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Karen and Jeremy's Garden
California Poppy, Golden Poppy
Cedros Island Verbena
Deer Grass
Dwarf Angel's Hair
California Poppy, Golden Poppy

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.

Cedros Island Verbena

Common name:Cedros Island Verbena
Botanical name:Verbena lilacina 'De La Mina'

Verbena lilacina 'De La Mina' is a selection introduced by the Santa Barbara Botanical Garden. It follows the same wonderful characteristics described under the general species V. lilacina.

Deer Grass

Common name:Deer Grass
Botanical name:Muhlenbergia rigens

The deer grass is a warm season perennial that forms dense clumps from the base. The spike like flower stalks grow 2-3 ft. tall and this grass has striking foundation form. The deer grass is native to California, is drought tolerant, and is a beneficial insect plant. -Cornflower Farms

Dwarf Angel's Hair

Common name:Dwarf Angel's Hair
Botanical name:Artemisia schmidtiana 'Nana'

This perennial grows 2' high by 1' wide in a mound, covered with silvery white leaves. It blooms with yellow flowers in the summer.

Designer:

Karen and Jeremy's Garden
Image: 13 of 16

Photographer: Kathy Kramer

Soils and Compost:

Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.

Integrated Pest Management:

Attract, or buy beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings to control pest outbreaks in your garden.