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New Zealand Flax
Fox Tail Agave, Velvet Agave
Bauer's Dracaena
Tricolor Mountain Flax
Purple and White Pacific Coast Iris
California Gray Rush
Autumn Gold Maidenhair Tree
New Zealand Flax

Common name:New Zealand Flax
Botanical name:Phormium tenax 'Atropurpureum'

Phormium tenax 'Atropurpureum' is an evergreen perennial. Big, dramatic plant composed of many swordlike, stiffly vertical leaves (9 ft. long, to 5 in. wide) in a fan pattern. Leaves are purple red. Flowers stems reach high above leaves, bearing clusters of 1-2 in. blossoms in dark red to yellow.

Fox Tail Agave, Velvet Agave

Common name:Fox Tail Agave, Velvet Agave
Botanical name:Agave attenuata

Makes a bold statement in the garden because of its tropical form. Even light frost can damage succulent leaves. Great for containers. In the low desert partial sun will be best. If it becomes top heavy, simply cut and stick in ground to root. Not a fast grower. Light green foliage. This will also die after flowering but pups around the mother will survive. Distinctive with its large rosette of leaves perched on a long curving trunk. Soil tolerant. Unarmed. From Mexico Central Jalisco.

Bauer's Dracaena

Common name:Bauer's Dracaena
Botanical name:Cordyline baueri

Bauer's Dracaena grows to 10' high, and is topped with a 5' wide crown of burgundy leaves. In summer there are clusters of fragrant white flowers.

Tricolor Mountain Flax

Common name:Tricolor Mountain Flax
Botanical name:Phormium cookianum hookeri 'Tricolor'

Standing 6' high, this variety of Phormium is yellow with green and light rose variegation.

Purple and White Pacific Coast Iris

Common name:Purple and White Pacific Coast Iris
Botanical name:Iris Pacific Coast Hybrid 'Purple and Wh

This iris is an evergreen perennial for sun or shade. It is hardy to 0-10 degrees F. It has spring flowers. It is a California Native and is drought tolerant. - Cornflower Farms

California Gray Rush

Common name:California Gray Rush
Botanical name:Juncus patens

Although a wetland plant, Juncus patens can tolerate fairly dry conditions. Eventually will clump to 2'-3' in many years. Grows to a height of 2'-2.5'. There are many selections of this species available with different foliage variations and heights. Carefree with little to no maintenance. Provides great upright structure to many styles of landscapes.

Autumn Gold Maidenhair Tree

Common name:Autumn Gold Maidenhair Tree
Botanical name:Ginkgo biloba 'Autumn Gold'

Deciduous tree can grow to 30' in height. Symmetrical, broadly conical habit; has fan shaped leaves that maintain a good fall color. Tolerant of urban conditions.

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Gravel Path to Deck

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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:

Use water saving equipment, e.g. rain or soil-moisture sensors, MP rotator nozzles, weather-based controllers, and low-volume irrigation (drip systems, soaker hoses, and microsprayers).

Integrated Pest Management:

Attract, or buy beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings to control pest outbreaks in your garden.