Evergreen Herbaceous Perennial
Lime green foliage, new growth flushes orange. Blooms May thru July. Deer resistant. Good for cut flowers.
Drought tolerant
Euphorbia mellifera
Evergreen Shrub
Large, bright green foliage, honey-scented lemon-yellow flowers. Needs good drainage. Deer-resistant.
Euphorbia myrsinites
Evergreen herbaceous perennial
Grey-green leaves, topped with sulphur yellow bloom sprays. Low-growing, creeping spurge. Deer-resistant.
Euphorbia wallichii
Evergreen Shrub
Lush green leaves. Striking golden yellow flowers in late spring. Will handle clay soils.
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.
Euphorbia “Red Velvet”
E. amygdaloides “Red Velvet”
Evergreen shrub
Thick velvety dark reddish leaves on full stems. Large bloom sprays of green bracts and mixed brightly-colored blooms. Deer-resistant.
Ficus auriculata
Evergreen to semi-deciduous tree
“Large oval shaped leaves grow as large as 15”. Non-edible figs form in clusters on the trunk and larger branches. Best in full sun in a wind protected area.”
Heuchera cylindrica
Perennial Herb
Clumping groundcover with small round leaves. Creamy yellow flowers are born along many 1ft+ tall bloom spikes, attracts hummingbirds. Great for shady rock gardens.
Juncus acutus
Rush
Sharp tipped evergreen rush from native creeksides, can handle moderate water and full summer drought. Used in basketry.
Leucadendron “Safari Sunset”
Evergreen Shrub
Very vibrant red bracts that surround the central yellow and red cone flower on vigorous long stems. Flowers are great for cuttings and drying.
Parajubaea torallyi
Palm Tree
Grows in high altitude sandstone valleys, in dry and dusty conditions. Silvery grey leaves. Cold tolerant, drought tolerant. Large and thick at base of trunk. Grows well throughout California.
Pellaea cordifolia
Evergreen Fern
Fern with small heart-shaped leaves along the fronds. Trim back to prevent leggy appearance. Fully drought-tolerant, but water regularly for optimal appearance.
Pellaea falcata
Evergreen Fern
Broadleaf fern, fishbone fronds. Trim back to prevent leggy appearance. Likes moisture but drought-tolerant in shade. Deer resistant.
Ribes nevadense
Deciduous shrub
Flowers attract hummingbirds, berries attract other birds. Soft pink flower clusters in early spring through summer. Creeksides. Tolerates wet or dry conditions. Dormant in fall.
Sabal riverside
Palm Tree
First Identified in Riversaide, CA. Fast growing, cold tolerant, drought tolerant. Gigantic blue-green fan shaped fronds. Grows well at coast.
Vitis “Roger’s Red”
V. californica “Roger’s Red”
Deciduous Fruiting Vine
California native grape, deciduous. Gray and green leaves revamp to a deep, rich red in autumn months. Edible, small purple fruit. Fast growing and frost hardy.
Vitis californica
Deciduous Fruiting Vine
Northern California native grape, deciduous leaves. Gray and green leaves turn red in autumn months before dying back for winter. Edible purple fruit. Fast growing.