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Sundrops
Hybrid Gazanias
Canyon Gray Sagebrush
Sundrops

Common name:Sundrops
Botanical name:Calylophus hartwegii

This low-growing perennial grows 2' x 3' and has woody stems with bright green leaves. It produces large, lemon yellow flowers that are up to 4" across and bloom spring through summer.

Hybrid Gazanias

Common name:Hybrid Gazanias
Botanical name:Gazania hybrids

These ground covers will grow less than 1' tall and have medium size, gray green leaves with gold, lavender, orange, red, yellow, or white flowers that are present all year.

Canyon Gray Sagebrush

Common name:Canyon Gray Sagebrush
Botanical name:Artemisia californica 'Canyon Gray'

This prostrate sage grows 3'-6' wide and 1' high with finely cut green gray foliage. This is a highly combustible plant.

Designer: Rob Moore

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Photographer: GardenSoft

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:

Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.