Common name:Japanese Blood Grass
Botanical name:Imperata cylindrica 'Rubra'
This groundcover-grass can reach up to 3' tall and has green leaves that are reddish-maroon at the tips.
Common name:Blue Star Creeper
Botanical name:Laurentia fluviatilis
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.
Common name:Japanese Silver Grass
Botanical name:Miscanthus sinensis
Miscanthus sinensis is popular ornamental grass. Flowers are held well above foliage clumps and may be cut for fresh or dry arrangements.
Common name:Golden Deodar
Botanical name:Cedrus deodara 'Aurea'
The "Aurea" is a fast-growing coniferous evergreen that can reach a size 80' by 40'. The foliage of this tree has a beautiful golden cast, and it requires full sun in order to best develop its color.
Common name:Thundercloud Flowering Plum
Botanical name:Prunus cerasifera 'Thundercloud'
25' tall with a 20' spread. The single flowers are light pink to white in color. Dense, round form. Deep purple foliage all summer. 1" red fruit. Bronze fall color. -Blue Heron Farm
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Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.
Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.