Deciduous Shrub
Gorgeous 5 ft. spikes of classic lavender lupine flowers. Grows alongside creeks and streams throughout the West Coast. Can be allowed to go dormant in fall with a lot less water. Blooms May through July.
Grasses, Perennials, Shrubs and Trees
Lupinus propinquus
Semi-Deciduous Perennial Shrub
Gray-green palm-like leaves with beautiful flowers in early spring to late summer. Useful for depleted soils to fix nitrogen. Tolerates coastal sandy soils. Seeds easily.
Lupinus sericatus
Perennial Shrub
Rare Northern California Lupine with purple flowers in spring, silvery foliage. Needs good drainage, full sun, and little water. Butterfly plant, moderately deer-resistant.
Lycoris radiata
Deciduous Bulb
Amaryllis relative that sends up deep red airy bloom stalk in fall followed by strappy gray geen leaves that grow over the winter. Keep dry while summer dormant. Deer and gopher resistant.
Lyonothamnus floribundus ssp. asplenifolius
Evergreen tree
Quick growing. Peeling grey bark reveals new red bark. White flowers in summer. Well-drained soils, low water.
Maireana sedifolia
Evergreen Shrub
Semi-succulent upright shrub with unusual white foliage. Thrives in hot, dry locations; needs good drainage. Occasional tiny pale pink flowers along stems.
Malacothamnus “Casitas”
M. fasciculatus “Casitas”
Evergreen Shrub
The butterflies flock to the small pink flowers that cover the plant throughout the summer. Clay-soils tolerant. Good for hedges and along fences.
Malacothamnus “Jolon”
M. palmeri “Jolon”
Evergreen Shrub
Vibrant green foliage year-round gives to small bright pink flowers throughout the summer. Coastal native. Attractive to Butterflies.
Malacothamnus fasciculatus
Evergreen Shrub
The butterflies flock to the small pink flowers that cover the plant throughout the summer. Good for hedges and along fences.
Malacothamnus fremontii
Evergreen Shrub
The butterflies flock to the small silvery pink flowers that cover the plant throughout the summer. Good for hedges and along fences.
Malacothamnus jonesii
Evergreen Shrub
The butterflies flock to the small pink flowers that cover the plant throughout the summer. Good for hedges and along fences.
Malacothamnus palmeri
Evergreen Shrub
Vibrant green foliage year-round gives to small bright pink flowers throughout the summer. Coastal native (Big Sur Area). Butterfly plant.
Marrubium “All Hallows Green”
M. bourgaei “All Hallows Green”
Evergreen perennial
Short shrub spreads many feet wide and makes an excellent border. Lime green leaves, round and textured, send up cream colored flowers in spring and fall.
Maytenus phyllanthoides
Evergreen Shrub
Large shrub with bright green leathery round leaves. New stems come in reddish. Good for poor soils, coastal areas.
Melaleuca diosmifolia
Evergreen Shrub
Fast growing open shrub with green leaves, bright green bottlebrush flowers in spring and summer. Graceful, arching habit to 6′ or more. Drought tolerant in the ground but looks best with occasional summer water.
Melampodium leucanthum
Herbaceous Perennial
Low growing, drought tolerant perennial daisy with honey-scented flowers spring-summer. Self sows freely. Deer resistant. Butterflies and birds love it!
Melinis nerviglumis
Rhynchelytrum neriglume
Semi-Evergreen Grass
Astonishing soft ruby blooms spring through summer, can last into winter. Blue-green foliage turns red in fall. Reseeds to maintain clumps, can spread if allowed.
Mimulus “Alexandra”
Evergreen Perennial
Dark green sticky leaves and numerous burgundy-red flowers will bloom year round. Deer resistant.
Mimulus “Apricot”
Evergreen Perennial
Apricot-orange flowers will bloom year round. Deer resistant.
Mimulus “Burst Berry”
Evergreen Perennial
A beautiful hybrid with large red flowers appearing throughout the year, peaking in spring and summer. Much more drought tolerant than other mimulus. Deer resistant.
Mimulus “Burst Orange”
Evergreen Perennial
A beautiful hybrid with large orange flowers appearing throughout the year, peaking in spring and summer. Much more drought tolerant than other mimulus. Deer resistant.
Mimulus “Curious Orange”
Mimulus “Curious Red”
Evergreen Perennial
Dark green glossy leaves and numerous red flowers will bloom year round. Deer resistant.
Mimulus “Eleanor”
Evergreen Perennial
Buttery-yellow flower centers with cream edges, blooms spring through summer. Deer resistant.
Mimulus “Esselen”
Evergreen Perennial
Compact shrub with glossy green leaves and bright orange flowers in spring and summer. Great for coastal gardens. Attracts hummingbirds and is a host plant for the Checkerspot butterfly. Deer resistant.
Mimulus “Fiesta Marigold”
Evergreen Perennial
Dark green glossy leaves and numerous two-tone Marigold red and yellow flowers will bloom year round. Deer resistant.
Mimulus “Georgie White”
PP 22,917
Evergreen Perennial
Cream-colored flowers with lovely yellow throats will bloom year round. Deer resistant.
Mimulus “Jack”
Evergreen Perennial
Dark green glossy leaves and brick-red flowers. Blooms profusely in spring, some blossoms will remain on plant almost year round. Attractive to hummingbirds. Deer resistant.
Mimulus “Jelly Bean Betabel”
Evergreen Perennial
Dark green glossy leaves and numerous magenta flowers with a golden throat will bloom year round. Deer resistant.
Mimulus “Jelly Bean Cinnamon”
Evergreen Perennial
Dark green glossy leaves and numerous burnt reddish-orange flowers will bloom year round. Deer resistant.