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Pride Of Madeira
Sea Lavender, Statice
Morning Light Australian Rosemary
Pride Of Madeira

Common name:Pride Of Madeira
Botanical name:Echium candicans

Mature specimens of this evergren shrub can grow to a size of 6'-8' tall and 8'-10' wide. In the spring, spikes of rosy-violet to blue-purple flowers appear. It should receive sun to part shade, with little or no summer watering when established. This plant can be severely damaged by frost below 25 degrees F. -Monterey Bay Nursery

Sea Lavender, Statice

Common name:Sea Lavender, Statice
Botanical name:Limonium perezii

This mounding shrub will reach about 3' high and has large, dark green leaves with small blue and purple flowers that bloom in spring and summer.

Dry creekbed and catch basin give water a chance to percolate into the soil before being passed out to the street. Provide a deep rock hole before leading out to the street to catch water.

The Right Plant Right Place

Putting the right plants in the right places in the right groupings is both the challenge and art of good landscape design.

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Morning Light Australian Rosemary

Common name:Morning Light Australian Rosemary
Botanical name:Westringia fruticosa 'Morning Light'

A small evergreen shrub that grows 3' tall and wide. It has white edged leaves and small white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is very drought tolerant.

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Soils and Compost:

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

Integrated Pest Management:

Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.