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Extended Shade Trellises
Dusty Miller, Italian Dusty Miller
Pineapple Guava, Feijoa
Goodding's Verbena
Dusty Miller, Italian Dusty Miller

Common name:Dusty Miller, Italian Dusty Miller
Botanical name:Centaurea cineraria

This perennial plant won't grow more than 1' tall and has large, silvery white leaves with blue, purple, or yellow flowers that bloom in summer.

Pineapple Guava, Feijoa

Common name:Pineapple Guava, Feijoa
Botanical name:Feijoa sellowiana

Classified as an evergreen shrub or a small tree, this plant grows slowly to 15' x 15'. It can be pruned to almost any size or shape. Its foliage is grey-green and silvery underneath. White flowers with bright red stamens resemble apple blossoms and are followed by 1"-4" long, oval, edible fruit. Fullsun is required for proper growth. Native to South America.

Goodding's Verbena

Common name:Goodding's Verbena
Botanical name:Glandularia gooddingii

Annual will grow to 1' x 3'. Lavender to pink clusters of flowers will appear in spring. Sow seeds in fall for good spring color. Attracts butterflies.

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Extended Shade Trellises

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Soils and Compost:

Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.

Water Saving Tip:

Remember to check your irrigation system at least once a month, especially your valves, sprinkler heads, and drip emitters.

Integrated Pest Management:

Attract, or buy beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings to control pest outbreaks in your garden.