I live in California (zone 9, I beleive is how it is usually listed) and I
have a steep hill/drainage ditch.

The ditch is always dry, except when it rains, and then it drains quickly-
no standing water
I need to know what to plant here that will grow low, needs VERY little
maint, except water.
I had at one time thought grass, but it is to steep to mow (I already lost
two toes here...) so grass is out of the question!

The area is about 20 foot wide and 80 foot long with about a 5 foot variance
in hieght from the sides to the middle. Cost IS an issue, but ideas are
welcome. I need weed control as well.

Thanks,
Bruce