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Copper King Gazania
Goodwin Creek Gray Lavender
Copper King Gazania

Common name:Copper King Gazania
Botanical name:Gazania 'Copper King'

This perennial ground cover will grow 6"-10" tall and has soft, grayish green foliage with yellow orange flowers that bloom April through September.

Goodwin Creek Gray Lavender

Common name:Goodwin Creek Gray Lavender
Botanical name:Lavandula 'Goodwin Creek Gray'

Lavandula 'Goodwin Creek Gray' is an evergreen shrub. This dense foliaged plant grows to 2.5'-3' high and 3'-4' wide, with silvery leaves that are toothed at the tips. Deep violet-blue flowers bloom from spring to late fall.

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