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    Purple foliage

    Hi! I am looking to plant something in my garden (Coastal, San Diego) with something with purple (not black or red) foliage that would be close to the ground (below 2 feet). We would like something that stays purple most of the year, perennial preferred, is easy to grow, and not poisonous to...
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    Vine that does not attract bees

    We are looking to cover an outdoor fence about 7 feet high in partial sun with an evergreen vine. Our son has a significant bee allergy so we are looking for one that has a very short flowering season or has a flower than does not attract bees. One that is not toxic to touch or dangerous for...
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    Ficus

    Has anyone planted ficus with a root guard? We need it as a a screening hedge and we wanted to do plant Texas Privet for this purpose but I was told it is a bee magnet and my son has a severe allergy. Do ficus attract bees?
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    Purple flower that does not attract bees

    Hi, I know most purple flowers do attract bees, but we are hoping to find a perennial purple flower that does not attract bees for our new backyard, since my son has a serious bee allergy. I was told some that do not as strongly attract include hydrangea (but needs shade), Mexican sage, society...


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