Common name:Rosea Iceplant
Botanical name:Drosanthemum floribundum

This dependable groundcover is well-suited to growing under trees and in other partially shaded areas. Rosea Iceplant will stay under 1' tall and spread to about 3'. Pink-purple blooms will cover this plant from spring to summer.

Common name:Low Boy Prostrate Acacia
Botanical name:Acacia redolens 'Low Boy'

This is a fast, aggressive shrub or groundcover used frequently for embankments. It grows to 3'-5' tall and 10'-15' wide and can be used in large-scale plantings and in difficult situations. It is very hardy. Leaves are gray green with a vanilla fragrance when crushed. Light, creamy yellow flowers are borne in globular clusters in late winter. This plant is from Western Australia.

Common name:Hybrid Gazanias
Botanical name:Gazania hybrids

These ground covers will grow less than 1' tall and have medium size, gray green leaves with gold, lavender, orange, red, yellow, or white flowers that are present all year.

Common name:Wide-leaf Myoporum
Botanical name:Myoporum parvifolium 'Putah Creek'

This evergreen groundcover grows 1' high and 8' wide. It is drought tolerant once established and blooms with white flowers. It cannot take foot traffic.

Using Water Wisely

An efficient watering system applies the right amount of water to the right parts of the garden at the right time. This conserves water and saves you money.

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