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Botanical Name: Calylophus hartwegiiCommon Name: SundropsPlant Type: Shrub, Ground cover, PerennialPlant Height: Under 1'Flower Color: YellowSun: Full, HalfWater: Very Low, Medium, Extra in SummerThis low-growing perennial grows 2' x 3' and has woodystems with bright green leaves. It produces large, lemonyellow flowers that are up to 4" across and bloom springthrough summer.

Attracts Wildlife: Leaf Color: Light GreenFlower Season: Spring, Summer, FallHydrozone: 1

Botanical Name: Eriogonum grande v. rubescensCommon Name: Red BuckwheatPlant Type: Shrub, Ground cover, PerennialPlant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: PinkSun: Full, HalfWater: MediumRed Buckwheat is a low growing, woody perennial 1'-2'high and 3' wide. It has showy, dark pink summerflowers that stand out against small, gray green foliage.It is a CA native that is drought tolerant. It attractsbutterflies and benefical insects. - Cornflower Farms

Attracts Wildlife: ButterfliesLeaf Color: Green, Grey GreenFlower Season: Summer, FallHydrozone: 1

Botanical Name: Galvezia speciosaCommon Name: Island Bush SnapdragonPlant Type: Shrub, Ground coverPlant Height: 3-6'Flower Color: RedSun: Full, HalfWater: MediumIsland Snapdragon is an evergreen shrub or vine thatgrows from 2'-3' high and 3'-5' across with red springand summer flowers. This plants needs partial shade inhot inland areas. It is a California native that is drought

Attracts Wildlife: HummingbirdsLeaf Color: GreenFlower Season: Spring, Summer,IntermittentHydrozone: 1

Zone 1 - plants needing Very Low amounts of water



tolerant. It attracts hummingbirds. - Cornflower Farms

Botanical Name: Iris Pacific Coast HybridsCommon Name: Pacific Coast IrisesPlant Type: PerennialPlant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: Blue, Lavender, PurpleSun: Full, Half, ShadeWater: Very Low, Low, Medium, Extra in SummerThese Irises are 6"-18" tall and have clumps of grass-likefoliage. The flowers are 3"-4" across; it makes good cutflowers and vary from white, yellow, lavender, purple,blue, and reddish purple.

Attracts Wildlife: Leaf Color: Green, Dark GreenFlower Season: SpringHydrozone: 1

Botanical Name: Verbena lilacina 'De La Mina'Common Name: Cedros Island Verbena cv.Plant Type: Shrub, PerennialPlant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: PurpleSun: FullWater: MediumVerbena lilacina 'De La Mina' is a selection introduced bythe Santa Barbara Botanical Garden. It is a fast-growingshrub that reaches 3' tall and 3' wide. Flowers are purpleand fragrant and bloom all year long in coastal areas.These star-shaped flowers are held high above themound shaped foliage. It does well in sun and part sunand is considered drought tolerant. It is a beautiful shrubthat attracts butterflies.

Attracts Wildlife: ButterfliesLeaf Color: Green, Light GreenFlower Season: Winter, Spring,Summer, Fall, ConstantHydrozone: 1

Botanical Name: Heuchera 'Santa Ana Cardinal'Common Name: Santa Ana Cardinal Coral BellsPlant Type: Ground cover, PerennialPlant Height: Under 1', 1-3'Flower Color: Pink, RedSun: Half, ShadeWater: Very Low, MediumThis Heuchera is believed to be a hybrid between thenative Heuchera maxima and the non-native Heucherasanguinea. The name is a little misleading as the floweris more pinkish red than it is red or cardinal. It is bestused in dry shady conditions with well drained soil. Onceestablished, it requires little care. It is susceptible tomealy bugs and root rot if it receives too much water. Itgrows to 18"-24" tall and wide. It looks great in massplantings.

