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Rosemary

Common name: Rosemary
Botanical name: Rosmarinus officinalis

Rosemary is hardy in full sun areas where winter temperatures do not drop below 10 degrees F. Rosemary is evergreen and makes a great aromatic hedge, 4'-6' tall and 2' wide. Foliage is used in cooking. Blue flowers appear in summer. This plant is drought tolerant once it's established. Bees love Rosemary!

California Poppy

Common name: California Poppy
Botanical name: Eschscholzia californica

The California State Flower. 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. It is an aggressive grower and can get away from you in a residential garden space. Plant it in spaces where it is alright for it to roam.

Italian Buckthorn

Common name: Italian Buckthorn
Botanical name: Rhamnus alaternus

This large shrub will grow to 15' tall and has small, dark green leaves. A great plant for hedging and screening. Has a strong Mediterranean presence. Leaves are large and glossy giving it a sheen. Good in any soil and tolerates wind, heat and drought.