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Blue Oat Grass
French Lavender
Blue Oat Grass

Common name:Blue Oat Grass
Botanical name:Helictotrichon sempervirens

The Blue Oat Grass is an evergreen, blue clumping grass that grows 12"-18" tall and wide. Its showy flowers are 1'-2' above the foliage. This plant looks good alone as well as in mass plantings. The blue oat grass likes dry hill sides and is drought tolerant. This plant is fire prone. Please use caution when planting near your home.

French Lavender

Common name:French Lavender
Botanical name:Lavandula dentata

This lavender has green leaves and will grow 3' H x 5' W. It has lavender flowers that are prominent in the spring and summer months. This plant is fire prone. Please use caution when planting near your home. This plant is fire prone. Please use caution when planting near your home.

Designer: Vanessa Nagel

Art Garden 8
Image: 8 of 16

Photographer: Vanessa Nagel

Soils and Compost:

Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.

Integrated Pest Management:

Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.