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Lily of the Nile
Tuttle Dwarf Natal Plum
New Zealand Flax
White Baccopa
Cape Mallow
Lily of the Nile

Common name:Lily of the Nile
Botanical name:Agapanthus africanus

This evergreen groundcover/shrub will grow about 3' tall and has large green leaves with blue flowers ( there is a white variety) that bloom in spring and summer. It will grow in all soils but prefers loam soil.

Tuttle Dwarf Natal Plum

Common name:Tuttle Dwarf Natal Plum
Botanical name:Carissa macrocarpa 'Tuttle'

This spreading, low-growing sub-shrub will grow about 1-3' tall and has small, glossy green leaves with delicate white flowers in spring and summer. The fleshy red fruit can be eaten fresh or used in jellies.

New Zealand Flax

Common name:New Zealand Flax
Botanical name:Phormium tenax

New Zealand Flax is a large, bold plant with stiffly vertical, sword-like, green leaves that arise from its base. It should be grown under full sun for best color. Varieties will offer different growth habits and leaf color.

White Baccopa

Common name:White Baccopa
Botanical name:Sutera cordata

White Baccopa is a prostrate ground cover with white flowers. It stays under 12" in height.

Cape Mallow

Common name:Cape Mallow
Botanical name:Anisodontea X hypomandarum

This mini, hardy hybiscus is a small shrub 6-7' high with a profusion of pale pink flowers.

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Photographer: GardenSoft

Soils and Compost:

Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.

Integrated Pest Management:

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