Common name: Silvery Sunproof Lilyturf
Botanical name: Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof'

This attractive perennial is great for shade areas as its variegated foliage brightens up the space. Leaves are long, arching, grass-like, with yellow margins. Leaves may turn dark green eventually. Small lilac flower clusters on thin stalks appear above the foliage in summer. This plant prefers afternoon shade in warm inland valleys and medium watering. It prefers moist, fertile, well draining soil but tolerates some drought, heat and humidity. Will stay evergreen in frost free areas.

Common name: Eulalia Grass, Japanese Silver Gras
Botanical name: Miscanthus sinensis

Miscanthus sinensis is popular ornamental grass. Red flowers are held well above foliage clumps, appearing in summer, and may be cut for fresh or dry arrangements. This plant is highly invasive and really should not be planted in many parts of California. Go to www.rightplant.org to get more regional info. Miscanthus needs full sun and watering at least once a week and more during hot summers. Foliage is variegated, with a thin white band down the center. This grass does great in coastal as well as warm inland valleys.

Common name: Coast Live Oak
Botanical name: Quercus agrifolia

The Coast Live Oak is an evergreen, round-headed tree with regal bearing. It can reach 25'-80' high and 25-40' wide and grows very well from the coastal areas to the interior valleys. Strong herculean branches adorn mature trees casting much appreciated summer shade. It attracts wildlife in droves.