Common name:California Fuchsia, Zauschneria
Botanical name:Epilobium canum
The California fuchsia is a perennial with dense, narrow, green gray foliage and red orange summer flowers. The growth habit of this plant is sprawling and low. The California fuchsia is native to California, is drought tolerant, and attracts hummingbirds.
Common name:Garden Penstemon
Botanical name:Penstemon 'Cherry Glo'
This Penstemon is tolerant of garden settings and produces bright red flowers in the spring and summer. In order to flourish, it requires good drainage.
Common name:Kleinia
Botanical name:Senecio mandraliscae
This succulent perennial will grow to about 1.5' tall and 2' wide. It has curved, bluish gray leaves that are about 3.5" long and very slender.
Common name:Kanooka Box, Water Gum
Botanical name:Tristaniopsis laurina
This slow growing, evergreen, multi-trunked tree is 20' tall and 10' wide. It has a dense, rounded crown with yellow flowers that bloom in late spring, and attractive leaves and bark. It requires regular watering.
Designer: Billy Goodnick and Owen Dell
Photographer: Billy Goodnick and Owen Dell
Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.
Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.