More Border Plant Ideas for Sandy, Part-Shade SoCal Driveway

Groundcovers (Low, Spreading)

• Creeping phlox – evergreen, spring carpet of color.
• Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’ or ‘Dragon’s Blood’ – succulent, no water, fall blooms.
• Dianthus deltoides ‘Brilliant’ – deep pink, mat-forming.
• Hardy verbena – 4" tall, spreads 3 ft, long bloom.

Small Shrubs

• Dwarf azaleas
• Spirea ‘Little Princess’ or ‘Goldmound’

Perennials ~10–12"

• Dianthus barbatus (Sweet William) – jewel tones.
• Dianthus ‘Zing Rose’, ‘Bath’s Pink’.
• Daylily ‘Stella d’Oro’ – reblooming yellow.
• Yarrow (short varieties) – pastel, ferny foliage.
• Evening primrose – rapid spread, pink flowers; thin twice yearly.

Plant at least 3 ft from pavement edge to allow spread. All tolerate sandy soil and part shade.