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Bush senecio Bush seneicio is an evergreen, fast-growing, short-lived (3 to 6 years) bushy perennial shrub growing to about 3-4 feet tall.This shrub becomes covered in 1″, showy flowering heads of yellow ray flowers in the summer and fall. A very colorful addition to a drought tolerant garden Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade Water: Dry, Light Soil: Sand,…
Alkali marsh groundsel Alkali marsh groundsel is a flowering biennial or perennial commonly found in wet places, even in standing water. It can grow between 3-7 feet tall. The clusters of yellow disk flowers support several butterfly species including Painted Lady and Northern Checker spot. Some of the herbal uses are as an antioxidant, antibiotic,…
Coast redwood Worlds tallest tree and the official California state tree. Fast growing they can reach 50 to 90 feet in 25 years if climate and soil moisture are favorable. Space 15-30 ft apart. A beautiful and symmetrical evergreen tree the rich green foliage has a feathery look that is highlighted by the cinnamon colored…
Sidalcea malviflora An herbaceous perennial that grows 2 – 4 feet tall. Without summer water they will go dormant and reappear with fall rains. Does well in grassy areas or in borders. Combine with blue-eyed-grass, seaside daisy and native bunchgrasses. Large delicate showy pink flowers in the early summer.
Golden-eyed grass An evergreen, herbaceous perennial growing in 8”-12″ tall clumps, found in moist places. Bright yellow flowers cover the plant throughout spring and summer. Its compact iris-like leaves darken and die back in fall & should be cut back. Golden-eyed grass likes moisture, especially in summertime. When it receives adequate moisture it will re-seed…
California goldenrod A spreading, semi-evergreen perennial. California goldenrod provides a great burst of brilliant yellow in the late summer through fall, just when you think the bright colors of spring and summer are long gone. Their abundant small flowers lined up along the top 6–12″ of wands that can reach up to 3′ in length…
Desert globemallow A woolly perennial that grows to 3 feet tall and almost as wide. Earning its specific epithet “ambigua,” Desert Globemallow’s flowers vary in color from orange to a rose-like salmon-color. The large flowers appear in loose clusters from spring to late fall. It can bloom nearly year-round in the warmest regions and is…
Mountain spiraea Mountain Spiraea is a small deciduous sub-shrub, rarely growing to a meter in height. This shrub native to the Northern Sierras and northern Coastal Range puts on a great show of rosy pink pom poms in late spring and early summer. As winter approaches the leaves will turn to a nice golden yellow…
Ajuga hedge nettle Ajuga hedgenettle is a low perennial growing from 2-3′. Space 2.5′ apart Commonly found in shady dry places growing in the understory of our oak woodlands. Both butterflies and hummingbirds will use the flowers for nectar, Checkerspot larvae will use the foliage for food. Use in a cool flower bed that gets…
Shortspike hedgenettle This low-growing perennial herb is part of the mint family. Delicate looking, but very hardy, Shortspike hedge nettle is great as a ground cover. It grows 1-2 ft tall. Can be cut back pretty hard, as it is a fast grower. Blooms from June to Sept. Prefers moist conditions. It’s roots form a…
Rough Hedge nettle Bugle hedgenettle is a low perennial growing from 2-3′. Commonly found in shady dry places growing in the understory of our oak woodlands. Both butterflies and hummingbirds will use the flowers for nectar, Checkerspot larvae will use the foliage for food. Use in a cool flower bed that gets some water. Mix with Yerba…
Foothill needlegrass This perennial bunchgrass grows 1-3’ tall and is very drought tolerant. Space 1-2 ft apart. This fine-bladed, tufted bunchgrass is commonly found along chaparral margins in the Coast Ranges and in the Sierra foothills. Its graceful flower stalks have needle like awns that shimmer in the afternoon light. Excellent choice for dry meadow,…
Purple needlegrass This perennial bunchgrass is long-lived and drought tolerant and grows from 1-3’ tall. Space 2-3 ft apart An excellent choice for dry meadow, accents in mixed border, in rock gardens or in containers. Purple needlegrass is one of the key components of California’s native grasslands. Roots extend down 20 ft to tap soil…
Snowdrop bush A deciduous shrub usually 4′-6′ high, but sometimes growing 6′ wide by 12′ high with attractive branching. Its gray bark and graceful form make it attractive even without its leaves. Between April and May it displays many fragrant, showy, 1″ pendulant white flowers similar to Philadelphus (Mock orange) with citrus flowers followed by…
Creeping snowberry A deciduous sub-shrub typically growing only 1 ft tall but spreading by rhizomes 3-4 ft wide. The tiny snow white berries of this native shrub appear in late summer, as the soft pink bell shaped flowers fade. Fruit is edible, but tastes a bit like bath soap, and is appreciated more by birds…
California Aster This perennial grows to 1-3 ft tall and makes a flower bed come alive in late summer through fall, when planted with California fuchsia and California goldenrod. It spreads by rhizomes, likes moist soil but can also go without summer water, and is common on coastal grasslands and marshes. Make sure to prune…