Hip house plant inventory (2017)

PLANT INVENTORY

A PLANT GUIDE FOR HIP COOPERATIVE HOUSE GARDEN PRESENTED BY: 2017 SPRING HIP HOUSE GARDEN CREW CREATED BY: YANG (ALEX) LIU

Nefrolepis cordifolia Southern Sword Fern

PHYSIOLOGY Type: Fern Family: Nephrolepidiaceae Native Range: Northern Australia and Asia Zone: 9 Height: 2.00 to 3.00 feet (slow) Spread: 2.00 to 3.00 feet Bloom Time: N/A Bloom Description: N/A

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PLANTING & MAINTENANCE Spacing: 3’ O.C. Sun: Full shade to partial sun Water: Medium Soil: It will tolerate drier, poorer soil than most ferns.

Maintenance: See Note

NOTE It does best in shade but will take sun if given ample water. Keep well watered for about a week or two until they have re-established their roots. Plant so top of roots are well covered, planting a little deep is better than too shallow. Use well draining soil; don’t allow water to stand on these plants. After the initial period, average water is sufficient; don’t over water,use well draining soil, don’t allow water to stand on these plants.

They are better a little dry than too wet. Container plant is suggested.

Polystichum munitum Western Sword Fern

PHYSIOLOGY Type: Fern Family: Dryopteridaceae Native Range: California (U.S.A.) Zone: 5 to 9 Height: 2.00 to 3.00 feet Spread: 2.00 to 4.00 feet Bloom Time: N/A Bloom Description: N/A

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PLANTING & MAINTENANCE Spacing: 4’ O.C. (Off Center) Sun: Full shade to partial sun Water: Low once established Soil: Humus rich, well-drained soil Maintenance: Remove the oldest fronds when new growth resumes each spring

NOTE In full shade this fern will form open clumps with fronds spreading outward from the center. In a sunnier location this fern grows more upright with shorter fronds. It does its best in full shade in southern California and once established it only needs a little summer water. Provide. Follow a regular watering schedule to develop a deep extensive root system. Tolerates mild drought, once well established.

Dicksonia antarctica Tasmania Tree Fern

PHYSIOLOGY Type: Fern Family: Dicksoniaceae Native Range: Eastern Australia Zone: 9 to 11 Height: up to 15.00 feet (slow) Spread: up to 12.00 feet Bloom Time: N/A Bloom Description: N/A

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PLANTING & MAINTENANCE Spacing: Sun: Full shade to partial sun Water: Regularly Soil: Humus-rich, evenly moist, well-drained soils Maintenance: Apply a thick layer of mulch to keep the root zone cool and conserve moisture. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.

NOTE Perfect Fern for bringing down high walls in enclosed gardens, atriums and walled courtyards. Place against a vertical surface to encourage bending or let it stand alone as a centerpiece. Most attractive when grouped into a Fern dell, which is refreshing in hot climates. Keep away from hot or persistent winds. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Companion plants include: Fern (Polystichum); Sweet Flag (Acorus); Flowering Maple (Abutilon); Elephant Ear (Colocasia); Fatsia (Fatsia).

Cheilanthes spp.

Lip Fern

PHYSIOLOGY Type: Fern Family: Pteridaceae Native Range: U.S.A Zone: 6 to 10 Height: 0.50 to 1.00 feet Spread: 0.75 to 1.00 feet Bloom Time: N/A Bloom Description: N/A

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PLANTING & MAINTENANCE Spacing: 1’ O.C. Sun: Full sun to part shade Water: Medium; Water regularly; do not overwater Soil: dry to evenly moist, sandy, well-drained soil Maintenance: Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring.

NOTE Cheilanthes belongs to a class of ferns called “sun ferns”. Plants in this group are unlike the typical shade-loving, soil-dwelling ferns we are all know. Cheilanthes ferns are drought-tolerant and very tough. Cheilanthes are great ferns for containers, rock gardens, tucked into stone wall crevices and are excellent small specimen plants.

