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UC Marin Master Gardeners - Plants for bees, butter�ies, hummingbirds, & bene�cial insects

Botanical Name: Achillea millefoliumCommon Name: YarrowPlant Type: Ground cover, PerennialSun: Full, HalfWater: Very LowYarrow is a 2'-3' perennial that spreads by rhizomes,has ferny, evergreen foliage, bears 3-4" clusters ofivory-white �owers in summer, and attracts beesand butter�ies. Good fresh or dried �ower. Prefersfull sun on the coast and part sun in hot-summerlocations. Drought tolerant once established; alsoperforms in wet conditions, but may become �oppyand be more susceptible to disease. Not pickyabout soil and deer dislike it. Good choice forcottage gardens, wild areas, and where a meadow-like look is desired. Cut back after �owering toencourage additional bloom. Many cultivars av ...

Plant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: WhiteAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: Summer

Botanical Name: Aquilegia formosaCommon Name: Western ColumbinePlant Type: PerennialSun: Half, ShadeWater: Medium, Extra in SummerColumbine is an easy-to-grow CA native perennialthat grows 1-3' tall. It has medium-sized greenleaves and beautiful red-yellow �owers that bloomin spring and summer. It prefers some shade andwater. Prune �ower stalks to the ground once ayear in early spring. Columbines attracthummingbirds and are deer proof in many areas ofCalifornia.

Plant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: Red, Multi-ColoredAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: Spring, Summer

Botanical Name: Arbutus unedoCommon Name: Strawberry TreePlant Type: Tree, ShrubSun: Full, HalfWater: LowThis plant is either a small tree or large evergreenshrub. It has a red-brownish trunk and branchesthat are twisted with age. The dark green leaveshave red stems. It has clusters of small, white orgreenish-white urn shaped �owers and small, redand yellow fruit that has a strawberry like texturefrom which the common name is derived. It hasslow to moderate growth to 15' with the samespread. It can become damaged in severe winters.

Plant Height: 6-12', 12-25'Flower Color: WhiteAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: Winter, Fall

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Botanical Name: Arctostaphylos 'John Dourley'Common Name: John Dourley ManzanitaPlant Type: Shrub, Ground coverSun: FullWater: Very LowThis California native shrub is reliable andattractive. Because it reaches 2'-4' tall and mayspread up to 6' wide, it can be used as a highground cover or �ller. It has a mounding habit. It isa full sun plant and low water needing. Leaves areevergreen and are reddish orange in the spring,slowly changing to gray green by middle of summer.Clusters of pink �owers appear in late winter andearly spring, followed by reddish purple berries.Hummingbirds, butter�ies and bees love the�owers. A great plant for di�cult, hot hillsides.

Plant Height: 1-3', 3-6'Flower Color: PinkAttracts Wildlife: Hummingbirds,Butter�iesLeaf Color: Grey Green, Orange, RedFlower Season: Winter, Spring

Botanical Name: Arctostaphylos den. 'HowardMcMinn'Common Name: Howard McMinn ManzanitaPlant Type: ShrubSun: Full, HalfWater: LowThis shrub is highly appreciated for its decorativecharacteristics, which include a dense show ofsmall, pale pink urn-shaped �owers in winter andspring. One of its main often overlooked attractionsof this plant is the mahogany-red to brown bark(which peels beautifully) that can be revealed withsome internal pruning once the plant is mature . It'ssmall, red fruit resembles the tike apple, appearingat the end of winter just as Spring is coming on.Evergreen, shiny leaves are very neat and tidy. It canreach 8' tall and 10 wide. It can be pruned todesired size. This shrub attracts b ...

Plant Height: 6-12'Flower Color: PinkAttracts Wildlife: Hummingbirds,Butter�iesLeaf Color: GreenFlower Season: Winter, Spring

Botanical Name: Aristolochia californicaCommon Name: Dutchman's PipePlant Type: VineSun: Full, Half, Deep ShadeWater: Medium, HighThis deciduous climbing shrub or perennial herbproduces yellow green �owers with purple lobesblooming in late spring and early summer. Heart-shaped, dark green, glossy leaves hide most the�owers. This plant tolerates full to part sun andneeds well draining, moist, rich soil. Does nottolerate dry soil. Will completely cover a wall, pillar,structure and create deep shade.

