Santolina chamaecyparissus (Lavendar Cotton)
Bloom Time: July to August
Sun Requirement: Full Sun
Water Requirement: Low to Medium
Wildlife: Bees and butterflies
Tolerates: Drought
Native to North America: No
Zones: 6 to 9
Other: A mounding woody shrub with silver foliage that is finely textured and fragrant.
Location: Sigourney Cheek Literary Garden
Opuntia macrocentra (Purple Pricklypear)
Bloom Time: May to June
Sun Requirement: Full Sun
Water Requirement: Low
Wildlife: Bees and hummingbirds
Tolerates: Drought
Native to North America: Yes
Zones: 6 to 10
Other: This cactus has distinct black spines against purple-blue pads.
Location: Martin Boxwood Garden
Juniperus squamata ‘Blue Star’ (Singleseed Juniper)
Bloom Time: N/A
Sun Requirement: Full Sun
Water Requirement: Medium
Wildlife: Provides shelter to birds and small mammals
Tolerates: Deer and Rabbit Resistant
Native to North America: N/A
Zones: 4 to 8
Other: A low-growing, spreading juniper with icy blue foliage that makes a perfect addition to rock gardens.
Location: Frist Learning Center
Carex oshimensis ‘Everest’ EverColor® (Sedge)
Bloom Time: May
Sun Requirement: Part Shade
Water Requirement: Medium to High
Wildlife: N/A
Tolerates: Deer resistant
Native to North America: N/A
Zones: 5 to 9
Other: This cold-hardy, varigated sedge makes for a great accent plant or groundcover.
Location: Sigourney Cheek Literary Garden
Ilex × ‘Fosters No. 2’ (Foster Holly)
Bloom Time: April to May
Sun Requirement: Full Sun to Part Shade
Water Requirement: Medium
Wildlife: Berries attract birds
Tolerates: Urban Conditions
Native to North America: N/A
Zones: 6 to 9
Other: Deep red berries contrast against glossy evergreen foilage during the winter season.
Location: Bradford Robertson Color Garden
Cupressus arizonica ‘Blue Ice’ (Arizona Cypress)
Bloom Time: N/A
Sun Requirement: Full Sun to Part Shade
Water Requirement: Low
Wildlife: Provides shelter to birds and small mammals
Tolerates: Drought
Native to North America: N/A
Zones: 6 to 9
Other: An excellent drought-tolerant tree with icy blue foliage year round.
Location: Robertson Family Water Garden
Chasmanthium latifolium (Nothern Sea Oats)
Bloom Time: August to September
Sun Requirement: Full Sun to Part Shade
Water Requirement: Medium to High
Wildlife: Host plant for skippers; seeds consumed by birds
Tolerates: Black Walnut
Native to North America: Yes
Zones: 3 to 8
Other: The drooping seed heads can be left standing to add texture to the winter landscape.
Location: Howe Garden
Cornus kousa var. chinensis ‘Milky Way’ (Chinese Dogwood)
Bloom Time: April to May
Sun Requirement: Full Sun to Part Shade
Water Requirement: Medium
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and birds
Tolerates: Deer resistant
Native to North America: N/A
Zones: 4 to 8
Other: Usually admired for its white spring flowers, this small tree also features attractive, mottled bark in winter.
Location: Turner Seasons Garden
