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.
Common name:Dazzler Flax
Botanical name:Phormium 'Dazzler'
Dazzler Flax is a New Zealand flax with large reddish leaves from 3-6' in height.
Common name:Kiwi Libertia
Botanical name:Libertia peregrinans
Libertia peregrinans is a perennial. Grows to 2 ft. high, and 1 ft. wide. Narrow, stiffly errect olive green leaves have an orange to brownish orange center stripe. Branching clusters of inch-wide flowers on stems shorter than leaves.
Common name:Australian Willow, Wilga
Botanical name:Geijera parviflora
This evergreen tree reaches a height of 25', with 3-6" long, medium green colored leaves that are narrow. Its main branches sweep up and out, while the smaller branches tend to hang down.
Designer: Ann Breemer Designs
Photographer: GardenSoft
Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.
Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.
Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.