Plant Height: 25-40'Flower Color: Green, Purple, Yellow, Multi-ColoredAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Dark GreenFlower Season: Spring, Summer



Botanical Name: Asclepias fascicularisCommon Name: Narrow-Leaf MilkweedPlant Type: PerennialSun: FullWater: Very Low, LowA critical plant in the life-cycle of the monarchbutter�y whose larvae feed on the foliage. Dormantin winter. Has light green narrow leaves on 3' stalks,with clusters of pinkish white �owers in summer.Good choice for natural and butter�y gardens.Virtually carefree. Low water use. This perennialdoes best in full sun with well draining, moist or drysoil. It does tolerate clay soil and even �ooding!Milkweed is poisonous if taken internally.Considered invasive in some areas. Needs sun (less�owers in shade) and can be quite drought tolerant.Mulch heavily after planting, water we ...

Plant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: Pink, WhiteAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: Summer

Botanical Name: Baccharis pilularis 'Twin Peaks'Common Name: Prostrate Coyote BushPlant Type: Shrub, Ground coverSun: FullWater: Very Low, Low, Extra in SummerComplete with a strong, dense root system whichclings attractively to slopes, this makes for anexcellent low maintenance ground cover. Inaddition, it has no messy seeds.

Plant Height: Under 1', 1-3'Flower Color: YellowAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Dark GreenFlower Season: Fall

Botanical Name: Borago o�cinalisCommon Name: BoragePlant Type: Annual, HerbSun: FullWater: MediumThis annual herb grows 3' tall and 2' wide withpurple to blue blooms, fuzzy stems, and greenleaves with textured edges. The �owers changecolor from pink to blu when pollinated. Bees cling tostamens and their buzzing shakes the pollen out ofthe anthers and onto the bee. This is called "buzzpollination."

Plant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: Blue, PurpleAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: Summer



Botanical Name: Buddleia davidiiCommon Name: Butter�y BushPlant Type: ShrubSun: Full, HalfWater: Very LowButter�y bush is a fast growing deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub ranging from 3' up to 10', with anopen, rangy growth habit. It should be cut backnearly to the ground in fall for size control andappearance. Purple, pink, white or red �owersappear in spring and summer, attracting butter�ies.This shrub looks great in mass plantings. Additionalnames: Summer-Lilac

Plant Height: 6-12'Flower Color: PurpleAttracts Wildlife: Butter�iesLeaf Color: Dark GreenFlower Season: Spring, Summer

Botanical Name: Ceanothus 'Concha'Common Name: Concha California LilacPlant Type: ShrubSun: Full, HalfWater: LowConcha is a lilac that grows 6'-8' in height and width.It has small narrow, glossy, dark green leaves withintense dark blue �ower clusters in spring. It istolerant of coastal and inland conditions. Mostceanothus varieties do not tolerate a lot of summerirrigation but this cultivar does. It also tolerates clayand alkali soil better than other varieties. It is hardfrost tolerant.

Plant Height: 6-12'Flower Color: BlueAttracts Wildlife: Hummingbirds,Butter�iesLeaf Color: Dark GreenFlower Season: Spring

Botanical Name: Clarkia unguiculataCommon Name: Mountain Garland, ClarkiaPlant Type: AnnualSun: Full, HalfWater: MediumThis California native will grow 1-4' high and hasgreen foliage with pink �owers. It does well in fullshade to part sun. Di�erent varieties will bloom inred, orange, salmon, creamy yellow, and purple. It isa great attention grabber when in bloom.

