Plants by Type

This delicate-looking, summer dormant bunchgrass is lovely with its nodding seed heads. A good choice for erosion control and slope stabilization. The grass can even be used in sparse areas between perennials and annuals in chaparral or sage scrub...

This resilient perennial bunch grass that is renowned for its ability to control erosion and prosper around the canopy of native trees. Despite it going dormant in the summer, this plant is valuable in providing habitat for native wildlife. Birds,...

A native perennial formerly widespread throughout most of southern California, most commonly at higher elevations. Forms a low mound of toothed, silvery gray-green foliage punctuated in spring by white to blush pink flowers. Typically grows only one to...

A medium-sized tree with an open airy form, Parkinsonia aculeata makes for a notable garden accent with its green bark and spectacular flower display. Its pendulous compound foliage gives it a somewhat shaggy appearance and during the hot summer months...

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...

Desert Penstemon is native to southwestern United States where it grows in inland deserts and plateaus. It forms a shrub up to 3 feet wide and tall with large, serrated, blue-green foliage, similar to Penstemon spectabilis. Blooms mid to late spring with...

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 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...