Common name:New Zealand Flax
Botanical name:Phormium tenax
New Zealand Flax is a large, bold plant with stiffly vertical, sword-like, green leaves that arise from its base. It should be grown under full sun for best color. Varieties will offer different growth habits and leaf color.
Common name:Hall's Japanese Honeysuckle
Botanical name:Lonicera X americana 'Pam's Pink'
This semi-evergreen vine is twining with bluish green foliage and beautiful pink and white, trumpet-shaped flowers. This variety is not as agressive as other species in regards to growth; it seems to have less problem with powdery mildew. Flowers bloom in early to mid spring. Flowers are faintly fragrant. This variety of Lonicera can reach 4'-5' in height and 6' long. Its growth rate is moderate to fast. Leaves are waxy. This is a beautiful vine for a trellis.
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Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.
Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
Ask for low water use plants at your local nursery.
Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.