Plant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: PinkAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: GreenFlower Season: Spring, Summer



Botanical Name: Clematis lasianthaCommon Name: Pipestem ClematisPlant Type: VineSun: Full, HalfWater: Low, Medium"Pipestem Clematis is a deciduous, dioecious vine,that grows to 8-20' and has showy, creamy white�owers from March-August. Chaparral clematis isnative in the coast ranges and Sierra Nevadamountains. Fruits are plume-like. Plant is not asvigorous as Clematis ligusticifolia. I've seen this inthree places so far; 1) southern Sierra Nevadafoothills." - Bert Wilson Las Pilitas Nursery

Plant Height: 3-6'Flower Color: WhiteAttracts Wildlife: Hummingbirds, WildlifeLeaf Color: Dark GreenFlower Season: Spring

Botanical Name: Coreopsis tinctoriaCommon Name: Calliopsis, Annual CoreopsisPlant Type: AnnualSun: FullWater: MediumThis annual will grow 1'-3' tall and 1' - 1.5' wide. Itproduces daisy-like �owers with contrasting raysand centers, on wiry stems. The plant does best infull sun and dry soil. Rays can be found in yellow,orange, red with brownish centers, blooming fromsummer through fall.

Plant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: Red, Yellow, Multi-ColoredAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Light GreenFlower Season: Summer, Fall

Botanical Name: Epilobium canumCommon Name: California FuchsiaPlant Type: PerennialSun: FullWater: Very LowDense, sprawling perennial to 2’ tall and 5’ wide,with gray-green foliage and tubular orange toscarlet red summer-fall �owers that attracthummingbirds. Prefers cool sun but also toleratespart-shade or hot sun with water. Performs in i�ysoil (including clay) and is drought tolerant onceestablished, making it a good choice for drygardens, hillsides, neglected areas, and parkingstrips. Cut foliage to ground in winter when foliageis dormant. The name Epilobium is consideredcurrent but this group of sub-shrubs used to becalled Zauschneria and are so di�erent from theother Epi ...

Plant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: Orange, RedAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: Summer, Fall



Botanical Name: Erigeron glaucusCommon Name: Blue Beach Aster, Seaside DaisyPlant Type: Ground cover, PerennialSun: Full, HalfWater: Low, Extra in SummerThis perennial will grow 1' tall and 1.5' wide. It hasblue green foliage and lavender �owers that bloomin spring and summer. This is a great plant forcoastal gardens. In inland areas, it prefersafternoon shade. Little or no water needed duringsummer in coastal gardens but will need extrawater in other areas. This plant attracts butter�ies.It tolerates wind.

Plant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: LavenderAttracts Wildlife: Butter�iesLeaf Color: GreenFlower Season: Spring, Summer

Botanical Name: Eriogonum umbellatumCommon Name: Sulfur FlowerPlant Type: PerennialSun: Full, HalfWater: LowThis plant is a low, woody perennial growing 1'-2'high with a 3'-4' spread, having dark green/grayfoliage. Attractive yellow �owers appear in summer.It is a CA native that is drought and cold tolerant. Itattracts butter�ies and bene�cial insects. This plantdoes best in higher elevations and cold areas. Itdoes well in full to part sun but needs very gooddrainage.

Plant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: YellowAttracts Wildlife: Butter�iesLeaf Color: Dark Green, Grey GreenFlower Season: Summer

Botanical Name: Heteromeles arbutifoliaCommon Name: ToyonPlant Type: Tree, ShrubSun: Full, HalfWater: Very Low, LowEvergreen shrub typically grows up to 8' tall and 5'wide, sometimes larger, with leathery, toothed,green leaves. Small, white, fragrant �owers appearin late spring or early summer, followed by clustersof red winter berries. Tolerates full sun, part shade,heat, smog, wind, and heavy or light soils.Established plants are drought tolerant. May takeseveral years to become established, after which it'sgreat for erosion control. Prune a little bit all yearlong if desired, or wait till August/September for aheavier prune.

Plant Height: 6-12'Flower Color: WhiteAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: Spring, Summer



Botanical Name: Knipho�a uvariaCommon Name: Red Hot PokerPlant Type: PerennialSun: Full, HalfWater: LowThis perennial will reach about 3' tall and has largegreen leaves with orange �owers that bloom insummer and fall.

