Common name:Dudleya
Botanical name:Dudleya brittonii

Dudleya brittonii is a succulent with a large open rosette of glaucous leaves. This plant will grow 15" high and produces pale yellow flowers on 35" stems.

Common name:Kleinia
Botanical name:Senecio mandraliscae

This succulent perennial will grow to about 1.5' tall and 2' wide. It has curved, blue/gray leaves that are about 3.5" long and very slender.

Common name:Parrasana Agave
Botanical name:Agave parrasana

Native to Coahuila, Mexico from 4500-8000' similar in appearance to Agave parryi. solitary plant forms tight rosette 2' x 2' resembling a cabbage. Stout grey leaves edged with small teeth, sharp terminal spine. Full sun to part shade. Will offset to form a dense colony. -Mountain States Nursery

Common name:Horsetail Reed
Botanical name:Equisetum hyemale

This reed-like plant bears dark green, jointed stems to 3-4' tall. It should receive sun to part shade with regular summer watering. The reed grass can be extremely invasive and is best when used in pots or when confined by a barrier. As such, it can be extremely effective as an accent plant. While tolerant of wet conditions, the most successful plantings are those with average soil moisture. -Monterey Bay Nursery

Gravel mulch keeps weeds down allows water in.

Using Water Wisely

An efficient watering system applies the right amount of water to the right parts of the garden at the right time. This conserves water and saves you money.

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