Feb 20th: 26-week low this week with 8.0% of the USA in drought.
NOAA’s seasonal outlook thru May sees an expansion of drought developing in WA, OR, CA, AZ, NM, and west TX.
“Drought will likely persist in the Pacific Northwest, with additional drought expected to develop in Oregon and eastern Washington in association with below-normal precipitation favored during the March-April-May (MAM) period ”
https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/expert_assessment/sdo_summary.php
Plant Name: Helichrysum petiolare
Common name: Licorice plant
Plant type: Annual
(Tender Perennial Zones 9-11)
Height: 6-9 inches
Spread: 1-3 ft
Bloom: White, but Insignificant
Exposure: Full Sun – Part Shade
Soil Requirements: Average
Water Needs: Dry to medium
Attributes: Dense trailing silvery leaves, Tolerates poor soil & drought
Notes: Good drainage is a must!
Uses: Annual, Hanging Baskets, Containers, Rock walls, Annual ground-cover
Native to: Southern Africa
USDA Hardiness Zone: 9-11
The City of Ashland is preparing for the impending drought
and water curtailment for the summer of 2014.
For more information contact:
Julie Smitherman- City Water Conservation Specialist. 541-552-2062
Check out the city’s website on how to conserve water.
http://www.ashland.or.us/citynews.drought
