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Western Azalea
Variegated Sweet Flag
Western Azalea

Common name:Western Azalea
Botanical name:Rhododendron occidentale

The western azalea is adeciduous shrub that grows 6-10 ft. tall. It produces fragrant, showy white to pink flower clusters between May and June. This shrub prefers shade and is hardy to -5 degreesF. The western azalea is native to California, is drought tolerant, and attracts hummingbirds. -Cornflower Farms

Variegated Sweet Flag

Common name:Variegated Sweet Flag
Botanical name:Acorus calamus 'Variegatus'

Variegated Sweet Flag is a low ornamental grass with yellow green colored blades.

Designer: Michele Clement Garden Design

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Soils and Compost:

Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.

Integrated Pest Management:

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