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Irish Yew
Lily of the Nile
Sunset Rockrose
Irish Yew

Common name:Irish Yew
Botanical name:Taxus baccata 'Stricta'

Irish Yew is either a tree or shrub depending upon the size that it is kept. It is a terrific hedge plant and can make a bold vertical statement as well.

Lily of the Nile

Common name:Lily of the Nile
Botanical name:Agapanthus africanus

This evergreen groundcover/shrub will grow about 3' tall and has large green leaves with blue flowers ( there is a white variety) that bloom in spring and summer. It will grow in all soils but prefers loam soil.

Sunset Rockrose

Common name:Sunset Rockrose
Botanical name:Cistus 'Sunset'

This Rockrose stands 2-3' tall and has magenta flowers with gray/green leaves that have wrinkled edges.

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Oakland Back Yard
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Photographer: GardenSoft

Soils and Compost:

Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.

Integrated Pest Management:

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