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10 Great Drought-Tolerant PlantsThese unthirsty succulents, flowers, and

grasses will thrive with little care.

Echinocactus Grusoni Golden spines cover

this slow-growing nativeMexican cactus thatreaches 4 1/2 feet tall and1/2 feet wide. Small yel-low flowers top the plantin summer.

Lewisia cotyledon 'Sunset Strain'

This bloomer, fromCalifornia and Oregon,has evergreen foliage andreaches a foot high and 10inches wide. It’s great inrock gardens, but needsexcellent drainage.

Nassella tenuissima Wispy green blades

form clumps reaching 2feet tall and wide. Thisgrass found in Texas, NewMexico, and Mexicodevelops blond summerflower heads.

Sedum spathulifolium‘Cape Blanco’

Tiny blue-greenleaves form tight rosetteson trailing stems. This lowgrower from Californiamakes a great ground-cover.

Lavandula multifida Felty silver foliage

covers these Mediter-ranean shrubs reaching 3feet wide and half as tall.Thin stems topped withviolet blooms appear fromspring into fall.

Libertia peregrinans Thin, stiff orangey

blades of this iris relationfrom New Zealand reach2 feet tall and half as wide.Clusters of inch-widewhite flowers bloom inspring and summer.

Sedum rupestre‘Angelina’

Short chartreuseleaves grow on stems up to6 inches tall. This succu-lent from Europe spreadsfreely, making it a fluffygroundcover or fillerbetween other plants.

Sedum spurium 'Voodoo' Small, rounded bur-

gundy leaves cover thislow- growing, quick-spreading succulent fromthe Caucasus. Tiny reddishflowers bloom in summer

Salvia clevelandii Purple-blue flower

spikes rise above aromaticgray-green foliage in earlysummer. This sage, fromSouthern California andnorthern Baja, grows 3 to5 feet tall, and 5 to 8 feetwide.

Sempervivum This European native,

with gray-green, pink-tipped rosettes from 2 to 5inches across, grows intoclumps spanning 2 feet ormore. Reddish flowersshoot from thin, 2-foot-tallstems.

Collect Up To $4,500 Landscape Rebate For Your Home Residents play a key role in Santa Monica

reaching its 20 percent water-savings goals asthe there's no end in sight for the Californiandrought.

Did you know the City of Santa Monicaoffers rebate programs help to cover a portionof the cost of high-efficiency fixtures and appli-ances?

For example, a Santa Monica resident canreceive up to $4,500 for replacing their lawnwith sustainable landscaping, while businessescan take advantage of rebates for high-effi-

ciency urinals and toilets. Water experts are also available to conduct

free water consultations, during which resi-dents and businesses will learn about theirwater-use habits and how to improve waterconservation practices.

These consultations will also provide edu-cation on technology upgrades and availablerebates.

A new, easy-to-use website at smgov.net/waterhas all the information on how to save water andlearn about water-saving incentives.

Rebate Process Step 1. Fill out the on-line application at

smgov.net/water.Step 2. City staff will verify eligibility and

email a confirmation letter and Installer Guide-lines.

Step 3. After eligibility approval, removeyour lawn and cap/remove the sprinklers.

Step 4. Install climate-appropriate plantsand mulch according to the Installer Guide-lines.

Optional: Install City specified drip

irrigation. Step 5. Email city staff the signed Installer

Guidelines (applicant and installer must sign). Step 6. Schedule a one-time only inspection

with staff and your installer (installer must bepresent to turn on system and fix any issuesduring the inspection in order to receive rebate).If it doesn’t pass this inspection, your rebateapplication is denied and no rebate funding willbe issued.

Step 7. After final approval your check willbe issued within 4-weeks.

C A L E N D A R May 27

Santa Monica City Council Meeting

5:30 pmCity Hall

(1685 Main St.)

May 28PTA Meeting

8:30 amFranklin Elementary School

(2400 Montana Ave.)

May 30Carnival

11 am-4 pmRoosevelt Elementary School

(801 Montana Ave.)

How-To FestivalSanta Monica Public Library (601 Santa Monica Blvd.)

Eat|See|Hear Presents: “Zoolander” Outdoor Movie Event

10:30 pmSanta Monica High School

(601 Pico Blvd.)

Carnival 11 am-4 pm

Roosevelt Elementary School(801 Montana Ave.)

May 31Pedal on the Pier

9:30 amSanta Monica Pier

(200 Santa Monica Pier)

June 3Fifth Grade Culmination

Franklin Elementary School(2400 Montana Ave.)

Fifth Grade Culmination

Roosevelt Elementary School(801 Montana Ave.)

June 4Comedy Smash

9 pmVidiots

(302 Pico Blvd.)

Grad Nite9:30 pm-5 am

Santa Monica High School(601 Pico Blvd.)