Zantedeschia aethiopica “White Giant” White Giant Calla

PHYSIOLOGY Type: Herbaceous perennial, Bulb Family: Araceae Native Range: South Africa (Africa) Zone: 8 to 10 Height: 4.00 to 8.00 feet Spread: 3.00 to 4.00 feet Bloom Time: Throughout a year, bloom repeatedly Bloom Description: Yellow (Inconspicuous); White showy spathe

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PLANTING & MAINTENANCE Spacing: 4’ O.C. Sun: Cool Sun / Part Shade Water: Medium to moist Soil: Rich, well-drained, moist soils Maintenance: Irrigate during summer months.

NOTE This species of calla can be evergreen on the coast if irrigated during summer months but is otherwise summer dormant. Plant rhizomes 3-4” deep and 12-18” apart in spring after threat of frost has passed.

Rhizome rot. Japanese beetles may feed on the flowers/foliage. ‘Child’s Perfection’ (syn. ‘Childsiana’) is a dwarf selection of Zantedeschia aethiopica that grows to about 18 inches (0.5 m) tall in moist soil and partial shade. All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Acanthus mollis Bear’s Breeches

PHYSIOLOGY Type: Herbaceous perennial Family: Acanthaceae Native Range: Southern Europe, northwestern Africa Zone: 7 to 10 Height: 3.00 to 5.00 feet Spread: 2.00 to 3.00 feet Bloom Time: June to July Bloom Description: White (sometimes pink)

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PLANTING & MAINTENANCE Spacing: 4’ O.C. (Off Center) Sun: Full sun to part shade Water: Medium Soil: Average, fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils Maintenance: Remove flowering stalks after bloom

NOTE Plants can spread aggressively by creeping root stocks, particularly in loose soils. Unwanted spread can be addressed by root barriers. Plants generally spread less in the northern parts of their growing range. Plants are best propagated from root cuttings taken in early spring, but may be grown from seed. Plants can be slow to establish in the garden (particularly if started from seed), but become somewhat difficult to eradicate once established since small sections of root left behind can sprout new plants.

Tibouchina urvilleana Princess Flower

PHYSIOLOGY Type: Shrub Family: Melastomataceae Native Range: Brazil (South America) Zone: 10 to 11 Height: 6.00 to 8.00 feet Spread: 6.00 to 8.00 feet Bloom Time: Early Spring through Summer Bloom Description: Burgundy - Long Bloom Season

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PLANTING & MAINTENANCE Spacing: 8’ O.C. Sun: Partial Shade Water: Medium, regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat Soil: well-drained soil, rich in organic matter Maintenance: Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Pruning time is summer after flowering. Tip prune occasionally to keep compact.

NOTE Its upright, open-branched habit is useful as a hedge, screen or accent.

Excellent in protected side yards, where it can grow tall enough to screen neighboring views. Prefers sheltered locations in courtyards, walled or fenced entry gardens, or planters in the niches of architecture. Particularly lovely when planted against light-colored stucco walls for contrast.

Bergenia crassifolia Winter Blooming Bergenia

PHYSIOLOGY Type: Perennial Family: Saxifragaceae Native Range: Siberia (Europe) Zone: 4 to 8 Height: 1.00 to 2.00 feet Spread: 1.00 to 2.00 feet Bloom Time: Winter / Spring Bloom Description: Pink

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PLANTING & MAINTENANCE Spacing: 2’ O.C. Sun: Part shade to full shade Water: Low Soil: Consistently moist, organically rich, well-drained soils Maintenance: Remove all damaged foliage in late winter to early spring.

Promptly remove spent flowering stems.

NOTE A great plant in the garden even when not it bloom as its large leaves makes it a very attractive ground cover. Flowers will bloom as early as December in warm winter climates, hence the additional common name of winter blooming bergenia. Although evergreen, the leaves of this plant often become brown and battered in cold winter temperatures. Shaded or sun-dappled areas of border fronts. Large-leaved ground cover for woodland or shade gardens. Edging for paths and walkways. Water margins. Foliage may be used in floral arrangements.

