Common name:Chaparral Mallow
Botanical name:Malacothamnus fasciculatus
This medium-size shrub grows 8' H x 8' W and has tomentose (fuzz on the underside) leaves with lavender/white flowers that bloom in spring.
Common name:Sweet-Pea Shrub
Botanical name:Polygala X dalmaisiana
This evergreen shrub grows to a height of 5'. Its leaves are blue-green, and the flowers produced are pea-like, with a purplish-pink color.
Common name:Green & Gold Euryops
Botanical name:Euryops pectinatus 'Viridis'
As a small perennial shrub with 2" bright yellow, daisy-like flowers, blooms on this plant are seen seen almost year-round. Its foliage is green in color. It is not as tolerant of coastal situations and it also seems to be more tender to frost. -Monterey Bay Nursery
Common name:Yankee Point California Lilac
Botanical name:Ceanothus griseus hor. 'Yankee Point'
Yankee Point is a fast growing shrub that stays near 3 ft. in height with a spread of 6'. It has large bright green leaves and light blue flowers. It is great for banks and mass plantings. It does well on the coast and in hot inland areas. It attracts hummingbirds, butterflies and beneficial insects.
- 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.
Attract, or buy beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings to control pest outbreaks in your garden.