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.
Common name:Japanese Viburnum
Botanical name:Viburnum japonicum
This reliable evergreen shrub can reach 6'-20' tall and wide, depending on how much water it receives. It has dark green, glossy, oval leaves, about 6" long. White fragrant flowers appear in summer, followed by red oval fruit. It can be planted in full to part sun, with medium amount of watering, and more during hot summer months. This shrub is used for hedges and screens.
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Soils and Compost:
Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.
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.