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Alkali sacaton This is a 1-3 ft., warm-season, perennial grass growing in large, tough bunches. The name sacaton is derived from the Aztec/Nahuatl word for grass, zacatl. It is enjoyed for its lacy seed heads that create a pink-hued haze above the foliage. Alkali Sacaton flowers for a many months, beginning in June. Its narrow,…
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…
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…
Suisun Marsh Aster Suisun Marsh Aster is a perennial, spreading herb that grows up to 4 feet tall. Suisun Marsh aster grows in brackish or freshwater marshes and along the banks of sloughs and watercourses. It is a federal Species of Concern and is endemic to Suisun Bay and the Sacramento-San Joaquin river delta. Current threats…
Dune tansy Dune tansy is a lovely evergreen low growing, spreading perennial that grows 1-2 feet tall. It is native to the sand dunes of San Francisco Bay and is fairly rare. The finely dissected leaves can be very aromatic and the long lasting, button like, yellow flowers appear from May to September. It will…
Fringe cups An evergreen, low growing perennial. The flower is about 50- 1/2″ pink folded stars on a 2′ stalk. The rosette of leaves look like a bouquet of grape leaves. Fringecup makes an excellent ground cover as it spreads easily and looks fabulous en masse. Good for a small scale groundcover in a shady…
Meadow rue Meadow Rue is a lacy perennial. It is semi-deciduous in the summer. It grows about 3-6 feet tall and 1 foot wide. Great for a shady garden! Meadow Rue does will in moist meadows, It loves shade and does well with ferns, wild ginger, coral bells and other moist shade loving plants. The…
California goldenbanner This cheery 1-2′ bright yellow flowered perennial is rare and naturally only found in California. It will work well in a meadow garden where with other wildflowers. California goldenbanner will spread and give long lasting color from about March to June. Lupines and poppies make good companion plants.
Piggyback Plant Piggyback plant is an evergreen perennial that grows to about 1 foot tall. It works great is shady moist gardens and can also make a fun houseplant. For garden purposes add redwood compost to soil mix. The flowers appear in loose racemes in spring with small tubular purplish-brown flowers that attract bees and…
Seaside arrow-grass This herbaceous perennial grows 2-3’ tall and works well in a pond setting in the native garden. The purple spike of flowers emerges summer through fall. After bloom, the long, ropey seed head catches your attention and adds an attractive vertical element in the landscape. Found in brackish and saltwater marshes, this plant…
Yellow-brodiaea Yellow-brodiaea, also known as “prettyface” or “golden star”, is a perennial herb in the lily family that can reach up to 2 feet tall, though it is usually lower growing. The flowers are clustered atop an erect stem which emerges from a bulb. There may be as many as 2 dozen flower buds per…
Ithuriels’s spear A bulb (corm) with a stem that grows to about 2 feet tall. Provides a vibrant color April-June as the annual grasses turn brown. Ithuriels’ spear is beautiful, useful, adaptable and easy to grow, even in heavy clay soil. Plant with Blue-eyed grass, yarrow, buttercups and purple needle grass for a truly colorful…
Western vervain Western vervain, a dicot, is a perennial herb that grows throughout many regions in California. It can grow aggressively, but is great for erosion control and attracts loads of butterflies and pollinators. Verbena adapts to many garden conditions, usually growing between 2-3 ft tall and 4-5 ft wide. This plant has a long…
American brooklime American brooklime is an evergreen spreading herbaceous perennial. Plant along freshwater streams, seeps and ponds. Can tolerate very wet conditions. Delicate purple flowers May to August. Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water: Moderate, High Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand Other: Attracts Bees