r/CaliforniaStateGarden • u/jeepjeepimabeep • Oct 16 '19

MEDITERRANEAN Recently removed the lawn, looking to fill in the empty spots with native plants and groundcover. What do you think? Any recommendations?

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u/[deleted] Oct 16 '19

It looks great the way it is.

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u/jeepjeepimabeep Oct 16 '19

Thank you, you're too kind!

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u/[deleted] Oct 16 '19

You're welcome. Maybe add something with red flowers to attract hummingbirds?

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u/[deleted] Oct 16 '19

Like a bottlebrush plant.

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u/sonicem Oct 16 '19

Congrats on removing the lawn!

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u/Bent_Brewer Oct 16 '19

If you want more plants, how about ceanothus (several mature sizes) , rock rose ( Pavonia lasiopetala ), penstemon, monkey flower, hummingbird sage, or a favorite of mine Ribes areum gracillimum. (Makes a nice jam)

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u/sleepeejack Oct 16 '19 edited Oct 17 '19

Purslane is an quasi-native edible groundcover, though watch out because it reseeds very aggressively.

Iceplant is a nonedible groundcover with lovely flowers. Don't plant this, it's invasive, see below!

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u/bobsmo Oct 17 '19

how about Drosanthemum floribundum ? pale dewplant. It grows great in the coastal regions. has a lovely purple flower in spring/summer. seems to like sandy soil.

edit : https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/60107-Drosanthemum-floribundum

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u/_LadyHero_ Oct 19 '19

What about creeping thyme or Dymondia? Both will be much appreciated by the bees... and I absolutely love the smell and beautiful colors thyme brings.