Common name:Creeping Fig
Botanical name:Ficus pumila
This is one of the few plants that can attach itself securely to wood, masonry, or metal. Because there is no limit to its size, it can overcome an entire buliding. It is most often found in colder climates. This vine will not climb on the south or west walls.
Common name:Arctotis Daisy, African Daisy
Botanical name:Arctotis hybrids
African Daisy hybrids grow 12-18" high x 12" wide and produce daisy-like flowers from spring through summer. These hybrids have lobed leaves and bloom in whtie, pink, red, purple, cream and orange. For trailing African Daisies, see Osteospermum fruticosum, or 'Freeway Daisy'.
Common name:Yellow Wave Flax
Botanical name:Phormium 'Yellow Wave'
This evergreen perennial is 3' high with clumping yellow/green variegation and weeping leaves.
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