Common name:Brakelight Red Yucca
Botanical name:Hesperaloe 'Brakelight'

This attractive succulent has foliage resembling blue green grass with white fraying fibers along margins that reaches. Red, bell shaped flowers rise above foliage in spring and summer on arching stems with overall height of 3'. This plant tolerates full to part sun with well draining soil. It is drought tolerant once it's established but will do better with occasional summer watering. Flowers attract hummingbirds. Tolerates alkaline soil. Will naturalize slowly.

Common name:Silver Streak Flax Lily
Botanical name:Dianella tasmanica 'Silver Streak'

This attractive perennial looks like an ornamental grass with its long strappy leaves that arch gracefully. Foliage is variegated with creamy yellow margins. Turquoise colored berries appear from fall through winter. This plant reaches 3.5' tall and 1' wide. It does best in part to full shade although it will take full sun in coastal areas. It needs well draining, moist or wet soil. Great for a water garden or in a boggy shady area.

Common name:Ghostly Red California Fuchsia
Botanical name:Zauschneria californica ?Ghostly Red'

The California Fuchsia is a perennial with dense, fuzzy, gray green foliage that reaches 3' tall and 5' wide, with a sprawling habit. This California native has red, narrow, trumpet-shaped blooms from late summer through fall that attract hummingbirds. It prefers full sun and regular watering and more during hot summer months. This plant tolerates poor soil.

Common name:Mediterranean Fan palm
Botanical name:Chamaerops humilis

Slow growing to 20' tall but very hardy, the Mediterranean Fan palm is clump forming with rich green foliage. It can be used as a good container subject. It does best in full sun or partial shade. Petioles have sharp spines.

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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