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More information »	Ceanothus griseus horizontalis Carmel Creeper Ceanothus A good looking ground cover Ceanothus with large clean, glossy leaves. Shorter than Ceanothus 'Yankee Point' this shrub grows eventually 1 to 3 feet tall, 15 foot spread or trailing. Medium blue flowers in spring, grow in sun or light shade. Quite drought tolerant but one of the least deer resistant of the Ceanothus. Bay Area native.
More information »	Ceanothus thyrsiflorus wild lilac This local ceanothus is fast growing to 6 to 12 feet tall, 8 to 12 foot spread making a large shrub or small open tree. Medium blue fragrant flower spikes in spring. Full sun, drought tolerant but can handle some water and clay soils. Looks good year round. Grown from local seed. Attracts the California Tortoiseshell butterfly. Bay Area native.
More information »	Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Skylark' wild lilac This lush green, compact Ceanothus grows slowly 3 to 6 feet tall with a 5 foot spread. Dark blue fragrant flower spikes bloom over a long period in spring, again in fall. Full sun, drought tolerant but can handle some water and clay soils. Looks good year round. Native to Mendocino. Attracts the California Tortoiseshell butterfly.
More information »	Ceanothus x 'Concha' wild lilac One of the more garden tolerant of the wild lilacs, it handles clay soils and some summer water. Grows 5 to 6 feet tall, 6 foot spread. Large, dark cobalt blue flower clusters March through May. Full sun, quite drought and deer resistant. Good on dry hillsides, low water gardens.
More information »	Ceanothus x 'Dark Star' wild lilac Evergreen mounding shrub 4 to 5 feet tall, 6 foot spread or more. Indigo blue flowers in spring, quite showy. Full sun, quite drought tolerant and deer resistant. Needs good drainage and not too much water. Introduced into the trade in 1971, an identical twin to C. Julia Phelps although 20 years younger.
More information »	Ceanothus x 'Julia Phelps' wild lilac Evergreen mounding shrub 4 to 5 feet tall, 6 foot spread or more. Indigo blue flowers in spring, quite showy. Full sun, quite drought tolerant and deer resistant. Needs good drainage and not too much water. Introduced into the trade in 1971, an identical twin to C. Dark Star although 20 years older.
More information »	Ceanothus x arboreus 'Ray Hartman' wild lilac Evergreen hybrid introduction substantial enough to be trained as a small tree, it grows to 15 feet with an equal spread. 3 to 5 inch flower spikes late winter, early spring, and often again in the fall. Fast growing. Full sun, drought tolerant, makes an attractive informal hedge or single specimen.
More information »	Ceratostigma griffithii Burmese plumbago This perennial ground cover forms an airy mass of wiry stems 2 to 3 feet high, spreads by underground stems 3 feet or more. Brilliant blue 1/2 inch flowers from July into late fall. Full sun or part shade, drought and deer resistant. Will grow under pine trees. It can be cut to the ground in winter.
More information »	Cercocarpus betuloides Mountain Mahagony This large shrub, 6 to 20 feet, can be pruned to form a tree or left as a bushy shrub. It has small birch like leaves, silvery gray bark, and summer fruits with showy white plumed tails. Good as an informal hedge or espaliered against a fence. Drought tolerant, grow in full sun. Bay Area Native
More information »	Chondropetalum elephantinum large Cape rush This rush like plant from South Africa creates a striking accent with 4 to 6 foot upright stems producing papery brachts at each joint. It will grow in sun or partial shade, and can be either grown in shallow water or in soil with regular to low water. Doesn't like rich soils. You may cut old stems to the ground when new growth appears.
More information »	Chondropetalum tectorum Cape rush This rush like plant from South Africa creates a striking accent. This species is a diminutive form with 3 foot stems producing papery bracts at each joint. It will grow in sun or partial shade, and can be either grown in shallow water or in soil with regular to low water. Doesn't like rich soils. You may cut old stems to the ground when new growth appears.
More information »	Chrysanthemum 'Brett's choice' chrysanthemum This selection is from Maggie of Western Hills Nursery. Its foliage grows 1 foot tall with 2 foot flower stalks bearing large spidery white flowers in summer. Average water, cold hardy, we've found it to be easy to grow. Excellent cut flower.
More information »	Cimicifuga racemoa black snakeroot Stately spikes of tiny white flowers on bottle brush racemes rising from dark green foliage can reach as high as 7 feet. Blooms late summer into fall. Grow in rich, well drained soil, can handle sun if given enough water. The plant is used medicinally and dried flowers can be used in flower arrangements.
