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Her Majesty's Backroom Court
Eaton Canyon Dwarf Fountain Grass
Dara's Choice Creeping Sage
Society Garlic
Ginkgo Tree, Maidenhair Tree
Eaton Canyon Dwarf Fountain Grass

Common name:Eaton Canyon Dwarf Fountain Grass
Botanical name:Pennisetum 'Eaton Canyon'

This grass will grow 2-3' tall and has red or bronze colored stems that are very slender and topped red/ purple whips.

Dara's Choice Creeping Sage

Common name:Dara's Choice Creeping Sage
Botanical name:Salvia sonomensis 'Dara's Choice'

This California native prostrate plant is 6-12" high x 2-3' wide, with blue/purple flowers held above rough, dark green leaves.

Society Garlic

Common name:Society Garlic
Botanical name:Tulbaghia violacea

This clumping perennial will grow less than 1' tall and has narrow, blue green leaves. Clusters of lavender flowers bloom in spring and summer. Leaves and flowers have a distinct onion or garlic smell if crushed.

Ginkgo Tree, Maidenhair Tree

Common name:Ginkgo Tree, Maidenhair Tree
Botanical name:Ginkgo biloba

The Ginko biloba, with its distinct fan-shaped leaves, initially grows with a pyramidal habit, but later becomes wide-spreading. It is generally not bothered by insects or disease.

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Her Majesty's Backroom Court
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Photographer: GardenSoft

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.