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Ligtu Peruvian Lily
Pink Stripe Flax
Bowles Mauve Wallflower
Dwarf Lily of the Nile
Pacific Gold Breath Of Heaven
Ligtu Peruvian Lily

Common name:Ligtu Peruvian Lily
Botanical name:Alstroemaria ligtu 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. -Monterey Bay Nursery

Pink Stripe Flax

Common name:Pink Stripe Flax
Botanical name:Phormium 'Pink Stripe'

Phormium 'Pink Stripe' is an evergreen perennial. Big, dramatic plant composed of many swordlike, stiffly vertical leaves in a fan pattern. Flowers stems reach high above leaves, bearing clusters of 1-2 in. blossoms in dull red to yellow.

Bowles Mauve Wallflower

Common name:Bowles Mauve Wallflower
Botanical name:Erysimum 'Bowles Mauve'

This shrubby evergreen perennial reaches a size of 3' tall and 6' wide with narrow, dark foliage and a dense habit. Its flowers always emerge as mauve purple, and are produced on 4' tall stalks. Blooms throughout warm months. Can bloom continuously in mild climates. It should receive sun to part shade, with little or no summer watering. It is hardy to frost.

Dwarf Lily of the Nile

Common name:Dwarf Lily of the Nile
Botanical name:Agapanthus 'Peter Pan'

This variety of Agapanthus has a growth of blue flowers between 12"-18" high. This variety is a dwarf form of the Agapanthus parent plant. It is both smaller in size and has much thinner leaves than the parent.

Pacific Gold Breath Of Heaven

Common name:Pacific Gold Breath Of Heaven
Botanical name:Coleonema pulchellum 'Pacific Gold'

The Golden Breath of Heaven is an evergreen shrub that found its way here from Western Australia. The foliage is yellow-green and feathery-fine looking. It can grow up to 4' tall and 6' wide. It needs full sun and medium amount of water, with fast- draining soil. It has tiny light pink flowers that bloom from winter into spring. Plant it along paths and have it brush against you. Plant with contrasting colors and textures to highlight this beautiful shrub.

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Photographer: Vicki Anderson

Soils and Compost:

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

Integrated Pest Management:

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