UC Marin Master Gardeners - Deer resistant plants

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UC Marin Master Gardeners - Deer resistant plants

Botanical Name: Abelia X grandi�oraCommon Name: Pink AbeliaPlant Type: ShrubSun: Full, Half, ShadeWater: Low, MediumThis medium-sized evergreen shrub blooms allsummer, displaying small, pink bell-shaped �owers.It has a naturally arching form. It can grow to 6 to10 feet in the right conditions.

Plant Height: 3-6', 6-12'Flower Color: PinkAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: Spring, Summer, Fall

Botanical Name: Acacia cognata 'Cousin Itt'Common Name: Little River WattlePlant Type: Ground coverSun: Full, HalfWater: LowThis low shiny ground cover has a low moundingform. It does well in both hot inland or coastalsettings, needing little water or care onceestablished. It is a great addition to Mediterraneanstyle gardens, excellent for hillside plantings, rockgardens, mass plantings and with dry creek beds. Itis small in stature growing less than 2 feet tall and 4feet wide. It looks like side-ways bamboo.

Plant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: n/aAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Dark GreenFlower Season: n/a

Botanical Name: Ajuga reptansCommon Name: Carpet BuglePlant Type: Ground cover, PerennialSun: Half, Shade, Deep ShadeWater: MediumThis colorful groundcover will grow in shade or sunwith slightly moist soil. It is an evergreen withpurplish rosettes that spread quickly on purplishstems. Blue bloom spikes cover these plants in Apriland May, and are 6"-8" when blooming. Thisversatile groundcover can also be used in shadywild�ower beds. Other names: Carpet Bugle

Plant Height: Under 1'Flower Color: BlueAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: Spring

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Botanical Name: Armeria maritimaCommon Name: Sea PinkPlant Type: Ground cover, PerennialSun: Full, HalfWater: MediumThis clumping, grass-like perennial is native to manyareas, including coastal California. Its �owers rangefrom deep rose pink to white.

Plant Height: Under 1'Flower Color: PinkAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Green, Dark GreenFlower Season: Spring, Intermittent

Botanical Name: Buxus sempervirens 'Variegata'Common Name: Variegated English BoxwoodPlant Type: ShrubSun: Full, HalfWater: Medium, Extra in SummerUpright and broad dwarf with green foliage in thecenter and bright yellow edges. Can be used forhedges or as an accent plant in the landscape.Excellent substitute for Variegated Euonymus wheredeer browsing is a problem.

Plant Height: 3-6', 6-12'Flower Color: n/aAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: n/a

Botanical Name: Calycanthus occidentalisCommon Name: Spice BushPlant Type: ShrubSun: Half, ShadeWater: LowA large, fast deciduous shrub growing to 12' tall and15' wide, the Spice Bush bears large green leavesand small, dull red magnolia-like �owers withnarrow petals. Its leaves are fragrant when crushed.The plant should be grown in partial sun or shade,with average to little summer watering and gooddrainage.

Plant Height: 6-12'Flower Color: RedAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: GreenFlower Season: Spring, Summer



Botanical Name: Carpenteria californicaCommon Name: Bush AnemonePlant Type: ShrubSun: Half, ShadeWater: LowCA native is a dense, clean evergreen shrub thatgrows 4'-8' high and 5' wide. It is tolerant of sun orshade. It has white fragrant �owers from Maythrough August. Native to the foothills of Fresno,where it grows along seasonal creeks.

Plant Height: 6-12'Flower Color: WhiteAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: Spring, Summer

Botanical Name: Ceanothus 'Dark Star'Common Name: Dark Star CeanothusPlant Type: ShrubSun: FullWater: LowDark Star Ceanothus grows to 6' tall and 8' wide,producing small, rounded clusters of dark blue�owers from light burgundy buds that appear inspring. Its habit is compact, with small, dark green,dimpled leaves growing to only 1/2" long. Thisshrub does best in full sun in coastal areas with welldraining soil. It needs very little water once it'sestablished.

