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Colors of the Rainbow
Yarrow Moonshine
Gloriosa Daisy Goldilocks
Dahlia (assorted)
White Gaura
Society Garlic
Yarrow Moonshine

Common name:Yarrow Moonshine
Botanical name:Achillea Moonshine'

Pale yellow flowers appear to float on long, slender stems. Leaves are green to gray-green leaves, which are flatter and less divided than those of the Achillea millefolium. Yarrows propagate easily from rooted cuttings or division, which should be perfo Yarrows propagate easily from rooted cuttings or division, which should be performed in the early spring or fall. Following bloom, one should dead head the plant and divide the clumps when it appears crowded.

Gloriosa Daisy Goldilocks

Common name:Gloriosa Daisy Goldilocks
Botanical name:Rudbeckia hirta 'Goldilocks'

This biennial will grow 3'-4' tall and 1.5' wide. It has dark green leaves with yellow gold flowers that bloom in summer and fall.

Dahlia (assorted)

Common name:Dahlia (assorted)
Botanical name:Dahlia X hybrida

This perennial can grow up to 5' tall and produces full, large blooms that do well in the sun or light shade.

White Gaura

Common name:White Gaura
Botanical name:Gaura lindheimeri

White Gaura is a profusely flowering perennial for all zones; it grows 2'-4' high. It has pink buds that open to showy white flowers in spring and fall. It needs full sun and is drought tolerant. -Cornflower Farms

Society Garlic

Common name:Society Garlic
Botanical name:Tulbaghia violacea

This clumping perennial will grow less than 1' tall and has narrow, blue green leaves. Clusters of lavender flowers bloom in spring and summer. Leaves and flowers have a distinct onion or garlic smell if crushed.

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Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.

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