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California Grape
Black Sage, Honey Sage
Homestead Purple Verbena
Little Ollie Olive
California Grape

Common name:California Grape
Botanical name:Vitis x californica 'Roger's Red'

This plant is a woody deciduous vine with round large leaves. The flowers are in small fragrant blooms and berry clusters appear in the summer. This vine has sprawling , climbing growth habit. It is a selection with outstanding fall color. NOTE: If you live close or next to a channel, please consider NOT planting Vitis as it can smother trees and clog channels.

Black Sage, Honey Sage

Common name:Black Sage, Honey Sage
Botanical name:Salvia mellifera

This woody shrub has fragrant, dark green leaves with blue, white, or lilac flowers that bloom in the spring and summer.

Homestead Purple Verbena

Common name:Homestead Purple Verbena
Botanical name:Verbena canadensis 'Homestead Purple'

This perennial will reach about 3' tall and has small green leaves with purple flowers that bloom all year.

Little Ollie Olive

Common name:Little Ollie Olive
Botanical name:Olea europaea 'Montra'

This evergreen shrub will grow to 8' tall and doesn't produce any fruit. It will do well in hot, dry areas but can also survive in coastal areas.

Designer: Anon.

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Soils and Compost:

Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.

Integrated Pest Management:

Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.