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Hillside Held by Rocks
Matilija Poppy
Noell's Grevillea
Point Reyes Bearberry
Carmel Creeper
Matilija Poppy

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..

Noell's Grevillea

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.

Point Reyes Bearberry

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.

Carmel Creeper

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:

Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.

Water Saving Tip:

Water trees and shrubs by deep-soaking occasionally with low-volume irrigation equipment (drip, micro-sprays, or bubblers) to promote healthy, deep rooting.

Integrated Pest Management:

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