Common name:Yankee Point California Lilac
Botanical name:Ceanothus griseus hor. 'Yankee Point'
'Yankee Point' is a fast growing shrub that stays near 3 ft. 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.
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Common name:Fan Flower
Botanical name:Scaevola 'Mauve Clusters'
This ground cover will grow less than 1' tall and has small, green leaves with purple and blue flowers.
Common name:Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar
Botanical name:Cedrus atlantica 'Pendula'
Another large, slow-growing conifer which exhibits weeping growth form. Its golden leaves are 1" in size, and it also requires full sun in order to best develop its color. It serves as an excellent specimen or rock garden subject.
Common name:Blue Rug Juniper
Botanical name:Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii'
This prostrate ground cover is valued for its silver, blue-green foliage which remains a constant blue color through winter. It is useful on slopes and when draped over walls. It quickly spreads 6'-8' wide, only reaching 6" tall. It prefers full sun and is cold tolerant. This conifer is great for erosion control and looks great in rock gardens. It needs occasional watering once it's established.
We can identify at least 11 steps of sustainable landscape renovation for consideration. They include critical design, installation and maintenance practices that conform to good principles of appropriate horticulture.
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Designer: Yannis Landscaping
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Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.
Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.