CA Natives

forms mats, fast growing

A sprawling perennial herb native to northern California and inland mountain forests. Being a member of the mint family, its leaves and flowers are highly fragrant. In summer it blooms with puffy inflorescences that range in color from white to pink to...

This west coast native is an evergreen shrub that should be planted in full sun along the coastline or partial sun in the inland environments. Well-drained media is required.The shiny leaves are quite resistant to wind and also give off a pleasant...

Native to dry slopes along the central and southern California coast, Penstemon centranthifolius is notable for its glaucous blue-grey foliage and 3 to 4 foot tall spikes of tubular, scarlet red flowers. Flowers bloom mid spring into mid summer and are...

A perennial native to the western United States and southern California high deserts, Firecracker Penstemon grows in small mounds of cupped, lanceolate foliage that bear tall spikes of tubular, scarlet red flowers in spring and summer. Needs good...