Common name:Chinese Wisteria
Botanical name:Wisteria sinensis 'Cooke's Special'
While the sinensis is similar to the floribunda, it bears more rounded, full clusters of strongly fragrant flowers which open more or less all at once. There are usually 13-15 leaflets per leaf, and they require full sun and average to little watering.
Cooke's Special has a brilliant blue flower.-Monterey Bay Nursery
Common name:Amethyst Mist Coral Bells
Botanical name:Heuchera 'Amethyst Mist'
This perennial will grow 1-2' tall and has medium-sized green leaves with pink flowers that bloom in spring and summer.
Common name:Flowering Maple, Chinese Lantern
Botanical name:Abutilon hybrids
These evergreen shrubs usually grow to 8-10' tall and as wide. Most will tolerate frost to 25 degrees F or lower with some damage. All are irresistible to hummingbirds with their showy flowers and heavy nectar production. They will take sun to moderately deep shade and little or no summer watering in coastal areas. They should be given more shade and water in hotter, drier climates. They make an excellent plant for containers or hanging baskets. -Monterey Bay Nursery
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Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.
Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.
Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.