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A Painted Hill
Pomegranate Wonderful
Eulalia Grass, Japanese Silver Gras
Standard Rose selections
Pomegranate Wonderful

Common name:Pomegranate Wonderful
Botanical name:Punica granatum 'Wonderful'

This relatively small tree will grow 20' high and 15' wide; it produces red flowers that bloom in the spring. The red orange fruit appears in September and ripens in October and November.

Eulalia Grass, Japanese Silver Gras

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. 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.

Standard Rose selections

Common name:Standard Rose selections
Botanical name:Rosa species

These shrubs and vines are the most-loved in the West and are very resilient. They come in a wide variety of sizes and colors and are easy to maintain with proper care.

Designer: Michelle Derviss

A Painted Hill
Image: 14 of 24

Photographer: Michelle Derviss

Soils and Compost:

Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.

Integrated Pest Management:

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