Dymondia margaretae
Dymondia, Rock Ditty
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Euphorbia tirucalli 'Sticks on Fire'
Red Pencil Tree
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Aeonium species
Aeonium species
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Agave lophantha 'Quadricolor'
Quadricolor Century Plant
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Senecio mandraliscae
Kleinia
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Muhlenbergia rigens
Deer Grass
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The circular movement of hugging groundcovers pay homage to the majestic canyon beyond the property line. Senecio (kleinia) and dymondia are attractive in this large ring with a slight mound of pebbles leading up to the urn holding aeonium succulents and a small Agave variety. Muhlenbergia (deer grass) and Euphorbia in red/orange do not detract from the natural setting of the canyon. Understated yet elegant.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Water
Low
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Summer
Design Styles
Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Woodland
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Sun
Full
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Location Uses
Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
This foliage is gray/green/silvery; it is a very dense, mat forming groundcover. It tolerates drought, cold, salt spray and poor soils. It's deep rooted and produces small, inconspicuous yellow flowers. Rock Ditty is great for use in between stepping stones or pavers.
Plant Type
Succulent
Water
Very Low
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Sun
Full, Half
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Container
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
This plant is probably one of the most popular and well known of the Euphorbias, because of its beautiful, freely branching, vertical lines of deep green, mottled in the center with a zig-zaggy pattern of cream colors. Generally grows to 6′ tall x 2′ wide, but can get to be much larger. It does well in full sun in cool coastal areas, or part shade elsewhere in hotter climates. There is a red color morph with its leaves and stems blushed with deep reds and burgundies in color.
Plant Type
Succulent
Water
Low
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Pink, Yellow, White
Flower Season
Winter, Spring, Intermittent
Design Styles
Mediterranean
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Patio
Special Uses
Container, Filler
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
These plants are one of the most useful succulents, due to their decorative effects and sculpturesque quality. The branched stems hold a wide rosetta of either light green or purple leaves. The flowers appear in long, clustered form. They need some shade
Plant Type
Succulent
Water
Very Low
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Green, Yellow
Flower Season
Intermittent
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Sun
Full, Half
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Location Uses
Foundation, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
This Texas native is found on gravelly limestone and rocky areas. Leaves are an open rosette form, fairly flat and sword-shaped, green in color with spines along the margins. This plant reaches 2' tall and 3' wide. Occasionally, this plant sends up a tall spike 12' tall with greenish yellow flowers. This marks the death of the plant but there are usually offspring close by. Plant in full to part sun with well draining soil. It is drought tolerant once it's established.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Water
Low
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Seascape, Tropical
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Sun
Full
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Indoor, Patio, Raised Planter
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
This succulent perennial will grow to about 1.5' tall and 2' wide. It has curved, blue/gray leaves that are about 3.5" long and very slender.
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass
Water
Low, Extra in Summer
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
Summer
Design Styles
Japanese, Meadow, Ranch, Spanish, Wetlands, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Location Uses
Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
The deer grass is a warm season perennial that forms dense clumps from the base. The spike like flower stalks grow 2-3 ft. tall and this grass has striking foundation form. The deer grass is native to California, is drought tolerant, and is a beneficial