Common name:Crape Myrtle
Botanical name:Lagerstroemia indica

The new leaves of this species are 2" long, bright green, and tinged with bronze. Some cultivars have spectacular fall color. When it has a bare outline, its rounded seed capsules add interest. Its delicate flowers bloom in 6"-12" long clusters. The flower colors could be shades of red, rose, pink, purple, and white, blooming in summer. It thrives on heat, and new cultivars have been created that resist mildew. This tree prefers full sun and has low watering needs once it's established.

Common name:Eastern Dogwood
Botanical name:Cornus florida 'Pink

This beautiful deciduous tree prefers well draining, acidic, moist soil. In spring, pink flowers cover this tree. Oval green foliage turns red or purple in fall, with red winter berries. A tree for all seasons! It is not heat tolerant so plant in areas where it can receive afternoon shade in warm inland valleys. Roots need to be kept cool and moist so mulch well. 'Pink' reaches 20' tall and wide.

Common name:Oleander
Botanical name:Nerium oleander

Oleander is an evergreen shrub with moderate to fast growth. Leaves are narrow, 4"-12" long, dark green, leathery, and glossy, attractive in all seasons. Flowers are in clusters on branch ends; blooms from late spring through fall.

Common name:Creeping St. Johnswort, Aaron's Bea
Botanical name:Hypericum calycinum

Hypericum calycinum is an evergreen perennial groundcover. It reaches less than 1' tall and spreads 2'. Yellow flowers bloom in the summer. Foliage is dark green. In some areas, it is considered invasive. It prefers sandy and alkaline soil, full or part sun. It will not bloom if planted in complete shade. This is a great plant for a difficult hillside.

Common name:Yellow Dietes or Fortnight Lily
Botanical name:Dietes bicolor

This clumping perennial iris relative stands 3'-4' high. It has light- yellow, iris-like flowers with maroon blotches that are about 2" wide. It performs best in full sun and in soil with good drainage.

Common name:Lemon-Scented Gum
Botanical name:Eucalyptus citriodora

This tall, narrow, open tree has a trunk that is smooth, white and "muscular," producing light green leaves with a heavy lemon scent when crushed. It quickly reaches a height of 60' or more. Below 25 degrees F, this tree will be damaged by frost. It prefers full sun and well draining soil. It is drought tolerant once it's established. Small white flowers appear in summer but are considered insignificant.