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Native to the sun-drenched, rocky slopes and garrigue scrublands of the Mediterranean basin, Santolina rosmarinifolia (syn. Santolina viridis, Santolina virens)—commonly known as Olive Herb or Green Lavender Cotton—is a unique evergreen subshrub.

Native to the sun-drenched, rocky slopes and garrigue scrublands of the Mediterranean basin, Santolina rosmarinifolia (syn. Santolina viridis, Santolina virens)—commonly known as Olive Herb or Green Lavender Cotton—is a unique evergreen subshrub.

Olive Herb / Green Lavender Cotton (Santolina rosmarinifolia / Santolina viridis): Emerald-Green Foliage & Olive-Aromatized Mediterranean Subshrub

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Native to the sun-drenched, rocky slopes and barren coastal margins of the Mediterranean region, Helichrysum italicum—commonly known as Immortelle, Italian Strawflower, or Curry Plant

Native to the sun-drenched, rocky slopes and barren coastal margins of the Mediterranean region, Helichrysum italicum—commonly known as Immortelle, Italian Strawflower, or Curry Plant

Italian Strawflower / Curry Plant (Helichrysum italicum): Golden-Flowered & Fragrant Mediterranean Dwarf Shrub

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Ninety percent of mistakes made in cactus and succulent cultivation stem from using the wrong soil mix. Because these fleshy-leaved plants store water in their stems and leaves, they quickly experience root rot in standard humus-rich houseplant potting soils. Ideal soil for succulents and cacti should be low in organic matter

Ninety percent of mistakes made in cactus and succulent cultivation stem from using the wrong soil mix. Because these fleshy-leaved plants store water in their stems and leaves, they quickly experience root rot in standard humus-rich houseplant potting soils. Ideal soil for succulents and cacti should be low in organic matter

How should cactus and succulent soil be? (Homemade Xeric Mix Recipe)

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Native to the semi-arid, sun-drenched mountain slopes of South Africa's Fynbos ecosystem, Anisodontea 'Elegans' (commonly known as African Mallow or Cape Mallow) is an exceptionally popular landscape hybrid. Celebrated for its delicate Hibiscus-like bright pink flowers

Native to the semi-arid, sun-drenched mountain slopes of South Africa's Fynbos ecosystem, Anisodontea 'Elegans' (commonly known as African Mallow or Cape Mallow) is an exceptionally popular landscape hybrid. Celebrated for its delicate Hibiscus-like bright pink flowers

Cape Mallow / Anisodontea (Anisodontea 'Elegans'): Continuous Pink Blooms & Drought-Tolerant Mediterranean Shrub

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Native to the vast prairies, dry hillsides, and rocky outcrops of North America, Schizachyrium scoparium (formerly Andropogon scoparius), commonly known as Little Bluestem, is a durable, warm-season native ornamental grass

Native to the vast prairies, dry hillsides, and rocky outcrops of North America, Schizachyrium scoparium (formerly Andropogon scoparius), commonly known as Little Bluestem, is a durable, warm-season native ornamental grass

Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium): Native Ornamental Grass with Steel-Blue Summer Blades & Rich Autumn Color

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Native to the exposed coastal cliffs, sand dunes, and seaside scrublands of New Zealand, Coprosma repens—commonly known as the Mirror Bush, Looking-Glass Plant

Native to the exposed coastal cliffs, sand dunes, and seaside scrublands of New Zealand, Coprosma repens—commonly known as the Mirror Bush, Looking-Glass Plant

Mirror Bush (Coprosma repens): High-Gloss Foliage for Vibrant Coastal Landscapes

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Native to the cool, rocky mountain slopes, subalpine meadows, and gravelly riverbanks of the Northern Hemisphere (spanning Europe, Asia, and North America), Potentilla fruticosa (now botanically reclassified as Dasiphora fruticosa)—commonly known as Shrubby Cinquefoil, Golden Hardhack, or Bush Cinquefoil—

Native to the cool, rocky mountain slopes, subalpine meadows, and gravelly riverbanks of the Northern Hemisphere (spanning Europe, Asia, and North America), Potentilla fruticosa (now botanically reclassified as Dasiphora fruticosa)—commonly known as Shrubby Cinquefoil, Golden Hardhack, or Bush Cinquefoil—

Shrubby Cinquefoil (Potentilla fruticosa / Dasiphora fruticosa): Tough, Drought-Tolerant Golden Landscape Shrub

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Native to the humid, temperate woodland understories of Western and Southern Europe, Northwest Africa, and Southwest Asia, Ilex aquifolium—commonly known as European Holly or English Holly

Native to the humid, temperate woodland understories of Western and Southern Europe, Northwest Africa, and Southwest Asia, Ilex aquifolium—commonly known as European Holly or English Holly

European Holly (Ilex aquifolium): Classic Evergreen Shrub with Spiny Foliage & Red Berries

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Native to the Pacific Northwest region of North America (extending from British Columbia down through Northern California), Mahonia aquifolium (now botanically classified as Berberis aquifolium)—commonly known as Oregon Grape or Holly-leaved Barberry

Native to the Pacific Northwest region of North America (extending from British Columbia down through Northern California), Mahonia aquifolium (now botanically classified as Berberis aquifolium)—commonly known as Oregon Grape or Holly-leaved Barberry

Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium / Berberis aquifolium): Durable Evergreen Shrub with Spiny Foliage & Golden Blooms

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