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California Gray Rush
Woods Rose
Douglas Iris
Lavender Blue  Iris
California Gray Rush

Common name:California Gray Rush
Botanical name:Juncus patens

Although a wetland plant, Juncus patens can tolerate fairly dry conditions. It will slowly clump to 2'-3' wide and a height of 2'-2.5'. There are many selections of this species available with different heights and widths. It is carefree, with little to no maintenance. It provides great upright structure to many styles of landscapes.

Woods Rose

Common name:Woods Rose
Botanical name:Rosa woodsii

Native along streams in N. Mx, Az N into Canada at elevations 3500-10000'. Suckers freely forming dense thickets 3-5'. Is aggressive. Fast and long lived. Deciduous. Requires ample moisture to thrive. Performs well in light shade. Green compound leaves, small spines, fragrant pink flowers in spring. Birds are attracted by fruit.

Douglas Iris

Common name:Douglas Iris
Botanical name:Iris douglasiana

Douglas iris is an evergreen perennial for shade or partial sun with blue violet spring flowers. It is a California native that is drought tolerant. -Cornflower Farms

Lavender Blue  Iris

Common name:Lavender Blue Iris
Botanical name:Iris Pacific Coast Hybrid 'Lavender Blue

This native Iris will grow 1'-3' tall and has large, dark green leaves with lavender blue flowers that bloom in fall and sometimes in winter. It is drought tolerant.

Designer: Rancho Santa Ana Bot. Garden

Rancho Bridge and Path

Photographer: GardenSoft

Soils and Compost:

Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.

Integrated Pest Management:

Attract, or buy beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings to control pest outbreaks in your garden.