Although Pershing never caught Villa, he thoroughly disrupted his operations. Thus he became the presidentâs choice to command the American Expeditionary Force when Wilsonâs neutrality policy collapsed in the face of German intransigence and America entered World War I in April 1917.
Impatiens range from 8 inches to 2 feet tall. Many cultivars will be taller than descriptions in catalogs in hot southern summers. Heat-tolerant cultivars will remain more compact. Flowers are from 1 to 2 inches across.
California Privet (Ligustrum ovalifolium). Mature Height/Spread: This semi-evergreen shrub grows rapidly to 15 feet, has dark green, 2Â½-inch leaves and dull white, heavy scented flowers. Landscape Use: California privet makes a good hedge, when plants are set 9 to 12 inches apart.