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Small Grassy Area
Common Garden Canna
Western Azalea
Red Fringe Flower
Australian Bluebell Creeper
Common Garden Canna

Common name:Common Garden Canna
Botanical name:Canna X generalis Assorted Varieties

These lilies will grow anywhere from about 2-5' tall and have large dark green or bronzy green leaves with flowers that come in a variety of beautiful colors and that bloom spring to fall.

Western Azalea

Common name:Western Azalea
Botanical name:Rhododendron occidentale

The western azalea is adeciduous shrub that grows 6-10 ft. tall. It produces fragrant, showy white to pink flower clusters between May and June. This shrub prefers shade and is hardy to -5 degreesF. The western azalea is native to California, is drought tolerant, and attracts hummingbirds. -Cornflower Farms

Red Fringe Flower

Common name:Red Fringe Flower
Botanical name:Loropetalum chinese 'Rubrum'

Red Fringe Flower is a 6-12' shrub with arching branches and light green and reddish leaves .

Australian Bluebell Creeper

Common name:Australian Bluebell Creeper
Botanical name:Sollya heterophylla

The Australian bluebell creeper is a spreading evergreen shrub that grows 2-3 ft. tall, or a climbing vine that grows to 8 ft. tall with support. It has attractive glossy green foliage and blue, bell-shaped summer flowers. This shrub can tolerate full sun or part shade on the coast , and part shade inland. It can grow under Eucalyptus trees, and needs good drainage. The Australian bluebell creeper is also drought tolerant. -Cornflower Farms

Designer: Michele Clement Garden Design

Small Grassy Area

Photographer: GardenSoft

Soils and Compost:

Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.

Water Saving Tip:

Check soil moisture below the surface with a soil probe or large screwdriver, trowel or shovel. Don't assume the plants need water just because the soil surface looks dry.

Integrated Pest Management:

Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.