Plants by Type

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...

Widespread in the southern California chaparral, scrub, and woodland communities, Showy Penstemon is an evergreen perennial notable for its large, sharply-toothed leaves and violet and electric blue flowers. Flowers naturally vary in color, taking on...

This fast-growing evergreen can endure drought, heat, and wind conditions. The tree is even adaptable to poor soils. While the pine prospers best in warm low deserts, the plant is hardy enough to thrive in coastal zones. Its dense foliage emits a mild...

This pine is characterized by its irregular canopy of broad-spreading, strong branches. Cones, similarly, are asymmetrical. Cones are also persistent and bend backwards on branches. This species of pine is particularly resilient. It can resist extreme...

A dwarf, variegated Pittosporum that features glossy, green leaves splashed with white along the margins. Blooms in spring with clusters of fragrant white flowers. Growing just 2 to 3 feet tall and wide, it’s great for containers or used as a low hedge...