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need groundcover for sunny slope, drought resistant

16 years ago

We are building a new house in Simi Valley, CA. The front yard consists entirely of a slope, about 80' wide, and 12' tall at most. We need to select a drought-resistant ground cover. Can anyone give me some ideas? Of course we hope for beauty and low maintenance, but who doesn't!!

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vetivert8
16 years ago
How well do African daisies do in your area? Lampranthus, Arctotis, Gazania... And some of your own low-growing desert shrubs/grasses.
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