More information »	Cistus 'Sunset' rock rose Evergreen shrub 2 feet tall, 4 foot spread with 2 inch hot pink flowers late spring, summer. Full sun anywhere, light shade inland, quite deer resistant and drought tolerant. The gray green foliage contrasts nicely with the deep pink flowers. Good with lavenders, sages.
More information »	Cistus ralletii magenta rockrose A hybrid rock rose with velvety grey green leaves and crinkly magenta flowers. It grows 4 feet tall, 4 to 6 feet wide with a fountain like habit and prefers full sun, lean soil, and low water. Good in dry gardens and mixed low water borders, one of the few rockroses to attract insects, hardy to 10°F.
More information »	Cistus salviifolius sage leaf rock rose Mounding evergreen groundcover 2 feet tall, 6 foot spread. 2 inch white flowers profuse in late spring. Full sun, quite deer resistant, drought, salt wind, clay soil tolerant. Good on banks, dry hillsides, used for erosion control.
More information »	Cistus skanbergii rock rose Evergreen rock rose 3 to 5 feet tall, sometimes more, with a 3 to 4 foot spread. Smokey pale pink one inch flowers heaviest in late spring, lighter blooming summer and fall. Full sun, drought tolerant and deer resistant. Good for erosion control, hillsides, perennial gardens. Very satisfying.
More information »	Cistus x 'Elma' white rock rose This evergreen shrub grows 5 feet tall and as wide with dark green slightly fragrant foliage and 3 inch white flowers, June-July. Full sun, prefers good drainage and low water. A handsome shrub, does well with other low water plants like lavender and is good for erosion control.
More information »	Cistus x 'Victor Reiter' rock rose Evergreen shrub 3 feet round with 3 inch lavender pink flowers late spring, summer. Full sun, light shade inland. Quite drought tolerant and deer resistant. The gray green foliage contrasts nicely with the deep pink flowers. Good with lavenders, sages.
More information »	Clematis ligusticifolia virgin's bower Fast growing, semi-evergreen vine with delicate foliage, large clusters of intricate, creamy white flowers late spring into fall followed by interesting seedheads. Full sun or light shade, average water. It can also be grown as a deciduous ground cover.
More information »	Coleonema pulchrum Pink Breath of Heaven Evergreen shrub to 5 feet tall, 5 to 7 foot spread with tiny pink flowers in winter and spring. Fragrant leaves and flowers. Full sun or partial shade. Drought tolerant. Likes good drainage. Deer resistant. Good on hillsides or banks, along paths with its soft foliage.
More information »	Coleonema pulchrum 'Sunset Gold' golden breath of heaven Evergreen shrub with golden foliage to 2 feet tall, 6 foot spread with tiny pink flowers in winter and spring. Fragrant leaves and flowers. Full sun or light shade, moderate water. It likes good drainage. Deer resistant. Good along paths with its soft foliage, as a low accent with perennials.
More information »	Coreopsis auriculata nana dwarf coreopsis Dwarf Coreopsis grows just 6 inches high, spreading 2 to 3 feet. This low, bushy plant has single, 2 inch orange-yellow flowers from spring until fall if old blooms are removed. Full sun or light shade, drought tolerant and deer resistant. Excellent in rock gardens, as a low border.
More information »	Cornus sericea ssp Occidentalis creek dogwood This coastal red twig dogwood is a riparian shrub growing 6 to 10 feet round in sun near the coast, or in shade further inland. Large umbels of creamy white flowers in spring are followed by white berries. Brilliant red leaf color in fall followed by deep red bare stems in winter provide year round interest. Bay Area native.
More information »	Correa 'Carmine Bells' Australian fuchsia Low growing evergreen shrub 2 feet tall, 5 foot spread with dusky rose tubular flowers over long winter season, November to April. Full sun or part shade, quite deer resistant. Prefers good drainage and poor rocky soil. Drought tolerant, a good ground cover or low shrub.
More information »	Cupressus macrocarpa Monterey cypress Fast growing evergreen tree to 75 feet, much shorter along the coast in the wind. Good screen or windbreak if topped. Best if grown in or near coastal conditions. Quite drought tolerant and deer resistant. Bay Area native.
More information »	Darmera peltata umbrella plant Large round clusters of pink flowers appear on bare stalks in spring followed by shield shaped leaves 1 to 2 feet wide on 2 to 6 foot stalks. Leaves turn red in fall. Stout rhizomes spread in damp ground or streams. Showy plant for ponds or cool woodland gardens.
