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LAVENDAR STARFLOWER - LEATHERLEAF FERN
LIQUIDAMBER (SWEET GUM) TREE - LIRIOPE MUSCARI
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LANTANA
Botanical Name:
Lantana Montevidensis
Specs:
Shrub; evergreen;
fast growth, some varieties to 6’tall, ‘trailing lavender’ to 2’ tall
w/ 4’ spread; not fussy about soil conditions; tolerates heat and dry
conditions; likes full sun, protection from cold winters; profuse and
long blooming season; prune to remove dead wood in spring; water
deeply, feed lightly; excellent slope coverage and erosion control;
crushed foliage has pungent odor; birds are attracted to the plants;
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LAVENDAR
Botanical Name:
Lavendula Angustifolia, Dentate or Stoechas
Specs:
Perennials;
evergreen; grayish or green aromatic foliage and flowers; good for
edging or herb gardens; full sun; loose fast draining soil; prune
after blooming to keep compact; deer proof; angustifolia
(English) 3-4’ tall; grey leaves; flowers lavender; dentate
(French) 3’ tall; gray-green leaves; lavender-purple flowers; blooms
almost continuously; stoechas (Spanish) stocky, 2’ tall; narrow
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LAVENDAR STARFLOWER
Botanical Name:
Grewia Occidentalis
Specs:
Shrub; evergreen; fast growling and sprawling to 8’ tall, pruning
keeps it dense; flowers are 1” starlike lavender pink w/ yellow
centers; blooms late spring; needs ample water and iron, if chlorotic. |
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LEATHERLEAF
FERN
Botanical Name:
Rumohra Adiantiformis or Aspidium Capense
Specs:
Perennial;
evergreen in mild winters; triangular fronds are deep glossy green;
grows to 2’ tall; prefers partial shade; moderate water; excellent for
flower arrangements. |
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LIQUIDAMBER (SWEET GUM) TREE
Botanical Name:
Liquidambar Styraciflua
Specs: Deciduous;
narrow pyramid and erect to 60’tall; tolerates damp soil; prefers
slightly acidic soil; spectacular fall colors; excellent lawn tree;
spiny fruit balls hang all winter; deer proof. |
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LIRIOPE MUSCARI
Botanical Name:
Liriope Muscari
Specs:
Perennial; evergreen; clumping, grass-like leaves,
12”-18” tall; white or lavender flowers on spikes, spring and summer;
use as border; ample watering but needs well drained soil; best in
partial shade; deer proof. |
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