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Blue Rug Ground Cover Juniper
Dwarf Carolina Laurel Cherry
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Mauve Clusters Fan Flower

Common name: Mauve Clusters Fan Flower
Botanical name: Scaevola 'Mauve Clusters'

This perennial used as a ground cover will grow less than 1' tall but will spread 3-5' wide. It has small, green, fleshy leaves. Lavender blue, slightly fragrant, fan-shaped flowers bloom almost all year round. It tolerates full to part sun with medium amount of watering. It can be grown in coastal areas. Frost sensitive.

Blue Rug Ground Cover Juniper

Common name: Blue Rug Ground Cover Juniper
Botanical name: Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii'

This prostrate ground cover is valued for its silver, blue-green foliage which remains a constant blue color through winter. It is useful on slopes and when draped over walls. It quickly spreads 6'-8' wide, only reaching 6" tall. It prefers full sun and is cold tolerant. This conifer is great for erosion control and looks great in rock gardens. It needs occasional watering once it's established.

Dwarf Carolina Laurel Cherry

Common name: Dwarf Carolina Laurel Cherry
Botanical name: Prunus caroliniana 'Compacta'

This large evergreen shrub or small tree has leaves that are glossy and 2"-4" in length. It is excellent as a formal hedge or an informal screen. It has creamy white flowers in late winter and spring followed by small black berries. 'Compacta' reaches 8'-10' tall and 6'-8' wide and tends to be more dense.