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Ornamental Onion
Society Garlic
Mexican Bush Sage, Mexican Sage
Improved Meyer Lemon
Evergreen or Flowering Pear
Ornamental Onion

Common name:Ornamental Onion
Botanical name:Allium cv.

Large clusters (6"-12" in diameter) of lavender, white, pink or purple pom-poms appear in summer. These unusual flowers are on top of stems which are 12"-15" tall. These flowers are great for dried flower or fresh flower arrangements. Plant the bulbs in fall to enhance rock gardens, containers or with other leafy foliaged perennials. Allium has a slight garlic scent.

Society Garlic

Common name:Society Garlic
Botanical name:Tulbaghia violacea

This clumping perennial will grow 1'-2' 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.

Mexican Bush Sage, Mexican Sage

Common name:Mexican Bush Sage, Mexican Sage
Botanical name:Salvia leucantha

The Mexican Sage is a bushy shrub that grows 3'-4' tall and wide. It has hairy white stems, grey-green leaves and velvet-like purple flower spikes that bloom summer through fall. This shrub tolerates sun, light shade, low to moderate water, and is cold hardy to 15 degrees F. The Mexican Sage attracts hummingbirds. Be careful not to overwater.

Improved Meyer Lemon

Common name:Improved Meyer Lemon
Botanical name:Citrus meyeri 'Improved'

Citrus meryeri 'Improved' is an evergreen tree that grows 3'-6' tall and 3'-6' wide and has year around leaves that are glossy green. This tree likes well drained loam soil, with full sun and medium watering is required. It has white flowers and yellow edible fruit.

Evergreen or Flowering Pear

Common name:Evergreen or Flowering Pear
Botanical name:Pyrus kawakamii

This tree grows quickly to about 20' tall and wide. It is has evergreen, glossy, oval, and pointed leaves. White, fragrant, spectacular flowers bloom in spring. Leaves may fall in winter if very cold. It prefers full sun and regular watering, more in hot summer months. Prune in winter. This tree looks great if espaliered. Fruit is inedible.

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Rain Chain in the Garden

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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 in your garden according to their water needs (hydrozone).

Integrated Pest Management:

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