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Lewisia Sunset Strain Lewisias are found in the subalpine regions of CA where the soil is rocky, making them perfectly suited for a well-drained rock garden. This evergreen perennial grows from a rosette of fleshy foliage and produces spectacular funnel-shaped flowers that emerge from 10” stems. The better drainage, the happier they are. Prefers light…
Nevada Lewisia Lewisia nevadensi has almost stemless white or pale pink flowers open on very short stems above a rosette of fleshy, strap-shaped leaves. This unusual plant is a deciduous lewisia, that is, it dies away to a tuber in the winter, then in the spring reappears! It is perfectly suited for a well-drained rock…
Common Meadow Foam Also called “poached egg plant”, this low-growing annual meadowflower blooms from March – July. It is adapted for the poorly drained soils of vernal pools and spring meadows, but is occasionally found in drier environments. It is a popular ornamental plant, The blooms make wonderful cut flowers. These fragrant yellow flowers are…
Western marsh rosemary This herbaceous perennial grows to 1-foot tall with a thick woody base and has large, wide basal leaves. In its natural environment, this plant grows in salt marshes and the coastal strand plant communities. Pale violet flowers from July to December. The flowers are more delicate and paler that the exotic species…
Prarie flax Prairie flax is a perennial flowering plant that grows 1.5 – 3 feet tall. This species is winter deciduous. Prairie flax grows especially well in a variety of forest and woodland habitats as well as on ridges and dry slopes as well as Its pale blue or lavender to white flowers pop when…
Woolly Fruited Lomatium Woolly fruited lomatium is a smallish very drought tolerant perennial herb and can grow in full sun. This dainty carrot family plant sports a cluster of hairy cream colored flowers set against its frilly leaves. It grows to about 1 1/2′ tall. It is a great addition to a butterfly garden as…
Common lomatium Also known as “spring gold,” this perennial herb grows in an upright clump reaching 6″-24″ tall. One of our longest-blooming flowers, it starts as early as January and as late as July (shorter bloom time in drier climates). A member of the carrot family, it has edible roots and leaves which were historically…
California honeysuckle A climbing deciduous shrub with large pink flowers. Very drought tolerant and good in shady areas of the garden. Its pink flowers are used by hummingbirds. The red berries are eaten by birds. Great plant for around oaks with snowberry, coffeeberry and toyon. Pink flowers spring-summer, red berries late summer through fall.
Black twinberry A deciduous shrub, 6′ – 8′ tall. Native to the California coast. It has formal looking dark green foliage. In spring, this shrub produces pairs of small, tubular yellow flowers. It is even showier when it produces two bright black berries surrounded by red bracts. It has the appearance of two dark eggs…
Chapparral honeysuckle Chaparral honeysuckle is an evergreen shrub that grows 3′ to 8′ tall. A tidy honeysuckle with handsome arching stems that climb with support. Good for climbing a low fence. Grows at the drip line of oaks, spreading to cover much of the ground in the shade of the tree. Hummingbirds, bees and butterflies…
Silver bush lupine This easy to grow perennial shrub grows 3-5’ tall and is very drought tolerant. Terrific choice for a rock garden, dry border, or plant in a large container. Plant in full sun and lean, well-drained soil. Excellent for a low maintenance rock garden or parking strip. Attracts bees, butterflies and birds. Host…
Yellow bush lupine This fast-growing evergreen shrub grows 4 to 5 ft tall, and is identified by its large canary yellow (occasionally blue) flowers on 6″ spikes that flower from February to July. This plant is quite stunning and great for coastal gardens. However, please only plant it in it’s native range: along the coast…
Blue Bush Lupine This purple-flowered shrub is an uncommon form of the typically yellow-flowered Bush Lupine (Lupinus arboreus). Blue bush lupine is a fast growing, evergreen shrub that grows to 3-6′ tall and 3-4′ wide. Tall spires of fragrant purple flowers cover this shrub in the spring through summer. Providing nectar for the Arrowhead Blue…
Bicolored lupine A diminutive but showy annual or perennial wildflower that grows to about 1-1/2 feet tall. Colorful addition to a dry meadow. A common companion of the California Poppy. Adds nitrogen to the soil to the benefit of other plants in the community. Flowers in the Spring. Sun: Full Sun Water: Dry, Light Soil: Loam, Sand Other:…
Beach blue lupine Beach blue lupine is a fast growing, bushy low shrub growing 4-6 feet tall and 3 feet wide. It is endemic to California where it naturally grows in sand dunes and other coastal habitats. The 4″ light purple flowers off set by the silvery leaves appear in the spring. The large flowers…
Summer lupine This spreading perennial herb grows to about 1′ tall and 1′ wide. Summer lupine is host of the endangered Mission blue butterfly, this is a great habitat plant to plant in the garden! A beautiful perennial for dry sunny spots, the silvery grey leaves stand out against darker greens of Ceanothus and Coffeeberry….