Common name:Pacific Sunset Flannel Bush
Botanical name:Fremontodendron 'Pacific Sunset'
'Pacific Sunset' is an open and spreading evergreen shrub that grows from 10'-20' high and has deep orange yellow flowers in spring; it withstands garden conditions better than other varieties. It is a California native and drought tolerant.
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.
Common name:Yankee Point California Lilac
Botanical name:Ceanothus griseus hor. 'Yankee Point'
Yankee Point is a fast growing shrub that stays near 3' 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.
Designer: | Shades of Yellow |
Photographer: GardenSoft |
Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.
Modify your controller each season. In the rainy season turn it off.
Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.