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Variegated Century Plant
Dwarf Heavenly Bamboo
Dwarf Japanese Barberry
Karley Rose Oriental Fountain Grass
Shrimp Pink Aloe
Icee Blue Yew Pine
Variegated Century Plant

Common name:Variegated Century Plant
Botanical name:Agave americana 'Variegata'

This form has a creamy yellow margin around the edge of the leaves. This agave will grow 6-10' tall by up to 13' wide. Nativew to Mexico. Very open growth habit, leaves recurve along their length. -Mountain States Nursery

Dwarf Heavenly Bamboo

Common name:Dwarf Heavenly Bamboo
Botanical name:Nandina domestica 'Nana compacta'

The 'Compacta Nana' is a small, rounded shrub that grows from 12-15" high. Its growth habit is dense, and the leaves become bright red in color in cold, winter areas. It can receive sun to part shade, and is used well as an accent plant.

Dwarf Japanese Barberry

Common name:Dwarf Japanese Barberry
Botanical name:Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea Nana'

This small barberry is deciduous plant, only reaching 2' in height.. Foliage is red/purple; bright red berries appear in the fall. It needs full sun to develop the deep red color. Each branch has long thorns so it forms a good barrier.

Karley Rose Oriental Fountain Grass

Common name:Karley Rose Oriental Fountain Grass
Botanical name:Pennisetum orientale 'Karley Rose'

'Karley Rose' is the most significant of the Fountain Grasses. It is known for its decorative, rose purple plumes that move elegantly in the wind. It can be used in containers. 'Karley Rose' is a cold hardy variety that holds its blooms throughout the season. Tolerant of both drought and partial shade, this fountain grass has winter interest and has no major pest or disease issues.

Shrimp Pink Aloe

Common name:Shrimp Pink Aloe
Botanical name:Aloe saponaria

Great flower display in late winter. A slow to moderate grower forms a large rosette. Fleshy leaves are pale gray and broad at the base. Leaves have fine longitudinal lines and also pink margins. Clusters of flowers are coral red to orange on 3' stalks. South African native. Best with filtered sun.

Icee Blue Yew Pine

Common name:Icee Blue Yew Pine
Botanical name:Podocarpus elongatus 'Monmal'

A medium sized shrub with leathery, narrow and thick blue green leaves. Great for vertical effect and year around color interest. Introduction by Monrovia 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.

Integrated Pest Management:

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