Common name:Joyce Coulter California Lilac
Botanical name:Ceanothus 'Joyce Coulter'
This cultivar has a generous amount of medium blue, tiny flowers in 3"-5" clusters. It can (with good drainage) tolerate garden moisture and heavy soils. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
-Cornflower Farms
Common name:Fearnleaf Acacia
Botanical name:Acacia baileyana
This is one of the showiest Acacias for western gardens. It usually grows to 15' in height, with a compact, dense habit; it is one of the first plants to flower, blooming heavily in late winter. It has soft textured leaves that are blue gray. It is very drought tolerant and originates from Southeastern Australia.
Common name:Pheasant's Tail Grass
Botanical name:Stipa arundinacea
Pheasant's Tail Grass is a beautiful, fine, airy grass that is emerald green in color. It has many soft yellow, beige flower stalks in the spring. This grass grows 10"-12" tall , 1'-2' wide and is drought tolerant. -Cornflower Farms
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Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.
Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.
Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.