Achillea “Moonshine“ Moonshine Yarrow

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PHYSIOLOGY Type: Herbaceous perennial Family: Asteraceae Native Range: Temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere Zone: 3 to 9 Height: 1.00 to 2.00 feet (moderate) Spread: 1.00 to 2.00 feet Bloom Time: June to September Bloom Description: Bright Yellow

PLANTING & MAINTENANCE Spacing: 2’ O.C. Sun: Full sun Water: Low to medium Soil: Lean, dry to medium moisture, well-drained sandy loams Maintenance: Deadhead spent flower heads to lateral buds to promote additional bloom. Cut plants back to basal leaves after flowering to tidy the planting and to encourage new foliage growth and a possible additional fall bloom. Pruning time: fall. Divide clumps as needed (every 3-4 years) in spring or fall to reinvigorate plantings.

NOTE Botrytis, stem rot, powdery mildew and rust are occasional disease problems. Taller plants may need staking, particularly if grown in less than full sun. Does poorly in wet sites or in heavy, poorly drained soil. Attractive addition to the landscape in borders or massed plantings. Flowers may be cut and dried for bouquets. Feed with a slow-release fertilizer.

Phlomis fruticosa Jerusalem Sage

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PHYSIOLOGY Type: Shrub Family: Lamiaceae Native Range: Mediterranean (Europe) Zone: 8 to 10 Height: 3.00 to 4.00 feet Spread: 3.00 to 4.00 feet Bloom Time: Spring / Summer Bloom Description: Yellow

PLANTING & MAINTENANCE Spacing: 4’ O.C. Sun: Full sun Water: Low Soil: Organically rich, fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils Maintenance: Stems may be cut back after flowering to promote additional bloom

NOTE Whorls of yellow flowers bloom in spherical clusters (verticillasters) along the upper half of stems and at the stem ends in summer. Additional flushes of bloom may occur throughout the remainder of the growing season if stems are promptly cut back after flowering. Apply an all-purpose slow-release fertilizer in spring.

Jasminum polyanthum Pink Jasmine

PHYSIOLOGY Type: Vine Family: Saxifragaceae Native Range: China and Burma (Myanmar) Zone: 8 to 10 Height: 20.00 feet (fast) Spread: Ground cover Bloom Time: Spring / Summer Bloom Description: Pinkish white, strong fragrance

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PLANTING & MAINTENANCE Spacing: Sun: Full sun Water: Regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat Soil: Average, moderately fertile, well-drained soils Maintenance: Prune annually to control size. Pruning in the fall, after the vine has finished flowering, will help keep the plant looking tidy.

Resource: https://www.joyusgarden.com/pink-jasmine-care/ NOTE Use to dress up old fences, train over gateways and up posts, columns and trellage. Train on an arbor, where light lacy quality offers filtered sun below. Particularly lovely on walls bearing grid trellis and when draped over windows so the fragrance wafts inside. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer. Provide support such as a trellis or arbor. Pruning time: fall after flowering. Companion plants include: Clematis (Clematis); Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia); Rose (Rosa); Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina).

Dudleya brittonii Giant Chalk Dudleya

PHYSIOLOGY Type: Succulent Family: Crassulaceae Native Range: Baja California (North America) Zone: 9 to 11 Height: <1.00 foot Spread: 1.00 to 2.00 feet Bloom Time: Spring / Summer Bloom Description: Yellow

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PLANTING & MAINTENANCE Spacing: 2â&#x20AC;&#x2122; O.C. Sun: Full sun Water: Low Soil: Well-drained soils Maintenance: Low. NOTE This is a great plant for the rock garden, a crack in a rock or wall or as a container specimen. It is important to cut off water to dudleyas in your garden during summer. Plants grown in sandy soils or containers are exceptions; they will accept infrequent summer watering as long as the soil drains well. If you can prevent Argentine ants from introducing mealybugs or aphids to your dudleyas, they will be healthier. Mealybugs nestle in the deep recesses of the leaves, and their feeding weakens the plants. They may also be vectors, along with aphids, for a virus that disfigures the foliage. Aphids commonly attack emerging flower stalks, and should be washed off carefully with soapy water or a strong jet of water.