June 5Last Day of School

Franklin Elementary School(2400 Montana Ave.)

Last Day of SchoolRoosevelt Elementary School

(801 Montana Ave.)

June 610th Annual Santa Monica

International Teen Film FestivalMiles Memorial Playhouse

(1130 Lincoln Blvd.)

Santa Monica Pier PaddleboardRace & Ocean Festival

6 amThru June 7, 6:30 pm

Santa Monica Pier(200 Santa Monica Pier)

June 9Santa Monica

City Council Meeting5:30 pmCity Hall

(1685 Main St.)June 13

Santa Monica Grand TastingSanta Monica Pier

(200 Santa Monica Pier)

June 14Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis

Walk and Festival10 am

Crescent Bay Park(2000 Ocean Ave.)

June 19

The L.A. Café Plays9:30 am-10 pm

Ruskin Group Theatre(3000 Airport Dr.)

June 20Children’s Hands-On History

11 am-1 pmSanta Monica History Museum

(1350 7th St.)

Eat|See|Hear Presents: “Edward Scissorhands” Outdoor Movie Event

5:30 pmSanta Monica High School

(601 Pico Blvd.)

June 21Jazz Party1 pm-5 pmThe Lodge

(1600 Ocean Park Blvd.)

Extreme Close Up: Essays Inspired By The Movies

7 pm-9 pmVidiots

(302 Pico Blvd.)

Make a splash this summer at the AnnenbergCommunity Beach House in Santa Monica,which is open to all with no membership required.

The Beach House summer season officiallybegins Saturday, June 6, and continues throughLabor Day (Sept. 7).

Whether lounging at the oceanfront pool orpaddleboarding in the Pacific, there’s plenty ofopportunity for a great day at the beach at this one-of-a-kind public beach house.

New this summer:• Sunset Swim, for ages 18 and up, on the sec-

ond Friday evening in June, July, August and Sep-tember (June 12, July 10, Aug. 14, Sept. 11) from6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.

• Try your hand at Slacklining with varyingheights of lines set up in the sand every Fridayfrom 1 pm to 7 pm.

• Curious about stand-up paddleboarding?Learn the basics at one of the free dryland demos,Saturdays (June 13, June 27, July 7 11, July 25, Aug.8, Aug. 22) at 11 am.

Returning Favorites:• Enjoy some good old fashioned fun at the

third annual Beach House Community Picnic,Thursday, July 23, from 6 pm to 8:30 pm.

• Set sail across the Beach House pool on Sat-urday, Aug. 29, for the Cardboard Yacht Regatta.Teams of two race their cardboard and duct tapeyachts and vie for awards in a variety of categories.Registration is $15 per team.

• Slip into the Rec Room, open daily startingat 11 am, to beat the heat or try your hand at ping-pong and other complimentary games for chil-dren of all ages.

• Every Tuesday evening at 6:30 pm, free“Beach=Culture” events offer a rich variety of out-standing artistry with free concerts, performances,dance halls, and readings. Peak into the past andexplore the Beach House legacy on a free tour ofthe Marion Davies Guest House.

2015 Summer Pool Schedule & Rates: The pool opened Memorial Day weekend,

and will be open May 30-31 from 10 am to 6 pm.

Starting June 6 (through Sept. 7) the pool willbe open daily, Tuesday through Friday, from 10am to 6 pm, and 10 am to 8 pm on Saturday, Sun-day, and Dollar Splash Monday ($1 per person,excluding holidays when regular rates apply andthe pool closes at 6 pm).

Sunset Swim (ages 18 and up) will be held onFridays (June 12, July 10, Aug. 14, and Sept. 11)from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.

After Labor Day the pool will be open week-ends through Oct. 4 from 11 am to 5 pm. Poolrates are adults $10, youth (1-17) $4, and seniors (60plus) $5.

Summer hours and beach house grounds willbe open daily from 8:30 am to 8:30 pm includingcourtyards, view deck, splash pad, accessible playarea, and beach courts for volleyball, tennis, andsoccer.

Check out Back on the Beach Café and theBeach Rentals Cart for summer essentials like boo-gie boards, chairs and umbrellas. Families andkids of all ages can enjoy free Monday Fundayactivities from 10 am to 4 pm.

Summer Classes Ocean and pool classesinclude Stand Up Paddleboarding, Semi-PrivateSwim Lessons for youth, and SynchronizedSwimming with the Aqualillies.

Prefer dry land? Check out Beach Volleyballwith co-ed classes for adults and youth, SoccerShots for youth, or Yoga (ages 12 and up) with anocean view. Reservations are never required tovisit the Beach House.

The majority of parking, pool passes, andsome courts, fields and canopies are available on afirst come, first served basis.

For more information on all happenings, visitat annenbergbeachhouse.com.

Summer Fun Arrives At Annenberg Community Beach House