Common name:Santa Barbara Daisy, Mexican Daisy
Botanical name:Erigeron karvinskianus

This low mounding perennial, with fine leaves and white to pinkish daisy-like flowers, is an excellent asset to rock gardens.

Common name:Manzanita Emerald Carpet
Botanical name:Arctostaphylos densiflora 'Emerald Carpe

The 'Emerald Carpet' is an evergreen groundcover that grows to 1' tall by 6-8' wide. It is favored by many landscapers as the manzanita of choice for inland situations. It has dark green leaves and exhibits compact growth. The variety is relatively tolerant of adverse soil conditions.

Common name:Chaste Tree
Botanical name:Vitex agnus-castus

Chaste Tree usually becomes a large shrub, or small tree if the trunks are trained and pruned. Its summer flowering is especially attractive with blue or lavender fragrant flowers in summer or fall. It is quite useful in a water conserving or dry garden setting. It tolerates dry ordinary soils without much care other than occasional deep watering. It is resistant to oak root fungus and durable. Its height rarely exceeds 25 feet. It may reach 15-20 feet wide. It does best in full sun. Deciduous leaves are elliptical shaped and bluish green or silver or gray green. Small black fruit appear in summer or fall. Bark is light or dark gray, furrowed or smooth. Attracts bees.

Common name:Soap plant
Botanical name:Chlorogalum pomeridianum

Soap plant is a bulb that grows 2-3' tall by 1.5' wide. It is a superb plant for evening flowers since the flowers only open late in the day or when it is very overcast. For a dramatic effect, plant in a meadow garden where it will go dormant during summer and fall. This easy to grow bulb has 2' tall spikes of small white flowers that bloom from May-August. Bulbs were an important food source for Native Americans and may be eaten when roasted. A California native.