Re: planting for street "island"

Christine,
The first plant popping into my mind is Prostrate Rosemary, it will get by with little or no water (even here with only 13in of rain a year), it needs pruning only to keep it from growing over the edge of the planter (perhaps some top pruning to keep it low in the narrower sections) and is very attractive. If you prefer a more varied look, I have seen Gazanias planted with Rosemary to good effect, although these may nudge the water requirements up a bit (depending on the depth of your soil, mine get by without).

Take Care,
Ryan
34.2 degrees N
15 miles inland from the Pacific

Christine Caliandro wrote:

I am a member of the landscape committee of the PUD where I live in Santa
Rosa, CA. (Sunset Western Garden zone 14) There is an island in the street
that runs through the development. Most of the plantings need replacing and
we are looking for ideas to make an attractive, low maintenance space. Can
you help? The island is from about 3 to 18 feet wide and about 150 feet
long. There is water available that can be turned on as needed. There are
three mature olive trees that we want to keep and some large rocks (up to 6
feet long and 3 feet tall). What plants would you suggest for this space? Thanks in advance.
Christine Caliandro














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