Expanded Vegetation Strategy: Comprehensive Plant Palette: A. Ground Cover Layer (20% of Vegetation Area): Drought-Resistant Ground Covers: Creeping Thyme (Thymus serpyllum) Aromatic Tolerates foot traffic Blooms in purple-pink clusters Blue Star Creeper (Isotoma fluviatilis) Delicate blue flowers Spreads quickly Tolerates light walking Sedum 'Dragon's Blood' Red-green color variations Extremely low maintenance Succulent characteristics B. Ornamental Grasses (25% of Vegetation Area): Architectural Grasses: Blue Fescue (Festuca glauca) Steel-blue color Compact growth Maintains shape with minimal pruning Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella tenuissima) Soft, movement-inducing texture Drought-tolerant Golden-green color Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides) Elegant plume-like flowers Provides vertical interest Requires minimal maintenance C. Structural Shrubs (30% of Vegetation Area): Low-Maintenance Shrubs: Japanese Boxwood (Buxus microphylla) Evergreen Compact shape Minimal pruning required Dwarf Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria 'Nana') Native species Drought-resistant Provides year-round green structure Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) Aromatic Attracts pollinators Silver-green foliage D. Accent Plants (15% of Vegetation Area): Sculptural Specimens: Agave americana 'Marginata' Dramatic architectural form Extreme drought tolerance Minimal water requirements Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) Silvery-blue foliage Lavender-blue flowers Attracts beneficial insects Phormium (New Zealand Flax) Striking linear leaves Multiple color variations Tolerates diverse conditions E. Seasonal Interest Plants (10% of Vegetation Area): Low-Maintenance Bloomers: California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) Self-seeding Bright orange flowers Extremely drought-tolerant Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) Flat-topped flower clusters Comes in multiple colors Attracts beneficial insects Red Yucca (Hesperaloe parviflora) Architectural form Coral-red flower spikes Extremely low water needs Planting Design Principles: Cluster plants with similar water needs Use varying heights for visual depth Create naturalistic, organic groupings Minimize bare soil exposure Ecological Benefits: 95% native/adaptive species Supports local pollinators Reduces water consumption Minimal fertilizer requirements Creates habitat diversity Maintenance Recommendations: Annual light pruning (1-2 hours total) No chemical fertilizers Organic mulching Drip irrigation system Integration Strategies: Blend different textures Create visual rhythm Use repetition for cohesion Avoid overcrowding Color Palette: Silver-green Blue-green Soft purples Rustic earth tones Occasional bright accents Additional Considerations: Ensure 3-4 season visual interest Prioritize plant resilience Minimize plant replacement needs Create a self-sustaining ecosystem