Common name:Peruvian Lily, Alstroemeria
Botanical name:Alstroemeria hybrids
The decidupous rhizomes of this Peruvian lily will often run aggressively if not controlled. They grow best in full to part sun with some summer watering in dry climates. The florist strains can reach 6' tall, while the compact strains range from 12-36" For extra long, florist quality stems, stake or grow through netting for support. -Moterey Bay Nursery
Common name:Creeping Fig
Botanical name:Ficus pumila
This is one of the few plants that can attach itself securely to wood, masonry, or metal. Because there is no limit to its size, it can overcome an entire buliding. It is most often found in colder climates. This vine will not climb on the south or west walls.
Common name:Hybrid Gazanias
Botanical name:Gazania hybrids
These groundcovers will grow less than 1' tall and have medium-size gray/green leaves with gold, lavender, orange, red, yellow, or white flowers that are present all year.
Common name:Esparto Grass
Botanical name:Lygeum sparteum
A low grass with green stems.
Designer: Tom Deyerlee Landscape Arch.
Photographer: GardenSoft
Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.
Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.
Attract, or buy beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings to control pest outbreaks in your garden.
