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Fiveleaf Akebia
Blue Clematis
Fiveleaf Akebia

Common name:Fiveleaf Akebia
Botanical name:Akebia quinata

This vine grows to 20' and bears small, pendant, dark burgundy purple flowers in spring and edible fruit in summer. The three flared, round petals are cup-shaped. It exhibits a delicate, woodsy look with dark green palmate leaves and oval leaflets. This deciduous plant should be grown in sun to part shade and should receive average watering. -Monterey Bay Nursery

Blue Clematis

Common name:Blue Clematis
Botanical name:Clematis 'Perrins Pride'

The flowers of the 'Ramona', a deciduous vine, have a light lavender blue color and can grow to 7". Its bloom period occurs in the summer. This vine should receive sun to part shade, with average watering. It prefers shaded, cool roots. -Monterey Bay Nursery

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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.

Water-Saving Tip:

Give your sprinkler system a checkup when turning it on in the spring and occasionally during the summer.

Trim branches that are obstructing spray patterns and raise sprinklers that are too low for spray to clear the grass.

Integrated Pest Management:

Attract, or buy beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings to control pest outbreaks in your garden.