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Sonoma sage This is a prostrate, semi-woody, herbaceous perennial ground cover 8-12″ high x 3-4′ wide. Fragrant, elliptical, dull green leaves and short spikes of blue-purple flowers attractive to bees. Creeping Sage commonly grows in clay that is very wet in winter, but dry in summer, so be careful not to over water during the…
Hummingbird sage Hummingbird Sage grows about 1′-3′ in height. It is a perennial that spreads by rhizomes. Space 4’0″ apart. This sage is native to coastal California from Napa to Orange. As the name implies Hummingbirds work this species very heavily. Well adapted to a variety of conditions and does best with rich soil, part…
Blue elderberry A deciduous shrub to small tree that grows to 15 feet tall. The attractive light green foliage and large clusters of fragrant creamy white flowers appearing abundantly in spring and early summer. Edible fruits attract birds towards the end of summer. Its berries are also, excellent in jelly, pie or for making elderberry…
Red elderberry Red elderberry is a large deciduous shrub can grow to 20 feet tall. In the spring, pyramidal clusters of small white flowers are followed by clusters of bright red berries. Needs moist loamy soil and can be pruned when dormant to keep the plant bushy. The fruits are reportedly safe to eat when cooked and can…
Common tule Common tule is found along marshes and shorelines in waters up to 1.5 m deep. Plants grow up to 8′ tall. This plant provides food, cover, and nesting habitat for waterfowl and other birds. It acts as a buffer for wind and wave action and is currently used for bank stabilization and to…
Three square bulrush Three square bulrush is a rhizomatous perennial that is found primarily in fresh and brackish wetlands. It grows to 3-5′ tall and will spread. This bulrush was used for baskets and hat making by native Americans. It also provides food and shelter for animals such as muskrats and show geese.
California bulrush This evergreen perennial grows to 6 feet tall and can be used in the landscape along the edge of a pond for stabilization. Found along marshes and shoreline in waters up to 1.5 m deep, this plant provides food, cover, and nesting habitat for waterfowl and other birds. In the natural setting, California…
Small-fruited bulrush A perennial bulrush growing to 5′ tall.Multiple stems emerge from each plump rhizome. The rhizomes are oblong and have thick, rough skins, resembling arrowroot. Found along wet to moisture retentive ground, such as pond margins, marshes, wet meadows, and stream banks. Can grow in both full sun and shady conditions. Flowers May to…
California bee plant A 2-4’ perennial with three foot spikes of reddish flowers. Great for shady gardens and a prime choice for a butterfly garden. Drought tolerant but will look good longer in the season with a bit of summer moisture. Attracts butterflies and bees, is a good source of nectar for hummingbirds, and is…
Pacific stonecrop This native succulent brings fun into any rock garden! The intense silvery-white foliage forms thick rosettes, and side branches send out new rosettes to colonize. Stonecrop grows 3 to 4 in. tall and 1 ft. wide. The star like flower spikes are bright orange-yellow and contrast the rosettes dramatically. Excellent in rock gardens,…
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…
Western Sea-purslane Western Sea-purslane is a fleshy perennial herb producing many branching prostrate stems up to 3 feet long, forming a mat up to 6 feet wide. This mat forming perennial herb grows in many types of saline and alkaline habitat types on the coast and inland and would make a fantastic native substiture for…
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.
Blue-eyed grass This 1′ tall perennial with 1″ blue flowers is a horticulture favorite. A great plant for borders, containers, or massed on a grassy slope in the garden. This plant has small, iris-like leaves, and can be very drought tolerant but will flower longer with some summer water. It flowers January to June. Blue…