Plant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: OrangeAttracts Wildlife: HummingbirdsLeaf Color: GreenFlower Season: Summer, Fall

Botanical Name: Lavandula angustifolia 'BlueCushion'Common Name: Blue Cushion English LavenderPlant Type: Shrub, HerbSun: FullWater: LowUnlike many compact varieties of lavender whichtend to have smaller, lighter blue �ower spikes andan uneven �owering habit, ‘Blue Cushion’ forms aperfectly compact, rounded cushion of fragrant,grey-green, evergreen foliage. From early to latesummer, the entire clump is covered in a densemass of deep blue �owers which lighten to paleblue as they mature. The �owers are produced inseveral �ushes, giving the appearance of continualbloom sometimes into early fall depending on theweather. Deadheading promotes rebloom.

Plant Height: Under 1', 1-3'Flower Color: BlueAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Green, WhiteFlower Season: Spring, Summer

Botanical Name: Lavatera assurgenti�oraCommon Name: Island Tree MallowPlant Type: ShrubSun: Full, HalfWater: LowEvergreen shrub grows fast to 10' tall. Nicefoundation plant or windbreak. Bears showy rosy-pink �owers spring to fall. Native to CA coastal sagescrub, it prefers cooler, coastal settings and takessalt spray. Drought tolerant and not picky about soilas long as it drains. Requires little maintenanceother than occasional shearing to keep it dense. Afavorite nectar source of orioles. Other names:Malva Rose

Plant Height: 6-12', 12-25'Flower Color: PinkAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: Summer, Constant



Botanical Name: Linum lewisiiCommon Name: Lewis FlaxPlant Type: Perennial, HerbSun: FullWater: LowLewis �ax, blue �ax or prairie �ax is a perennial�owering plant native to western North Americafrom Alaska south to Baja California, and from thePaci�c Coast east to the Mississippi River. It growson ridges and dry slopes, from sea level in the northup to 3000 meter altitude in the south of thespecies' range. It is a slender herbaceous plantgrowing up to 90 centimeters tall, with spirallyarranged narrow lance-shaped leaves 1-2centimeters long. The �owers are pale blue orlavender to white, 1.5-3 centimeters in diameter,with �ve petals. Grows in a variety of forest andwood ...

Plant Height: Under 1', 1-3'Flower Color: Blue, WhiteAttracts Wildlife: Butter�iesLeaf Color: Light GreenFlower Season: Spring, Summer

Botanical Name: Lonicera ciliosaCommon Name: Orange HoneysucklePlant Type: VineSun: Full, HalfWater: MediumLonicera ciliosa, the orange honeysuckle or westerntrumpet honeysuckle is a honeysuckle native toforests of western North America. A deciduousshrub growing to 20 ft tall with hollow twigs, theleaves are opposite, oval with the last pair on eachtwig merged to form a disk. The �owers are orange-yellow.

Plant Height: 6-12', 12-25'Flower Color: Orange, Yellow, Multi-ColoredAttracts Wildlife: BirdsLeaf Color: Blue GreenFlower Season: Spring

Botanical Name: Monarda didymaCommon Name: Bee BalmPlant Type: Perennial, HerbSun: Full, HalfWater: Medium, High, Extra in SummerThe Bee Balm prefers moist to wet soil and either�ltered or full sun. Hummingbirds love to visit itsscarlet red blossoms in June and July. This vigorousplant will usually grow to 3', sometimes as tall as 6'in ideal conditions. -Holland WIld�ower Farm

Plant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: RedAttracts Wildlife: Hummingbirds,Butter�iesLeaf Color: GreenFlower Season: Spring, Summer



Botanical Name: Monardella villosaCommon Name: Coyote MintPlant Type: ShrubSun: FullWater: Very LowPerennial native to CA coast ranges grows 2' tall andwide, with gray-green foliage and light purpleclusters of �owers in summer. Prefers part shade tosun and is drought tolerant but takes garden waterif given perfect drainage. Grows in sand, clay, orserpentine soil and also does well on dry slopes.Smells like a minty toothpaste and was used bySpanish as cure for sore throats. Nectar source forbutter�ies - place in sunnier locale for morebutter�ies. Usually deer resistant. Cut back inwinter for compact appearance. Drought tolerant.