Attracts Wildlife: HummingbirdsLeaf Color: GreenFlower Season: Spring, SummerHydrozone: 1

Botanical Name: Heuchera 'Wendy'Common Name: Wendy Alum Root

Attracts Wildlife: HummingbirdsLeaf Color: Green



Plant Type: PerennialPlant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: PinkSun: Half, ShadeWater: LowHeuchera 'Wendy' belongs to the group of large leaf (H.maxima), native, Heuchera hybrids that prefer, dry,shady conditions. They thrive under native oak trees orin similar situations. Once established, they requirevirtually no care other than removal of the dead flowersafter bloom in the spring. They are most effectivelyshown when planted in mass.

Flower Season: SpringHydrozone: 1

Botanical Name: Achillea millefoliumCommon Name: Commom YarrowPlant Type: Ground cover, PerennialPlant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: WhiteSun: Full, Half, ShadeWater: LowThis Achillea features spreading mats of fern-likerosettes, along with deeply divided leaves of a green orgray green color. In this form, the flowers are usually awhite tone. Stems can reach 2'-3' above foliage. Yarrowspropagate easily from rooted cuttings or division, whichshould be performed in the early spring or fall. Followingbloom, one should dead head the plant and divide theclumps when it appears crowded.

Attracts Wildlife: ButterfliesLeaf Color: Green, Grey GreenFlower Season: Spring, Summer, FallHydrozone: 2

Botanical Name: Achillea millefolium roseaCommon Name: Rosea YarrowPlant Type: PerennialPlant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: Pink, RedSun: Full, HalfWater: LowThis Achillea features spreading mats of fern-likerosettes, along with deeply divided leaves of a green orgray green color. In this form, the flowers are usually apale pink tone. Yarrow propagate easily from rootedcuttings or division, which should be performed in theearly spring or fall. Following bloom, one should deadhead the plant and divide the clumps when it appearscrowded.

Attracts Wildlife: Leaf Color: Green, Grey GreenFlower Season: Spring, Summer, FallHydrozone: 2

Botanical Name: Arctostaphylos densiflora 'HowardMcMinnCommon Name: Howard McMinn ManzanitaPlant Type: ShrubPlant Height: 3-6'

Attracts Wildlife: Leaf Color: Green, Dark GreenFlower Season: WinterHydrozone: 2

Zone 2 - plants needing Low amounts of water



Flower Color: Pink, WhiteSun: Full, HalfWater: LowThis shrub is highly appreciated for its decorativecharacteristics, which include a dense show of small, palepink urn-shaped flowers. Above all, it is the mahogany-red to brown bark (which peels beautifully) that is themajor attraction. Its fruit resembles the tike apple, andthe flowers contrast perfectly to the light green leaf(which can get rather tough). It blooms from late winterto spring. - Cornflower Farms

Botanical Name: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Point Reyes'Common Name: Point Reyes BearberryPlant Type: Shrub, Ground coverPlant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: Pink, WhiteSun: Full, Half, ShadeWater: LowThis is a low growing ground cover 1'-2' high with a 3'-5'spread. It has small leathery leaves, red stems, and pinkflowers in winter.

Attracts Wildlife: BirdsLeaf Color: Green, Dark GreenFlower Season: Winter, SpringHydrozone: 2

Botanical Name: Asteriscus maritimusCommon Name: Compact Gold CoinPlant Type: PerennialPlant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: GoldSun: FullWater: Low, Extra in SummerCompact Gold Coin is a water efficient, daisy-like,woody-based, short-lived perennial.It's gold flowersappear in spring and summer but may bloomintermittently at other times. It can tolerate heat as longas it has well draining soil and infrequent watering. Itmay be used in desert areas if given afternoon shade andmoderate amount of water in summer.

Attracts Wildlife: Leaf Color: GreenFlower Season: Spring, Summer,IntermittentHydrozone: 2

Botanical Name: Baccharis pilularis 'Pigeon Point'Common Name: Cushion Coyote Brush/BushPlant Type: Shrub, Ground coverPlant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: WhiteSun: Full, HalfWater: Low'Pigeon Point' is a compact, evergreen groundcover thatgrows 18"- 24" tall and 10'-12' wide. It is the preferredform of the Coyote Bush. Its leaves are green; it haswhite flowers that bloom in the fall. It is important to

Attracts Wildlife: BirdsLeaf Color: GreenFlower Season: FallHydrozone: 2



plant this groundcover that are at least 6' -10' apart.Otherwise they will overgrow each other and create ahigh groundcover. 'Pigeon Point' is tolerant of oceanspray and is deer resistant.

