Common name:Conejo Buckwheat
Botanical name:Eriogonum crocatum
Saffron Buckwheat is a compact, low growing perennial 1-2 ft. high and wide, having white wooly stems and leaves and contrasting yellow flower clusters summer to fall. It tolerates heavy soils if given good drainage and no summer water.-Cornflower Farms
Common name:Border Penstemon
Botanical name:Penstemon hybrids
This perennial plant will reach 3' high and has medium-sized, glossy dark green leaves with red and pink flowers that bloom in spring and summer.
Common name:Cedros Island Verbena
Botanical name:Verbena lilacina 'De La Mina'
Verbena lilacina 'De La Mina' is a selection introduced by the Santa Barbara Botanical Garden. It follows the same wonderful characteristics described under the general species V. lilacina.
Common name:Checkerbloom
Botanical name:Sidalcea malviflora
This native perennial will grow about 2' tall and 2' wide. It has lobed, dark green leaves with pinkish purple flowers that bloom in early spring. Prefers limited water in summer; will come back with winter rains.
Common name:Streamside Monkey Flower
Botanical name:Mimulus guttatus
As the name implies, this monkey flower naturally grows along streams throughout Southern California. Blooms vigorously on stems to 2-3'. Acts as both an annual and perennial. Seeds travel through the water and can be very invasive. A beautiful plant but make sure that it is planted in the proper area. Requires water to survive and is not drought tolerant.
Common name:Blue Beach Aster, Seaside Daisy
Botanical name:Erigeron glaucus
This perennial will grow 1' tall and 1.5' wide. It has blue/green foliage and lavender flowers that bloom in spring and summer.
In the natural world the endless cycle of birth, growth, decay, death and rebirth flows throughout the seasons. Plants die, leaves fall and new growth springs up in its place. Nothing is lost and the fallen leaves and dead plants decay into the soil, enriching it for the next generation of growth.
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Designer: Nancy Niemeyer
Photographer: GardenSoft
Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.
Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.