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Lilac Lily Turf
Red Clusterberry Cotoneaster
Evergreen Clematis
Russian Olive, Oleaster
Lilac Lily Turf

Common name:Lilac Lily Turf
Botanical name:Liriope muscari 'Lilac Beauty'

This evergreen perennial has foliage that less than 2' high. It is known more for its decorative, grass-like foliage than the flowers. Spikes of pale lilac flowers bloom from July through October. This clumping plant does not like wet soil or frost, as the leaf tips will turn brown or yellow. It does best in half sun. This plant is fire prone. Please use caution when planting near your home.

Red Clusterberry Cotoneaster

Common name:Red Clusterberry Cotoneaster
Botanical name:Cotoneaster lacteus

This is an evergreen shrub that grows to a size of 8' tall with long, arching branches. Cotoneaster exhibits dark green leaves above and gray beneath with dusky red fruit. It requires sun to part shade with little or no watering. This plant is tough enough to naturalize in many areas in CA, and should be considered potentially invasive.

Evergreen Clematis

Common name:Evergreen Clematis
Botanical name:Clematis armandii

A climbing evergreen vine, this Clematis may reach a size of 20'-30'. Its dark green, slender leaflets have a leathery texture, and produce fragrant, showy white flowers in the spring. It tolerates sun or part shade, drought, moist soil, and prefers shade around its roots. It attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. - Cornflower Farms

Russian Olive, Oleaster

Common name:Russian Olive, Oleaster
Botanical name:Elaeagnus angustifolia

This small, deciduous tree has foliage that is 2" long and silver-gray in color. It is excellent for difficult climates with extreme temperatures.

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Soils and Compost:

Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.

Integrated Pest Management:

Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.