Plant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: Purple, VioletAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: Spring

Botanical Name: Myoporum parvifoliumCommon Name: Ground Cover MyoporumPlant Type: Ground coverSun: Full, HalfWater: Low, Extra in SummerThis great groundcover will grow 9" high and 9' wideand does well in partial or full sun with moderatewatering. It produces delicate white �owers thatbloom in summer and are surrounded by tiny,bright green leaves.

Plant Height: Under 1'Flower Color: WhiteAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: Summer

Botanical Name: Myrica californicaCommon Name: Paci�c Wax MyrtlePlant Type: ShrubSun: Full, HalfWater: LowThis large shrub/tree can reach 30' tall and hasglossy, dark green leaves with purple nutlets thatattract birds. It is used very e�ectively as a screen.Also known as Morella californica.

Plant Height: 12-25'Flower Color: n/aAttracts Wildlife: BirdsLeaf Color: Light GreenFlower Season: Spring



Botanical Name: Origanum vulgareCommon Name: OreganoPlant Type: Perennial, HerbSun: Full, HalfWater: LowNative to Europe and Central Asia, Oregano is oneof the central �avors in Italian cooking. It is a bushy,rhizomatous, woody-branched perennial that grows1-3’ tall and 2’ wide on square stems clad witharomatic round to ovate leaves. Bears small, two-lipped, pinkish-purple or white �owers that riseabove the foliage in summer. Easily grown ingardens or pots in warm, sunny gardens. It's deerand drought resistant and performs in rocky orshallow soil.

Plant Height: Under 1'Flower Color: PinkAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: Summer

Botanical Name: Penstemon hybridsCommon Name: Border PenstemonPlant Type: PerennialSun: Full, HalfWater: Low, Extra in SummerThis perennial plant will reach 3' high and hasmedium-sized, glossy dark green leaves with violet,or red or pink �owers that bloom in summer andfall. It needs a bit extra water in the summer and nowater in the winter. Flowers are attractive tohummingbirds.

Plant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: Blue, VioletAttracts Wildlife: HummingbirdsLeaf Color: Dark GreenFlower Season: Spring, Summer

Botanical Name: Phacelia tanacetifoliaCommon Name: Tansy Leafed PhaceliaPlant Type: AnnualSun: FullWater: Very LowPhacelia tanacetifolia is a species in theBoraginaceae (Borage) family known by thecommon name Lacy Phacelia. It is native to thesouthwestern United States and northern Mexico,but it is now used in many places in agriculture as acover crop, a bee plant, an attractant for otherbene�cial insects, and an ornamental plant. It isplanted in vineyards and alongside crop �elds,where it is valued for its long, coiling �ower clustersof nectar-rich �owers which open in sequence,giving a long �owering period. It is a good insectaryplant, attracting pollinators such as honey bees.

Plant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: BlueAttracts Wildlife: Butter�iesLeaf Color: GreenFlower Season: Spring



Botanical Name: Prunus ilicifolia ssp. lyoniiCommon Name: Catalina CherryPlant Type: Tree, ShrubSun: Full, HalfWater: Very Low, Low, MediumNative to California's Channel Islands, the Catalinacherry is an evergreen shrub or small tree thatgrows 15' to 30' tall and wide, usually smaller andupright. Makes a nice tall, dense screen or hedge.Easily pruned to shape or control size. Developsshowy white �ower spikes in spring that bees adoreand dark red-purple fruit in fall that is cherished bybirds. Catalina cherry is drought tolerant, resistsoak root fungus, and attracts bene�cial insects andbutter�ies.

Plant Height: 6-12', 12-25'Flower Color: WhiteAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: Spring

Botanical Name: Quercus agrifoliaCommon Name: Coast Live OakPlant Type: TreeSun: FullWater: Very Low, LowStately drought-resistant tree grows fromMendocino to Baja, Mexico. Among the mostimportant wildlife plants, provides critical habitatfor 700+ insects and numerous birds and animals.Dominant overstory plant of the Coast Live Oakwoodland , often with Bay Laurel and CaliforniaBuckeye north of Big Sur. Evergreen and round-headed, it has variable holly-like leaves, grows 2' peryear, and can live 250 years. Reaches 20' to 70' talland wide (wider than tall with age). Helps controlerosion and maintain a healthy balance ofbene�cial insects. Spring male �owers arependulous catkins, fem ...