Anigozanthos pulcherrimus Golden Kangaroo Paws

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PHYSIOLOGY Type: Perennial Herb Family: Haemodoraceae Native Range: Western Australia Zone: 10 to 11 Height: 4.00 to 6.00 feet Spread: 2.00 to 3.00 feet Bloom Time: Spring to Fall Bloom Description: Yellow PLANTING & MAINTENANCE Spacing: 3â&#x20AC;&#x2122; O.C. Sun: Full sun Water: Medium, in dry summer provide with regular water Soil: Average, well-drained soil Maintenance: Fertilize, but not heavily. Annual clean up. After the flowering period remove the old leaves down to as low as possible. Fans only flower once and need to be cleaned out at the end of a season.

Care should be exercised that the new emerging fans are not damaged.

NOTE Drought tolerant once established, but prefers regular moisture when flowering.Pruning time: fall after flowering.

Coleonema pulchellum “Sunset Gold“ Breath of Heaven

PHYSIOLOGY Type: Shrub Family: Rutaceae Native Range: South Africa (Africa) Zone: 8 to 11 Height: 2.00 to 4.00 feet Spread: 4.00 to 6.00 feet Bloom Time: Winter to Spring Bloom Description: Light Pink

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PLANTING & MAINTENANCE Spacing: 6’ O.C. Sun: Full sun Water: Medium - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.

Soil: Well-drained, light, sandy soils Maintenance: Apply a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a formal appearance, prune annually after flowering.

NOTE Light, wispy shrub displays attractive, tiny pink blooms over a long season. Golden heath-like leaves are very fragrant when crushed. Use along walkways or paths where branches can be reached. Evergreen.

Companion Plants: Yucca (Yucca); Sedum (Sedum); Aloe (Aloe); Agave (Agave); Red Yucca (Hesperaloe)

Salvia microphylla “Hot Lips“ Hot Lips Sage

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PHYSIOLOGY Type: Shrub Family: Saxifragaceae Native Range: Garden Origin Zone: 8 to 10 Height: to 3.00 feet (fast) Spread: to 4.00 feet Bloom Time: Summer / Fall Bloom Description: Red and White PLANTING & MAINTENANCE Spacing: 4’ O.C. Sun: Full sun Water: Occasional watering; supplement in extreme heat Soil: Average to lean, fast-draining soils Maintenance: Shear lightly after first bloom flush to promote continued flowering. Feed with an all-purpose fertilizer before new spring growth begins. Pruning time: late winter to early spring.

NOTE Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to the blooms that appear continuously through the hottest of summers until frost. An outstanding compact, carefree shrub for waterwise gardens. Water deeply and regularly during first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Companion plants include: Switch Grass (Panicum); Coneflower (Echinacea); Gayfeather (Liatris); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Sedum (Sedum).

Encelia californica Bush Sunflower

PHYSIOLOGY Type: Shrub Family: Asteraceae Native Range: California (U.S.A.) Zone: 9 to 10 Height: 3.00 to 4.00 feet Spread: 4.00 to 5.00 feet Bloom Time: Spring / Fall / Late Winter Bloom Description: Yellow

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PLANTING & MAINTENANCE Spacing: 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122; O.C. Sun: Full sun to light shade Water: Low, Irrigate occasionally to not at all Soil: Well-drained soil, tolerates a wide variety of soils Maintenance: Deadhead to promote flowering and cut plants back in fall or early winter to retain vigor and a dense form.

NOTE Encelia californica is a good large-scale ground cover with 2 inch daisy flower. Very drought tolerant. Without summer watering it is summer deciduous, dropping most of its leaves but with occasional irrigation will stay evergreen and likely flower again

Echium candicans Pride of Madeira

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PHYSIOLOGY Type: Shrub Family: Boraginaceae Native Range: Madeira Islands (Atlantic Ocean) Zone: 9 to 11 Height: 4.00 to 6.00 feet Spread: 4.00 to 6.00 feet Bloom Time: Spring / Summer Bloom Description: Blue Violet

PLANTING & MAINTENANCE Spacing: 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122; O.C. Sun: Full sun Water: Low, drought-tolerant once established Soil: Neutral, alkaline, poor to moderately fertile,well-drained, loam / sand Maintenance: Prune flower inflorescences off after flowering to tidy up the plant and cut back hard in late fall to reduce size and encourage new growth from lower branches.

