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Dense Sedge Dense sedge is an evergreen perennial herb. It gets approx. 1-1/2′ to 2′ tall by 1-1/2′ wide. Rather rare and hard to find in nurseries. This species grows well with Meadow barley, Grey rush, Willow, and Seep Monkey flower. Its habit is that of a loose clumping plant, rather than a spreader. It’s particularly good…
Harford’s sedge This perennial mat forming sedge, can get quite tall, with reaching 4′ at their tallest. This sedge would be perfect for a perennial wet area of a garden or around a pond in pots. The colors are green in the spring and summer and straw-colored to reddish brown as the fruits appear from…
California black-flowering sedge This bunching perennial sedge grows 1-2.’ tall and occurs naturally in wetlands and along stream banks below the high-water mark. It can handle being slightly submerged in water. Grows at a moderate rate to form dense, clumpy mounds. Very interesting tufted flowers ranging in color from black, to dark red, to dusky…
Deer-bed sedge This short rich green sedge will grow to 1 foot tall with a floppy habit. It spreads by runners, making it a great lawn substitute (once established, can handle substantial foot traffic), and a bank stabilizer. Sedges can handle standing water and full sun and Works well in a meadow garden with water…
Bush anemone This evergreen shrub is one of the showiest native species, producing tons of fragrant blooms from April to July. It is adaptable to a variety of soils including clay and loam but does best with well drained soil. It is really easy to care for and will grow in both sun and shade….
Blue Jeans California Lilac Blue Jeans is an dome shaped evergreen shrub 4-6 ft. tall and 6 ft. wide with small shiny green leaves. It is vigorous and fast growing. It does best in full to part sun with little water once established. Tolerates heavy soils. Can be sheared after flowering for a formal hedge….
Dark Star Lilac Ceanothus ‘Dark Star’ is a compact fast growing shrub growing to about 6 feet tall by 8 feet wide. This Cenaothus impressus hybrid is composed of small, rough-textured dark green leaves and dark cobalt-blue flower clusters that appear in Spring. It thrives in coastal gardens but is not recommended for inland valleys….
‘Frosty Blue’ Ceanothus This evergreen variety is a rounded shrub 6-9 feet tall with a spread up to 10 feet. It can be shaped into a small tree or used as a hedge. In spring, it produces masses of sky blue flowers, in 3 inch clusters of deep-blue frosted with white. It is relatively tolerant…
Joan Mirov Ceanothus Joan Mirov ceanothus is an evergreen groundcover that grows to about 4′ tall and 10′ wide. Rich dark blue flowers cover the shrub from March to May. Perfect for a large bank cover. A slope will aid its need for well drained soil. Plant in light soil and protect from the hot…
Small Leaf Mountain Lilac Ceanothus ‘Julia Phelps’ is a large evergreen shrub. It’s compact and busy form grows 6′ tall and 8′ wide. Needs good drainage and is drought tolerant once established. Great for all sorts of wildlife, including deer resistant. Seeds eaten by bushtits, mockingbirds, quail & finches. You will have a spectacular show…
‘Yankee Point’ Ceanothus from seed This Ceanothus has been produced from the seed of the cultivar ‘Yankee Point’. ‘Yankee Point’ is an evergreen sub-shrub. Growing to 4 feet tall and 10 feet wide, this low shrub’s shiny leaves, dense form and graceful habit make it an attractive bank cover. Space 6-8′ apart. It is a…
Buckbrush This spreading, evergreen shrub is a perfect choice for that hot, dry location, where nothing else seems to grow It is also super in habitat gardens as the flowers attract birds, pollinators, and butterflies. Ceanothus are easy to care for. They are beautiful, drought tolerant, deer resistant, and water wise. Buckbrush is medium sized…
Anchor Bay Ceanothus Anchor Bay is a dense, low-spreading groundcover with slightly arching branches that grows up to 3 feet tall and 4-6 feet wide. It is one of the best groundcover ceanothus. In coastal gardens it does it’s best sites but in inland gardens it will do just fine with a bit of shade…
Mt. Vision Ceanothus This rare variety of C. g. var. porrectus grows only to approximately 1 foot in height with a wide spread to 10 feet. Pretty tough for a low growing plant. Mt. Vision puts on a great display of bright blue flowers in the late winter or early spring. It’s small holly-like leaves…
Hearst Ranch Buckbrush Hearst Ranch Buckbrush is an evergreen groundcover that grows to about 1 foot tall and can spread to 6-8 feet wide. It is endemic where it grows naturally in the coastal hills of San Louis Obispo. This is one of the lowest growing Ceanothus providing round balls of blue flowers in late…
Pink Flowering Ceanothus This semi-decidous ceanothus will grow into a lovely moderately sized shrub of about 3′-6′. Ceanothus Marie Simon unlike other varieties makes a lovely display of pink fluffy flower clusters that bloom mid to late summer & into the fall. Responds well to a hard pruning while dormant. Cultivars such as this are…