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Silver bush lupine This easy to grow perennial shrub grows 3-5’ tall and is very drought tolerant. Terrific choice for a rock garden, dry border, or plant in a large container. Plant in full sun and lean, well-drained soil. Excellent for a low maintenance rock garden or parking strip. Attracts bees, butterflies and birds. Host…
Yellow bush lupine This fast-growing evergreen shrub grows 4 to 5 ft tall, and is identified by its large canary yellow (occasionally blue) flowers on 6″ spikes that flower from February to July. This plant is quite stunning and great for coastal gardens. However, please only plant it in it’s native range: along the coast…
Cobb Mountain lupine Lupinus sericatus is a rare perennial herb endemic to California. It grows in the forest, woodlands, and chaparral areas of Northern California. Cobb mountain lupine develops in an erect manner, reaching 3’h x 3’w. Cobb mountain lupine has gorgeous broad silver foliage, and purple spring time flowers. It is easy to grow,…
‘Rodeo Rose’ Lupine (seed) An annual, up to 2-3 feet tall and 2 feet wide that self sows. Grows quickly and blooms heavily with pale pink to fuchsia colored flowers in early spring. The blooms turn a dark maroon once pollinated. ‘Rodeo Rose’ is a selection of Arroyo Lupine by Roger Raiche, and is true…
Island mallow Island Tree Mallow is a fast growing evergreen shrub that grows about 10″ tall and 10′ wide. Island Tree Mallow produces bright pink-lavender, tropical looking flowers. It is an extremely fast grower and great for an informal hedge or specimen. It can also be trained as a small tree. The long blooming season…
Onion grass A locally rare perennial grass that grows 1 to 2 1/2 feet tall. It has bulbous-based stems clustered on short rhizomes that gives it its name. Onion grass (not related to onions) grows on moist to dry slopes in open woods, and well-drained slopes along streams. It’s natural habitat includes mountain forest and…
Torrey’s melic A floppy looking, bunch grass; grows to 2′ tall x 1 foot wide. Good looking, very adaptable, drought tolerant grass. Dormant in the late summer. Space 2 ft apart. Commonly found in chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and oak woodland habitats. Useful in rock or shade gardens especially with Sticky Monkey flower, ferns, California…
Lindley’s blazing star Lindley’s Blazing Star is an upright annual wildflower that grows 1-2 ft. tall x 1 ft. wide This species is named for its golden yellow satiny five petal blooms centered with a fountain of extra long stamens that appear from late spring to early summer. Its blooming season may be extended with…
Red Monardella Red Monardella is a perennial herb that forms low tufts of slender stems lined with thick, shiny green leaves. Red Monardella is evergreen and can tolerate cold temps down to 15° F. Grows up to 1ft. tall and 2 ft. wide with clusters of bright red to yellow colored tubular flowers that bloom…
California wax myrtle This evergreen shrub or small tree grows to 10′-15’ tall with an annual growth rate of 12 to 18 inches. It can be used in the landscape as a hedge or to soften an unattractive feature or wall. California wax myrtle is easy to grow. It can be sheared to produce a…
Foothill Penstamon Margarita BOP is a mat forming perennial that is fast growing (1-2′ tall and 2-3′ wide). It’s low habit and small size make it an excellent choice for narrow borders, or it can be mass planted in larger spaces. The Iridescent blue-purple tubular flowers appear on short spikes and continue to bloom from…
Mountain pride Mountain Pride is a low growing perennial, reaching 1′ high by 3′ wide that will go dormant in the winter. Mountain Pride is a show stopping Penstemon. The floral displays of this delightful perennial will dazzle any display garden. Normally found in higher elevations, Penstemon newberryi craves good drainage and rocky soil. In…
Showy Penstemon Showy penstemon is a short lived evergreen perennial that grows 2′ wide with erect stems reaching 3-4′ tall. It is one of the most spectacular of the penstemons. Very drought tolerant, occasional water lengthens bloom season but may shorten the plant’s lifespan. Prune after blooms to promote new growth. The very showy lavender…
California phacelia This herbaceous perennial grows to 1-2 feet tall. Plant in rock gardens or on a slope with good drainage. Space 1’0″ apart. Purple fiddle neck flowers are in bloom from March to September. The flowers provide an important nectar source for the endangered Mission blue butterfly. The flowers also provide for lots of…
Desert Bells Desert Bells are an annual wildflower native to the deserts of California and known for its vibrant cobalt blue blooms that show up in the late winter and spring time. Don’t be surprised if you see the fat bellies of bumblebees harvesting away. It naturally grow in sandy soils and desert-like climates, but…
Ninebark A deciduous shrub, 5′ tall and about 5′ wide. The spring flower show is delightful. Fall color can be intense red to orange. It’s common name tells of the various texture of the peeling bark. Ninebark likes part shade in hot locations and drought tolerant in coastal areas. It grows well under oaks and…