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Pacific Sunset flannelbush Pacific Sunset is a fast growing, small tree. It quickly grows to 20′ in height. 3” yellow flowers abound in the spring with beautiful, profuse abandon. The leaves have a leathery and fuzzy texture reminiscent of flannel (thus the name), and the yellow and orange flowers are large and showy. Flannel bushes…
Flannelbush Flannelbush is a fast growing evergreen shrub quickly grows to 5′ and can reach 10′. It is a show stopper in the garden. The solitary 3” lemon-yellow flowers are produced in abundance from winter to spring. It is fast-growing and resilient in dry landscapes. Bees and other insect pollinators visit the blooms and hairy capsule fruits filled…
Flannel bush San Gabriel flannel bush is a large evergreen shrub that quickly grows 10 to 18 feet tall and wide. Large maple-like leaves are accented by abundant cupped yellow flowers in spring, a stunning display especially when combined with a deep blue Ceanothus. Once the plant is established do not give it any summer…
Coast Silk tassel Silk Tassel is an evergreen shrub with a moderate growth rate. It grows from 5 to 10 feet in height and 8 to 10 feet in diameter. In ideal conditions, it can reach as high as 20 feet and may be trained as a tree. Space 12′ apart. The long beautiful tassels…
Coast silktassel This evergreen shrub is a cultivar of the native silktassel is more compact than the better known ‘James Roof’. ‘Evie’ grows 12′ tall by 12′ wide, although it can be kept smaller. ‘Evie’ is an attractive if unassuming shrub for much of the year, it is a showstopper in late winter when its…
Coast silktassel An evergreen shrub to small tree to 12’x12′ that responds well to pruning. A prolific bloomer with yellow-pink-cream colored male catkins that dangle 12″ or more from the ends of the branches in winter to early spring, making a spectacular show and turning gray as they age. The name silk tassel describes these…
Salal Salal is a spreading evergreen shrub growing to 1.5′ tall and 4′ wide. It has dark blue, edible berries that have a unique, albeit bland flavor. Salal berries were once a significant source of food among Native Americans. Salal is versatile in that it can thrive in both sunny and shady conditions. In moist,…
Marsh gumplant This evergreen perennial sub-shrub grows to 3-5′ tall and 3-5′ wide. Gumplants can be identified by the glossy, gummy liquid on the flower buds before they open (hence the name gumplant). In fact, the gummy substance was once made into a chewing gum and an adhesive. Marsh gumplant grows in wet soils along…
Coast gumplant This prostrate semi-decidious perennial herb is endemic to California and only grows 1-2 ft tall. Coast gumplant is tough and fast growing and makes for a great ground cover. This fast spreading plant produces abundant 2 in wide, bright yellow daisy-like blooms from spring well into summer. As cut flowers they’ll add bright,…
California matchweed California matchweed is a sprawling to erect subshrub growing to about 2′ tall. Each single flower makes a splash of color. Matchweed is naturally found on dry hills and flats, stony slopes and outcrops and occasionally serpentine soils in chaparral and grassland. Matchweed is sometimes referred to as snakeweed. It is a natural…
Toyon This evergreen shrub to small tree grows to 15 feet tall and is a great choice for erosion control, fire resistance, and as an informal hedge in the landscape. With little pruning required, Toyon’s pretty red winter berries attracts birds and bees. This is also an important nectar plant for the California Tortoiseshell butterfly….
Oceanspray/Creambush An absolutely gorgeous deciduous shrub 4-5′ tall. In most situations, tolerant of both moist and dry situations, but growing larger with more shade and water, reaching up to 10′ in height. From May to August, enjoy this plant’s 5″ fragrant, creamy coral sprays of flowers (edible!) and the pleasant, sweet scent the foliage emits…
Coastal Goldenbush Coastal Goldenbush, as its name suggests in found along coastal bluffs in southern California. It is an evergreen small shrub growing 1 -4 feet in height with erect or spreading stems. Space 2-3 feet apart. The collection of deep yellow puffs forming a big yellow flower ball that beckons butterflies to sip from…
Yellow Penstemon Yellow penstemon (formerly named Penstemon antirrhinoides) is a medium sized flowering shrub that grows from 1 1/2 – 6 feet tall and 2-4 feet wide. It has a rounded form and a moderate growth rate. It will do best with some drainage. Because of it’s adaptations to native area expect it to go…
Bush Beardtongue Keckiella is a low, bushy sub-shrub has many wandering branches, growing to 3′ high. It is native to many of the mountain ranges and foothills of central California. It has small, shiny, narrow-toothed green leaves and Purple-striped, white tubular flowers during midsummer (April – July). A good plant for tough situations along the…
Heart Leaved Keckiella Heart leaved keckiella is a fast growing, summer deciduous shrub that grows about 3′ tall and 3 feet wide. Known to do some spreading and climbing. In the spring and into summer this shrub will be aflame with tubular red orange flowers perfect for feeding humming birds. Best planted among evergreen shrubs…