Common name:Coast Live Oak
Botanical name:Quercus agrifolia
The Coast Live Oak is an evergreen round headed tree. It can reach 15'-40' high and 20' wide; it grows very well from the coastal areas to the interior valleys. It is native to California, is drought tolerant, and attracts butterflies.
Common name:Blue Sedge
Botanical name:Carex glauca
This Carex is a tough sedge that works in a variety of environments. It will grow in full sun or underneath shade trees. Carex flacca has a lot of variety in form and color.
It is a slow spreader, with blue-grey foliage and flower heads in late spring.
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Photographer: City of Santa Barbara
Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.
Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.
