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Japanese Silver Grass
Wisteria
Red-Leaf or Fraser Photinia
Japanese Silver Grass

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.

Wisteria

Common name:Wisteria
Botanical name:Wisteria chinensis 'Alba'

Wisteria chinensis 'Alba' grows 8"-14" long leaves that are divided into 9-13 leaflets. The long-stalked, white flowers are very fragrant. This plant is very adaptable and can be grown as a tree, vine, or shrub.

Red-Leaf or Fraser Photinia

Common name:Red-Leaf or Fraser Photinia
Botanical name:Photinia X fraseri

The Photina X fraseri is an evergreen, medium-sized shrub with new foliage that is a glistening, copper red color. It is excellent as a hedge, screen, or accent plant. It should be grown under conditions of sun.

Designer: Michael Lander ASLA

Lawn Play Area
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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.

Water-Saving Tip:

Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.

Take your 'My List' Hydrozone Report to a landscape designer, or local nursery, when selecting and purchasing plants.

Integrated Pest Management:

Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.