CALIFORNIA YARROW
Aromatic, feathery fern-like leaves grow to 6 inches in height. Flat-topped
clusters of flowers rise to 2 feet. Good cut flower in a meadow planting or as a lawn
substitute.
LUPINE
Very desirable for its long period of bloom, which continues from early fall to
late spring. Of rather spreading habit 3 to 5 feet high with light green foliage; flowers light
blue or lavender. Very valuable for covering dry slopes.
Palmer's Indian Mallow
A plant with masses of bright gold flowers in spring and summer. Soft velvety
foliage adorns this tough shrub. Takes hot, sunny areas. Rabbits like this one, so caging young
plants is recommended.
APRICOT MALLOW
Great in dry garden or on a slope. Orange flowers are stunning when in full
bloom. OK to cut back in fall. Excellent butterfly plant.
CALIFORNIA MOUNTAIN LILAC
One of the most popular lilacs thanks to its reliability and tolerance of many
conditions. Showy cobalt blue flowers. A great bloomer and looks good all year. Tolerates heavy
soils. Excellent with oaks and pines.
CHANNEL ISLAND BUSH POPPY
One of Theodore Payne Native Plant Nursery's most popular native shrubs.
Beautiful, bright yellow flowers contrast with blue-gray foliage. Heavy bloom in season. Rare in
nature. Limited distribution.
LESTER ROWNTREE MANZANITA
A beautiful manzanita with blue-green leaves, red-brown bark and dark pink
flowers. Perfect as a hedge for dry garden or slope. Clusters of urn-shaped flowers attract
hummingbirds in winter.
POINT SAL PURPLE SAGE
Beautiful and tough groundcover for hot dry areas. Does best with infrequent
deep soakings –especially inland. Highly recommended for erosion control and bird habitat.
WHITE SAGE
Important Native American ceremonial plant. Flower stalks are tall and arching,
up to 6 feet long. Striking white foliage and beautiful structural form. A local native.
Tolerates heavy soil. Bees love it.
