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Nandina, Heavenly Bamboo
Pink Breath Of Heaven
Dwarf Lily of the Nile
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Nandina, Heavenly Bamboo

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

Nandina domestica is a graceful upright shrub that grows from 3'-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 a shaded patio or out in a shrub border with full sun. An interesting feature of Heavenly Bamboo is the bronze color in the new growth when planted in full sun. It also bears clusters of white flowers in the spring.

Pink Breath Of Heaven

Common name: Pink Breath Of Heaven
Botanical name: Coleonema pulchellum

Pink Breath of Heaven is a fine, textured, wispy shrub growing 6' high and 5' wide, with tiny pink flowers that bloom from spring through fall. Flowers are at the branch ends and sway with the slightest breeze. Leaves are evergreen, fragrant, tiny and needle-like. Plant near walkways so foliage may release aromatic oils when brushed. It does best in full to part sun with well draining soil. It can become drought tolerant once it's established. It does well in coastal areas.

Dwarf Lily of the Nile

Common name: Dwarf Lily of the Nile
Botanical name: Agapanthus 'Peter Pan'

This clumping dwarf variety of Agapanthus has green, strap-like, evergreen leaves. Clusters of blue, oval shaped flowers appear in summer on top of stalks, making this plant about 2' tall. This dependable plant can be grown in sun or partial sun. It is drought tolerant in coastal areas but will appreciate occasional watering in inland warm areas, especially during the summer. This perennial attracts butterflies.

King Palm

Common name: King Palm
Botanical name: Archontophoenix cunninghamiana

This is a beautiful palm which grows 40' or higher with a 10'-15' spread. The feathery leaves can grow 10' in length and are green above and gray beneath. It tolerates shade and can grow beneath tall trees for a long time if needed. It 's unique because it can be used as an indoor plant and will tolerate temperatures down to 28 degrees F.