Plant Height: 25-40', 40-60', 60-100'Flower Color: n/aAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: n/a

Botanical Name: Rhamnus cal. 'Eve Case'Common Name: Eve Case Compact Co�eeberryPlant Type: ShrubSun: Full, HalfWater: Very Low, Extra in SummerThe "Eve Case" co�eeberry is a compact shrub,typically 4-6' tall and wide, with a mounding habit.Evergreen, long, dark leaves are found on reddishstems. Inconspicuous �owers bloom in spring,followed by attractive green berries, which turn redand ripen to black. It develops larger berries thanthe parent plant. This shrub tolerates full to partsun and is drought tolerant once it's established.Does better with additional summer water. Birdslove this plant!

Plant Height: 3-6'Flower Color: WhiteAttracts Wildlife: BirdsLeaf Color: Dark GreenFlower Season: Spring



Botanical Name: Ribes sanguineum glutinosumCommon Name: Winter CurrantPlant Type: ShrubSun: Half, ShadeWater: Very Low, LowBeautiful semi-deciduous shrub with an uprightgrowth habit that's round and open. Showy pink�owers bloom late winter and spring, ahummingbird's delight. Birds and other pollinatorsrelish the seeds.

Plant Height: 6-12'Flower Color: PinkAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: Winter, Spring

Botanical Name: Rosa californicaCommon Name: California Wild RosePlant Type: Shrub, VineSun: Full, Half, ShadeWater: Medium, Extra in SummerThe California wild rose is a shrub that reaches 6 ft.tall. It develops single pink �owers in clusters andtolerates sun or shade. This shrub is hardy to 15degrees F. and is drought tolerant. The wild rose isnative to California. - Corn�ower Farms

Plant Height: 3-6'Flower Color: PinkAttracts Wildlife: Birds, HummingbirdsLeaf Color: Green, Light GreenFlower Season: Spring, Summer

Botanical Name: Rosmarinus o�cinalis 'Ken Taylor'Common Name: Ken Taylor RosemaryPlant Type: ShrubSun: Full, HalfWater: LowThis attractive shrub reaches 3' tall, with archingbranches. It can spread 4-5' wide. Evergreen foliageis small, needle-like, green and aromatic. Duringspring and summer, small dark blue �owers dot theplant, attracting bees. This shrub prefers full sunwith well draining soil. Very attractive!

Plant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: BlueAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: GreenFlower Season: Spring, Summer



Botanical Name: Salix lasiolepisCommon Name: Arroyo WillowPlant Type: ShrubSun: FullWater: LowDeciduous 10'-35' shrub or tree that's great forstream bank stabilization. Must have regular water.Native to most of CA north to Idaho and Alaska.Erect or Spreading with a low canopy. Found inriparian zones in canyons and valleys, along pondshores, and in marshes and wetlands. Grows inmany plant communities: chaparral, oak woodland,mixed evergreen forest, coast redwood forest,yellow pine forest, red �r forest, lodgepole pineforest, and grasslands. Young shoots are yellowishbrown and densely hairy when young. Leafundersides are covered with whitish or rusty hairswhich gradually ...

Plant Height: 6-12', 12-25', 25-40'Flower Color: WhiteAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: Winter, Spring, Summer,Fall, Constant

Botanical Name: Salvia clevelandiiCommon Name: Cleveland Blue SagePlant Type: ShrubSun: Full, HalfWater: Very Low, LowThe Cleveland Sage is a perennial shrub that grows4' tall and wide. It has fragrant gray foliage andblue, lavender or white �owers that bloom betweenMay and August. This shrub needs full sun andprefers well drained soil. The Cleveland Sage is aproli�c bloomer and is drought tolerant.

