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Purple Hopseed Bush or Hop Bush
Fountain Grass
Purple Showers Viola, Tuffed Pansy
Purple Fountain Grass
Purple Hopseed Bush or Hop Bush

Common name:Purple Hopseed Bush or Hop Bush
Botanical name:Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea'

This fast-growing shrub has an upright, branching habit that reaches a height of 12-15', with willow-like leaves that are 4" in length. Its foliage is bronzy-green in color, which turns a reddish-purple shade in the fall and winter. It has compact growth and requires full sun for the best results.

Fountain Grass

Common name:Fountain Grass
Botanical name:Pennisetum alopecuroides

Pennisetum alopecuroides is a perennial grass. Bright green, 3-4 ft. foliage clumps are topped by pinkish plumes in early summer. Leaves turn yellow in fall, brown in winter.

Purple Showers Viola, Tuffed Pansy

Common name:Purple Showers Viola, Tuffed Pansy
Botanical name:Viola cornuta 'Purple Showers'

Purple Showers Viola is a short perennial with blue-violet flowers under 2' in height and blooming in April and lasting throughout the summer.

Purple Fountain Grass

Common name:Purple Fountain Grass
Botanical name:Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum'

This grass will reach 6' high and has deciduous, purplish/red leaves with clusters of purple flowers that appear in summer and fall.

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Soils and Compost:

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

Integrated Pest Management:

Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.