A B O U T
We feel that call for raw, natural, rugged beauty. Late winter and early spring are crowd pleasing times for Southern California's rolling hillsides and lush valleys. The Cajon Pass preplanned garden offers expanses of wild California lilacs that cascade and cluster like misty little clouds this special time of year. The rest of the year they offer a deep glossy green foliage best served by little to no additional water [after their first year of getting established]. Top it off with some summer pops of pink sage, hot yellow and the incredible giant wild Matilija poppy and you have a true recipe for lovable landscaping. Lots of sun & improving your soil's DRAINAGE are important for this one.
P L A N T S
Tiny (30-50 sq.ft.): California Lilac 'Concha', California Lilac 'Carmel Creeper', Woolly Blue Curls or Native Penstemon, White Yarrow
Small (150 sq.ft.): California Lilac 'Concha', California Lilac 'Carmel Creeper', Woolly Blue Curls or Native Penstemon, White Yarrow +Brittlebrush, Butterfly Salvia
Medium (250 sq.ft.): California Lilac 'Concha', California Lilac 'Carmel Creeper', Woolly Blue Curls or Native Penstemon, White Yarrow Brittlebrush, Butterfly Salvia, + Catalina Perfume, California Lilac 'Ray Hartman',
Large (500-700 sq.ft.): California Lilac 'Concha', California Lilac 'Carmel Creeper', Woolly Blue Curls or Native Penstemon, White Yarrow Brittlebrush, Butterfly Salvia, Catalina Perfume, California Lilac 'Ray Hartman', + California Lilac 'Snow Flurry' or 'Popcorn', Silverbush Lupin, Groundcover Manzanita
S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
Sunset Zone: 16-17, 19-24
Native to: 92% California Native
Habitat: Chaparral, Foothills, Mountain
Wildlife: Birds & Pollinators
Blooms: Winter-Spring
Fragrance: Minty, Herbal
Uses: Wildlife, Famine Foods
Water Needs: Low
Soil Needs: Excellent Drainage