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El Paso Shade Garden 6
Porcupine Grass
Leyland Cypress
Lantana
Porcupine Grass

Common name:Porcupine Grass
Botanical name:Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus'

The 'Stricta' variety of Miscanthus is a smaller variety, often growing to 2'-4' tall with delicate feathery plumes and very thin graceful leaves. It should receive sun to part shade, and average to little summer watering. .

Leyland Cypress

Common name:Leyland Cypress
Botanical name:Cupressocyparis leylandii

The Leyland Cypress is easy to grow, and will become a tall, evergreen tree with a dense crown that is conical to columnar in shape. While its leaf form, size and shape resemble those of the Cupressocyparis nootkatensis, its branchlets are finer, longer and more slender. It combines well with broadleaf evergreens, low junipers, and barberry.

Lantana

Common name:Lantana
Botanical name:Lantana 'Dwarf Yellow'

This small shrub will reach 3' tall at the most and has small, dark green leaves with yellow flowers that are in constant bloom throughout the year.

Designer: Sallie Homan

El Paso Shade Garden 6

Photographer: GardenSoft

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:

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