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Double wild philadelphus An arching, winter deciduous shrub 4-8′. tall and 3-6′. wide “Goose Creek’ is the most distinctive cultivar of western mock orange. It is a exuberant plant with resilient flowers. Flowers are produced in clusters toward the end of the arching branches late spring to early summer. Individual blossoms up to 1 1/2”…
Lippia Lippia is an evergreen, spreading mat-like ground cover that spreads vigorously and only gets a few inches tall. Great for a butterfly garden as it is a source of nectar for may species of butterflies. It is also sturdy enough to serve as a lawn substitute. It can be especially useful in heavy traffic…
Gray pine Gray pine is a fast growing, drought-tolerant, native evergreen conifer. Mature trees average from 40 to 80 feet in height. Space 35’0″ apart. A great tree for light shade in a dry garden. The most drought resistant of all Pines, and the only that has forked branches. The silver or olive gray needles…
Valley Popcorn Flower This cheerful, small annual wildflower can grow with a spreading or erect form up to 60 cm tall. It gets its name from the small popcorn-like flowers that bloom in abundance from March to May. This species is endemic to California and is commonly spotted during spring bloom events in valley, foothill,…
Popcorn Flower This little annual herb grows to about 8-27 inches tall and plays a part in the famous spring California Wildflower show that attracts many photographers each year. The popcorn like flowers appear in the spring from March-May. It does best in full sun and planted among grasses and other flowering annuals. With plenty…
This herbaceous perennial grows to about 6 inches tall and is an important plant for attracting caterpillars and butterflies to the garden. The young leaves have a delicious flavor to humans as well, and can be eaten raw or cooked, or as an acceptable addition to a mixed salad. The plant flowers June to August,…
Tall coastal plantain This herbaceous perennial grows to 6 inches tall, and its seed stalks, which are extremely striking, stand 1 foot tall. The pink veined leaves are attractively arranged in a low-growing rosette. A grouping of this plant makes an eye-catching design in the native prairie. In your garden provide a sunny situation with…
Western sycamore A deciduous tree that grows about 40’ tall by 30’ wide. Space 30’0″ apart. The bark is one of the most amazing feature of this tree . The bark can look like a jigsaw puzzle with its interesting patchwork of colors. If there is plenty of room for this tree in a home…
Creamcups Cream Cups are a lovely annual California wildflower and a delight to see in the early spring. Related to Poppy’s the annual has a delicate color of white to yellow. Looks great with popcorn flower, goldfields, bird’s eye and arroyo lupine. As with many of the other California annual wildflowers expect the blooms in…
Saltmarsh fleabane Saltmarsh fleabane is a perennial that grows to 1-3’ tall and dies back in the winter. A pretty addition to the native garden, the lavender to pink flowers make quite a vibrant display from July to November. Naturally found in fresh and salt marshes, this useful and attractive plant is adapted to a…
Fremont cottonwood This deciduous, and fast growing tree, is valued for providing tranquil shade. Has a spreading open crown, and grows from 50-75 ft. When the wind blows, the leaves sound like a cascading stream. Space 25’0″ apart. Bark is silver gray with plated furrows and amber fissures. The 2-4 in. leaves turn from copper…
Black cottonwood Black cottonwood is a very fast-growing and potentially large tree. growing up to 100-150 feet tall. Space 25′ apart. It is easy to establish, and useful for shade. It is also valued for its fast growth and scented foliage in spring. The aggressive root systems are an effective soil stabilizer. Watch out for…
Lance self-heal Self-heal is an spreading low growing evergreen perennial that grows from about 4 to 12 inches tall. The flowers form a purple spike that appear from late spring until early fall. A colorful delight to a meadow garden The stems and young leaves can be eaten raw or brewed as a tea and…
Hollyleaf cherry This evergreen shrub/tree is slow to establish at first, but after reaching maturity it grows more rapidly to 10-25′ tall & 15′ wide. Space 10-12′ apart. Thrives in full sun and has low water requirements. The cherries are edible but have very little flesh. Provides food for many birds. It has holly-like leaves…
Western Chokecherry This large deciduous shrub can grow up to 15 ft tall and spread about 10 ft. It can spread via suckers. In the spring and summer it will be fully leafed out and showing clusters of white flowers. The flowers are followed by shiny red berries, favored by birds. Jelly or jam and…
California Everlasting A biennial or short-lived perennial about 2′ tall. A pioneer plant that helps to prepare a site and aid in the establishment of longer-lived plants in the native landscape. The green foliage has a cumin-like fragrance; creamy-white flowers summer to fall are used in dried and fresh flower arrangements. Attractive companion plants: Sagebrush,…