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Wulfen Euphorbia
Sea Pink, Common Thrift
Tuscan Blue Upright Rosemary
Catalina Cherry
Monterey Pine
Dwarf Japanese Barberry
Wulfen Euphorbia

Common name:Wulfen Euphorbia
Botanical name:Euphorbia characias wulfenii

This perennial will reach about 4' tall and has significant green leaves with clusters of yellow flowers.

Sea Pink, Common Thrift

Common name:Sea Pink, Common Thrift
Botanical name:Armeria maritima

This clumping, grass-like perennial is native to many areas, including coastal California. Its flowers range from deep rose pink through white. -Monterey Bay Nursery

Tuscan Blue Upright Rosemary

Common name:Tuscan Blue Upright Rosemary
Botanical name:Rosmarinus officinalis 'Tuscan Blue'

The upright Rosemary is an upright shrub that grows 3-6 ft. tall. It has dark green leaves and bright showy lavender-blue flowers throughout the year. This shrub is drought tolerant and attracts butterflies. -Cornflower Farms

Catalina Cherry

Common name:Catalina Cherry
Botanical name:Prunus ilicifolia lyonii

The Catalina cherry is an evergreen tree or shrub that grows 15-40 ft. high and wide. It develops showy white flowers in the in spring and red fruits in the fall. It is resistant to oak root fungus. The Catalina cherry is native to California, is drought tolerant , is a beneficial insect plant, and attracts butterflies. -Cornflower Farms

Monterey Pine

Common name:Monterey Pine
Botanical name:Pinus radiata

The Pinus radiata is an evergreen with an incredibly fast growth rate. It survives well in coastal areas and in well-drained soils. With age, the tree drops its lower branches, thus producing a rounded, flat crown. Reseeds along coast.

Dwarf Japanese Barberry

Common name:Dwarf Japanese Barberry
Botanical name:Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea Nana'

This small barberry is deciduous plant, only reaching 2' in height.. Foliage is red/purple; bright red berries appear in the fall. It needs full sun to develop the deep red color. Each branch has long thorns so it forms a good barrier.

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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:

Check soil moisture below the surface with a soil probe or large screwdriver, trowel or shovel. Don't assume the plants need water just because the soil surface looks dry.

Integrated Pest Management:

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