Plant Height: 3-6'Flower Color: Blue, LavenderAttracts Wildlife: HummingbirdsLeaf Color: GreenFlower Season: Summer

Botanical Name: Salvia spathaceaCommon Name: Hummingbird SagePlant Type: Shrub, Ground coverSun: Full, Half, ShadeWater: LowHummingbird sage is endemic to California, whereit is found at low elevations of the Coast Rangesfrom San Bruno Mountain to Orange County.Fragrant, fruity foliage spreads by rhizomes. Flowerstems rise 2 - 3 ft. above the leaves in spring, withball-like clusters of deep fuchsia �owers. Loved byhummingbirds. Does best in cool sun or part shadein hot areas. Drought tolerant, but looks best withoccasional summer water. Deer resistant. Excellentfor dry shade and under oaks.

Plant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: PinkAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: Spring, Summer



Botanical Name: Salvia uliginosaCommon Name: Blue Spike SagePlant Type: PerennialSun: FullWater: Medium, Extra in SummerThis perennial sage sends up 4' to 6' upright stemstopped with airy blue-white �owers spring throughfall, a favorite of hummingbirds, bees, andbutter�ies. Prefers full sun and moist soil, where itspreads by underground rhizomes. Keep in checkby not overwatering.

Plant Height: 3-6'Flower Color: Blue, Multi-ColoredAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: Spring, Summer

Botanical Name: Sambucus mexicanaCommon Name: Blue ElderberryPlant Type: ShrubSun: FullWater: LowThe Blue Elderberry is a deciduous shrub that grows4'-10' tall or tree that reaches up to 40' high. Theleaves of this plant have 5-9 lea�ets with whitespring �ower clusters developing into blue berries.The Blue Elderberry is a native to California, isdrought tolerant and is a bene�cial insect plant. -Corn�ower Farms

Plant Height: 12-25'Flower Color: WhiteAttracts Wildlife: BirdsLeaf Color: Light GreenFlower Season: Spring, Summer

Botanical Name: Scabiosa 'Pink Mist'Common Name: Pink Mist Pincushion FlowerPlant Type: PerennialSun: FullWater: Very Low, LowPincushion-like, pink �owers with a hint of lavenderare borne atop wiry stems over a long periodbeginning in early summer. They hover over theshort mound of ferny basal foliage. This is a reliable,long-blooming selection.

Plant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: PinkAttracts Wildlife: Butter�iesLeaf Color: GreenFlower Season: Spring, Summer, Fall



Botanical Name: Symphyotrichum chilenseCommon Name: Coast AsterPlant Type: PerennialSun: Full, HalfWater: LowCoast Aster is a 2' California native perennial withbright green leaves and spectacular daisy-like�owers that bloom proli�cally in late summer andfall. Grows fast with normal garden irrigation,spreading vigorously by rhizomes in well-wateredgardens but not much with low water. Great forwoodland shade garden or full sun �ower gardenalong the coast. This plant is well liked by native CAmoths and butter�ies as a nectar source, andattracts many bene�cial insects. Good choice forparking strips, neglected areas, and containers.Performs in any soil, including clay, and is extremel...

Plant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: LavenderAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: Summer, Fall

Botanical Name: Teucrium X lucidrysCommon Name: Trailing GermanderPlant Type: Shrub, Ground cover, HerbSun: FullWater: Very Low, LowThis small shrub reaches 1' tall and 2' wide, withsmall, shiny, dark green, aromatic leaves on woodystems can be sheared and shaped. Lovely, reddishpurple or white �owers appear between the upperleaves during summer. It can be used as a lowhedge plant in herbal knot gardens or has a groundcover. To encourage branching, it should be prunedin the spring. It prefers full sun and well drainingsoil. It does not tolerate wet soil. It is droughttolerant once it's established.

Plant Height: Under 1', 1-3'Flower Color: WhiteAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: Summer

Botanical Name: Thymus pseudolanuginosusCommon Name: Woolly ThymePlant Type: Ground cover, Perennial, HerbSun: Full, HalfWater: Low, MediumWoolly Thyme is an herbaceous perennial used as agroundcover, as it creeps and hugs the ground to12' wide. Tiny, pale pink �owers bloom during thesummer. It likes well-drained soil and can toleratedesert heat if given afternoon shade. It looks greatbetween pavers as it tolerates foot tra�c. It makesa nice lawn substitute also. Foliage is fuzzy andgray-green.

