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Spanish Lavender
Pinon Pine, Pinyon or Nut Pine
Medio Picta Century Plant
Spanish Lavender

Common name:Spanish Lavender
Botanical name:Lavandula stoechas

This dense shrub grows 2'-3' tall with blue gray foliage and deep purple flowers that have large showy bracts near the top of the spikes. It is drought tolerant . - Cornflower Farms

Pinon Pine, Pinyon or Nut Pine

Common name:Pinon Pine, Pinyon or Nut Pine
Botanical name:Pinus edulis

This slow-growing, small conifer has dark green pairs of needles and is a stately tree. Its cones produce edible pine nuts.

Medio Picta Century Plant

Common name:Medio Picta Century Plant
Botanical name:Agave americana v. medio-picta

This form has arching leaves with a creamy white stripe down the center of the blue-green leaf. The leaves are outstanding with their arching form and are well armed with a stout, terminal spine as well as marginal teeth. It is somewhat smaller than the americana variety, growing to around 4.' It prefers full sun, well drained soil and will perform well in containers. This form also will die after bloom but will survive in the form of new pups around the old plant.

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Soils and Compost:

Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants according to their water needs.

Creating separate zones for drought-tolerant plants, medium water-use plants, and water-thirsty grass will help prevent overwatering.

Integrated Pest Management:

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