NOTE Avoid highly fertile soil as it tends to reduce flowering. Established plants will tolerate drought, wind and salt. During harsh summer drought, it is wise to provide the plants with some supplemental water. Additional water should not be provided during the winter months.

Ceanothus “Dark Star“ Dark Star Ceanothus

PHYSIOLOGY Type: Shrub Family: Rhamnaceae Native Range: California (U.S.A.) Zone: 8 to 10 Height: 4.00 to 8.00 feet (fast) Spread: 8.00 to 12.00 feet Bloom Time: Spring Bloom Description: Dark Blue

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PLANTING & MAINTENANCE Spacing: 10’ O.C. Sun: Part to Full sun Water: Low Soil: Low or marginal fertility, well-drained, sloped soils Maintenance: Low

NOTE Plant in full sun and provide good drainage. Requires little or no water in summer. Ceanothus species are used as food plants by the larvae of some butterfly and moth species, and also attract bees and other beneficial insects, so can be considered components of a habitat garden. Several members of the genus can form a symbiotic relationship with soil micro-organisms and fungi, forming root nodules which fix nitrogen. This is a reason why fertilizing is not normally recommended-adding fertilizer may just kill off the good micro-organisms and make room for the bad ones.

Salvia chamaedryoides Germander Sage

PHYSIOLOGY Type: Shrub Family: Lamiaceae Native Range: Mexico (North America) Zone: 9 to 11 Height: 1.00 to 2.00 feet Spread: 3.00 to 4.00 feet Bloom Time: Year Round Bloom Description: Dark Blue

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PLANTING & MAINTENANCE Spacing: 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122; O.C. Sun: Full sun to light shade Water: Low Soil: Moist but well-drained soil Maintenance: Sow seed or divide plants in spring; take cuttings spring through fall.

NOTE Peak blooming period is mid-spring through late fall. Salvias are some of the showiest plants for containers, annual borders, and mixed borders. Butterflies and hummingbirds love them. Germander sage spreads vigorously by underground stems. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Drought tolerant once established.

Lavandula stoechas Spanish Lavender

PHYSIOLOGY Type: Shrub Family: Lamiaceae Native Range: Mediterranean (Europe) Zone: 8 to 11 Height: 1.00 to 2.00 feet Spread: 2.00 to 3.00 feet Bloom Time: Year Round Bloom Description: Purple

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PLANTING & MAINTENANCE Spacing: 3â&#x20AC;&#x2122; O.C. Sun: Full sun Water: Low Soil: Dry to medium, poor, light, sandy, well-drained soil Maintenance: Blooms profusely in the spring and when it finishes it needs a good pruning.

NOTE It blooms most of the year with strongest flowering from April to August.

The antiseptic, piney fragrance of Spanish Lavender makes it an exceptionally fragrant landscape plant but not the first choice for use in cooking. English Lavenders, both Lavandula angustifolias and Lavandula x intermedias, are preferred in the kitchen. Superb in mass planting.

Eschscholzia californica California Poppy

PHYSIOLOGY Type: Perennial Herb Family: Papaveraceae Native Range: Western United States Zone: 6 to 10 Height: 1.00 to 2.00 feet Spread: 1.00 to 2.00 feet Bloom Time: Year Round Bloom Description: Orange

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PLANTING & MAINTENANCE Spacing: 2â&#x20AC;&#x2122; O.C. Sun: Full sun Water: Low to medium Soil: Sandy, poor to average, well-drained soils Maintenance: Deadhead flowers regularly to promote additional bloom, but leave some flowerheads for self-seeding.

NOTE Best to cut down to the ground after the plant goes summer deciduous.

Sometimes plants will last through the summer and come back when the rainy season begins, especially in milder climates.

Stachys byzantina Lamb’s Ear

PHYSIOLOGY Type: Herbaceous perennial Family: Lamiaceae Native Range: Central-eastern Turkey, northern Iran, Caucasus Zone: 4 to 8 Height: 0.75 to 1.50 feet Spread: 1.00 to 1.50 feet Bloom Time: May to July Bloom Description: Purplish-pink

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PLANTING & MAINTENANCE Spacing: 1.5’ O.C. Sun: Full sun Water: Dry to medium Soil: Average, dry to medium, well-drained soils Maintenance: If mid-summer foliage decline occurs, pick off damaged leaves as needed. Remove the flowering stems as suggested.

