HOA releases approved plant list for community landscaping

Glenda Humiston, Vice President of the UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) - Official Website
Glenda Humiston, Vice President of the UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) - Official Website
0Comments

The Homeowners Association (HOA) has released a list of approved plant species for landscaping within its community. The list features a variety of native and drought-tolerant plants aimed at promoting sustainable gardening practices.

Among the plants included are Common Yarrow (Achillea millefolium), Emerald Carpet Manzanita (Arctostaphylos ‘Emerald Carpet’), Sunset Manzanita (Arctostaphylos ‘Sunset’), and Dwarf Coyote Bush (Baccharis pilularis ‘Pigeon Point’). The selection also features several types of ceanothus, such as Concha Ceanothus, Dark Star Ceanothus, and Valley Violet Mountain Lilac.

Other notable entries on the list include Western Redbud (Cercis Occidentalis), Everett’s Choice California Fuchsia (Epilobium canum ‘Everett’s Choice’), Red-Flowered Buckwheat (Eriogonum grande var. rubescens), Toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia), Island Alum Root (Heuchera maxima), Douglas Iris (Iris douglasiana), Soft Rush (Juncus effusus), Deergrass (Muhlenbergia rigens), Penstemon Margarita BOP, Winnifred Gilman Cleveland Sage, Bee’s Bliss Sage, and De La Mina Verbena.

The HOA encourages residents to use these recommended species in their gardens to support local ecosystems and water conservation efforts.



Related

Glenda Humiston, Vice President of UC Agriculture and Natural Resources

California cherry season approaches with new chocolate-cherry jam recipe shared

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources shares a chocolate-cherry jam recipe for cherry season. The organization highlights its role in supporting sustainable agriculture through education and community engagement.

Glenda Humiston, Vice President of UC Agriculture and Natural Resources

Robyn Barker shares journey as 2025 Master Food Preserver volunteer in California

Robyn Barker describes her path from Ohio native to active volunteer with UC Agriculture’s Master Food Preserver Program. Her story highlights how personal experiences shape community education efforts supported by University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Glenda Humiston, Vice President of UC Agriculture and Natural Resources

UC Master Gardeners of Sonoma County offer gardening advice in local newspaper column

The UC Master Gardeners of Sonoma County continue their regular ‘Advice to Grow By’ column in a local newspaper. Articles provide science-based guidance on various gardening topics. The program is supported by University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources initiatives.

Trending

The Weekly Newsletter

Sign-up for the Weekly Newsletter from Farm Country California.