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Tarata Pittosporum
Foxglove
Stock
Rosea Tree Mallow
Tarata Pittosporum

Common name:Tarata Pittosporum
Botanical name:Pittosporum eugenioides

This fast-growing, large shrub has glossy, yellow-green leaves with wavy edges and a length of 4". The small, yellow, fragrant flowers are born in clusters during the spring.

Foxglove

Common name:Foxglove
Botanical name:Digitalis purpurea

This biennial foxglove will reach up to 4' when blooming in the early summer. The large spire of huge, bell-shaped flowers ranges from purple to pink to cream with purple specks. Large, textured leaves form an attractive rosette until bloom time. The plant likes a moist, filtered-sun area similar to the Lobelias and Columbines. -Holland Wildflower Farm

Stock

Common name:Stock
Botanical name:Matthiola incana

Matthiola incana has long, narrow gray-green leaves and luxuriant, scented flowers in erect, spikelike cluster. Flowers have a spicy-sweet scent. Colors include white, pink, red, purple, lavender, blue, yellow, and cream.

Rosea Tree Mallow

Common name:Rosea Tree Mallow
Botanical name:Lavatera thuringiaca 'Rosea'

Lavatera thuringiaca 'Rosea' is an evergreen shurb that grows 6-8 ft. tall and 4 ft. wide. The leaves are green with a maplelike form. Produces pink blossoms.

Designer: Michele Clement Garden Design

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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.