Plant Height: 6-12'Flower Color: BlueAttracts Wildlife: Birds, HummingbirdsLeaf Color: Dark GreenFlower Season: Spring

Botanical Name: Centaurea cinerariaCommon Name: Dusty MillerPlant Type: PerennialSun: Full, HalfWater: LowThis perennial plant won't grow more than 1' talland has large, silvery white leaves with purple orsometimes yellow �owers that bloom in summer.Bees love the �owers too!

Plant Height: Under 1'Flower Color: Purple, YellowAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Silver, WhiteFlower Season: Summer



Botanical Name: Ceratostigma plumbaginoidesCommon Name: Dwarf PlumbagoPlant Type: Ground cover, PerennialSun: Full, HalfWater: Medium, Extra in SummerIntense blue �owers adorn the glossy green leavesof this plant in summer. This mat-forming groundcover, 12"-18" tall and wide, does well in full or partsun, needing regular watering and more during hotsummer spells. Dark green leaves turn reddish infall. This plant spreads by rhizomes. This plant doesbest in well draining soil but will tolerate clay soil.

Plant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: BlueAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Dark GreenFlower Season: Summer

Botanical Name: Chaenomeles speciosaCommon Name: Japanese Flowering QuincePlant Type: ShrubSun: Full, HalfWater: MediumChaenomeles speciosa is a deciduous shrub thatgrows 6'-10' tall and wide with simple, glossy, darkgreen leaves. It requires half to full sun, mediumwatering, and will tolerate any soil that is well-draining. In early spring, red �owers appear,followed by edible, yellow green fruit (called quince)that are bitter but great in jellies and jams. Prunejust to shape plant after �owering period. Brancheshave small spines. Established shrub needs lesswatering.

Plant Height: 6-12'Flower Color: RedAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Dark GreenFlower Season: Spring

Botanical Name: Choisya ternataCommon Name: Mexican Orange, Mex. MockOrangePlant Type: ShrubSun: Full, HalfWater: MediumThis evergreen shrub has glossy yellow-green leavesand produces clusters of white �owers that have afragrance similar to that of orange blossoms. Itmakes an excellent informal hedge or screen. Itrequires full sun for growth and partial shade whengrown in hot areas. It will need soil amendments ifgrown in alkaline soil or if water is high in salts.

Plant Height: 3-6'Flower Color: WhiteAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Dark GreenFlower Season: Spring, Summer



Botanical Name: Cistus X hybridusCommon Name: White RockrosePlant Type: Shrub, Ground coverSun: FullWater: Very LowThis is a small evergreen shrub with 2" long, darkgray green, crinkly leaves. It has pure white �owerswith prominent yellow stamens, emerging from redbuds in the spring. The shrub has a mounding habit,2'-3' tall and 5'-6' wide. It does best in full sun withwell draining soil. This is a great plant for hot, dryhillsides. It is deer resistant and tolerant of coastalconditions. It is considered one of the hardiest ofthe rock roses. It has low fuel for �res. .

Plant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: WhiteAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Grey GreenFlower Season: Spring

Botanical Name: Correa re�exaCommon Name: Common Correa, AustralianFuchsiaPlant Type: ShrubSun: Full, HalfWater: Very LowThis Australian native is reliable in areas that arefrost free. It can be prostrate or reaching up to 5'tall and wide, depending on cultivar. Leaves areevergreen, oval shaped, gray green or olive green,hairy or smooth, depending on cultivar. Flowers canbe bell-shaped or tubular, in varying colors such ascream, red, green with contrasting color tips.Blooms spring thru fall, attracting hummingbirdsand other pollinators. Likes full to part sun incoastal areas as well as warm inland valleys. Preferswell draining soil and becomes drought tolerantonce established. It is deer and wind ...

Plant Height: Under 1', 1-3', 3-6'Flower Color: Green, Red, White, Multi-ColoredAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: Winter, Spring, Fall

Botanical Name: Daphne odora 'Aureo-marginata'Common Name: Variegated Winter DaphnePlant Type: ShrubSun: HalfWater: Medium, Extra in SummerThis shrub will reach about 3'-4' tall and wide. It hasa rounded habit and grows at a moderate rate. Ithas a small, glossy, green, evergreen leaves withwhite margins. It has pale pink, fragrant �owers thatbloom in spring. This shrub does best in part sun,regular watering and more during hot spells. Thisplant does best in fertile, well draining soil.

