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Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina
Blue Hibiscus
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina

Common name:Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina
Botanical name:Nandina domestica

Nandina domestica is a graceful upright shrub that grows from 3 to 6' in height. It gets its name from its bamboo-like growth habit. When thinned from the center it bears a remarkable resemblance to bamboo. It is best used in groups. It can be used in

Blue Hibiscus

Common name:Blue Hibiscus
Botanical name:Alyogyne huegelii

This round shrub will grow about 6' tall x 6' wide and has medium-sized green leaves with lavender blue flowers that bloom all year.

Designer: Anon.

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Photographer: GardenSoft

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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.

Integrated Pest Management:

Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.