Plant Height: Under 1'Flower Color: PinkAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Blue Green, Grey GreenFlower Season: Intermittent



Botanical Name: Trifolium repensCommon Name: White cloverPlant Type: Ground coverSun: Full, Half, ShadeWater: Very LowTrifolium repens, commonly called white clover, is adwarf, prostrate, mat-forming perennial whichtypically grows to 4" tall and spreads to 12" or moreby stems which freely root along the ground at thenodes. Features trifoliate (3-parted), rich greenleaves and globular, white �owers which bloom inlate spring. Leaves and �owers appear on separatestalks from the creeping stems. Although native toEurope, this plant has naturalized throughout NorthAmerica in lawns, �elds and roadsides. Flowers areattractive to bees. White clover is a nitrogen �xingplant which is used in crop rota ...

Plant Height: Under 1'Flower Color: WhiteAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: Summer

Botanical Name: Verbena bonariensisCommon Name: Purple Top VerbenaPlant Type: Perennial, AnnualSun: FullWater: LowThis 4'-5' tall plant is a drought hardy performer,with blooms atop the sturdy, squarish stem allsummer and fall. The �ower is a striking purple tuftthat makes a good fresh or dried �ower. The sparsefoliage makes this a great accent �ower that hovershigh and blends well. Deadheading will prolong itsblooming. -Holland Wild�ower Farm

Plant Height: 1-3', 3-6'Flower Color: PurpleAttracts Wildlife: Butter�iesLeaf Color:Flower Season: Spring, Summer, Fall,Constant

Botanical Name: Verbena lilacina 'De La Mina'Common Name: Cedros Island VerbenaPlant Type: PerennialSun: Full, HalfWater: Very Low, Extra in SummerThis attractive perennial quickly reaches 2' tall and4' wide. Foliage is bright green, dissected and fern-looking. During spring and summer, thin stalks riseabove foliage, ending with fragrant, 1" diameter,lavender blue clusters of �owers, attracting beesand butter�ies. This mound shaped plant prefersfull to part sun. It is drought tolerant once it'sestablished but will do better with occasional waterduring hot summer months.

Plant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: Blue, LavenderAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: Spring, Summer



Botanical Name: Vitex agnus-castusCommon Name: Chaste Tree, Monk's Pepper TreePlant Type: ShrubSun: FullWater: Medium, Extra in SummerChaste Tree is not a tree but a deciduous shrub thatquickly grows to 20' tall and wide. It has beautiful,fragrant lavender or white �owers in summer whichis striking against the gray green, slender, pointedleaves. Butter�ies love this shrub too. It full sun andmedium amount of watering, more in summer. Ittolerates coastal conditions but needs heat to lookits best. Prune spent �owers to keep it tidy looking.

Plant Height: 12-25'Flower Color: LavenderAttracts Wildlife: Butter�iesLeaf Color: Grey GreenFlower Season: Summer

Botanical Name: Vitis californicaCommon Name: California Wild GrapePlant Type: VineSun: FullWater: MediumThe California Wild Grape is a woody deciduousvine with round large leaves. Small fragrant bloomsappear in spring and berry clusters appear in thesummer. This vine has sprawling , climbing growthhabit. The California Wild grape is native to CA. Itprefers full sun and well draining soil with regularwatering.

Plant Height: 6-12'Flower Color: WhiteAttracts Wildlife: Birds, HummingbirdsLeaf Color: GreenFlower Season: Spring

Botanical Name: Zinnia grandi�oraCommon Name: Prairie ZinniaPlant Type: PerennialSun: Full, HalfWater: LowThis spreading perennial grows quickly to 1' x 1'.Leaves are narrow and light green. Prefers full sunbut will accept partial shade & thrives in well-drained soils. Long-lived and spreads by seedaround the garden. Orange-yellow daisylike �owersappear summer to fall. Great summer color. Attactsbutter�ies. Native to he southwest U.S. and Mexico.

Plant Height: Under 1'Flower Color: YellowAttracts Wildlife: Butter�iesLeaf Color: Light GreenFlower Season: Summer, Fall

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