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Pink Breath Of Heaven
Lily of the Nile
Pink Breath Of Heaven

Common name:Pink Breath Of Heaven
Botanical name:Coleonema pulchellum

Pink Breath of Heaven is a finely textured wispy shrub growing 5' tall and wide, with tiny pink flowers blooming from spring through fall. Foliage is soft, needle like leaves, creating a billowy effect. It needs good drainage and can be planted in sun or part shade. It needs a medium amount of water. Plant along walkways so you can brush the foliage to release the aromatic oils.

Lily of the Nile

Common name:Lily of the Nile
Botanical name:Agapanthus praecox ssp. orientalis

This evergreen shrub will grow about 3' tall and has large green leaves with blue flowers that bloom in spring and summer. It will grow in all soils but prefers loam soil. It can be grown in sun or shade. Lily of the Nile prefers a moderate amount of water; established plants have low water use.

Designer: Mark Schroeder and Asso.

Classic White Gazebo with Benches

Photographer: Mark Schroeder

Soils and Compost:

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

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.

Integrated Pest Management:

Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.