Botanical Name: Erigeron glaucusCommon Name: Blue Beach Aster, Seaside DaisyPlant Type: Ground cover, PerennialPlant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: LavenderSun: Full, HalfWater: Low, Medium, Extra in SummerThis perennial will grow 1' tall and 1.5' wide. It has bluegreen foliage and lavender flowers that bloom in springand summer.

Attracts Wildlife: ButterfliesLeaf Color: GreenFlower Season: Spring, SummerHydrozone: 2

Botanical Name: Mimulus aurantiacusCommon Name: Sticky Monkey FlowerPlant Type: Shrub, PerennialPlant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: OrangeSun: Full, HalfWater: LowSticky Monkey Flower is a drought tolerant evergreenshrub 4' tall with numerous, orangish yellow flowers inspring and summer. It is a California native that attractshummingbirds. This shrub can be found on the dry hillsand canyon slopes in the Sierra Nevada foothills and thecentral Coast Ranges. -Cornflower Farms

Attracts Wildlife: HummingbirdsLeaf Color: GreenFlower Season: Spring, SummerHydrozone: 2

Botanical Name: Rhamnus californicaCommon Name: California CoffeeberryPlant Type: ShrubPlant Height: 6-12'Flower Color: Green, YellowSun: Full, HalfWater: LowThe California coffeeberry is an evergreen shrub thatreaches 6'-8' high. It grows inland and has large green toblack berries in late summer. This shrub tolerates sun orpartial shade in all soil types. The California coffeeberryis a native to California and is drought tolerant. It is abeneficial insect plant and attracts butterflies. -Cornflower Farms

Attracts Wildlife: BirdsLeaf Color: Green, Light GreenFlower Season: Spring, SummerHydrozone: 2

Botanical Name: Ribes sanguineum glutinosum Attracts Wildlife: Birds, Hummingbirds



Common Name: Southern Pink Flowering CurrantPlant Type: ShrubPlant Height: 3-6', 6-12'Flower Color: PinkSun: Half, ShadeWater: LowThe Pink Flowering Currant is an erect,spreading,deciduous shrub that grows 4'-6' tall. It has lobed,toothed foliage, pink flowers, and black berries betweenJanuary and March. The Pink Flowering Currant needsshade inland, and is a native to California. It is droughttolerant and attracts hummingbirds. -Cornflower Farms

Leaf Color: GreenFlower Season: Winter, SpringHydrozone: 2

Botanical Name: Ribes viburnifoliumCommon Name: Evergreen Currant, Catalina PerfumePlant Type: ShrubPlant Height: 3-6'Flower Color: PinkSun: Half, ShadeWater: LowThe Evergreen Currant is a fragrant evergreen shrub thatgrows 3'-6' tall and 6'-10' wide. It has red stems andsmall rose-colored flowers with red berries betweenFebruary and April. This shrub tolerates moist conditionsand needs partial shade inland. The Evergreen Currant isnative to California and is drought tolerant. -CornflowerFarms

Attracts Wildlife: Leaf Color: Dark GreenFlower Season: SpringHydrozone: 2

Botanical Name: Salvia greggii 'Red Star'Common Name: Red Star Autumn SagePlant Type: ShrubPlant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: RedSun: Full, HalfWater: LowThis shrub will grow 1'-4' tall and 1'-4' wide. It hasglossy green leaves with red flowers that bloom from fallto spring.

Attracts Wildlife: HummingbirdsLeaf Color: Green, Dark GreenFlower Season: Winter, Spring, FallHydrozone: 2

Botanical Name: Salvia spathaceaCommon Name: Hummingbird Sage, Pitcher SagePlant Type: Shrub, Ground coverPlant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: PinkSun: Full, Half, ShadeWater: LowThe extravagant leaves of this small clumping sage emit

Attracts Wildlife: HummingbirdsLeaf Color: Green, Grey GreenFlower Season: Spring, SummerHydrozone: 2



a perfectly sweet fragrance, which attractshummingbirds. In the spring, the reddish pink floweringspikes become a deep fuchsia. It is a great plant for dryshade.

