dumb question... maybe. Oleander?

[Kelena]

I've seen oleander on this side in drier areas. I think oleander's problem is that while it might be lovely in dry areas like the median of Southern California freeways where it survives on little water and lots of neglect, here it has to compete with some real beauties better suited to the local climate. Take, for example, the "be still" bush with its lacy, bright evergreen foliage and big yellow flowers that dance in the tradewind. The oleander looks drab in comparison. And the "be still" bush doesn't kill -- it merely stuns.