C. griseus “Kurt Zadnik”
Evergreen shrub
Cultivated in Berkeley at the UC Botanic Garden from a plant found in Sonoma. A prolific bloomer with rich dark blue flowers. Edible seeds are favored by native mockingbirds and others.
Full to Part Sun
Ceanothus “Tassajara Blue”
Evergreen shrub
Hybrid California Lilac with glossy deep green leaves, blue flowers in late spring to early summer. Makes a great hedge plant.
Ceanothus gloriosus
Evergreen groundcover
Low-spreading shrub with rich dark green leaves, light lilac blooms in spring. Edible seeds are favored by native birds. great for Coastal locations. Deer-resistant, cold-hardy, doesn’t like temps over 100F.
Cercis occidentalis
Evergreen tree
Careful not to disturb roots when transplanting. Magenta flowers in Spring. From rocky soils at foothills. Bright green kidney-shaped leaves.
Convolvulus “Snow Angel”
Evergreen perennial
This low-growing evergreen bush has a compact form dense with shimmering silver-green leaves and beautiful white flowers blooming spring through fall.
Convolvulus sabatius v compacta
Evergreen perennial
This low-growing evergreen trailing morning glory has a compact form dense with shimmering silver-green leaves and beautiful purple flowers blooming spring through fall. Likes fast draining soil, but can handle clay soils if not overwatered.
Coreopsis “Early Sunrise”
C. grandiflora “Early Sunrise”
Evergreen Flowering Perennial
Bright gold-yellow flowers, fernlike foliage. Classic garden plant, works well in containers. Blooms through spring and will continue to bloom through the summer if spent flowers are removed.
Coreopsis “Limerock Passion”
Evergreen Flowering Perennial
Bright pink daisy flowers, fernlike foliage forms a lacey/frilly mound. Classic garden plant, works well in containers.
Coreopsis “Limerock Ruby”
Evergreen Flowering Perennial
Bright ruby daisy flowers, fernlike foliage forms a lacey/frilly mound. Classic garden plant, works well in containers.
Corokia cotoneaster
Evergreen Shrub
Crooked gray branches, tightly spaced. Small green leaves. Pale yellow flowers; what’s not to like?
Cotula “Big Yellow Moon”
C. lineariloba “Big Yellow Moon”
Evergreen Perennial
Huge 1″ round yellow flowers sit well above the 2″ groundcover foliage. Plant 1-2 feet apart.
Cotula “Silver Mound”
Evergreen Perennial
Large yellow flowers resembling buttons rise above the silver-green groundcover foliage on 2″ stems, flowerinf from spring to fall.
Cotula lineariloba
Evergreen Perennial
Huge 1″ round yellow button flowers sit well above the 2″ groundcover foliage. Plant 1-2 feet apart.
Darlingtonia californica
Temperate Carnivore
Native Californian carnivore that grows best outdoors with cool roots and night time temperatures. Keep pots sheltered from hot afternoon sun. Grow in Carnivorous Plant Blend or long fibered sphagnum.
Dendrobium kingianum
Evergreen Perennial
Grows on rocks and in well-drained rocky soils. Let soils dry out completely before watering.
Dendromecon harfordii
Perennial Shrub
Moderately-fast growing, evergreen poppy native to the Channel Islands. Bright yellow, 3″ flowers in spring and summer. Low water once established.
Dietes iridioides
Evergreen Perennial
This Iris relative forms tight clumps of dark green leaves topped with prolific blooms Spring through Fall. The white flowers have yellow and purple markings. Cut off fruit to encourage more blooms.
Drosera “Marston Dragon”
D. binata “Marston Dragon”
Deciduous Carnivore (Evergreen if Grown Indoors)
Dew covered multi-forked leaves turning bright red in the sun. Sticky dew captures insects. Best grown in 50/50 peat moss and sand. Also grows well in standing water. Water daily.
Drosera adelae
Perennial Carnivore
Long flat leaves are covered with sticky hairs which capture and digest insects. Thrives in hot and humid conditions, but can be grown outside.
Drosera adelae “Giant”
Perennial Carnivore
Long flat leaves are covered with sticky hairs which capture and digest insects. Thrives in hot and humid conditions, but can be grown outside.
Drosera aliciae
Perennial Carnivore
Stunning small rosettes, spoon-shaped leaves are covered with very red sticky hairs which capture and digest insects. Thrives in hot and humid conditions, but can be grown outside.
Drosera binata
Deciduous Carnivore (Evergreen if Grown Indoors)
Dew covered multi-forked leaves turning bright red in the sun. Sticky dew captures insects. It forms a large insect-catching bush. Best grown in 50/50 peat moss and sand. Also grows well in standing water. Water Daily.
Drosera binata v. multifida
Deciduous Carnivore (Evergreen if Grown Indoors)
Dew covered multi-forked leaves, up to 8 points per leaf, turning bright red in the sun. Sticky dew captures insects. It forms a large insect-catching bush. Best grown in 50/50 peat moss and sand. Also grows well in standing water. Water daily.
Drosera capensis
Perennial Carnivore
Leaves are covered with sticky hairs, will move like tentacles to capture and digest insects. Thrives in hot and humid conditions, but can be grown outside.
Drosera capensis “Alba”
Perennial Carnivore
White leaves are covered with sticky hairs, will move like tentacles to capture and digest insects. Thrives in hot and humid conditions, but can be grown outside.
Drosera capensis “Red”
Perennial Carnivore
Leaves turn bright red with enough light, are covered with sticky hairs, will move like tentacles to capture and digest insects. Thrives in hot and humid conditions, but can be grown outside.
Drosera dichrosepala X enodes
Perennial Carnivore
Rare, with tiny spoon-shaped leaves covered with sticky hairs which capture and digest insects. Can go dormant in hot dry summer.
Drosera enodes
Perennial Carnivore
Rare, with tiny spoon-shaped leaves covered with sticky hairs which capture and digest insects. Can go dormant in hot dry summer.
Drosera graminifolia
Perennial Carnivore
Leaf tips curl around insects. Prefers direct sunlight, but not too hot. Clip dead leaves to stimulate more growth. Will grow under fluorescent lights. Doesn’t require winter dormant period.
Drosera spatulata
Perennial Carnivore
Round spoon-shaped leaves are covered with sticky hairs which capture and digest insects. Thrives in hot and humid conditions, but can be grown outside.