Plant Height: 3-6'Flower Color: PinkAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: Spring



Botanical Name: Digitalis purpureaCommon Name: Common FoxglovePlant Type: PerennialSun: HalfWater: Medium, HighThis biennial Foxglove will reach up to 4' whenblooming in the early summer. The large spire ofhuge, bell-shaped �owers ranges from purple topink to cream with purple specks. Large, texturedleaves form an attractive rosette until bloom time.This plant likes a moist, �ltered-sun area similar tothe Lobelias and Columbines.

Plant Height: 3-6'Flower Color: Pink, Purple, Multi-ColoredAttracts Wildlife: HummingbirdsLeaf Color: Green, Grey GreenFlower Season: Spring, Summer

Botanical Name: Erigeron glaucus 'Wayne Roderick'Common Name: Seaside Daisy, Beach FleabanePlant Type: Ground cover, PerennialSun: Full, HalfWater: Low, Medium, Extra in SummerPerennial grows 1' tall and 1.5' wide. Has deepgreen foliage and lavender �owers with goldcenters. Blooms spring through fall if deadheaded.Does well in coastal areas where it can be planted infull sun. Prefers afternoon shade inland. Requireslittle water once established but looks better withextra summer water. Attracts bees and butter�ies.Deer and rabbit resistant.

Plant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: Gold, Lavender, Multi-ColoredAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: Spring, Summer, Fall

Botanical Name: Escallonia x exoniensisCommon Name: EscalloniaPlant Type: ShrubSun: Full, HalfWater: LowEscallonia is an evergreen shrub that grows to 6'-8'tall and wide. It is valued for its glossy foliage andclusters of pink �owers. The heaviest bloom periodis during spring and fall, with some �owers all year.The Escallonias grow best in sun to part shade, butwill tolerate mostly shade if necessary. These plantsusually need little or no summer watering.

Plant Height: 6-12'Flower Color: PinkAttracts Wildlife: BirdsLeaf Color: Dark GreenFlower Season: Spring, Summer, Fall,Intermittent



Botanical Name: Eschscholzia californicaCommon Name: California PoppyPlant Type: AnnualSun: Full, HalfWater: MediumThe California State Flower. This small annual(sometimes acts as a perennial) plant will grow toless than 1' tall and has light, small blue greenleaves with gold and orange �owers that bloom inspring and summer. It is an aggressive grower andcan get away from you in a residential gardenspace. Plant it in spaces where it is alright for it toroam.

Plant Height: Under 1'Flower Color: Gold, OrangeAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Blue Green, Grey Green, LightGreenFlower Season: Spring, Summer

Botanical Name: Euryops pectinatusCommon Name: EuryopsPlant Type: ShrubSun: FullWater: Very LowThis dependable shrub with bright yellow, daisy-like�owers, blooms almost year-round. Its leaves aregrey-green in color and divided. This shrub canreach 6' tall and wide. It is very hardy and does wellin full sun and well draining soil. When established,it is drought tolerant. Prune when �owers start tofade. The branches are wonderful in �owerarrangements. This shrub tends to show itsbranches at the bottom so plant something lowgrowing like Basket of Gold alyssum.

Plant Height: 3-6'Flower Color: YellowAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Dark Green, Grey GreenFlower Season: Winter, Spring, Summer,Fall, Constant

Botanical Name: Feijoa sellowianaCommon Name: Pineapple GuavaPlant Type: Tree, ShrubSun: Full, HalfWater: LowClassi�ed as an evergreen shrub or a small tree, thisplant can be pruned to almost any size or shape. Itsfoliage is gray green and silvery underneath. White�owers with bright red stamens can be seen,followed by 1"-4" long, oval, edible fruit. Full sun isrequired for proper growth. Additional names: Accasellowiana

Plant Height: 12-25'Flower Color: Red, White, Multi-ColoredAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Grey GreenFlower Season: Spring



Botanical Name: Felicia amelloidesCommon Name: Blue Marguerite, Blue Felicia DaisyPlant Type: Shrub, Ground coverSun: Full, HalfWater: Medium, Extra in SummerThis shrubby perennial is grown mostly as a groundcover since it reaches 18" tall and spreads up to 5'.It has oval, hairy leaves that are 1" in length anddark green in color. It produces a variety of brightblue, 1 1/4" wide �owers with yellow centers,resembling daisies. In cool summer areas, this plantmay act as an annual, blooming from springthrough fall. In hot summer places, plant in full sunbut with afternoon shade. It will only bloom fromspring through midsummer. It does best in welldraining soil. It does best with regular watering. Itdoes not tolerate hot humid areas. It ...

