They will also serve as a bit of a windbreak for the plants to their right. Unfortunately, a computer generated picture does not do this plant justice. Frequently, Hollywood Junipers have very irregular twisted shapes. They provide character and interest to the landscape. Their foliage is very scale like.
Barberries are very drought tolerant.
Not only are the colors of these plants complimentary, but the different textures and foliage sizes and shape provide contrast and interest. Yellow was chosen because it is very attractive with the red barberry and green junipers, as well as the blue green Lyme grass. The soft fern like foliage of the Yarrow will provide an attractive contrast to the scale-like junipers and the weeping Lyme grass. If not cut off in the fall, the dried flower heads will be attractive in the winter. Lavender loves sandy soil.