Common name:Sea Pink, Common Thrift
Botanical name:Armeria maritima

This clumping, grass-like perennial is native to many areas, including coastal California. Its flowers range from deep rose pink through white. -Monterey Bay Nursery

Common name:Freeway Daisy, Trailing African Dai
Botanical name:Osteospermum fruticosum

This ground cover will grow 1-3' tall and has medium-size green leaves with purple or blue flowers that can bloom all year.

Common name:Apple Blossom Moss Phlox
Botanical name:Phlox subulata 'Apple Blossom'

Phlox subulata 'Apple Blossom' is a perennial. Stiffish, 1/2 in. needlelike, evergreen to semievergreen leaves on creeping stems; forms mat to 6 in. high. Blooms late spring or early summer, with 3/4 in. wide flowers that range in color from white through pink to rose and lavender blue.

Pest Management

Are pests bugging you? If pests are taking over there might be a good reason! Instead of grabbing that bottle of spray, consider using techniques that can solve your pest problems without toxic pesticides.

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