Plant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: Blue, Yellow, Multi-ColoredAttracts Wildlife: Butter�iesLeaf Color: Dark GreenFlower Season: Spring, Summer, Fall

Botanical Name: Frangula californicaCommon Name: California Co�eeberryPlant Type: ShrubSun: Full, HalfWater: Very LowEasy-care, long-lived evergreen shrub grows 6'-8'tall and wide, sometimes larger, with a roundedform that can be pruned to shape. Native inchaparral, woodland, and forest communities fromOregon coast ranges through most of Californiainto Arizona and Baja. Foliage is large, leathery,deep green with reddish tints, stems are reddishbrown when young, spring �owers areinconspicuous but attract butter�ies and bees. Leafedges curl under during dry summers to conservemoisture. Red berries turn black in late summer,when they attract birds (and resemble co�eebeans). Tolerates sun or p ...

Plant Height: 6-12'Flower Color: n/aAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: Spring

Botanical Name: Gaillardia X grandi�oraCommon Name: Blanket FlowerPlant Type: PerennialSun: FullWater: Medium, Extra in SummerThis perennial reaches 2'-4' tall and 1.5' wide,forming mounds of color from the daisy-like�owers. It likes full sun and well-draining soil butneeds regular watering especially during hotsummer months. Foliage is gray green andevergreen. Flower colors vary, being found inyellow, orange, red or maroon. Flowers bloom fromspring through �rst sign of frost or cold spell. Thisplant will often re-seed.

Plant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: Orange, Multi-ColoredAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Grey GreenFlower Season: Summer, Fall



Botanical Name: Gazania 'Yellow' trailingCommon Name: Trailing Yellow GazaniaPlant Type: Ground coverSun: Full, HalfWater: Very Low, Low, Extra in SummerThis somewhat hardy perennial will grow 6"-12"high and produces wonderful, bright yellow �owers.

Plant Height: Under 1'Flower Color: YellowAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Blue Green, Grey GreenFlower Season: Spring, Summer, Fall

Botanical Name: Grevillea 'Superb'Common Name: Superb GrevilleaPlant Type: ShrubSun: Full, HalfWater: LowHummingbirds, birds and bees cannot resist thenectar-�lled �owers of this stunning evergreenshrub that is covered in 5-inch panicles of coral,pink and yellow blooms year-round in frost freeareas. It prefers a neutral to acidic soil and thrivesin well-drained soil that is low in phosphorous. Thefoliage has a beautiful textual quality. Light pruningencourages more blooms at the ends of eachbranch. This magni�cent plant is a hybrid cross ofG. banksii and G. bipinnati�da. -Village Nursery

Plant Height: 3-6'Flower Color: Pink, Red, Yellow, Multi-ColoredAttracts Wildlife: Birds, HummingbirdsLeaf Color: GreenFlower Season: Winter, Spring, Summer,Fall, Constant

Botanical Name: Helleborus hybridsCommon Name: Hybrid Helleborus or HelleborePlant Type: PerennialSun: Half, ShadeWater: Medium, Extra in SummerThe Helleborus hybrids are evergreen plants thatare a favorite for many gardeners due to the varietyof �ower colors and ease of growth. They maintaintheir dark green, glossy foliage through winter. Bylate winter, cut back the old foliage to view theemerging �ower stalks. It prefers rich, well-drainedsoil and light to dark shade. It looks great in massplantings under trees or large shrubs for awoodland e�ect. Leaves, stems and roots arepoisonous.

