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Shade phacelia Shade phacelia is an herbaceous annual to perennial that grows to 1.5′ tall. It prefers moist slopes, stream banks, and mixed evergreen or coniferous forests. While it can be found in full sun it is also tolerant of partial shade (hence the name) The plant has subdued green divided leaves, dense clusters of…
Lacy phacelia Lacy Phacelia is an annual California native wildflower with bright blue fuzzy flowers on 2′ stalks. It is valued for as major pollinator plant. It’s long, coiling inflorescences of nectar-rich flowers which open in sequence, giving a long flowering period; leaving plenty of time to provide flowers and nectar during spring-summer. It is a…
Sticky phacelia Practically unknown, this beautiful annual bears lots of intense gentian-blue flowers all along its many 1-to-2′ arching stems. The plant grows to 2-1/2′ tall by 1-1/2′ spread. Prolific and long blooming from March to June. Does best in part shade with decent soil. Feed once or twice. AND it reseeds!
Double wild philadelphus An arching, winter deciduous shrub 4-8′. tall and 3-6′. wide “Goose Creek’ is the most distinctive cultivar of western mock orange. It is a exuberant plant with resilient flowers. Flowers are produced in clusters toward the end of the arching branches late spring to early summer. Individual blossoms up to 1 1/2”…
Lippia Lippia is an evergreen, spreading mat-like ground cover that spreads vigorously and only gets a few inches tall. Great for a butterfly garden as it is a source of nectar for may species of butterflies. It is also sturdy enough to serve as a lawn substitute. It can be especially useful in heavy traffic…
Ninebark A deciduous shrub, 5′ tall and about 5′ wide. The spring flower show is delightful. Fall color can be intense red to orange. It’s common name tells of the various texture of the peeling bark. Ninebark likes part shade in hot locations and drought tolerant in coastal areas. It grows well under oaks and…
Gray pine Gray pine is a fast growing, drought-tolerant, native evergreen conifer. Mature trees average from 40 to 80 feet in height. Space 35’0″ apart. A great tree for light shade in a dry garden. The most drought resistant of all Pines, and the only that has forked branches. The silver or olive gray needles…
Valley Popcorn Flower This cheerful, small annual wildflower can grow with a spreading or erect form up to 60 cm tall. It gets its name from the small popcorn-like flowers that bloom in abundance from March to May. This species is endemic to California and is commonly spotted during spring bloom events in valley, foothill,…
This herbaceous perennial grows to about 6 inches tall and is an important plant for attracting caterpillars and butterflies to the garden. The young leaves have a delicious flavor to humans as well, and can be eaten raw or cooked, or as an acceptable addition to a mixed salad. The plant flowers June to August,…
Tall coastal plantain This herbaceous perennial grows to 6 inches tall, and its seed stalks, which are extremely striking, stand 1 foot tall. The pink veined leaves are attractively arranged in a low-growing rosette. A grouping of this plant makes an eye-catching design in the native prairie. In your garden provide a sunny situation with…
Western sycamore A deciduous tree that grows about 40’ tall by 30’ wide. Space 30’0″ apart. The bark is one of the most amazing feature of this tree . The bark can look like a jigsaw puzzle with its interesting patchwork of colors. If there is plenty of room for this tree in a home…
Creamcups Cream Cups are a lovely annual California wildflower and a delight to see in the early spring. Related to Poppy’s the annual has a delicate color of white to yellow. Looks great with popcorn flower, goldfields, bird’s eye and arroyo lupine. As with many of the other California annual wildflowers expect the blooms in…
Saltmarsh fleabane Saltmarsh fleabane is a perennial that grows to 1-3’ tall and dies back in the winter. A pretty addition to the native garden, the lavender to pink flowers make quite a vibrant display from July to November. Naturally found in fresh and salt marshes, this useful and attractive plant is adapted to a…
Pine Bluegrass Poa secunda has a moderate growth rate beginning in early spring up to about 1.5-3 ft. Space 1’0″ apart. It looks particularly beautiful, leaves and stems having a blueish cast and lemma tips that are typically purplish. At full flowering, white stamens dangle from their florets in the breeze. Leaves are not abundant…
Fremont cottonwood This deciduous, and fast growing tree, is valued for providing tranquil shade. Has a spreading open crown, and grows from 50-75 ft. When the wind blows, the leaves sound like a cascading stream. Space 25’0″ apart. Bark is silver gray with plated furrows and amber fissures. The 2-4 in. leaves turn from copper…
Black cottonwood Black cottonwood is a very fast-growing and potentially large tree. growing up to 100-150 feet tall. Space 25′ apart. It is easy to establish, and useful for shade. It is also valued for its fast growth and scented foliage in spring. The aggressive root systems are an effective soil stabilizer. Watch out for…