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White Bacopa
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White Bacopa

Common name: White Bacopa
Botanical name: Sutera cordata

White Bacopa is a prostrate ground cover with white flowers. It reaches 1' tall and spreads to 2' wide. This lovely plant blooms most of the year if given ample water (otherwise, flowers drop). Leaves are small, heart shaped, aromatic and heart shaped. Plant in full sun near coastal areas; provide afternoon shade or complete shade in warm inland areas. It does better in acid, rich soil that is well draining. This is a great plant for containers and hanging baskets.

New Zealand Flax Cultivars

Common name: New Zealand Flax Cultivars
Botanical name: Phormium cvs.

New Zealand Flax is a large, bold plant with stiffly vertical, sword-like, green leaves that arise from its base. It should be grown under full sun for best color. Varieties will offer different growth habits and leaf color.

Monterey Cypress

Common name: Monterey Cypress
Botanical name: Cupressus macrocarpa

Standing 40' tall and wide, bright green foliage highlights this tree. Ideal for planting on golf courses or near the coast, the Monterey Cypress spreads with age to shed its narrow and pyramidal structure of youth. The wind will shape the tree. It grows best in coastal habitats where it is not exposed to extreme heat or humidity. It does best in full sun with acidic, sandy, loam, clay soil that is well draining. It is drought tolerant once it's established. Also known as Hesperocyparis macrocarpa

Italian Buckthorn

Common name: Italian Buckthorn
Botanical name: Rhamnus alaternus

This large shrub will grow to 15' tall and has small, dark green leaves. A great plant for hedging and screening. Has a strong Mediterranean presence. Leaves are large and glossy giving it a sheen. Good in any soil and tolerates wind, heat and drought.