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Perennials in the Planter
Euryops
Sugar Bush
Myers Asparagus
New Zealand Purple Flax
Euryops

Common name:Euryops
Botanical name:Euryops pectinatus

As a small perennial shrub with 2" bright yellow, daisy-like flowers, blooms on this plant are seen seen almost year-round. Its leaves are grey-green in color. 'Viridis' is a variety with deep-green foliage.

Sugar Bush

Common name:Sugar Bush
Botanical name:Rhus ovata

Dense rounded evergreen shrub grows slowly to 6' x 6'. Red buds are followed by cream clusters flowers in the spring. Small red fruit in the fall is rare in landscape situations. Leathery rich dark green foliage. Accepts full sun or partial shade. Attractive screen or informal hedge. Native to Arizona into Baja California.

Myers Asparagus

Common name:Myers Asparagus
Botanical name:Asparagus densiflorus 'Myers'

An evergreen groundcover, the 'Meyers' also makes an excellent hanging basket when larger in size. Its formal looking fronds have an even, spiral arrangement of leaflets. It is damaged by severe frosts, and looks best with at least occasional watering. -Monterey Bay Nursery

New Zealand Purple Flax

Common name:New Zealand Purple Flax
Botanical name:Phormium tenax 'Atropurpureum'

Phormium tenax 'Atropurpureum' is an evergreen perennial. Big, dramatic plant composed of many swordlike, stiffly vertical leaves can reach 5' tall. Leaves are purple red. Flowers stems reach high above leaves, bearing clusters of 1"-2" blossoms in dark red.

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Soils and Compost:

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

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants according to their water needs.

Creating separate zones for drought-tolerant plants, medium water-use plants, and water-thirsty grass will help prevent overwatering.

Integrated Pest Management:

Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.