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Salix lasiandra Pacific willow is a deciduous tree growing to 15-45 tall’ at a fast rate. Space 18′ apart. The flowers that bloom in April are dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant. The Pacific willow is pollinated by bees.
Arroyo willow Arroyo willow grows to about 10-20′. It is a fast growing deciduous tree. Space 15’0″ apart. Usually a multi-stemmed, thicket forming. Many types of songbirds may build their nests in the crooks of willow branches. Arroyo willow has many uses including stream bank stabilization, rehabilitation of riparian zones, improvement of freshwater fisheries, field…
Sitka willow Sitka willow is a fast growing deciduous shrub-like tree. It can grow from 10 to 23 feet tall. It tends to grow in edges of lakes, streams and wet meadows. It supports several butterfly species including the Western Tiger Swallowtail and the Lorquin’s Admiral.
Sage This Salvia has been produced from the seed of the cultivar Salvia ‘Allen Chickering’. Parentage (S. clevelandii x S. leucophylla) Salvia ‘Allen Chickering’ is a dense shrub that grows to 5 feet tall and wide. The tall flower spikes display whorls of deep lavender flowers in late spring and summer. It will be do…
Bee’s Bliss Sage Bee’s Bliss has green/gray foliage that reaches 2 feet tall and spreads 6-8 feet, forming a broad mound. This low-growing sage is a showy perennial perfect for a bank cover or for a hot, sunny bed. Spring brings lavender flowers that attract many pollinators and hummingbirds. Put on a slope or anywhere…
Pozo Blue sage ‘Pozo Blue’ is a hybrid of Salvia clevelandii and Salvia leucophylla that is an evergreen shrub that can grow to about 6′ tall with a spread of about 8′, but can be kept smaller. Perfect plant as a colorful backdrop or a stand-alone accent when mixed with smaller forbs. It is a favorite of…
White sage White sage is a 2′ to 5′ evergreen perennial shrub. It makes a very large white to lavender flower spike (5′) with 100+ 1″ flowers. A great bee plant especially prized for honey production. The flowers emerge in summer, but pucker-back, giving the bees fits because they can’t get in and out very…
Brandegee’s Sage Brandeegee’s sage is an evergreen shrub that grows to 3 feet tall. Brandegee’s sage likes full sun, dry conditions and will grow in sandy or clay soil. It is a rare plant that is native to the canyons of Santa Rosa Island. This beautiful sage with shimmering, blue flowers. flowers April – May….
Cleveland sage A semi-evergreen rounded shrub that grows 3′ tall and 4′ wide. Cleveland sage provides rich violet blue flowers from spring to summer. On warm days Cleveland’s sage will fill the air with the sweetest scent. Leaves can be used as a substitute for culinary sage. To keep a dense and more attractive plant,…
‘Whirley Blue’ sage ‘Whirley Blue’ is an evergreen shrub growing to 4 1/2 ft. tall and 6 ft. wide. ‘Whirley Blue’ has aromatic gray-green foliage and very large flower whorls of rich violet flowers. Good for dry sunny areas and along banks and slopes. Like many sages, ‘Whirley Blue’ is deer resistant and attractive to…
Winnifred Gilman sage Winnifred Gilman sage has an evergreen shrub with a compact habit. It grows to about 3 ft. tall. It is prized for its intense violet-blue flowers and fragrant foliage. Will do best in a sunny location and with good drainage. Deer and drought tolerant; attracts bees and hummingbirds. Cultivars such as this…
Chia Chia is a upright annual that grows to about 1.5 feet tall. The purple blue flowers appear in the spring. Plant with other California natives to mix up the colors to best suit your taste. Once this little gem goes to seed shake the pom-poms that the flowers left behind and collect up the…
Purple sage Purple sage is a fragrant evergreen shrub that grows 3-5′ tall and 6-8′ wide. This exceptionally hardy and drought tolerant plant is used extensively in native plant and low-water landscaping. Purple sage is a showy silver-leaved shrub with pungent fragrance and light-purple flowers in spikes. It forms neat mounds and likes full sun…
Black sage A spring-flowering evergreen shrub with a fresh and spicy scent. Reaches 3-6′ high x 6-8′ wide. Drought tolerant when established; needs no summer water in most areas, but better looking and a lower fire hazard with once-a-month water. An excellent plant for quickly covering dry sunny slopes & providing erosion control. Many small…
Sonoma sage This is a prostrate, semi-woody, herbaceous perennial ground cover 8-12″ high x 3-4′ wide. Fragrant, elliptical, dull green leaves and short spikes of blue-purple flowers attractive to bees. Creeping Sage commonly grows in clay that is very wet in winter, but dry in summer, so be careful not to over water during the…
Hummingbird sage Hummingbird Sage grows about 1′-3′ in height. It is a perennial that spreads by rhizomes. Space 4’0″ apart. This sage is native to coastal California from Napa to Orange. As the name implies Hummingbirds work this species very heavily. Well adapted to a variety of conditions and does best with rich soil, part…