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Mahala mat A fast growing, very low growing (maybe 6 inches), evergreen sub-shrub that grows to about 8 feet wide. Makes and excellent ground cover, particularly if the desire is to have an area covered quickly. Prefers a warm sunny position but tolerates light shade. Blooms spring to early summer. Sun: Part Shade Water: Dry,…
Blueblossom ceanothus Blueblossom ceanothus is a hardy, large evergreen shrub 15′ to 25′ and is Endemic (limited) to California alone. Blueblossom is an attractive plant with glossy green 2” leaves and a fragrant sky-blue blossom flower show in spring. Great choice for a sunny coastal garden! Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade Water: Dry, Light Soil:…
Compact Blue blossom Skylark ceanothus is a shrub that is more compact than the straight species, growing 4-5 ft. tall and spreading to 6-7 ft. wide. The fragrant spring to summer blooms are dark blue clusters that produce seed eaten by all sorts of birds. The flowers attract butterflies and bees as well. This plant…
Carmel Ceanothus This variety of Blueblossom ceanothus is a fast growing, mounding and spreading evergreen shrub. It typically grows 3 -5′ tall (but can grow taller) and about 4-15′ wide Space 4-6′ apart. Carmel creeper is an attractive plant with glossy green 1-2” leaves and a fragrant sky-blue blossom flower show in late winter or…
Western redbud This deciduous shrub to small tree grows to 14′ tall. In the garden, this multi-trunked tree is a great choice in a perennial border or woodland garden. The large, rounded leaves have attractive heart-shaped bases. New growth can be coppery red. The attractive magenta flowers appear in late summer to fall when the…
Mountain Mahogany Mountain mahogany is an erect, slow to moderate growing shrub or small tree growing 10-15′ tall x 6′ wide. Space 12-15′ apart. Prune-able for a narrow planting area, side yard, screen, or hedge. A quietly colorful plant with smooth bark, reddish gray branches, and tiny yellow flowers followed by feather-like seeds. If possible,…
Desert Willow This deciduous shrub to small tree reaches 12′-20′ in height with an equal spread. It will go dormant from late fall to mid spring. Space 6-8′ apart. Known for its fantastic summer blooms, Desert Willow makes for a hardy and drought-tolerant addition to the garden, once established. The tube-shaped flowers attract many pollinators…
Soap plant Soap plant is a bulb that grows 2′ tall by 2′ wide. It is a superb plant for evening flowers since the flowers only open late in the day or when it is very overcast. For a dramatic effect, plant in a meadow garden where it will go dormant during summer and fall….
Venus thistle Venus thistle is a rather large, annual-biennial thistle that can grow to 6′ tall. Unlike many introduced exotic thistles, this native species is not a troublesome weed. This native thistle is covered with short, soft, matted, white hairs and has very showy 1-2″ bright red flowers in the summer from May – July. …
Farewell-to-spring Farewell-to-spring is a super showy annual wildflower that grows from 1- 3 ft tall. It grows either erect or sprawling with large, 4-petaled, cup-shaped, pink flowers. Each flower is highlighted with a splash of bright red on each petal. Below the flowers are four reddish sepals which often remain attached after the flower buds…
Fairy fans Brewer’s Fairy fans is a rare California annual wildflower. It grows about 8 inches tall The fragrant pink to lavender petals are about 2 cm wide. They will appear from April to June. This little beauty is tolerant of serpentine scree. In the wild it has limited distribution and threatened by cattle grazing…
Red ribbons This low growing, rounded annual wildflower grows to about 1 foot tall by 1 foot wide. The deep pink flower petals are deeply lobed and ribbon-like. Often visited by long-tongued moths. In the garden, plant in a wildflower display, along borders, or in containers. Space 18 to 24 inches apart. Particularly suitable for…
Farewell-to-spring This annual wildflower grows to from 1 ½ to 2 ½ ’ high as well as wide. It is special because its flowers are so long lasting for an annual wildflower, where others can fade after a few weeks. This special gem is endemic to California with the greatest natural distribution around the San…
Fairy Fan Clarkia Fairy Fan Clarkia is an erect, showy annual wildflower – endemic to California – Each fan-shaped petal is up to 3 centimeters long and is usually lavender with a white area and a deep maroon to purple spot in the middle. The petals are occasionally solid deep red. The flowers show up…
Chaparral clematis This beautiful and deciduous vine can grow as large as 20′ tall. It quickly covers a fence or trellis, and is attractive twining through many of our local shrubs, giving interest to those without a spring show. In the wild, Pipestems can be found growing on hillsides, chaparral, and open woodlands. It prefers…
Yerba buena This prostrate herbaceous perennial grows to 1” tall to 6’ wide. Yerba buena spreads by stolons and takes low amounts of foot traffic. It will survive with no summer water but with some summer water or exposure to fog, it will look its best. The natural habitat for this plant is in the…