Common name:Hummingbird Sage, Pitcher Sage
Botanical name:Salvia spathacea

The extravagant leaves of this small clumping sage emit a perfectly sweet fragrance, which attracts hummingbirds. In the spring, the red/pink flowering spikes become a deep fuchsia. It is a great plant for dry shade.

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.

Common name:Mountain Violet Bearded Iris
Botanical name:Iris bearded 'Mountain Violet'

Delicate, lacy pinkish white standards and lilac violet falls. Reblooms in winter

Common name:Silver Sage
Botanical name:Salvia argentea

This biennial will grow 1-4' tall and 1-3' wide. It has gray/green leaves with white flowers that are sometimes tinged yellow or pink and bloom in spring and summer.

Common name:Golden Bamboo, Fish Pole Bamboo
Botanical name:Phyllostachys aurea

This bamboo will grow to about 25' tall and is drought tolerant with dense foliage. This running bamboo needs to be restricted or confined. Plant only in a container.

Managing Your Soil

Healthy soil is the cornerstone of a vibrant landscape. It provides oxygen and nutrients vital to plant growth and sustenance. It provides protection from the sun and stability for root systems.

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