Our Lord’s Candle+ Yucca whipplei

Long pointed, sword-like leaves form a rosette. The flower stalks can reach 12+ feet in height, covered with creamy white blossoms. Plant dies after blooming; new plants come from seeds or offsets.

Plant size: 2-3'h X 2-4'w

Chalk Dudleya # Dudleya pulverulenta

Base rosette of thick, chalky, gray leaves forms spike of red flowers in spring. Prefers good drainage, does well in rocky areas.

Plant size: 12" h x 12-18" w

Pacific Sedum* Sedum spathulefolium

Attractive circular greenish leaves form rosettes with bright spring-time yellow flowers. Does very well in rock garden or containers.

Plant size: 4" h x 1' w

Parry's Nolina+Nolina parryi

Native to Southern California deserts and similar to Yucca whipplei . Long grass-like leaves form a nice mound and spring flowers are creamy white. Very drought tolerant.

Plant size: 4-5' h x 3-5' w

Photo Credit:
*Br. Alfred Brousseau, Saint Mary's College
+Charles Webber, California Academy of Sciences
#Joseph Dougherty/ecology.org

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