Common name:Delicate Treasure Daylily
Botanical name:Hemerocallis 'Delicate Treasure'
This strap-leafed perennial is enjoyed for it enduring flowers and hearty constitution. It has dark green leaves that protrude from the base and lovely lily-like flowers that burst forward from long stems. This Hemerocallis produces small, bell-like, yellow flowers with golden throats. It is slightly fragrant and is a repeat bloomer until fall.
Common name:Cosmos
Botanical name:Cosmos bipinnatus
Cosmos bipinnatus is an annual. It grows up to 8' high and 1.5'-2.5' wide. Blossoms are 3'-4' wide, with tufted yellow centers and rays in white or shades of pink, rose, lavender, purple, or crimson.
Common name:Allepo Pine
Botanical name:Pinus halepensis
The Pinus halepensis exhibits moderate growth to 30' or more, with an open, irregular crown. The long needles are doubled and light green in color, with a length of 2.5"- 4" long. Pines are highly combustible plants.
Common name:Geranium
Botanical name:Pelargonium X hortorum
Pelargonium X hortorum is a shrubby, succulent perennial stemmed to 3' or more. Round or kidney-shaped leaves are velvety and hairy, soft to the touch, aromatic, with edges distinctly lobed and scalloped toothed. Single and double flowers are flatter and smaller than those of Pelargonium domesticum variety, but clusters bear more blossoms.
Sustainable landscaping is a term coined to mean sensible landscape practices that work within the limits of the Eco-system. This means within the limits of your local rainfall, soil conditions and sun patterns.
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Practice grass-cycling by leaving short grass clippings on lawns after mowing, so that nutrients and organic matter are returned to the soil.
Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.