
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