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Gold and Blue Country
Foothill, Gray or Digger Pine
Concha California Lilac
El Dorado Gold Fremontia
Pine Hill Flannel Bush
John Dourley Manzanita
Blue Eyed Grass
Foothill, Gray or Digger Pine

Common name:Foothill, Gray or Digger Pine
Botanical name:Pinus sabiniana

This ornamental evergreen grows to form one or two forks, and reaches maturity with a thin crown and small, drooping branches. Although it can withstand drought, the foliage becomes much richer when it is properly irrigated. Pines are highly combustible plants.

Concha California Lilac

Common name:Concha California Lilac
Botanical name:Ceanothus 'Concha'

Concha is a lilac that grows 6'-8' in height and width. It has small narrow leaves with intense dark blue flower clusters in spring. It is tolerant of coastal and inland conditions. -Cornflower Farms

El Dorado Gold Fremontia

Common name:El Dorado Gold Fremontia
Botanical name:Fremontodendron 'El Dorado Gold'

This low-mounding shrub has small, green leaves with yellow orange flowers that bloom in spring.

Pine Hill Flannel Bush

Common name:Pine Hill Flannel Bush
Botanical name:Fremontodendron californicum ssp. decumb

Pine Hill Flannel Bush is a mounding evergreen shrub that grows 3' tall and 6' wide. It has soft, dark green leaves and produce spring blooms ranging from red to yellow. It is drought tolerant but needs well draining soil. It prefers full sun. This shrub is a California native that is endangered and therefore rare.

John Dourley Manzanita

Common name:John Dourley Manzanita
Botanical name:Arctostaphylos 'John Dourley'

This small, low growing shrub has grayish green leaves with pink and white flowers that bloom in winter and early spring.

Blue Eyed Grass

Common name:Blue Eyed Grass
Botanical name:Sisyrinchium bellum

Following winter rains, this grassy perennial brings a soft texture back into the garden. It produces an abundance of small, blue purple flowers which have a long bloom.

Using Water Wisely

An efficient watering system applies the right amount of water to the right parts of the garden at the right time. This conserves water and saves you money.

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Designer: Rancho Santa Ana BG

Gold and Blue Country

Photographer: GardenSoft

Soils and Compost:

Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.

Integrated Pest Management:

Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.