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A Singing Mediterranean Pathway

Plant Combinations, Spring Borders, Summer Borders, Fall Borders, Winter Borders

Garden Ideas, Landscaping Ideas, Drought Tolerant plants, Full sun plants, Mediterranean path, Mediterranean garden, Low water garden, Lavender, lavandula, California poppies, juncus, rush, Leptospermum scoparium, tea tree

Immerse yourself in a vibrant haven with this flagstone pathway, encapsulating an assortment of evergreen shrubs and perennials. Primarily low-maintenance and water-wise, these plants exhibit an enduring palette of radiant hues.

Experience the delicate aroma of Lavandula (Lavender), with its abundance of purple flower spikes that starkly contrast with the silvery-gray foliage, enhancing the allure of this scenery. Accompanying this, the golden brilliance of Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy), an effortlessly grown wildflower, infuses a surge of color into the naturalistic border.

In this lively ensemble, we also find bouquets of architectural Juncus patens (California Gray Rush). They impress with their fine, gray-green to gray-blue foliage and erect posture, forming a stunning contrast with the Leptospermum scoparium (Tea Tree). The Tea Tree is an eye-catching, rounded shrub that comes alive with tiny, aromatic, needle-like leaves and profuse flowers.

Overseeing this grand botanical tableau is the remarkable specimen of Prunus cerasifera ‘Nigra’ (Black Cherry Plum). Its dark-purple leaves create a backdrop that amplifies the glow of the surrounding plants. In essence, this vibrant mingling of colors and fragrances makes for a memorable journey along this picturesque pathway.

Garden Information

Hardiness 9
Climate Zones 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low, Average
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy
Tolerance Drought, Deer
Attracts Butterflies
Landscaping Ideas Pathways
Garden Styles Coastal Garden, Mediterranean Garden

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Lavandula (Lavender) Achillea (Yarrow) Prunus (Cherry Tree)
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Lavandula stoechas ‘Ballerina’ (Spanish Lavender)
Lavandula stoechas ‘Fathead’ (Spanish Lavender)
Achillea ‘Feuerland’ (Yarrow)
Achillea ‘Moonshine’ (Yarrow)
Prunus cerasifera ‘Krauter Vesuvius’ (Cherry Plum)
Prunus cerasifera ‘Thundercloud’ (Cherry Plum)

The Landscape Designers

Sage Ecological Landscapes
Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers

Sage Ecological Landscapes is a Landscape Design-Build Firm, complete with in-house Construction and Maintenance divisions. Sage also operates the oldest working retail Nursery and Show Garden site on the California Central Coast. It specializes in custom high-end residential projects and habitat restoration and is located in Los Osos, California, servicing all the California Central Coast. 

Sage Ecological Landscapes is built on the belief that an all-in-one business model provides the most seamless client experience and best preserves the original design intent to meet the needs of the client. From the design, to the construction, to the maintenance of sustainable and functional outdoor living spaces, Sage Ecological Landscapes is committed to "Beautifying and Preserving the Central Coast with Exceptional Gardens."

Address
1301 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos, California, United States, 93402
Phone
(805) 574-0777

Learn About These Genera

Lavandula angustifolia (English Lavender)
Achillea (Yarrow)
Prunus serrulata (Japanese Cherry Blossom)
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 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low, Average
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy
Tolerance Drought, Deer
Attracts Butterflies
Landscaping Ideas Pathways
Garden Styles Coastal Garden, Mediterranean Garden
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Do I Need?
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Lavandula (Lavender) Achillea (Yarrow) Prunus (Cherry Tree)
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Los Angeles Region
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