Common name:Tuscan Blue Upright Rosemary
Botanical name:Rosmarinus officinalis 'Tuscan Blue'
The upright Rosemary is an upright shrub that grows 3-6 ft. tall. It has dark green leaves and bright showy lavender-blue flowers throughout the year. This shrub is drought tolerant and attracts butterflies. -Cornflower Farms
Common name:Great Bellflower
Botanical name:Campanula latifolia
This large perennial produces bell-shaped flowers that bloom in summer and are blue, lilac, and white. It will grow to about 4' and has nettle-shaped leaves.
Common name:Laurel Sumac
Botanical name:Malosma laurina
This evergreen shrub has dark green foliage that is red when it is young. A good plant for dry slopes.Semi-tender.
Common name:Peruvian Lily, Alstroemeria
Botanical name:Alstroemeria hybrids
The decidupous rhizomes of this Peruvian lily will often run aggressively if not controlled. They grow best in full to part sun with some summer watering in dry climates. The florist strains can reach 6' tall, while the compact strains range from 12-36" For extra long, florist quality stems, stake or grow through netting for support. -Moterey Bay Nursery
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Soils and Compost:
Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.
Water Saving Tip:
Eliminate runoff, especially with fixed spray sprinklers, clay soils, and slopes, by dividing the total watering time into shorter increments.
This allows water to soak in.
Integrated Pest Management:
Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.