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Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Beauties
Concha California Lilac
Ken Taylor  Flannel Bush, Fremontia
John Dourley Manzanita
Malva Rose, Island Tree Mallow
Concha California Lilac

Common name:Concha California Lilac
Botanical name:Ceanothus 'Concha'

Concha is a lilac that grows 6'-8' in height and width. It has small narrow leaves with intense dark blue flower clusters in spring. It is tolerant of coastal and inland conditions. -Cornflower Farms

Ken Taylor  Flannel Bush, Fremontia

Common name:Ken Taylor Flannel Bush, Fremontia
Botanical name:Fremontodendron 'Ken Taylor'

This plant is a low mounding, evergreen shrub growing to 3'-4' high and 6' -8' wide. Bright yellow flowers bloom from mid-spring through early summer. Full sun and excellent drainage are required for best health.

John Dourley Manzanita

Common name:John Dourley Manzanita
Botanical name:Arctostaphylos 'John Dourley'

This small, low growing shrub has grayish green leaves with pink and white flowers that bloom in winter and early spring.

Malva Rose, Island Tree Mallow

Common name:Malva Rose, Island Tree Mallow
Botanical name:Lavatera assurgentiflora

This is a fast growing, evergreen, flowering shrub that works great as a foundation planting or windbreak. They require little maintenance other than occasional shearing to keep it dense.

Designer: Rancho Santa Ana BG

Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Beauties

Photographer: GardenSoft

Soils and Compost:

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

Integrated Pest Management:

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