Common name:Matilija Poppy
Botanical name:Romneya coulteri
Crowned by white poppies, this high-impact, spreading gray-green perennial stands statuesque at 5-8" tall. It is best used where its scale and habit will not overpower, and it requires no summer water and thrives on dry alluvial slopes..
Common name:Noell's Grevillea
Botanical name:Grevillea 'Noellii'
A low, compact evergreen shrub, the blooms of this plant are rose red and white, apearing in the spring. Its bright green foliage is needle-like. Full sun is required for growth.
Common name:Point Reyes Bearberry
Botanical name:Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Point Reyes'
This is a low growing ground cover 1-2 ft. high with a 3-5 ft. spread. It has small leathery leaves, red stems, and pink flowers in winter.
Common name:Carmel Creeper
Botanical name:Ceanothus griseus horizontalis
Carmel Creeper is one of the most popular forms of spreading shrubs. Its glossy oval leaves of 2" are bright green. The tiny light blue flowers are abundant and form 1" clusters. This shrub benefits from pruning. It does best in well-drained soil with little to no summer water.
| Designer: Ann Breemer Designs | Hillside Held by Rocks |
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.
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch in planting beds to conserve water, suppress weeds, and protect the soil from compaction and erosion.
Integrated Pest Management:
Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.