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MUHLENBERGIA rigens - Deer Grass

Characteristics:

Foliage: Evergreen in mild winters. Browns in freezes.

Exposure: Full sun or light shade.

Bloom Season: September.

Growth Habbit: Grass-like to 4’ h. x 4’ w.

Soil Preference: Well drained.

Notes:

Drought tolerant.

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OPUNTIA macrocentra - Black Spine Prickly Pear

Characteristics:

Foliage: Evergreen

Exposure: Full sun

Bloom Season: March-June

Growth Habbit: Clumping mound to 5’

Soil Preference: Tolorates most soil

Notes:

Do not plant near pathways or seating.

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PHORMIUM ‘Rubra’ - Bronza Flax

Characteristics:

Foliage: Evergreen

Exposure: Full Sun to part shade

Bloom Season: May - July

Growth Habbit: Clumping. 36” ht x 24” wd

Soil Preference: Tolorates most soil

Notes:

There are many varieties of Phormium. Feel free to mix and match as long as height is the same.

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PHORMIUM ‘Yellow Wave’ - Variegated Flax

Characteristics:

Foliage: Evergreen

Exposure: Full Sun to part shade

Bloom Season: May - July.

Growth Habbit: Clumping. 36” ht x 30” wd

Soil Preference: Tolorates most soil

Notes:

There are many varieties of Phormium. Feel free to mix and match as long as height is the same.

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ROMNEYA coulteri - Matilija Poppy

Characteristics:

Foliage: Evergreen

Exposure: Full Sun

Bloom Season: April - June

Growth Habbit: Open to 5’ h. x 5’ w. (or greater)

Soil Preference: Well drained.

Notes:

Great hillside plant. Not for small spaces. May become invasive.

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