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Variegated Century Plant
California Poppy, Golden Poppy
Australian Willow, Wilga
Liquidambar, American Sweet Gum
Orange Clock Vine
Blue Thimble Flower, Globe Gilia
Coral Penstemon
Island Bush Poppy
Flamingo Box Elder
Variegated Century Plant

Common name:Variegated Century Plant
Botanical name:Agave americana 'Variegata'

This Agave has a creamy yellow margins around the edge of the leaves. It will grow 6'-10' tall by up to 13' wide. It is native to Mexico. It has a very open growth habit, with leaves that recurve along their length. -Mountain States Nursery

California Poppy, Golden Poppy

Common name:California Poppy, Golden Poppy
Botanical name:Eschscholzia californica

This small annual (sometimes acts as a perennial) plant will grow to less than 1' tall and has light, small blue green leaves with gold and orange flowers that bloom in spring and summer.

Australian Willow, Wilga

Common name:Australian Willow, Wilga
Botanical name:Geijera parviflora

This evergreen tree reaches a height of 25', with 3"-6" long, medium length, green colored leaves that are narrow. Its main branches sweep up and out, while the smaller branches tend to hang down.

Liquidambar, American Sweet Gum

Common name:Liquidambar, American Sweet Gum
Botanical name:Liquidambar styraciflua

'Rotundiloba' is a deciduous tree that is upright with conical or rounded habit. It can easily reach 40' tall and wide. Large leaves are maple-shaped and green. Yellow flowers appear in spring but are considered inconspicuous. Bark may be light or dark gray and can fissure with age. It tolerates part or full sun. May need extra water during summer heat. A great shade tree. Can be used for bonsai creation.

Orange Clock Vine

Common name:Orange Clock Vine
Botanical name:Thunbergia gregorii

This trailing evergreen vine produces large, clear orange flowers from spring through fall. It must be protected from frost and should be grown in areas of sun to part shade.

Blue Thimble Flower, Globe Gilia

Common name:Blue Thimble Flower, Globe Gilia
Botanical name:Gilia capitata

Globe Gilia is an annual that grows 8"-30" tall and 8" wide. Pale blue to violet-blue flowers with blue pollen are carried in dense, 1/2" -1.5" wide clusters that look like pincushions. It generally blooms in spring through summer.

Coral Penstemon

Common name:Coral Penstemon
Botanical name:Penstemon superbus

This perennial grows at a moderate rate to 2' x 3'. Leaves are blue-green and vivid coral flowers appear in late spring. Reseeds easily. Plant in fall for spring flowers. Accepts full sun or partial shade. Attracts hummingbirds. Native to the Chihuahuan Desert.

Island Bush Poppy

Common name:Island Bush Poppy
Botanical name:Dendromecon harfordii

An evergreen shrub that grows quickly to 5'-8' tall and 6'-10' wide; the harfordii bears deep yellow poppy flowers to 3" wide with orange stamens. Its heaviest bloom period is in the spring, with some flowers almost all year. The plant requires sun, good drainage, and little or no summer watering. -Monterey Bay Nursery

Flamingo Box Elder

Common name:Flamingo Box Elder
Botanical name:Acer negundo 'Flamingo'

This deciduous tree has a rapid growth rate; it can reach 30'-50' high and 20'-40' wide. The leaves have 3 to 5 lobes and provide a yellow-green fall color. They need moderate, regular water so plant in areas that are naturally moist. 'Flamingo' has pink and white leaf markings. It needs some shade in warmer areas.

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Soils and Compost:

Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.

Integrated Pest Management:

Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.