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Pacific Wax Myrtle
Dara's Choice Creeping Sage
Snow-In-Summer
Pacific Wax Myrtle

Common name:Pacific Wax Myrtle
Botanical name:Myrica californica

This large shrub/tree can reach 30' tall and has glossy, dark green leaves with purple nutlets that attract birds. Used very effectively as a screen.

Dara's Choice Creeping Sage

Common name:Dara's Choice Creeping Sage
Botanical name:Salvia sonomensis 'Dara's Choice'

This California native prostrate plant is 6-12" high x 2-3' wide, with blue/purple flowers held above rough, dark green leaves.

Snow-In-Summer

Common name:Snow-In-Summer
Botanical name:Cerastium tomentosum

Masses of snow white flowers highlight this plant during the early summer season.

Designer: Sherri Osaka

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Photographer: GardenSoft

Soils and Compost:

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

Water Saving Tip:

Water high water-use plants separately from low water-use plants.

Low water-use plants can grow with one-half the water needed by high water-use plants, and can be easily damaged from over watering.

Integrated Pest Management:

Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.