Common name:Dwarf Blue Lily of the Nile
Botanical name:Agapanthus 'Peter Pan'
This variety of Agapanthus has a growth of blue flowers between 12"-18" high. This variety is a dwarf form of the Agapanthus parent plant. It is both smaller in size and has much thinner leaves than the parent.
Common name:Bougainvillea
Botanical name:Bougainvillea spectabilis
This species is hardy and vigorous, with a showy, ornamental display of purple color. It blooms well in areas with cool summers.
Common name:Opal Alum Root Hybrid
Botanical name:Heuchera 'Opal'
Heuchera 'Opal' belongs to the group of large leaf (H. maxima) natives that prefer dry, shady conditions. They thrive under native oak trees or in similar situations. Once established, they require virtually no care other than removal of the dead flowers after they bloom in the spring. They are most effectively shown when planted in mass.
Common name:Yellow Star Jasmine
Botanical name:Trachelospermum asiaticum
The Yellow Star Jasmine is an evergreen vine or groundcover that spreads 10'-15' tall. It has creamy yellow, fragrant flowers from April until June. This vine can tolerate partial shade and is drought tolerant. -Cornflower Farms
Common name:Strawberry Madrone
Botanical name:Arbutus 'Marina'
The 'Marina' has gorgeous bark, with leaves that are smaller and not as glossy as Pacific Madrone. Its flowers are pink, borne in pendant clusters in the summer. The fruit is large, red and quite ornamental. The plant should be grown in sun to part shade, with little or no summer watering when established. The 'Marina' prefers good drainage. -Monterey Bay Nursery
Common name:Golden or Gold Edge Elaeagnus
Botanical name:Elaeagnus pungens 'Maculata'
Elaeagnus pungens 'Maculata' is an evergreen shrub that grows 6'-8' tall and 4'-15' wide with gray green leaves. It likes half to full sun, low watering, and well drained soil.
Common name:Japanese Blood Grass
Botanical name:Imperata cylindrica 'Rubra'
This groundcover/grass can reach up to 3' tall and has green leaves that are reddish maroon at the tips.
Designer: Stephanie Blanc | California Greek Garden 26 |
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Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.
Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.