Common name:California Bay, Oregon Myrtle
Botanical name:Umbellularia californica
The California Bay is a aromatic evergreen tree or large shrub that is very slow growing and reaches 30-60 ft. high. It can tolerate sun or shade , moist or dry conditions, and droughts. The California Bay is a native of California & Oregon.
Common name:Deer Grass
Botanical name:Muhlenbergia rigens
The deer grass is a warm season perennial that forms dense clumps from the base. The spike like flower stalks grow 2-3 ft. tall and this grass has striking foundation form. The deer grass is native to California, is drought tolerant, and is a beneficial insect plant. -Cornflower Farms
Common name:Giant Feather Grass, Golden Oats
Botanical name:Stipa gigantea
This grass will grow 2-3' tall and 2-3' wide. It has narrow, dark green leaves with golden flowers that bloom in the summer.
Common name:Red Fringe Flower
Botanical name:Loropetalum chinese 'Rubrum'
Red Fringe Flower is a 6-12' shrub with arching branches and light green and reddish leaves .
Common name:Windmill Palm, Hemp Palm
Botanical name:Trachycarpus fortunei
This easy-to-grow palm of medium height will mature to a size of 30', and its slender trunk is covered with dense, heavy fiber topped with a crown of rich green, fan-shaped leaves.
Common name:Big-Leaf Maple, Oregon or Canyon Ma
Botanical name:Acer macrophyllum
This fast-growing deciduous tree grows to 90 feet in height with a 45' spread. It is a coastal and inland native which flourishes on north facing slopes. It has very large leaves, 6-15 in. wide, that offer spectacular yellow fall color in cool areas. It is found in streambanks and watershed canyons and should only be used in areas that are naturally moist.
Common name:Coast Redwood
Botanical name:Sequoia sempervirens
This fast-growing, aromatic tree has soft, dark green foliage with long needles appearing in flat sprays and brown, barrel-shaped cones that appear after 1 year. Its soft, red-brown bark is fiberous and furrowed. Particularly after mechanical damage, this tree will stump sprout to form new, young trees around the stump. Avoid planting in areas of high foot traffic.
Common name:Bearded Iris
Botanical name:Iris Bearded Hybrids
This perennial will grow 1-3' tall and has medium-size blue/green leaves with wonderful flowers that come in a variety of colors.
Common name:Quartz Creek Rush
Botanical name:Juncus effusus pac. 'Quartz Creek'
This selection of a vibrant green reed is widely used in landscapes due to its carefree nature and rigid upright structure. This Juncus initially grows very rapidily and then slows to eventually clump to 36" wide. It will reach a height of approximately 24-36". Reguires fairly regular water in the warmer months to perform well. Requires wet soils and lots of water. Use only in high water areas.
Common name:Esparto Grass
Botanical name:Lygeum sparteum
A low grass with green stems.
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Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.
Irrigate early in the morning and/or late in the evening to reduce water loss due to evaporation and wind drift.
Attract, or buy beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings to control pest outbreaks in your garden.