More information »	Deschampsia caespitosa holciformis 'Sonoma Coast' tufted hair grass This Tufted Hairgrass grown from seed from the coast of southern Sonoma County has fine foliage and grows 1 to 2 feet round, evergreen to 10ºF. Silky green flowers on stiff stems late August turn golden in fall. Sun to half shade, average water, good for meadows, bogs, damp woodlands, heavy soil and coastal conditions.
More information »	Dudleya cymosa live forever This low growing evergreen perennial is best known for its showy orange red flowers in late spring. Native to rocky cliffs, it likes full sun, good drainage and low water. Good in rock gardens, wall crevices, containers. Bay Area native.
More information »	Dudleya farinosa live forever A basal growing succulent with green to gray foliage often tipped with red, and pale yellow flowers in summer. Needs excellent drainage and low water. It can handle full sun to part shade and does well in containers and rock gardens. Native to coastal bluffs of the Bay Area.
More information »	Dymondia margaretae silver carpet This unusual plant forms a deep rooted tight mat 1 inch high, spreading slowly with 1 inch yellow daisy flowers half buried in foliage in summer. Full sun, quite drought tolerant and deer resistant. Much lower and tougher than gazania, it can handle light foot traffic. Good between stepping stones, rock gardens Used extensively as a ground cover at the Los Angeles Getty Museum.
More information »	Echinacea purpurea purple cone flower Large perennial growing 2 to 4 feet tall, 1&1/2 foot spread with 5 inch flower heads with drooping purple rays and dark purple centers in summer. Found from Michigan to Louisiana, it likes sun or light shade and some summer water. Good for cutting. Attracts butterflies. Sun Hardy to -20°F.
More information »	Epilobium angustifolium fireweed This native often moves into areas after forest fires. It spreads by underground rhysomes and can be invasive in well watered gardens. Growing 4 to 6 feet tall with showy, airy flower spikes. Best in the back of a mixed border or edge of a woodland. Sun or part shade.
More information »	Epilobium c. latifolium 'Everett's Choice' California Fuchsia One of the lowest growing of the Epilobiums, also known as Zauschneria, this perennial grows 3 to 6 inches high, 3 foot spread or more. Showy orange-red flowers in summer attract hummingbirds. Very drought and deer resistant. More cold resistant than most, hardy to -10°F. Bay Area native.
More information »	Epilobium canum California fuchsia Multi-branched spreading perennial mounding to 2 feet tall, spreading 3 feet or more with bright red orange tubular flowers summer, fall. Attractive to hummingbirds. It prefers full sun, poor soil, average to no water. Quite deer resistant. A good filler for a dry garden.
More information »	Epilobium canum 'Calistoga' California fuchsia Multi-branched spreading perennial that mounds to 2 feet tall, spreading 3 feet or more with bright red orange tubular flowers summer, fall. This selection from Calistoga has rounder leaves than the usual species. Attractive to hummingbirds. It prefers full sun, poor soil, average to no water, quite deer resistant. Bay Area native.
More information »	Epilobium canum 'Schieffelin's Choice' prostrate California fuchsia A low growing selection of California Fuchsia that mounds to 6 inches tall, spreading or trailing 3 feet or more with bright red orange tubular flowers summer, fall. Attracts hummingbirds, prefers full sun, poor soil, average to no water. Quite deer resistant, sometimes invasive. Hardy to at least 25°F.
More information »	Epilobium septentrionale 'Wayne's Silver' California Fuchsia This north coast species is one of the lowest forming a silvery mat 6 inches high, 3 foot spread or more. Showy orange-red flowers in summer attract hummingbirds. Drought and very deer resistant. Best in part shade in very hot climates. Attracts hummingbirds and is more cold resistant than most, hardy to -10°F.
More information »	Erigeron glaucus 'Cape Sebastian' seaside daisy An evergreen perennial found growing in sand dunes and windblown bluffs. This selection is known for its low growth and many lavender daisies in spring and summer. Grows 3 to 4 inches high, 2 foot spread or more. Full sun to light shade and low water. Bay Area native.
More information »	Erigeron karvinskianus Mexican daisy Trailing evergreen perennial growing 1 foot high, 3 foot spread or more. 3/4 inch daisy flowers opening white, fading to mauve. Flowers almost all year. Full sun or partial shade, drought tolerant and deer resistant. Good in containers or spilling over walls. It’s also an excellent filler. Can reseed.
