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Watershed Approach Stout A6
Bush or Dome Euphorbia
European Grey Sedge
Fearnleaf Acacia
Bush or Dome Euphorbia

Common name:Bush or Dome Euphorbia
Botanical name:Euphorbia characias

This perennial will reach about 4' tall and has blue green leaves with bright green flowers that bloom from late winter to early spring.

European Grey Sedge

Common name:European Grey Sedge
Botanical name:Carex divulsa

Berkeley Sedge is a fast growing, vibrant green clumping sedge to 2' tall and wide. Widely adaptable, it can be planted in wet soil or arid soil, tolerates sun to partial shade and can be drought tolerant. Tan to brown flowers show in spring.

Fearnleaf Acacia

Common name:Fearnleaf Acacia
Botanical name:Acacia baileyana

This is one of the showiest Acacias for western gardens. It usually grows to 15' in height, with a compact, dense habit; it is one of the first plants to flower, blooming heavily in late winter. It has soft textured, gray green or blue green leaves. It is drought tolerant one it's established and originates from Southeastern Australia. Prune after bloom cycle is done to remove dead branches or to thin.

Designer: Tom Stout

Watershed Approach Stout A6

Photographer: GardenSoft

Soils and Compost:

Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.

Integrated Pest Management:

Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.