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.
Low
Artemisia “Silver King”
A. ludoviciana “Silver King”
Herbaceous Perennial
Silver foliage provides a stunning garden contrast.
Artemisia “Valerie Finnis”
A. ludoviciana “Valerie Finnis”
Herbaceous Perennial
Upright, compact, silvery foliage.
Asclepias cancellata
Herbaceous Perennial
Upright shrub with glossy leaves and creamy whiter flowers which mature to cottony seed pods. Attracts lots of butterflies. Deer-resistant.
Asclepias fascicularis
Herbaceous Perennial
Large, narrow leaves. Pinkish white flowers. Coastal Clay Soils-tolerant. Attracts Monarch Butterflies.
Asclepias speciosa
Evergreen Perennial
Large gray leaves with astounding pink flowers that give the impression of fireworks. Attracts butterflies, as well as provides them with protection from predators after feeding.
Asclepias subulata
Herbaceous Perennial
Nearly leafless stems do great with very low water in very fast draining soils. Unusual pale creamy-yellow flowers at the ends of each stem. Attracts butterflies.
Aspidistra elatior
Evergreen Perennial
Can be grown outside in shade, or indoor as a leafy green houseplant. Easy to grow. Weird purple star-flowers at the soil level.
Astelia banksii
Evergreen Perennial
Great for containers or as a garden focal plant. Silver leaves are slightly recurved. Prefers occasional deep watering.
Astelia nervosa v. chathamica
Evergreen Perennial
Sweet, fleshy, edible fruits; fibrous leaves.
Astelia nivicola “Red Gem”
Evergreen Perennial
Great for containers or as a garden focal plant. Silver leaves get a red hue in sun.
Aster chilensis “Purple Haze”
Semi-evergreen perennial, drought deciduous
Showy deep-purple blossoms are attractive to butterflies. Grows on dry banks and grassy fields to 5000 ft. Violet flower with yellow center.
Asteriscus maritimus
Evergreen Perennial
Compact, low growing perennial with golden-yellow daisy flowers year round. Will tolerate regular irrigation with fast draining soil.
Baccharis pilularis “Pigeon Point”
Evergreen shrub
Small oval bright green leaves, low spreading branches, tiny white flowers. Very adaptable. Deer-resistant, easy to prune. Many pollinators.
Baccharis pilularis “Twin Peak”
Evergreen shrub
Small oval bright green leaves, low spreading branches, tiny white flowers. Very adaptable. Deer-resistant, easy to prune. Many pollinators.
Baccharis x “Starn Thompson”
Evergreen shrub
Mounding evergreen shrub is long-lived and can be planted in masses in native hillside gardens. Very small leaves are closely set. Inconspicuous flowers.
Baileya multiradiata
Deciduous Perennial
Abundant yellow marigold blooms. Needs good drainage and low water – great borders for cactus gardens. Deciduous silver foliage.
Banksia “Fireworks”
B. ericifolia “Fireworks”
Evergreen Shrub
A large upright shrub. Narrow heath-like leaves with silver undersides. The large autumn-colored columns of flowers are golden cones with red styles, in brilliant bloom from winter and into summer.
Banksia “Schnapper Point”
Evergreen Shrub
Dense, rounded shrub with needle-like foliage. Honey colored cone shaped flowers with a red shimmer spikes in summer and fall.
Banksia ashbyi
Evergreen Shrub
A compact upright shrub with long serrated leaves and impressive large orange flower cones. Coastal native, Mediterranean climate plant.
Banksia attenuata
Evergreen Shrub/Tree
A spreading shrub that can be grown into a tall tree, with impressive tall yellow flower cones.
Banksia blechnifolia
Evergreen
Low tothe ground, leaves arch outward and appear like fern leaves. Giant red cone flowers at the ground level in spring. Serrated leaves come in rusty brown and turn green with age. Drought tolerant, but a little extra water when hot will increase growth.
Banksia caleyi
Evergreen Shrub
A compact upright shrub with long serrated leaves and impressive large flower cones, salmon pink fade to yellow. Can grow under Eucalyptus. Mediterranean climate plant.
Banksia coccinea
Evergreen Shrub
Great for cut flowers. A compact upright shrub with impressive large scarlet flower cones. Mediterranean climate plant – keep dry in summer.
Banksia ericifolia
Evergreen Shrub
A large compact upright shrub. Narrow heath-like leaves with silver undersides. The large autumn-colored columns of flowers are golden cones with red styles, in brilliant bloom from winter and into summer.
Banksia grandis
Evergreen Shrub
A large upright shrub with long serrated leaves and muted but spectacular large yellow flowers heads. Low maintenance, can handle light frost. Great for cut flowers.
Banksia integrifolia
Evergreen Tree
A large open tree. Leathery dark green serrated leaves with silver undersides. Large yellow bottle-brush blooms, great for cut flowers. Coastal native, Mediterranean climate plant – keep dry in summer.
Banksia marginata “Mini Marg”
Evergreen Shrub
Dense, rounded shrub, dark green foliage shows silver underneath, topped with stunning displays of orange-yellow flowers on cone shaped flower spikes in summer and fall.
Banksia media
Evergreen Shrub
A large compact upright shrub. Narrow heath-like leaves with silver undersides. The large yellow columns of scented flowers, in brilliant bloom from winter and into spring.
Banksia menziesii
Evergreen Shrub
Great for cut flowers. A compact upright shrub with large maroon and yellow flower cones. Twisted trunk with thick bark. Coastal native, Mediterranean climate plant – keep dry in summer.