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A Colorful and Low Maintenance Mediterranean Path

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Garden ideas, Mediterranean plants, Water wise garden, Low maintenance garden, Gardens by Gabriel,ornamental grasses, gaura, stipa tenuissima, pennisetum setaceum, helianthemum, carex testacea, verbena lilacina, anigozanthus

This stunning coastal garden path combines a mix of ornamental grasses and herbaceous perennials, mostly drought tolerant, and provides weeks of colors.

It is filled with plants that handle nicely the coastal weather with its noticeable breezes and salt spray. Among the plants selected are the brilliantly colored Helianthemum ‘Henfield Brilliant’ (Rock Rose), Gaura lindheimeri ‘Siskiyou Pink’ (Beeblossom), Anigozanthos (Kangaroo Paw), and highly ornamental grasses including Carex testacea (New Zealand Hair Sedge), Pennisetum setaceum ‘Rubrum’ (Purple Fountain Grass) and Stipa tenuissima (Mexican Feather Grass).

Created by Gardens by Gabriel, this low-maintenance seaside garden is a real delight. Enjoy!

Garden Information

Hardiness 9
Climate Zones 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance Drought, Deer
Attracts Birds, Butterflies
Landscaping Ideas Beds And Borders
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden

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Helianthemum ‘Red Dragon’ (Rock Rose)
Gaura lindheimeri ‘Whirling Butterflies’ (Beeblossom)

The Landscape Designers

Gardens by Gabriel
Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers

Gardens By Gabriel is an organically-based custom landscape design and installation outfit, firmly rooted in San Luis Obispo County. Their vision is to bring the beauty and character of California’s Central Coast to your space through creative and regionally appropriate landscape design.

Address
448 Estero Ave, Morro Bay, California, United States, CA 93442
Phone
805-215-0511
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.

Garden Information

Hardiness 9
Climate Zones 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance Drought, Deer
Attracts Birds, Butterflies
Landscaping Ideas Beds And Borders
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden
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Central California
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