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A grass-like California native perennial widely distributed throughout the state, from high-elevation forests to coastal bluffs. Grows in patches of 8 to 12 inch tall scalpel-like blades that are topped with pin-striped, indigo blue flowers in late...

A grass-like California native perennial widely distributed throughout the state, from high-elevation forests to coastal bluffs. Grows in patches of 8 to 12 inch tall scalpel-like blades that are topped with pin-striped, indigo blue flowers in late...

A grass-like California native perennial widely distributed throughout the state, from high-elevation forests to coastal bluffs. Grows in patches of 8 to 12 inch tall scalpel-like blades that are topped with pin-striped, indigo blue flowers in late...

A California native perennial with strappy grass-like foliage topped with bright yellow star-shaped flowers in spring. It forms a small clump that grows 8 to 12 inches tall. Native to moist areas along the coast, it is good for wet, poorly-drained areas...

This cultivar is favored for its large, showy, dark purple flowers that develop in winter and spring. The deep purple blooms are also known to produce a light fragrance. The California native should have its leggy branches pruned in late summer or fall...

A native perennial, the California Goldenrod naturally grows throughout open grasslands. The species is highly appreciated for the support it provides to wildlife, such as birds and insects. The goldenrod spreads regularly through underground runners, so...

A selection of Apricot Mallow with coral red flowers that bloom spring through summer. It thrives in full sun and reflective heat. Plant in full sun in sharply-draining soil. Needs only occasional water once established but bloom time may be extended if...

A selection of Apricot Mallow with coral red flowers that bloom spring through summer. It thrives in full sun and reflective heat. Plant in full sun in sharply-draining soil. Needs only occasional water once established but bloom time may be extended if...

Sporobolus wrightii (Big Sacaton) is a striking, warm-season bunchgrass native to the southwestern U.S. and northern Mexico, reaching 4 to 6 feet tall (up to 8 feet in bloom). Its fine-textured, arching foliage and tall, feathery seed heads provide a...