NOTE Too much shade, however, may impede leaf drying and promote the onset of disease. Spreads by creeping stems that root as they go along the ground and can be mildly aggressive in rich soils. Flowers are not particularly showy, and many gardeners prefer to remove the flowering stems as they appear to enhance the ground cover effect. Several cultivars of this species, the best of which is ‘Helene Von Stein’, have the advantages over the species of having better summer foliage and rarely producing flowering stems.

Wisteria floribunda “Alba” Japanese Wisteria

PHYSIOLOGY Type: Shrub / Vine Family: Fabaceae Native Range: Japan Zone: 4 to 9 Height: 10.00 to 25.00 feet Spread: 4.00 to 8.00 feet Bloom Time: Spring Bloom Description: White Showy & Fragrant

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PLANTING & MAINTENANCE Spacing: 20’-30’ Apart Sun: Full sun Water: Medium; Water regularly; Do not overwater Soil: Mildly acidic, moderately fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils Maintenance: Needs regular pruning to control size and shape of plant.

Can be slow to establish.

NOTE Excellent vine for large, sturdy, free-standing arbors, pergolas or fences.

Can be grown up the side of buildings on large trellises or other structures.

Considered a high maintenance plant, however, because of its need for regular pruning, its invasive tendencies which must be constantly monitored (particularly if grown on structures adjacent to buildings).

Dietes grandiflora Fortnight Lily

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PHYSIOLOGY Type: Perennial Family: Iridaceae Native Range: South Africa (Africa) Zone: 8 to 11 Height: 3.00 to 4.00 feet Spread: 2.00 to 3.00 feet Bloom Time: Spring / Summer Bloom Description: White with yellow and violet PLANTING & MAINTENANCE Spacing: 2â&#x20AC;&#x2122; O.C. Sun: Full Sun / Part Shade Water: Medium Soil: Neutral to mild acidic soil, will grow in any soil type, from sandy to heavy clay to swampy spots near ponds or streams Maintenance: The fortnight lily is very drought tolerant in shade but can also be grown in full sun with regular to occasional irrigation. Seems to bloom best with regular watering. Suitable for growing in containers.

NOTE Flowers year round in coastal southern California gardens with individual flower lasting only a few days (up to 3) and are quickly followed by new flowers. Flushes of flowers appear on roughly a two week cycle which has given this plant its common name of fortnight lily. Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds. Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored.

Ocimum basilicum Sweet Basil

PHYSIOLOGY Type: Annual Herb Family: Lamiaceae Native Range: Tropical Asia Zone: 2 to 11 Height: 1.50 to 2.00 feet Spread: 1.50 to 2.00 feet Bloom Time: June to frost Bloom Description: Pink Yarrow, Niagara, White

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PLANTING & MAINTENANCE Spacing: 1â&#x20AC;&#x2122; O.C. Sun: Full sun Water: Adaptable, water freely during dry periods Soil: Light, fertile, well-drained soil Maintenance: Sow indoors and transplant outside, or sow in situ in early summer. Pinch flowerheads to prolong leaf growth.

NOTE Attracts butterflies, fragrant flowers, fragrant foliage, showy foliage. The herb of kings combines superbly with roses. Different cultivars vary in leaf shape, scent, and color, from green to deep purple, with blue, white, burgundy, or pink flowers.

Scrophularia californica California Bee Plant

PHYSIOLOGY Type: Perennial Herb Family: Scrophulariaceae Native Range: Western United States and British Columbia Zone: 7 to 10 Height: 2.00 to 4.00 feet Spread: 0.50 to 1.00 feet Bloom Time: Winter to Spring Bloom Description: Red

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PLANTING & MAINTENANCE Spacing: 1â&#x20AC;&#x2122; O.C. Sun: Full sun to light shade Water: Low, once per month Soil: Clay / sand / silt, well-drained soil Maintenance: N/A

NOTE Attracts bees, hummingbirds, and a species of small wasp, for which nectar is awarded. Figwort is a host plant for the butterfly larvae of Common Buckeye.

MAY, 2017