Common name:California Black Oak
Botanical name:Quercus kelloggii
The California Black Oak is a deciduous tree that grows 20'-60' tall. It has sharply lobed leaves which turn yellow to orange in the fall. The Black Oak is a California native, is drought tolerant, and attracts butterflies. -Cornflower Farms
Common name:Wendy Alum Root
Botanical name:Heuchera 'Wendy'
Heuchera 'Wendy' belongs to the group of large leaf (H. maxima), native, Heuchera hybrids that prefer, dry, shady conditions. They thrive under native oak trees or in similar situations. Once established, they require little care. removal of the dead flowers after bloom in the spring. They are most effectively shown when planted in mass.
Common name:Douglas Iris
Botanical name:Iris douglasiana
Douglas iris is an evergreen perennial for shade or partial sun with blue violet spring flowers. It is a California native that is drought tolerant. -Cornflower Farms
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:Globe Gilia
Botanical name:Gilia capitata
Globe Gilia is an annual that grows 8"-30" tall and 8" wide. Pale blue to violet-blue flowers with blue pollen are carried in dense, 1/2" -1.5" wide clusters that look like pincushions. It generally blooms in spring through summer.
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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Designer: Rancho Santa Ana Bot. Garden | Heuchera Dusted Beds |
Photographer: GardenSoft |
Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.
Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.
Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.