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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…
Blue elderberry A deciduous shrub to small tree that grows to 15 feet tall. The attractive light green foliage and large clusters of fragrant creamy white flowers appearing abundantly in spring and early summer. Edible fruits attract birds towards the end of summer. Its berries are also, excellent in jelly, pie or for making elderberry…
Red elderberry Red elderberry is a large deciduous shrub can grow to 20 feet tall. In the spring, pyramidal clusters of small white flowers are followed by clusters of bright red berries. Needs moist loamy soil and can be pruned when dormant to keep the plant bushy. The fruits are reportedly safe to eat when cooked and can…
Pacific sanicle, snakeroot A hardy understory perennial, 1-3 ft. tall Attractive in a woodland garden. Prefers coarse, sandy loam, but can survive in clay. It is native to the west coast of North America from British Columbia to Baja California, where it can be found in many types of habitat, including mountain slopes, grassland, and…
Common tule Common tule is found along marshes and shorelines in waters up to 1.5 m deep. Plants grow up to 8′ tall. This plant provides food, cover, and nesting habitat for waterfowl and other birds. It acts as a buffer for wind and wave action and is currently used for bank stabilization and to…
Three square bulrush Three square bulrush is a rhizomatous perennial that is found primarily in fresh and brackish wetlands. It grows to 3-5′ tall and will spread. This bulrush was used for baskets and hat making by native Americans. It also provides food and shelter for animals such as muskrats and show geese.
California bulrush This evergreen perennial grows to 6 feet tall and can be used in the landscape along the edge of a pond for stabilization. Found along marshes and shoreline in waters up to 1.5 m deep, this plant provides food, cover, and nesting habitat for waterfowl and other birds. In the natural setting, California…
Small-fruited bulrush A perennial bulrush growing to 5′ tall.Multiple stems emerge from each plump rhizome. The rhizomes are oblong and have thick, rough skins, resembling arrowroot. Found along wet to moisture retentive ground, such as pond margins, marshes, wet meadows, and stream banks. Can grow in both full sun and shady conditions. Flowers May to…
California bee plant A 2-4’ perennial with three foot spikes of reddish flowers. Great for shady gardens and a prime choice for a butterfly garden. Drought tolerant but will look good longer in the season with a bit of summer moisture. Attracts butterflies and bees, is a good source of nectar for hummingbirds, and is…