California Natives

Ceanothus oliganthus, commonly known as Hairy Ceanothus, is a tall and wide evergreen shrub, making it ideal for use in larger native landscapes, coastal scrub, and chaparral plantings. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and is highly...

Good for hot, sunny slopes. Tightly clustered white flowers cover holly-like leaves.

Long inflorescences usually light to medium blue on light green leaves. Green trunk. Deep rooted, good for hot sunny slopes. Cold hardy to at least to 15°F.

Dark green glossy leaves with very dark blue flowers. Relatively garden tolerant

Dark green glossy leaves with long, pretty greenish white flower clusters that never brown on the stem. Exceptional. Heavy soils okay.

Dark green glossy leaves with long, pretty greenish white flower clusters that never brown on the stem. Exceptional. Heavy soils okay.

Dark green glossy leaves with long, pretty greenish white flower clusters that never brown on the stem. Exceptional. Heavy soils okay.

Ceanothus tomentosus, commonly known as Woolly Blue Ceanothus, is a versatile and drought-tolerant shrub that adds beauty to any landscape. With its dense, evergreen foliage and attractive clusters of small, sky-blue flowers, it brings a burst of color...

A smaller-leafed California native buckwheat that grows naturally in the Santa Monica Mountains among other areas in the coastal sage scrub communities. Although primarily used in restoration and revegetation projects, this species can be used in a...

A rare species of wild buckwheat native to the Conejo Valley region of Ventura County. Fuzzy, silver foliage (and stems) make it a great accent plant and bring a soft texture to the garden. Forms a compact mound 2 to 3 feet tall and wide. Blooms late...

An inspiring selection of the California native common buckwheat that has significant commercial and residential appeal, particularly with erosion control, slope stabilization, and coverage. Exceptionally drought tolerant once established and basically...

A versatile selection of Eriogonum fasciculatum that is noted for its lighter green leaves and mounding habit. Great for erosion control and coverage. Flowers are more delicate than the true species but as with other buckwheats, the start our white with...

A low growing selection of Eriogonum fasciculatum that is noted for its small leaves and tight habit. Good for erosion control, slope stabilization, and coverage. Basically carefree once established. Attracts butterflies and has other wildlife value.

Another low growing form of Eriogonum fasciculatum. Very fast growing in season so can provide coverage quickly. This selection is a little more 'wild' in its habit compared with the other more common groundcover buckwheats that retain a tighter/neater...

California or common buckwheat is an apt name for this plant as it likely the buckwheat that most people are familiar with living in Southern California. Important in beekeeping / honey production. Also and important plant for butterflies and birds...