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Bluewitch Nightshade Bluewitch Nightshade is an herbaceous perennial sub-shrub that grows up to 3 feet tall. The 1-inch, bright blue-purple flowers bloom most of the year (from February to October) and are followed by black berries (do NOT eat them! – all parts of this plant are toxic to humans and some animals). Bluewitch Nightshade…
Mountain spiraea Mountain Spiraea is a small deciduous sub-shrub, rarely growing to a meter in height. This shrub native to the Northern Sierras and northern Coastal Range puts on a great show of rosy pink pom poms in late spring and early summer. As winter approaches the leaves will turn to a nice golden yellow…
Alkali sacaton This is a 1-3 ft., warm-season, perennial grass growing in large, tough bunches. The name sacaton is derived from the Aztec/Nahuatl word for grass, zacatl. It is enjoyed for its lacy seed heads that create a pink-hued haze above the foliage. Alkali Sacaton flowers for a many months, beginning in June. Its narrow,…
Ajuga hedge nettle Ajuga hedgenettle is a low perennial growing from 2-3′. Space 2.5′ apart Commonly found in shady dry places growing in the understory of our oak woodlands. Both butterflies and hummingbirds will use the flowers for nectar, Checkerspot larvae will use the foliage for food. Use in a cool flower bed that gets…
Shortspike hedgenettle This low-growing perennial herb is part of the mint family. Delicate looking, but very hardy, Shortspike hedge nettle is great as a ground cover. It grows 1-2 ft tall. Can be cut back pretty hard, as it is a fast grower. Blooms from June to Sept. Prefers moist conditions. It’s roots form a…
Rough Hedge nettle Bugle hedgenettle is a low perennial growing from 2-3′. Commonly found in shady dry places growing in the understory of our oak woodlands. Both butterflies and hummingbirds will use the flowers for nectar, Checkerspot larvae will use the foliage for food. Use in a cool flower bed that gets some water. Mix with Yerba…
Snowdrop bush A deciduous shrub usually 4′-6′ high, but sometimes growing 6′ wide by 12′ high with attractive branching. Its gray bark and graceful form make it attractive even without its leaves. Between April and May it displays many fragrant, showy, 1″ pendulant white flowers similar to Philadelphus (Mock orange) with citrus flowers followed by…
Snowberry This deciduous shrub grows 2′ tall by 3′ wide. Snowberry is named for its attractive white berries that provide winter food for birds. When planted in the garden, one can expect to attract quail, pheasant and grouse. Don’t indulge yourself as berries contain an alkaloid making it poisonous to humans. Good plant choice under…
Dune tansy Dune tansy is a lovely evergreen low growing, spreading perennial that grows 1-2 feet tall. It is native to the sand dunes of San Francisco Bay and is fairly rare. The finely dissected leaves can be very aromatic and the long lasting, button like, yellow flowers appear from May to September. It will…
Woolly Blue Curls Woolly blue curls is a small evergreen shrub or sub-shrub that grows to about 3-5′ tall. It is native to arid coastal chaparral regions of California and the northern parts of Baja California. From late spring through summer, the wonderful sweet-scented woolly blue flowers attract both hummingbirds and bumblebees. This prized flowering…
Rogers Red wild grape This vigorous climbing vine grows 3-6 ft per year. It turns flaming red before losing it’s leaves. Also sets fruit profusely, with occasional water. The grapes are sweet, but a bit seedy making them a favorite snack for many types of wildlife. Great used to cover fences, trellises, arbors, or as…
California wild grape A fast-growing deciduous vine to 30′ tall. It climbs on other plants or covers the ground with twisted, ropes of vine-covered in green leaves. In the fall the leaves turn many shades of orange and yellow. It will climb fences and other structures for a living wall. Bunches of small and often…
Woolly Mule’s Ears Woolly Mule’s Ears’s is deciduous perennial that grows in clumps about 2-3′ tall. As with the other local to the bay area -Mules Ears the large bright sunshiny yellow flowers will steal the show in any wildflower garden from late spring though summer.