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Wickham Garden 5
Purple Smoke Tree
Wendy Alum Root
Tree Lupine
Purple Smoke Tree

Common name:Purple Smoke Tree
Botanical name:Cotinus coggygria 'Purpureus'

A deciduous shrub or small tree that grows up to 10' tall, the 'Purpureus' is grown for its wispy, thread-like flower clusters and outstanding fall color. Its foliage has a reddish purple color that turns somewhat green in summer. The plant requires sun to part shade, with little or no summer water. -Monterey Bay Nursery

Wendy Alum Root

Common name:Wendy Alum Root
Botanical name:Heuchera 'Wendy'

Heuchera 'Wendy' belongs to the group of large leaf (H. maxima), native, Heuchera hybrids that prefer, dry, shady conditions. They thrive under native oak trees or in similar situations. Once established, they require virtually no care other than removal of the dead flowers after bloom in the spring. They are most effectively shown when planted in mass.

Tree Lupine

Common name:Tree Lupine
Botanical name:Lupinus arboreus

This shrub has grayish green leaves with flowers may be in yellow, blue, or lavender forms and bloom in the spring.

Designer: John Wickham

Wickham Garden 5

Photographer: GardenSoft

Soils and Compost:

Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.

Integrated Pest Management:

Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.