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Strawberry Guava
Umbrella Flatsedge
Diabolo Purple Ninebark
Strawberry Guava

Common name:Strawberry Guava
Botanical name:Psidium littorale longipes

This shrub will reach 12' tall and has medium sized, glossy green leaves with white flowers that bloom in the summer.

Umbrella Flatsedge

Common name:Umbrella Flatsedge
Botanical name:Cyperus alternifolius

This perennial will grow 5'-6' tall and has tiny flat leaves with greenish flowers at the center. It also produces fruit that appears golden and then turns to dark brown.

Diabolo Purple Ninebark

Common name:Diabolo Purple Ninebark
Botanical name:Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo'

Diablo Purple Ninebark is a small, dense upright shrub. The foliage a burgundy red. It is a great accent plant because of its foliage color. It is one of the best performing, burgundy foliage plants for alkaline soils. It needs full sunlight.

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Soils and Compost:

Practice grass-cycling by leaving short grass clippings on lawns after mowing, so that nutrients and organic matter are returned to the soil.

Integrated Pest Management:

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