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Sea Lavender, Statice
New Zealand Flax
Hen and Chicks
Summer Lobelia
White Baccopa
Parasol Aeonium
Sea Lavender, Statice

Common name:Sea Lavender, Statice
Botanical name:Limonium perezii

This mounding shrub will reach about 3' high and has large, dark green leaves with small blue and purple flowers that bloom in spring and summer.

New Zealand Flax

Common name:New Zealand Flax
Botanical name:Phormium tenax

New Zealand Flax is a large, bold plant with stiffly vertical, sword-like, green leaves that arise from its base. It should be grown under full sun for best color. Varieties will offer different growth habits and leaf color.

Hen and Chicks

Common name:Hen and Chicks
Botanical name:Echeveria X 'Imbricata'

This succulent perennial is very small, growing only 2"-3" high. It produces orange, pink, and red blooms and does best in full sun and moist soil.

Summer Lobelia

Common name:Summer Lobelia
Botanical name:Lobelia erinus

This short ground cover has small green leaves with blue or red flowers that bloom in the summer and fall.

White Baccopa

Common name:White Baccopa
Botanical name:Sutera cordata

White Baccopa is a prostrate ground cover with white flowers. It stays under 12" in height.

Parasol Aeonium

Common name:Parasol Aeonium
Botanical name:Aeonium arboreum

An upright succulent with rosette leaf clusters. Forms a mound and can be easily propagated by cuttings. Naturalizes.

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Soils and Compost:

Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants in your garden according to water needs (hydrozone).

Integrated Pest Management:

Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.