A. chrysantha and A. toumeyana var. bella
Grey-green agave with sharp leaves, will grow to 2ft
Part Sun
Amorphophallus konjac
Deciduous Bulb
Beautiful and distinct tropical foliage emerges in late spring as a single, enormous leaf atop a speckled stem. Every couple years, may form a massive, striking “corpse” flower. Prefers well draining soil. Winter dormant.
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.
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.
Asclepias tuberosa
Herbaceous Perennial
Dies back in winter and re-sprouts from its underground tuber each spring. The brilliant orange or red flower clusters appear in midsummer followed by attractive green pods. Prefers full sun but can handle light shade.
Calliandra californica
Semi-evergreen shrub
Open, vase-shaped shrub. Tiny leaves, red puffball flowers. Hummingbirds’ favorite. Also pollinated by butterflies.
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.
Clianthus puniceus
Evergreen Perennial
Arching 6′ branches hold tons of interesting “parrot’s beak” magenta flowers in spring. Hummingbirds will love this one!
Cuphea “Bat Face”
Cuphea llavea
An interesting and easy-to-grow perennial with red-eared bat-faced flowers. Burgundy-tinged green leaves. Low water, drought-tolerant, but a little more water in summer when in bloom to look its best.
Cuphea “Tiny Mice”
C. llavea “Tiny Mice”
An interesting and easy-to-grow perennial with red-eared mousey flowers. Burgundy-tinged green leaves. Low water, drought-tolerant, but a little more water in summer when in bloom to look its best.
Cuphea llavea
Cuphea “Bat Face”
Evergreen Perennial
An interesting and easy-to-grow perennial with red-eared bat-faced flowers. Burgundy-tinged green leaves. Low water, drought-tolerant, but a little more water in summer when in bloom to look its best.
Euphorbia “Bonfire”
E. polychroma “Bonfire”
Evergreen herbaceous perennial
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Green foliage in spring smolders a deep red all summer long. Bright yellow bloom sprays throughout the summer. Deer-resistant.
Euphorbia “Chameleon”
E. dulcis “Chameleon”
Evergreen herbaceous perennial
Multicolored foliage, dark purple, shades of green to burgundy in the summer and bright red in the fall. Deer-resistant.
Euphorbia “Colibri”
Euphorbia x martinii “Colibri”
Evergreen Shrub
Blooms May thru July with red pistils, fades to buff. Foliage turns bronze/red in Fall. Deer resistant. Good for cut flowers.
Euphorbia “Fireglow”
E. griffithii “Fireglow”
Evergreen herbaceous perennial
Dark green leaves with red midrib and orange margins; Rich red flowers throughout the summer, fade to yellow in fall. Deer-resistant.
Euphorbia “Portuguese Velvet”
E. characias “Portuguese Velvet”
Evergreen spurge
Thick velvety grey green leaves on full stems. Large bloom sprays of green bracts and mixed brightly-colored blooms. Grow from seed and offsets. Deer-resistant.
Euphorbia “Tiny Tim”
Euphorbia x martinii “Tiny Tim”
Evergreen Perennial
Blooms chartreuse flowers Summer through Fall with deep green foliage and red tips. Deer resistant. Compact Dwarf species.
Euphorbia martinii “Medea”
Evergreen Herbaceous Perennial
Lime green foliage, new growth flushes orange. Blooms May thru July. Deer resistant. Good for cut flowers.
Euphorbia x martinii
Evergreen Herbaceous Perennial
Blooms May thru July with red pistils, fades to buff. Foliage turns bronze/red in Fall. Deer resistant. Good for cut flowers.
Lupinus polyphyllus v. burkei
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.
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.
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 palmeri
Evergreen Shrub
Vibrant green foliage year-round gives to small bright pink flowers throughout the summer. Coastal native (Big Sur Area). Butterfly plant.
Mimulus “Junipero Serra”
Evergreen Perennial
Dark green glossy leaves and light orange flowers. Blooms profusely in spring, some blossoms will remain on plant almost year round. Attractive to hummingbirds. Deer resistant.
Mimulus alatus
Evergreen Perennial
Orange flowers spring and summer. Deer resistant. Grown as an annual in colder climates.
Nepenthes “Gothica”
N. sibuyanensis X N. maxima
Tropical Pitcher Plant
Large spotted pitchers. Deep red peristome flattens out with age and can turn black with sun.