Napa is home to several of the worlds best landscape designers. These designers are known the world over for creating awe-inspiring gardens which boast a spectrum of flora, and fauna, which have been thoughtfully combined to create a spectacular vision.

For this example lets assume that your plot is essentially a rectangular acre of land. However, the landscaping has been done so cleverly, that a medley of structures and natural life gives an illusion of a contoured land. While walking through the a napa garden, one is pleasantly surprised with novel spaces - such as a reading area enclosed with bushes and trees, a vegetable garden, a gazebo, etc. These nooks and corners have been created using arches abundant with vines and creepers, fences and hedges, and secret pathways that slyly wander through this garden. Each step through this garden is more breathtaking than the last.

The following are plants that may be appreciated in the in your own Napa garden:

1. Blue Hosta (Hosta Eola Sapphire Blue)
Description:
§ features large clumped leaves which are dark green in color
§ leaves may grow up to 36 inches tall and 4 feet wide
§ with age these leaves embody a blue tint
§ in summer they sport lilac colored flowers
USDA Zones: 3-8
Planting:
§ is perfect for a ground cover
§ place it adjacent to a plant with a contrasting color
Care:
§ water regularly
§ grow in partial to full shade
§ every spring divide the clumps
Source: Jim's Hostas

2. Shrub Rose (Rosa 'Marjorie Fair')
Description:
§ attains a height of up to 5 feet
§ sports flowers that are a lovely shade of red complemented with a white center; the inch wide flowers bloom in clusters
Planting:
§ plant in such a manner that your garden may benefit from the roses' burst of color.
Care:
§ requires considerable sunlight
§ needs regular feeding during its period of growth
§ soil should be moist but not soggy
§ pruning should be undertaken in the months of February or March.
Source: Countryside Roses

3. Golden Western Coltsfoot (Petasites Palmatus 'Golden Palms')
Description:
§ originates from the Western U.S., where it favors the banks of streams
§ has large umbrella shaped leaves which have an unusual pale green/yellow color
USDA Zones: 5-9
Planting:
§ plant the Golden Palms in darkened patches of your garden which need to be illuminated with color
Care:
§ requires considerable water
§ grow in the shady portions of your garden
Remember to be cautious with this plant, as it is invasive.
Source: Citrus Nursery

4. Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis Fruticosa)
Description:
§ originates from the Mediterranean basin
§ is a large plant which may assume a height of 5 feet and a width of 6 feet
§ has gray-green leaves
§ flowers bloom during the late spring and early summer
§ when in bloom it boasts bright yellow flowers
USDA Zones: 4-8
Planting:
§ plant in a sunlit part of your garden
§ a good companion is the Blue Nepeta
Care:
§ requires adequate sunlight
§ grows best in a well drained soil
Source: Joy Creek Nursery

5. Golden Variegated Russian Comfrey (Symphytum x Uplandicum 'Axminster Gold')
Description:
§ possesses large golden leaves sprinkled with spurts of white
§ during the flowering period, it shows off clustered flowers ranging in color from blue to pink
USDA Zones: 4-8
Planting:
§ plant near evergreens; helps to break the relative monotony of a vegetable garden
Care:
§ requires adequate water
§ plant in a shaded spot
Source: Cistus Nursery

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