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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or grass Hardiness zones: 9-10 Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun Soil Moisture: dry between watering to occasionally flooded Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline Tolerances: high wind, light frost |
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Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, oriental, contemporary, coastal, cottage & bush designs Uses: informal hedge, informal edging, mass planting, accents, border, soil binding Growth rate: average Maintenance Level: average Skill Level: average Animals: deer resistant | ||||||||
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With so little water to compete for, plants are well-spaced – or arranged in sculptural groups rather than clumps – emphasising the features of each individual specimen.
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