Common name:Australian Grass Tree Botanical name:Xanthorrhoea quadrangulata
This grassy perennial will eventually grow to 15' high. It is a tree-like plant. Foliage is fiber optic looking with linear green leaves that are 2'-4' long and shimmer in the wind. The long flowering stalk resembles a jousting lance and is a stunning accent plant. Tall grasses are highly combustible.
Common name:Tower of Jewels Botanical name:Echium wildprettii
This plant will grow 6-10' tall and has silvery/gray/green leaves with small rose or red flowers that bloom in spring.
Common name:Purple Tree Aeonium Botanical name:Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop'
Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' is a succulent perennial that is used for accenting effect. Aeonium arboreum grows 3' tall and wide. Each branch has a 6"-8 " wide rosette of dark green, fleshy leaves.The flowers are yellow in clusters.
Common name:Norfolk Island Pine, Star Pine Botanical name:Araucaria heterophylla
This very large tree will grow to about 100' tall and 60' wide with narrow, sharp leaves that are a deep, dark green. It is a popular Christmas tree in Hawaii. It is a good indoor plant with sunny exposures.
Common name:Adam's Needle Botanical name:Yucca filamentosa
WIth stemless leaves that grow 2.5" long and 1.5" wide, the Yucca filamentosa produces tall, white flower spikes during the summer months.
Designer: Lynn Woodbury
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Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.