Common name:California Wild Grape
Botanical name:Vitis californica
The California Wild Grape is a woody deciduous vine that with round large leaves. The flowers are in small fragrant blooms and berry clusters appear in the summer. This vine has a sprawling, climbing growth habit. The California wild Grape is native to California and is drought tolerant. It will cover up fences nicely. Grapes are ornamental.
Common name:Snow-In-Summer
Botanical name:Cerastium tomentosum
Masses of snow white flowers highlight this plant during the early summer season.
Common name:Yellow Gazania
Botanical name:Gazania 'Mitsua Yellow'
This somewhat hardy perennial ground cover. will grow 6"-12" high and produces wonderful, bright yellow flowers. The flowers are almost constant making it a great choice for parking strips and large open areas as a lawn alternative.
| Designer: LADWP | JFB Demonstration Garden B8 |
Photographer: GardenSoft |
Soils and Compost:
Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.
Integrated Pest Management:
Attract, or buy beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings to control pest outbreaks in your garden.