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Snapdragon
Sweet Alyssum
African Sumac
Pink Jasmine
Dusty Miller, Silver Groundsel
Rozanne Cranesbil
Snapdragon

Common name:Snapdragon
Botanical name:Antirrhinum majus

This annual will grow 1-3' tall and has dark green leaves accented by red, orange, yellow, pink, and white flowers.

Sweet Alyssum

Common name:Sweet Alyssum
Botanical name:Lobularia maritima

Lobularia maritima is an annual. Low, branching, trailing plant to 1 ft. tall, with narrow or lance-shaped leaves 1/2-2 in. long. Tiny, four-petaled white flowers crowded in clusters.

African Sumac

Common name:African Sumac
Botanical name:Rhus lancea

A small, evergreen tree that grows slowly to 25' and exhibits an open, spreading habit. Its leaves are dark green, glossy, and divided into 3 willow-like leaflets 4-5" long. The bark has a dark red color. Males & Females. Often has a drooping habit Prone to Texas Root Rot.

Pink Jasmine

Common name:Pink Jasmine
Botanical name:Jasminum polyanthum

This fast-growing evergreen vine features clusters of fragrant white flowers almost all year in cool climates. It does best when grown in sun to part shade. -Monterey Bay Nursery

Dusty Miller, Silver Groundsel

Common name:Dusty Miller, Silver Groundsel
Botanical name:Senecio cineraria

The Dusty Miller exhibits growth to 1' or more, with velvet gray leaves that have broad, roundish lobes. Yellow flowers heads appear through the middle of the plant during most months of the year. Head back occasionally to encourage bushiness.

Rozanne Cranesbil

Common name:Rozanne Cranesbil
Botanical name:Geranium 'Pink Penny'

This vibrant and pest resistant marvel puts on a show from Summer to Fall. For months this low growing mounded plant covers itself in countless magenta blooms with dark maroon veins running up each delicate petal. Its flowers are a vivid hot pink and eye-catching while its deep green foliage is attractive all on its own. 'Pink Penny' isn't bothered by rabbits and can stand a wide range of soil qualities.

Designer: The Garden at Heather Farms

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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:

Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.