Common name:Ceanothus / Wild Lilac 'Dark Star'
Botanical name:Ceanothus 'Dark Star'

The 'Dark Star' grows to 4'-6' tall and 6'-8' wide, producing small, rounded clusters of dark blule flowers from light burgundy buds that appear in spring. Its habit is compact, with small, warty leaves growing to only 1/2" long. -Monterey Bay Nursery

Common name:Ceanothus / Wild Lilac 'Dark Star'
Botanical name:Ceanothus 'Dark Star'

The 'Dark Star' grows to 4'-6' tall and 6'-8' wide, producing small, rounded clusters of dark blule flowers from light burgundy buds that appear in spring. Its habit is compact, with small, warty leaves growing to only 1/2" long. -Monterey Bay Nursery

Common name:Poppy, California / Golden Poppy
Botanical name:Eschscholzia californica

This small annual (sometimes acts as a perennial) plant will grow to less than 1' tall and has light, small blue green leaves with gold and orange flowers that bloom in spring and summer.

Sustainable Landscaping Fundamentals

Sustainable landscaping is a term coined to mean sensible landscape practices that work within the limits of the Eco-system. This means within the limits of your local rainfall, soil conditions and sun patterns.

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