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Ivy Geranium
Chaste Tree
Ground Cover Myoporum
Ivy Geranium

Common name:Ivy Geranium
Botanical name:Pelargonium peltatum

Clouds of single flowers are produced from spring through fall on this plant, which should be planted in areas that receive part sun. -Monterey Bay Nursery

Chaste Tree

Common name:Chaste Tree
Botanical name:Vitex agnus-castus

The chaste tree is a deciduous tree or small shrub in which the sizes vary due to their location , but they tend to be multitrunked and widespreading. It blooms in the summer with 7 in. blue flower spikes and the leaflets are green above and gray beneath. The chaste tree is a native to California and is drought tolerant. -Cornflower Farms

Ground Cover Myoporum

Common name:Ground Cover Myoporum
Botanical name:Myoporum parvifolium

This great groundcover will grow 9" high x 9' wide and does well in partial or full sun with moderate watering. It produces delicate white flowers that bloom in summer and are surrounded by tiny, bright green leaves.

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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.

Integrated Pest Management:

Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.