Botanical Name: Muhlenbergia rigensCommon Name: Deer GrassPlant Type: GrassPlant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: Sun: Full, HalfWater: LowThe Deer Grass is a warm season perennial that formsdense clumps from the base. The spike-like flower stalksgrow 2'-3' tall and this grass has striking foundationform. The Deer Grass is native to California and needswatering once or twice a month after it has beenestablished. The more water it has, the greener it is.

Attracts Wildlife: Leaf Color: Green, Grey Green, LightGreenFlower Season: SummerHydrozone: 2

Botanical Name: Aster X frikartiiCommon Name: Blue AsterPlant Type: PerennialPlant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: Blue, LavenderSun: Full, HalfWater: MediumBlue Aster is a very popular, sky blue flower forherbaceous beds.

Attracts Wildlife: Leaf Color: GreenFlower Season: Summer, FallHydrozone: 3

Botanical Name: Polystichum munitumCommon Name: Western Sword Fern, Alaska FernPlant Type: FernPlant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: Sun: Half, ShadeWater: MediumThis Fern produces upright fronds, reaching 4'-5' tall inmoist, cool forests in Northern California. This size isusually lower, especially without summer watering. It isgreat in containers or dry shade landscapes. This species

Attracts Wildlife: Leaf Color: Dark GreenFlower Season: Hydrozone: 3

Zone 3 - plants needing Medium amounts of water



is especially useful to give the illusion of lush, moistgardens where little water is actually being used. Itshould receive part shade to dense shade. -Monterey BayNursery

Botanical Name: Carex praegracilisCommon Name: California Field SedgePlant Type: GrassPlant Height: Under 1'Flower Color: Sun: HalfWater: MediumThis native Carex can be successfully used as a lawnsubstitute but requires significant water to obtain goodcoverage. Once coverage is reached, water can bereduced and maintenance is close to zero. Unmowed, theplant can be used effectively in a variety of conditionsand will reach a height of 6" or under and spreads up to2' by rhizomes.

Attracts Wildlife: Leaf Color: Green, Dark GreenFlower Season: Spring, SummerHydrozone: 3

Botanical Name: Fragaria chiloensisCommon Name: Beach Strawberry, Sand StrawberryPlant Type: Ground cover, PerennialPlant Height: Under 1'Flower Color: WhiteSun: Full, Half, ShadeWater: MediumThis perennial grows 4"-8" high with tooth-edged leavesand ornamental strawberries during the fall. Cut back ormow in early spring to encourage new growth.

Attracts Wildlife: BirdsLeaf Color: Green, Dark GreenFlower Season: SpringHydrozone: 3

Botanical Name: Heuchera maximaCommon Name: Island Alum RootPlant Type: Ground cover, PerennialPlant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: Pink, WhiteSun: Half, ShadeWater: MediumThis large leaf native Heuchera from which many hybridshave been derived will reach about 3' tall in bloom andhas deep green leaves with white flowers with a touch ofpink.

Attracts Wildlife: HummingbirdsLeaf Color: Green, Dark GreenFlower Season: SpringHydrozone: 3

Zone 4 - plants needing High amounts of water



Botanical Name: Mimulus cardinalisCommon Name: Scarlet Monkey FlowerPlant Type: Ground cover, PerennialPlant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: Orange, RedSun: ShadeWater: MediumThis herbaceous perennial has soft green leaves withbright red scarlet flowers that bloom in the spring. Itrequires regular water. Prune back regularly to maintainshape. It is great for natural water gardens andmeadows.

Attracts Wildlife: HummingbirdsLeaf Color: Light GreenFlower Season: Spring, SummerHydrozone: 4

Check with your local nursery for the suitability of the plants shown above for use in your area

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