Evergreen shrub
Endangered in its native range in Southern California, it grows well in coastal gardens throughout the state. Lavender flowers with red berries.
Grasses, Perennials, Shrubs and Trees
Arctostaphylos refugioensis
Evergreen Tree
Native to California’s Central Coast. Upright form, relatively fast-growing (for a Manzanita). Dense with reddish-green leaves and white flowers spring into summer. Tolerates heavy clay soils.
Arctostaphylos rudis
Evergreen shrub
Dense foliage forms a deep green garden backdrop, or perfect as a hedge. Clusters of small pink flowers in spring.
Arctostaphylos viscida
Evergreen shrub
This species is characterized by sticky grey-green foliage, white flowers and smooth red bark. Edible berries.
Aristolochia macroura
Armeria “Alba”
A. maritima “Alba”
Groundcover Perennial
Prefers coastal, sunny location or partial sun inland, but can handle most conditions. Fully drought-tolerant only at coast. White pom-poms will reach up to 12″. Can handle sandy soils or clay.
Armeria “Nifty Thrifty”
A. maritima “Nifty Thrifty”
Groundcover Perennial
Variegated chartreuse green foliage. Prefers coastal, sunny location or partial sun inland, but can handle most conditions. Fully drought-tolerant only at coast. Pink pom-poms will reach up 12″. Can handle sandy soils or clay.
Armeria “Rubrifolia”
A. maritima “Rubrifolia”
Groundcover Perennial
Dark burgundy foliage. Prefers coastal, sunny location or partial sun inland, but can handle most conditions. Fully drought-tolerant only at coast. Pink pom-poms will reach up to 12″. Can handle sandy soils or clay.
Armeria maritima
Groundcover Perennial
Prefers coastal, sunny location or partial sun inland, but can handle most conditions. Fully drought-tolerant only at coast. Pink pom-poms will reach up to 12″. Can handle sandy soils or clay.
Armeria maritima “Bloodstone”
Groundcover Perennial
Slow spreading, tufted grass-like clumps of dark green leaves. Blooms in spring with dark pink pom-pom flowers. Can handle sandy soils or clay.
Armeria “Ballerina Red”
A. pseudarmeria
Low Mounding Perennial
Prefers coastal, sunny location or partial sun inland, but can handle most conditions. Attracts Butterflies, Heat Tolerant, Frost Tolerant. Tall bloom stalks with large sprays of deep red flowers Spring thru Autumn. Deadhead through the year for more blooms.
Armeria “Dreameria® Daydream”
A. pseudarmeria
Low Mounding Perennial
Prefers coastal, sunny location or partial sun inland, but can handle most conditions. Attracts Butterflies, Heat Tolerant, Frost Tolerant. Bright pink flowers Spring thru Autumn.
Armeria “Dreameria® Dream Clouds”
A. pseudarmeria
Low Mounding Perennial
Prefers coastal, sunny location or partial sun inland, but can handle most conditions. Attracts Butterflies, Heat Tolerant, Frost Tolerant. White flowers Spring thru Autumn.
Armeria “Dreameria® Dreamland”
A. pseudarmeria
Low Mounding Perennial
Prefers coastal, sunny location or partial sun inland, but can handle most conditions. Attracts Butterflies, Heat Tolerant, Frost Tolerant. Pink flowers Spring thru Autumn.
Armeria “Dreameria® Sweet Dreams”
A. pseudarmeria
Low Mounding Perennial
Prefers coastal, sunny location or partial sun inland, but can handle most conditions. Attracts Butterflies, Heat Tolerant, Frost Tolerant. Lavendar flowers Spring thru Autumn.
Artemisia “Canyon Gray”
Evergreen Shrub
Forms a mat of gray groundcover. Prefers coastal, sunny location with little to no water once established. Grows in clay, though shows fussiness if wet in the summer. Great wildlife plant.
Artemisia “David’s Choice”
A. pycnocephala “David’s Choice”
Semi-Evergreen Perennial
Very fine silver foliage mounds to 18″ high. Deer resistant.
Artemisia “Powis Castle”
Herbaceous Perennial
Billowing mounds of silver foliage grows wide. Perfect for coastal gardens. Can’t handle inland heat.
Artemisia “Silver Mound”
Semi-deciduous perennial
Dense mound of soft feathery sliver-grey foliage. Useful in rock gardens and as a border plant.
Artemisia absinthium
Herbaceous Perennial
Great green-grey leaves, easy to grow low-water plant needs fast draining soil. Semi-woody, will form clumps to 3 ft., bloom sprays to 4 ft tall. Blooms are used for medicinal properties.
Artemisia arborescens
Evergreen Perennial
Billowing mounds of fragrant silver foliage. A fast grower perfect for coastal gardens. Sprays of yellow blooms in spring. Deer resistant. Summer drought.
Artemisia californica
Herbaceous Perennial
Prefers coastal, sunny location with little to no water once established. Grows in clay, though shows fussiness if wet in the summer. Great wildlife plant.
Artemisia frigida
Semi-deciduous Perennial
Dense mound of soft wooly sliver-grey foliage. Fragrant and useful in rock gardens or as a border plant. Tiny yellow flowers in summer.
Artemisia glacialis
Alpine Herbaceous Perennial
Needs lots of sun and very good draining rocky soils. Careful not to overwater – plant does not like wet roots. Can be used as an herb. Divisions can be taken from the rootball. Yellow flowers on 12″ stalks poke up mid-summer. Used medicinally for “mountain sickness.”
Artemisia pycnocephala
Semi-Evergreen Perennial
White foliage lays out flat, subtle flowering stems to 12″ high. Deer resistant
Artemisia pycnocephala “Dr Seuss”
Evergreen Perennial Groundcover
Silver foliage mounds up in tufts with flower stalks to 3ft tall. Woody branches, spreads wide. Deer resistant. Can handle sandy soils and clay soils. Grows well near the coast.
Artemisia tridentata
Herbaceous Perennial
Aromatic silver foliage with tiny cream or yellow clusters of flowers. Soft new growth that matures to a woody stem. A nitrogen fixing plant.
Artemisia viridis “Tiny Green”
Tiny groundcover that can handle light traffic. Very green leaves turn bronze with sun. Great for borders, rock gardens, between paving stones, or anywhere that needs a little extra texture. Yellow button flowers.
Artemisia “Leprechaun”
A. arbrotanum “Leprechaun”
Semi-Evergreen Perennial
Upright stems in a mounding habit, or can form a short hedge. Very green leaves, strong fragrance. Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Rabbit Resistant.