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Strawberry Madrone, Marina Strawber
Spanish Lavender
Tuscan Blue Upright Rosemary
California Poppy, Golden Poppy
Ken Taylor Rosemary
Purple Ice Plant
Purple Ice Plant
Strawberry Madrone, Marina Strawber

Common name:Strawberry Madrone, Marina Strawber
Botanical name:Arbutus 'Marina'

The 'Marina' has gorgeous bark, with leaves that are smaller and not as glossy as Pacific Madrone. Its flowers are pink, borne in pendant clusters in the summer. The fruit is large, red and quite ornamental. The plant should be grown in sun to part shade, with little or no summer watering when established. The 'Marina' prefers good drainage. -Monterey Bay Nursery

Spanish Lavender

Common name:Spanish Lavender
Botanical name:Lavandula stoechas

This dense shrub grows 2-3 ft. tall with blue gray foliage and deep purple flowers that have large showy bracts near the top of the spikes. It is drought tolerant . - Cornflower Farms

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

California Poppy, Golden Poppy

Common name:California Poppy, Golden Poppy
Botanical name:Eschscholzia californica

This small annual (sometimes acts as a perennial) plant will grow to less than 1' tall and has light, small blue/green leaves with gold and orange flowers that bloom in spring and summer.

Ken Taylor Rosemary

Common name:Ken Taylor Rosemary
Botanical name:Rosmarinus officinalis 'Ken Taylor'

This spreading and mounding Rosemary is 2-3' high x 5-6' wide with deep blue flowers.

Purple Ice Plant

Common name:Purple Ice Plant
Botanical name:Drosanthemum hispidum

Gets larger than some to 2' and not as good as erosion control being that it is not a good root downer. Flowers are dark purple and nice.

Purple Ice Plant

Common name:Purple Ice Plant
Botanical name:Drosanthemum hispidum

Gets larger than some to 2' and not as good as erosion control being that it is not a good root downer. Flowers are dark purple and nice.

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Soils and Compost:

Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.

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.