West side story: Cast of characters

We all know that a story is only as good as the cast of characters, so I'd like to introduce you to the key components of my west side story.

Red Birds in a Tree



Vermilion Bluffs Mexican Sage



Sonoran Sunset Hyssop



Dwarf Lavender



Hidcote Pink Lavender



Coronado Red Hyssop



Burgundy Gaillardia



Wild Thing Sage



Blue Oat Grass



Blue Switch Grass



Red Switch Grass



Yaku Jima Miscanthus (which sounds remarkably like a Samurai when it introduces itself!)



Dark Knight Bluebeard





Assembling the cast was no easy task. It took trips to three different nurseries, including one more than an hour away from my house!

I still need a few more key actors, but I'll have to order them from a catalog so I won't get them until later this month.

Now I just need someone to give the husband CPR once he sees all the new additions to his yard!