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Dwarf Morning Glory
Blue Star Creeper, Isotoma
Dwarf Morning Glory

Common name:Dwarf Morning Glory
Botanical name:Convolvulus sabaticus

Convolvulus sabaticus is a perennial that grows 1-2 ft. high, with branches that spread to 3 ft. or more. Produces blue to lavender flowers with blooms of 1-2 in. wide.The soft, evergreen leaves are 1/2 to 1 1/2 in. long.

Blue Star Creeper, Isotoma

Common name:Blue Star Creeper, Isotoma
Botanical name:Pratia pedunculata

Laurentia fluviatilis has bright green, nearly stemless, 1/4" leaves. In late spring and summer, these form a backdrop for equally tiny, star-shaped pale blue flowers.

Dealing With Drought

More than half of the water used at your home is for outside purposes. Studies show that on average, half of the water used outdoors is wasted. The leading cause of waste is incorrectly set and poorly managed irrigation controllers. The second biggest cause of wastage is broken irrigation equipment that goes undetected. There are a few basic things you can do to make a big difference in your water use.

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Designer: Sarah Nichols

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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:

Attract, or buy beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings to control pest outbreaks in your garden.