Common name:Pacific Wax Myrtle
Botanical name:Myrica californica
This large shrub/tree can reach 30' tall and has glossy, dark green leaves with purple nutlets that attract birds. Used very effectively as a screen.
Common name:Dara's Choice Creeping Sage
Botanical name:Salvia sonomensis 'Dara's Choice'
This California native prostrate plant is 6-12" high x 2-3' wide, with blue/purple flowers held above rough, dark green leaves.
Common name:Snow-In-Summer
Botanical name:Cerastium tomentosum
Masses of snow white flowers highlight this plant during the early summer season.
Designer: Sherri Osaka
Photographer: GardenSoft
Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.
Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.