Common name:Red Clusterberry Cotoneaster
Botanical name:Cotoneaster lacteus
This is an evergreen shrub that grows to a size of 6-8' tall with long, arching branches. Cotoneaster exhibits dark green leaves above and gray beneath with dusky red fruit. It requires sun to part shade. Valuable for red berries and whitle flowers. This plant is tough enough to naturalize in many areas in CA, and should be considered potentially invasive.
Common name:Chamomile, Roman Chamomile
Botanical name:Chamaemelum nobile
This evergreen perennial will grow 3"-12" tall and works well as a ground cover. It produces flowers from midsummer to fall and does best in light shade to full sun. It can be mowed occasionally to control height and makes a good lawn substitute.
Common name:Big Blue Stem
Botanical name:Andropogon gererdii
Big Blue Stem is a medium sized ornamental grass that can grow to 6 feet in height. It is hardy and is best left to naturalize.
| Designer: David A. Grant | Patio Garden LC 2 |
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:
Remember to check your irrigation system at least once a month, especially your valves, sprinkler heads, and drip emitters.
Integrated Pest Management:
Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.