Common name:Yellow Wave Flax
Botanical name:Phormium 'Yellow Wave'
This evergreen perennial is 3' high with clumping yellow/green variegation and weeping leaves.
Common name:Cape Rush
Botanical name:Chondropetalum tectorum
Chondropetalum tectorum has 3-4 ft. tall stems that shoot out in all directions from the roots. Each stem has papery bracts connected to the endes that turn from tan to dark drown, then fall off. Chondropetalum can grow in marshes, in the ground with regular watering, or in drought conditions.
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Soils and Compost:
Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.
Water Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation systems at least once per month (or after each mowing).
Monitor each cycle to identify obvious problems and to confirm that all of the components are functioning properly.
Contact your water agency for assistance.
Integrated Pest Management:
Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.