Wooly
Stemodia (Stemodia lanata)
This native groundcover forms a tight mat of gray/silver foliage
about 5" high. Small lavender/purple blooms appear in summer.
Wooly stemodia is drought tolerant and an excellent choice for
well drained planting beds in full sun. Take care not to overwater
it. Shear it back at the end of winter and new growth will fill
in to create an attractive groundcover for your xeriscape.
Shear the shrub roses and prune other forms. Fertilize to promote
another round of blooming.
The pesky sedge, nutgrass, is really taking off. Nutlets are
forming along spreading tubers, planning a future attack on your
garden. To prevent nutgrass from spreading, dig it up now. The
longer you wait, the more seasons you'll have it.
We’re already seeing a lot of spider mites. The best control
is to wash the leaves off every three days. You can also use a
horticultural oil or soap spray. Organic gardener Malcolm Beck
recommends a foliar feed with liquid seaweed to keep mites at
bay while promoting plant health. Some organic gardeners also
find that it extends their tomato and pepper production.
Whichever method you select, be sure to direct your nozzle to
the underside of the leaves, where the mites reside.
Wooly
Stemodia (Stemodia lanata)