Plant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: Green, Pink, WhiteAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: Spring



Botanical Name: Hemerocallis hybridsCommon Name: Daylily hybridsPlant Type: PerennialSun: Full, HalfWater: Low, Extra in SummerThese summer-blooming perennials form clumpswith large, grass-like leaves. Its showy �owers,resembling lilies, are borne in clusters on stemsheld well above the foliage. Daylilies can be found inmany colors: yellow, orange, red, purple, pink ormulti-colored. Hemerocallis does better in well-draining soil and with extra summer water.Hemerocallis are very hardy, with few or nonepests/problems.

Plant Height: Under 1', 1-3', 3-6'Flower Color: RedAttracts Wildlife: Birds, Butter�iesLeaf Color: GreenFlower Season: Spring, Summer

Botanical Name: Iberis sempervirens 'Little Gem'Common Name: Little Gem Evergreen CandytuftPlant Type: Ground cover, PerennialSun: Full, HalfWater: Low, MediumThe 'Snow�ake' is an evergreen perennial thatreaches a size of 6" tall and up to 15" wide. It hasnarrow, dark green foliage that is covered with purewhite �owers in spring and early summer. It doesbest in full to part sun with regular watering andmore during hot summer spells. It needs welldraining soil. This compact plant looks great in rockgardens, containers, borders, in woodland gardens.Plant near entryway because of fragrant �owers.Beautiful plant for moon gardens.

Plant Height: Under 1'Flower Color: WhiteAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Dark GreenFlower Season: Spring, Summer

Botanical Name: Iris Paci�c Coast HybridsCommon Name: Paci�c Coast IrisesPlant Type: PerennialSun: Full, Half, ShadeWater: Very Low, Low, Medium, Extra in SummerThese Irises are 6"-18" tall and have clumps ofgrass-like foliage. The �owers are 3"-4" across; itmakes good cut �owers and vary from white,yellow, lavender, purple, blue, and reddish purple.

Plant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: Blue, Lavender, Multi-ColoredAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Green, Dark GreenFlower Season: Spring



Botanical Name: Iris bearded 'Beverly Sills'Common Name: Beverly Sills Bearded IrisPlant Type: PerennialSun: Full, HalfWater: Low, MediumThis Iris is a well-known and beloved variety of tallbearded irises that has peachy, pink colored �owerru�es. This iris can reach 35" tall! Sword-shaped,narrow, green leaves can be 18" tall and 1.5" wide. Itdoes best in well draining, sandy soil with averagewatering. Established plants can become droughttolerant. It tolerates full sun but will appreciateafternoon shade in warm, inland valleys. Plantstypically bloom in June. It will appreciate regularwatering during the bloom period. Plant therhizomes from late July through October. This iris isprone to root rot and leaf spot. ...

Plant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: Orange, PinkAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Green, Grey GreenFlower Season: Summer

Botanical Name: Knipho�a uvariaCommon Name: Red Hot PokerPlant Type: PerennialSun: Full, HalfWater: LowThis perennial will reach about 3' tall and has largegreen leaves with orange �owers that bloom insummer and fall.

Plant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: OrangeAttracts Wildlife: HummingbirdsLeaf Color: GreenFlower Season: Summer, Fall

Botanical Name: Lantana montevidensisCommon Name: Trailing LantanaPlant Type: Ground coverSun: Full, HalfWater: LowLavender �owers accent the trailing growth habit ofthis Lantana. It is excellent for spilling over walls ordown banks. Eventually, it will reach about 2' tall by6' wide; size is controlled by pruning and severity ofwinter. It does best in full sun and is droughttolerant. It grows rapidly, even in heat, smog andpoor soil. It is cold hardy to 25 degrees F, butrecovers quickly. Fruit is poisonous. Butter�ies areattracted to Lantana.

Plant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: PurpleAttracts Wildlife: Butter�iesLeaf Color: Green, Dark GreenFlower Season: Spring, Summer, Fall,Constant



Botanical Name: Lavandula stoechasCommon Name: Spanish LavenderPlant Type: Shrub, Perennial, HerbSun: Full, HalfWater: LowThis dense shrub grows 2'-3' tall with blue grayfoliage and deep purple �owers that have largeshowy bracts near the top of the spikes. Droughtand deer tolerant.

