Shrouded in Light fire The berries are small and

The berries are small and very flavorful

Family Name Asparagusceae Species Name Lomandra longifolia Common Name Lomandra 'Breeze' - Dwarf Mat Rush Native to Australia Plant Type Grass-Like Height x Width 2'-3' x 2'-4' Growth Habit Bunch Grass Growth Rate Fast Sun Exposure Full Sun - Moderate Shade Water Requirement Low Soil Type Well- Draining Flower Color Creamy yellow spikes Flowering Months Spring-Summer Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen Fragrant No Cold Hardy to 15-20 degrees Attracts pollinators Beetles Container Plant Yes Erosion Control Yes Bank Stabilization No Fire Resistant No Deer resistant Yes Local plant No

The plight of the monarch butterfly has captured public attention and sparked widespread interest in helping to save their dwindling populations

Tongva - kasiliKumeyaay - pellytaayChumash - khapshikhCahuilla - qas'ilySerrano - qaaq

- Native to Canary Islands

Shrouded in Light fire The berries are small andShrouded in Light Kevin Philip Williams and Michael Guidi Now its the turn of wild shrublands to stimulate naturalistic planting. Shrubs have a raw beauty, combine well with other plants and are tough which makes them valuable in the garden. Profiling wild shrublands from the USA and beyond, the authors identify the relationships between key plants and offer design insights that will redefine garden making. Kevin Philip Williams is Assistant Curator