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Mexican Feather Grass
Variegated Japanese Sedge
Pink Lady Rhaph or Indian Hawthorn
Mexican Feather Grass

Common name:Mexican Feather Grass
Botanical name:Nassella tenuissima

The Mexican Fan Grass is a fine, airy grass that is emerald green in color. It has many soft yellow-beige flower stalks in the spring.It is extremely invasive; the California Invasive Plant Council is working to halt commercial sale of this grass because it is taking over natural areas. This grass grows 10"-12" tall , 1'-2' wide, and is drought tolerant.

Variegated Japanese Sedge

Common name:Variegated Japanese Sedge
Botanical name:Carex oshimensis 'Evergold'

This low-growing, clumping grass consists of strap-like foliage that have a broad yellow stripe down the center with green margins. This grass needs a medium amount of watering and more during hot summer months. It prefers light shade and part sun. Plant near a water feature. It reaches about 1'-2' tall.

Pink Lady Rhaph or Indian Hawthorn

Common name:Pink Lady Rhaph or Indian Hawthorn
Botanical name:Rhaphiolepis indica 'Pink Lady'

This shrub will quickly grow 4'-6' tall and wide with dark green, thick foliage. It produces clusters of pink flowers that bloom in spring and clusters of black fruit in the fall. It prefers full to part sun with well draining, rich soil. 'Pink Lady" is adaptable to coastal areas as well as warm inland valleys. It has low to medium watering needs.

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Soils and Compost:

Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.

Integrated Pest Management:

Attract, or buy beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings to control pest outbreaks in your garden.