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.
Common name:Coast Rosemary
Botanical name:Westringia 'Wynyabbie Gem'
This evergreen shrub will grow 3-6' high x 6-8' wide and has lavender flowers that bloom February through spring. It is drought tolerant and does well in full sun or partial shade.
Common name:Clumping Gazania, Treasure Flower
Botanical name:Gazania X rigens leucolaena
Gazania rigens is a clumping or spreading plant grown for colorful daisies over long bloom season. Tolerates seacoast conditions. Grows well in most soil conditions, and needs only occasional water once established (2-3 times per month).
Common name:Sweet-Pea Shrub
Botanical name:Polygala X dalmaisiana
This evergreen shrub grows to a height of 5'. Its leaves are blue-green, and the flowers produced are pea-like, with a purplish-pink color.
Common name:Sweet-Pea Shrub
Botanical name:Polygala X dalmaisiana
This evergreen shrub grows to a height of 5'. Its leaves are blue-green, and the flowers produced are pea-like, with a purplish-pink color.
| Designer: | Lawnless and Lovin' It |
Photographer: GardenSoft |
Soils and Compost:
Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.
Water Saving Tip:
Group plants in your garden according to water needs (hydrozone).
Integrated Pest Management:
Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.