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Island Alum Root
Santa Cruz Pyracantha
ArizonaCoral Bells
Island Alum Root

Common name:Island Alum Root
Botanical name:Heuchera maxima

Heuchera maxima will reach about 3' tall when in bloom and has deep green, lobed, evergreen leaves. Small white flowers with a touch of pink bloom in spring, rising above the foliage. This perennial can tolerate full sun in coastal areas but prefers part sun to shade in inland valleys. It looks great under oak trees, planted in masses. It is drought tolerant once it's established.

Santa Cruz Pyracantha

Common name:Santa Cruz Pyracantha
Botanical name:Pyracantha koidzumii 'Santa Cruz'

The 'Santa Cruz' is a low growing variety to 3'-6" tall and spreading to 5'-6' across and bearing plentiful bright red berries.

ArizonaCoral Bells

Common name:ArizonaCoral Bells
Botanical name:Heuchera sanguinea

Tufts of round leaves 2"-3" wide with scalloped edges accent this plant. It also produces wiry stems to 24" tall with open clusters of reddish pink, bell-shaped flowers.

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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:

Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.