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Bee Thistle Bee thistle is a perennial flower found in marshes and along riverbanks. The stems reach about 3 feet in height. The large purple egg-sharped flower cluster appears in the late summer to early fall. Host to the black swallowtail butterfly and native bees, and honey bees.
Western wallflower Foothill wallflower is a fragrant perennial (often biennial) that usually grows to a height of 1-2′, but can reach a size of 2′ wide by 3′ tall showing 25+ flower sprays. This short lived or biennial plant will re-sow and replace the mother plants. The fragrant flowers range in color from yellow to…
Scarlet monkeyflower This herbaceous creeping perennial grows 3’ tall by 2’ wide. The very showy red tubular flowers are important for humming birds. Scarlet monkeyflower inhabits shady, wet places and will provide abundant flowers July –October. The seeds will self sow.
Seep Monkeyflower This annual/perennial grows to about one foot, and self sows. Beautiful when planted around water features or in wet meadows or containers. Useful along the edges of ponds or fountains. Seep monkey flower is well liked by hummingbirds and disliked by deer. Long blooming period from Spring through Summer.
California poppy This herbaceous perennial wildflower is our beloved California state flower. Blooms close at night and during cloudy weather. In the landscape, use in borders, bulb cover, in containers, massing/bedding, and in rock gardens. Plants will re-seed – to avoid this simply remove the old flowers. Blooms March to October.
Mahogany Red Poppy This selection of Eschscholzia californica was bred in England for its deep-red flowers. Like its golden counterpart, Mahogany Red will bloom through the summer with a bit of regular water. Remove spent heads to promote another round of blooms. For those concerned with cross-pollination: You can preserve the red hues of successive…
Moonglow Poppy This herbaceous perennial wildflower is a color variety of our beloved California state flower. A form of the California poppy with cream to white flower that seem to glow. It is drought-tolerant, self-seeding, and easy to grow in gardens. To avoid the self-seeding, simply remove the old flowers. Blooms close at night and during…
Western goldenrod Western goldenrod is a deciduous, spreading perennial that grows to about 4′ tall. Western goldenrod is a colorful addition to the garden. This stout and branching perennial is ideal for stream side plantings and provides great bank stabilization. A water loving plant, it may be found in damp ground along rivers, streams, tidal…
Red Fescue The Molate red fescuse is rhizomatous to clumping perennial grass grows fast to 1 foot tall with flower spikes up to 2 feet tall. Space 12 to 14″ apart. The local Molate form of Red fescue is more drought tolerant than other varieties. It makes a lovely naturalistic “lumpy lawn” or soft ground…
Beach strawberry This fast evergreen, spreading groundcover grows to about 6″ tall covering the ground with glossy dark green foliage and bright white flowers. Good as a lightly trafficked turf, on broad hillsides, or in parking strips and walkways. Plant 12-18” apart. Fruits are edible. Prune annually to renovate and prevent thick-layered colonies. Flowers April…
Woodland strawberry Woodland Strawberry, also known as Wild Strawberry, is a native perennial strawberry that grows less than 1 ft. tall and can spread quickly to 3 ft. wide with its spreading rhizomes (underground) and stolons (above ground runners). This species has lighter green leaves than the native Beach Strawberry. Its precious white flowers bloom…
Alkali Heath This native perennial rhizomatous herb, often called alkali heath or alkali seaheath is uncommon, even in the region where it is most likely to be found, just north of the San Francisco Bay Area. It is a squat flowering bush that grows to about 1-foot tall forming a twiggy thicket near beaches and…
Showy island snapdragon This attractive easy to grow perennial grows 2 1/2 ft tall by 4 ft wide. It is an excellent ground cover near the coast and its lipstick-red blossoms act as beacons for hummingbirds, and add refreshing color to the garden. To make the most of the flowers, plant where it can spill…
Wild licorice Wild licorice is an erect perennial up to 3 ft. The plant grows in moist soils; although it will grow in heavy soil it prefers sandy soil. It may form colonies by adventitious shoots from roots and rhizomes. The dense white flowers are crowded on a terminal spike, making it an attractive addition…
Great valley gumplant This herbaceous perennial’s upright habit makes it an excellent candidate for meadow gardens and mixed borders, especially along the front of a dry border. Space 2’0″ apart. A fast growing, hardy, super drought tolerant, evergreen shrub 1-3 ft. tall that will grow to 4 feet with water, this plant produces abundant 2-inch…
Hairy gumplant This herbaceous perennial grows to 2’ tall. It is not only beautiful with it’s late summer color it is also tough – a great plant for the drought tolerant garden. Blooms profusely with large, golden yellow flowers in the late summer and attract nectar seeking butterflies, at a time when many other flowers…