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Society Garlic
Mexican Bush Sage
Dwarf Plecostachys, S. African Whit
Society Garlic

Common name:Society Garlic
Botanical name:Tulbaghia violacea

This clumping perennial will grow less than 1' tall and has narrow, blue green leaves. Clusters of lavender flowers bloom in spring and summer. Leaves and flowers have a distinct onion or garlic smell if crushed.

Mexican Bush Sage

Common name:Mexican Bush Sage
Botanical name:Salvia leucantha

The Mexican Sage is a bushy shrub that grows 3'-4' tall and wide. It has hairy white stems, gray green leaves and velvet-like purple flower spikes that bloom summer through fall. This shrub tolerates sun, light shade, little water, and is hardy to 15 degrees F. The Mexican Sage is drought tolerant and attracts hummingbirds.

Dwarf Plecostachys, S. African Whit

Common name:Dwarf Plecostachys, S. African Whit
Botanical name:Plecostachys serpyllifolia

This evergreen shrub reaches 1.5' tall and spreads to 3 times the height. It has woody stems, with clusters of small pinkish flowers which bloom in summer and fall. Its gray foliage makes a good bank, slope or ground cover plant. It will also make a good looking, manicured border plant. It is drought tolerant and needs full sun to light shade.

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A-Framed Structure
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Soils and Compost:

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

Integrated Pest Management:

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