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Kangaroo Paws

Common name:Kangaroo Paws
Botanical name:Anigozanthos hybrids

This tender perennial is a clump-forming evergreen that produces fuzzy, yellow/green flowers that bloom in spring and last for over 2 months. Many sizes and varieties are available including yellow and pink flowers.

California Coral Bells

Common name:California Coral Bells
Botanical name:Heuchera micrantha

Coral Bells is a perennial for shade or part sun that stays tight in in its growth habit to 3-5 in. high. The flower stalks reach about 2 ft. or more with many small white spring flowers. It is a California native and attracts hummingbirds. -Cornflower Farms

Variegated Sweet Flag

Common name:Variegated Sweet Flag
Botanical name:Acorus calamus 'Variegatus'

Variegated Sweet Flag is a low ornamental grass with yellow green colored blades. Aquatic.

Calla Lilly

Common name:Calla Lilly
Botanical name:Zantedeschia aethiopica

This perennial will grow 2-4' tall and has large, glossy green leaves with beautiful cream or white flowers that bloom in spring and sometimes even summer.Naturalizes, not suggested for planting near wetlands.

Elijah Blue Fescue

Common name:Elijah Blue Fescue
Botanical name:Festuca 'Elijah Blue'

The 'Elijah Blue' is a dwarf, very glaucous variety with almost white foliage. It should receive sun and little summer watering. -Monterey Bay Nursrey

Hybrid Daylily

Common name:Hybrid Daylily
Botanical name:Hemerocallis hybrids

Acapulco Night has dramatic, velvety dark black/red flowers. It makes strong bloom scapes, and lush tropical foliage. -Greenwood Daylily Gardens -Greenwood Daylily Gardens

Hen and Chicks

Common name:Hen and Chicks
Botanical name:Echeveria X 'Imbricata'

This succulent perennial is very small, growing only 2"-3" high. It produces orange, pink, and red blooms and does best in full sun and moist soil.

Designer: Michele Clement Garden Design

River of Rocks Meander Through

Photographer: GardenSoft

Soils and Compost:

Practice grass-cycling by leaving short grass clippings on lawns after mowing, so that nutrients and organic matter are returned to the soil.

Water Saving Tip:

The water needs of plants and lawns change dramatically throughout the year.

Visit the watering guide in the watering tips section for more information.

Integrated Pest Management:

Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.