Plant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: PurpleAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: Spring, Summer

Botanical Name: Leonotis leonurusCommon Name: Lion's TailPlant Type: Shrub, PerennialSun: FullWater: Very Low, Low, Extra in SummerThis is an upright shrub to about 6' tall and wide.Lion's Tail provides both lush greenery and adurable, drought-tolerant shrub. Tubular brightorange �owers are produced from summer throughfall. Plants thrive in desert heat, and can be grownin containers, so plants can be moved to shelteredlocations for frost protection. Also known as: Lion's-Ear

Plant Height: 3-6'Flower Color: OrangeAttracts Wildlife: HummingbirdsLeaf Color: Green, Dark GreenFlower Season: Summer, Fall

Botanical Name: Limonium pereziiCommon Name: Sea LavenderPlant Type: Shrub, PerennialSun: Full, HalfWater: LowThis mounding shrub will reach about 3' high andhas large, dark green leaves with small blue andpurple �owers that bloom in spring and summer.Very hardy and outstanding perennial for waterwise gardens. Tall clusters of tiny, deep mauve�owers are produced throughout much of the year.Ornamental foliage is evergreen and forms anattractive, rounded mound.Can be mass planted forlow maintenance areas or low, edging borders.

Plant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: PurpleAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Dark GreenFlower Season: Spring, Summer



Botanical Name: Lithodora di�usa 'Grace Ward'Common Name: Grace Ward LithodoraPlant Type: Ground cover, PerennialSun: Full, HalfWater: Medium, Extra in SummerThe Lithodora is a prostrate perennial that growsfrom 6'-12' high and spreads up to 4' wide. It hasgreen hairy leaves and stems with bright blue, star-shaped �owers during summer. The Lithodoraneeds full sun to partial shade and needs regularwatering and more during summer. A great plantfor rock gardens, edgings for planters as it spillsover and for woodland style gardens. This plantneeds acidic, well draining soil. It does not tolerateclay soil.

Plant Height: Under 1'Flower Color: BlueAttracts Wildlife: Butter�iesLeaf Color: GreenFlower Season: Summer

Botanical Name: Luma apiculataCommon Name: LumaPlant Type: ShrubSun: FullWater: MediumLuma apiculata is an evergreen shrub or small tree.It grows fast to 6'-8' tall and equally wide. Old plantsdevelop beautiful bark, the color of cinnamon. Thefoliage is dense, with closely set, dark green, oval toroundish, .5"-1" long leaves. Flowers are white topinkish, a little more than .5" across, with fourpetals and a large brush of stamens in the center.

Plant Height: 6-12'Flower Color: Pink, WhiteAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Dark GreenFlower Season: n/a

Botanical Name: Mahonia aquifoliumCommon Name: Oregon GrapePlant Type: Broadleaf Evergreen, ShrubSun: Full, Half, ShadeWater: MediumEvergreen shrub grows upright to 6' tall, slowlycreeping outward by rhizomes. Leaves are 4"-10"long, with 5-9 very spiny-toothed, 1.5" oval lea�ets.New springtime growth turns copper-bronze tone,and fall foliage turns a deep reddish tone. Performsin sun or shade and looks best with regular waterbut is considered drought tolerant. Terminalclusters of bright-yellow, bell-shaped �owers arefollowed by clusters of blue, grape-like fruits lovedby birds. Makes good jelly.

Plant Height: 3-6'Flower Color: YellowAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: Spring



Botanical Name: Mahonia repensCommon Name: Creeping MahoniaPlant Type: Shrub, Ground coverSun: Half, ShadeWater: LowThe creeping Mahonia is a small evergreen shrubthat grows 1'-3' high. It has spiny, red to greenfoliage and yellow �owers in the spring. This plantspreads by underground stems and is resistant tooak root fungus. It is native to California and isdrought tolerant.

Plant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: YellowAttracts Wildlife: BirdsLeaf Color: Bronze, Blue GreenFlower Season: Spring, Summer

Botanical Name: Mimulus X hybridusCommon Name: Sticky Monkey FlowerPlant Type: PerennialSun: Full, Half, ShadeWater: Very Low, Low, Extra in SummerMimulus hybrids are short-lived perennials.Smooth, succulent, medium green leaves form amound to 1'-1.5' high. Showy, velvety �owers arefunnel shaped, 2"-2.5" long with two "lips." Availablein yellow, white and pink colors. The �ower shapeco-evolved to accommodate bees.

