Genus

Great lawn substitute. Similar to Carex pansa and C. praegracilis. Foliage a bit brighter green and coarser. Tolerates drought but will not stay as dense/lush. If given regular water, will stay bright green and lush. Spreads slowly by runners (grows...

Great lawn substitute. Many list as only growing to 6-8" tall. Similar to Carex pansa but if left uncut or eaten, will grow up to 18". Foliage is slightly narrower than Carex pansa. From our experience, C. praegracilis develops a brown look to it in the...

Great lawn substitute. Many list as only growing to 6-8" tall. Similar to Carex pansa but if left uncut or eaten, will grow up to 18". Foliage is slightly narrower than Carex pansa. From our experience, C. praegracilis develops a brown look to it in the...

Great lawn substitute. Many list as only growing to 6-8" tall. Similar to Carex pansa but if left uncut or eaten, will grow up to 18". Foliage is slightly narrower than Carex pansa. From our experience, C. praegracilis develops a brown look to it in the...

Great lawn substitute. Many list as only growing to 6-8" tall. Similar to Carex pansa but if left uncut or eaten, will grow up to 18". Foliage is slightly narrower than Carex pansa. From our experience, C. praegracilis develops a brown look to it in the...

A native sedge that grows throughout California, primarily in moist areas. If given ample water, it will spread quickly via rhizomes to form dense patches. Blooms in spring with tan flowers that age to brown. Useful for erosion control. Makes a good...

A large, single rosette forming Echeveria that grows 1 to 2 feet across and features luminous, light purple foliage edged in pink. Requires some shade in all inland gardens to prevent scorching in the summer months. Orange-red flowers bloom on short...

A large, single rosette forming Echeveria that grows 1 to 2 feet across and features luminous, light purple foliage edged in pink. Requires some shade in all inland gardens to prevent scorching in the summer months. Orange-red flowers bloom on short...

A hybrid of H. sanguinea and H. maxima, Heuchera ‘Rosada’ is popular for its long bloom time and tolerance of tough growing conditions. Requires shade in most conditions but can tolerate some partial sun in more coastal areas. Fantastic plant to use in...

An attractive flowering perennial Native to Arizona, New Mexico, and northern Mexico that forms a small mound of scalloped green foliage and blooms in spring with clusters of bell-shaped dark pink to red flowers. Perfect for woodland gardens as it...

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...