More information »	Erigeron x glaucus 'W.R.' seaside daisy An evergreen perennial found growing in sand dunes and windblown bluffs. Free blooming if dead headed with large lavender flower heads. Grows 1 foot high, spreads 2 feet or more. Full sun to light shade and low water near the coast, more water and shade inland. Attracts butterflies. Bay Area native.
More information »	Eriogonum fasciculatum California buckwheat This evergreen native of the Santa Clara foothills forms a clump 2 to 3 feet high, 4 foot spread, it can be sheared for a more formal look. Needle like foliage is dark green on top, white underneath, pinkish white flower clusters in summer. Excellent for erosion control, on dry hillsides. Needs good drainage, low or no water.
More information »	Eriogonum fasciculatum 'Warriner Lytle' Warriner Lytle Buckwheat This evergreen native hugs the ground growing 1 to 2 feet high, 4 foot spread, it can be sheared for a more formal look. Needle like foliage is dark green on top, white underneath, pinkish white flower clusters in summer. Excellent for erosion control, on dry hillsides. Needs good drainage, low or no water.
More information »	Eriogonum giganteum Saint Catherine's lace Native to Santa Catalina Island in southern California, this shrub grows 3 to 4 feet tall, 4 to 5 foot spread or more. It has a freely branching habit with clusters of tiny pink flowers spring through fall. Full sun, quite drought tolerant, good for dry hillsides. A source of food for butterflies. Not hardy below 20° to 25°F.
More information »	Eriogonum latifolium coastal buckwheat Growing in the Northern Coastal Scrub of California the foliage makes a silvery mound 8 inches by 1 foot. White pompoms on 9 inch stems fade to pink and then rust. Prefers full sun and gravely soil with low or no water and provides an important food source for the Mormon Metalmark and Acmon Blue Butterfly. Bay Area native.
More information »	Eriogonum latifolium rubescens red buckwheat This selection from the islands off of southern California is one of the showier natives with gray green foliage growing 1 foot tall, 2 foot spread and attractive deep rose umbels 2 to 5 inches across all summer if dead headed. Full sun, prefers gravelly, poor soil. Not hardy below 18°F. Reseeds.
More information »	Eriogonum latifolium rubescens 'Suzi's Red' Suzi's red buckwheat This selection of rosy buckwheat from Suzi's garden has smaller flowers of a darker red hue and is one of the showier natives. Gray green foliage growing 1 foot tall, 2 foot spread with attractive deep rose umbels all summer if dead headed. Full sun, prefers gravelly, poor soil. Not hardy below 18°F. Reseeds.
More information »	Eriophyllum staechadifolium lizard's tail A coastal species forming an evergreen gray green mound 8 inches to 1 foot tall, spreading or trailing 2 to 3 feet. Clusters of bright yellow flowers late spring, summer. Tolerates salt, wind, drought and poor soils. Best in neglected areas of the garden where watering is difficult. Bay Area native.
More information »	Erysimum menziesii concinnum bluff wallflower Native to coastal bluffs and sand dunes, this perennial grows to 1 foot round. Fragrant, pale yellow flowers appear in spring, sometimes again in summer if cut back. This is a good flower for cutting. Sun near the coast, light shade inland, low to average water. May reseed. Bay Area native.
More information »	Erythronium tuolumnense fawn lily A handsome lily from the foothills of Tuolumne County, it grows in open woodlands. Shiny solid green leaves, large golden yellow flowers in spring. Easy to grow, it goes dormant in late summer, reappears in January.
More information »	Eschscholzia californica California poppy Gray green foliage contrasts nicely with the bright orange 3 inch flowers. Blooms through the summer if old blooms are removed. Full sun, low or no water, quite deer resistant. Excellent in open meadows, perennial borders, containers. It will reseed.
More information »	Eschscholzia californica maritima coastal California poppy This selection, a perennial, makes a low growing mound with silver foliage 3 inches high, spreads 1 foot. Lemon yellow blossoms 2 inches across in summer. It likes sun, is quite drought and deer resistant, and self sows. Good for a low border and in containers. Bay Area native.
More information »	Euphorbia x martinii spurge Perennial growing to 2 feet round with green Dr. Seuss flowers late spring. Grow in sun or part shade, prefers poor, well drained soils. Quite drought and deer resistant. Especially attractive in the winter when other plants have disappeared. The sap can be irritating. Native to France.
More information »	Festuca 'Siskiyou Blue' blue fescue This hybrid of Idaho Fescue found in the native section of the Berkeley Botanical Gardens grows 2 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide, flowers add another 1&1/2 feet. Sun or part shade, average to low water, can be cut back or raked in spring. A good accent plant. Hardy to 0°F.