Today ’s exposure are from Cheryl Hoon in Upper Arlington , Ohio . We think it perfectly illustrate that you could make spectacular combinations with common plants . Featured are ‘ Hidcote ’ lavender ( Lavandula angustifolia‘Hidcote ’ , USDA Hardiness Zones 5 - 8) , marigold ( Tagetescv . , annual ) , ‘ Blackie ’ sweet potato vine ( Ipomoea batatas‘Blackie ’ , Zone 11 ) , and mouse Vinca minor ( Vinca shaver , zone 4 - 9 ) .

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2 WAYS TO ENLARGE!Click directly on the photo to enlarge in a pop-up, or click HERE to see this image, larger, in a new browser window.Photo/Illustration: Courtesy of Cheryl Hoon

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