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Spills of Groundcover
Wide-leaf Myoporum
Goodwin Creek Gray Lavender
Evan's Hebe, Veronica Rubra
Weeping Bottlebrush
Wide-leaf Myoporum

Common name:Wide-leaf Myoporum
Botanical name:Myoporum parvifolium 'Putah Creek'

This evergreen groundcover grows 1' high x 8' wide. It is drought tolerant once established; blooms with white flowers. It cannot take foot traffic.

Goodwin Creek Gray Lavender

Common name:Goodwin Creek Gray Lavender
Botanical name:Lavandula 'Goodwin Creek Gray'

Lavandula 'Goodwin Creek Gray' is an evergreen shrub. This dense foliaged plant grows to 2.5-3 ft. high and 3-4 ft. wide, with silvery leaves that are toothed at the tips. Deep violet-blue flowers from spring to late fall.

Evan's Hebe, Veronica Rubra

Common name:Evan's Hebe, Veronica Rubra
Botanical name:Hebe 'Evansii'

Hebe 'Evansii' is an evergreen shrub. Has an attractive form and foliage. Needs excellent drainage. Fast grower.

Weeping Bottlebrush

Common name:Weeping Bottlebrush
Botanical name:Callistemon viminalis

The Weeping Bottlebrush is a small tree with spreading branches that grows to a size of 15-25' in height. It produces narrow clusters of dark red flowers, and performs best with average to occasional summer watering.

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Spills of Groundcover
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Photographer: GardenSoft

Soils and Compost:

Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.

Integrated Pest Management:

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