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Kniphofia uvaria ‘Malibu Yellow’South Africa
MALIBU POKER PLANT
Uses: Spiky shrub, accent plant. Provides nectar food for hummingbirds and butterflies. Dramatic flower heads.
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Sun Exposure
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Full sun
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Water Requirements
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Occasional near coast
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Soil Preference
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Average
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Height & Width
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3’- 4’ x 3’- 4’
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Flowers
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Spr/Sum; OrangeYellow
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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Evergreen
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Salvia leucanthaNative to Mexico & Cen. America
MEXICAN SAGE
Uses: Graceful shrub, border, hedge, filler. Trim back in early summer. Scent not as attractive as native sages.
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Sun Exposure
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Sun/Partial shade
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Water Requirements
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Moderate irrigation
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Soil Preference
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Rich, organic soil
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Height & Width
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2’- 4’ x spreader
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Flowers
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Sum-Fall; Purple
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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Evergreen with water
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Mahonia aquifoliumNative to Pacific Northwest
OREGON GRAPE
Uses: Tall spreading shrub, hedge. Dramatic flower clusters. Bares purple berries (not grapes). Leaves pointed like holly.
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Sun Exposure
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Shade-Part sun
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Water Requirements
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Semi-moist
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Soil Preference
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Slightly acidic
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Height & Width
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3’- 6’ x spreader
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Flowers
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Spr-Yellow; Fall-Purple
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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Evergreen with water
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Melaleuca nesophilaNative to W. Australia
PINK MELALEUCA
Uses: Shrub or tree. Can be sculpted to moderate size. Pretty pom pom flowers. Very hardy, drought-tolerant.
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Sun Exposure
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Sun
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Water Requirements
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Dry to semi-dry
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Soil Preference
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Sand to clay, well drained
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Height & Width
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To 20’ x To 12’
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Flowers
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Spr-Sum; Pink
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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Evergreen
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Echium candicansNative of Mediterranean region
PRIDE OF MADEIRA
Uses: This dramatic woody shrub with tall flower spikes is a butterfly magnet. Hairy leaves may cause irritation.
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Sun Exposure
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Sun
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Water Requirements
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Dry to semi-moist
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Soil Preference
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Sand to clay
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Height & Width
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8’ x 3’- 6'
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Flowers
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Spring-Sum: Purple
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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Evergreen
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Rosa banksiae ‘Alba Plena’Native to China
ROSE ‘WHITE LADY BANKS’
Uses: Vigorous climber. Lovely white flower clusters. Practically thornless. Very long-lived and disease resistant.
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Sun Exposure
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Sun
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Water Requirements
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Moderate irrigation
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Soil Preference
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Rich
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Height & Width
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12’- 20’ x 8’- 12’
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Flowers
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Spring; White
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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Deciduous
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Rosemarinus officinalis (herb)Native to Europe
ROSEMARY
Uses: Groundcover, pots, topiary, hanging over wall, shrub. Scented pine needle-like leaves, small delicate flowers.
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Sun Exposure
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Sun/Partial sun
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Water Requirements
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Dry to semi-moist
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Soil Preference
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Sandy, loam; good drainage
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Height & Width
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2’- 3’ x 2’
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Flowers
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Spr-Sum; Blue
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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Evergreen
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Scistus salviifolius ’Prostratus’ Native to Europe
SAGELEAF ROCKROSE
Uses: Low shrub, groundcover, stabilizes slopes. Abundant white flowers with orange centers. Very drought-tolerant.
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Sun Exposure
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Sun
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Water Requirements
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Dry to semi-dry
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Soil Preference
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Sand to clay
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Height & Width
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2’ x 4’- 6’
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Flowers
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Spring; White
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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Evergreen
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Asclepias curassavicaNative to S. America
SCARLET MILKWEED
Uses: Wildflower meadow, rock garden, containers. Host plant for Monarch caterpillars and Milkweed bugs.
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Sun Exposure
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Sun (flowers less in shade)
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Water Requirements
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Moist, semi-moist
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Soil Preference
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Sandy to clay
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Height & Width
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1’- 2’ x 2’ self-seeds
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Flowers
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Spr-Fall; Orange & Red
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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Evergreen with water
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Pelargonium speciesNative to South Africa
SCENTED GERANIUM PLANT
Uses: Groundcover, shrub. Attractive, soft and scented foliage with pretty flower sprays. Drought-tolerant.
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Sun Exposure
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Sun
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Water Requirements
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Dry to semi-moist
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Soil Preference
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Sand to clay
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Height & Width
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2’- 3’ x 2’- 3’
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Flowers
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Spr-Sum; Pink & White
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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Evergreen
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