Plant Height: 1-3', 3-6'Flower Color: YellowAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: Spring, Summer

Botanical Name: Monardella villosaCommon Name: Coyote MintPlant Type: ShrubSun: FullWater: Very LowPerennial native to CA coast ranges grows 2' tall andwide, with gray-green foliage and light purpleclusters of �owers in summer. Prefers part shade tosun and is drought tolerant but takes garden waterif given perfect drainage. Grows in sand, clay, orserpentine soil and also does well on dry slopes.Smells like a minty toothpaste and was used bySpanish as cure for sore throats. Nectar source forbutter�ies - place in sunnier locale for morebutter�ies. Usually deer resistant. Cut back inwinter for compact appearance. Drought tolerant.

Plant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: Purple, VioletAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: Spring



Botanical Name: Myrica californicaCommon Name: Paci�c Wax MyrtlePlant Type: ShrubSun: Full, HalfWater: LowThis large shrub/tree can reach 30' tall and hasglossy, dark green leaves with purple nutlets thatattract birds. It is used very e�ectively as a screen.Also known as Morella californica.

Plant Height: 12-25'Flower Color: n/aAttracts Wildlife: BirdsLeaf Color: Light GreenFlower Season: Spring

Botanical Name: Myrtus communisCommon Name: Common MyrtlePlant Type: ShrubSun: Full, HalfWater: LowThis evergreen shrub is 6' high and 5' wide witharomatic leaves. It blooms with white, sweet-scented �owers followed by bluish black berries. Itcan be grown in sun or partial shade; well drainedsoil is essential.

Plant Height: 3-6', 6-12', 12-25'Flower Color: WhiteAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Dark GreenFlower Season: Summer

Botanical Name: Narcissus Assorted VarietiesCommon Name: Da�odilPlant Type: Perennial, BulbSun: Full, HalfWater: Very LowNarcissus sp. is a spring-�owering bulb. They arepermanent, increasing form year to year. Leaves arestraight and �at or narrow and rushlike. Flowers arecomposed of right angled petals surrounding thetrumpet in the center. Flowers usually face sun.Keep that in mind when selecting planting place.

Plant Height: Under 1', 1-3'Flower Color: Yellow, WhiteAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: GreenFlower Season: Winter, Spring



Botanical Name: Nepeta X faasseniiCommon Name: CatmintPlant Type: Ground cover, PerennialSun: Full, Half, ShadeWater: MediumNepeta faassenii makes soft, grey-green, undulatingmounds to 1.5' high in bloom, spreading 3'-4' wide.The small leaves are attractive to cats. Thisperennial has lavender blue �owers in summer.Catmint can be planted in sun or shade and needsmedium amount of water. Prune spent �owers toencourage more blooms.

Plant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: Blue, LavenderAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Green, Grey GreenFlower Season: Summer

Botanical Name: Origanum vulgareCommon Name: OreganoPlant Type: Perennial, HerbSun: Full, HalfWater: LowNative to Europe and Central Asia, Oregano is oneof the central �avors in Italian cooking. It is a bushy,rhizomatous, woody-branched perennial that grows1-3’ tall and 2’ wide on square stems clad witharomatic round to ovate leaves. Bears small, two-lipped, pinkish-purple or white �owers that riseabove the foliage in summer. Easily grown ingardens or pots in warm, sunny gardens. It's deerand drought resistant and performs in rocky orshallow soil.

Plant Height: Under 1'Flower Color: PinkAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: Summer

Botanical Name: Osmanthus fragransCommon Name: Sweet OlivePlant Type: ShrubSun: Full, HalfWater: MediumThe sweet olive is a moderate-growing, evergreenshrub to 10' high. It is broad, dense and compact,with oval leaves that are 4" in length and a glossy,medium green color. Small �owers with a strongapricot-like fragrance are produced in the springand summer. Some people have described thescent as a combination of Gardenia and Citruswhich comes from the clusters of tiny creamcolored �owers that appear in Spring and Summer.It's an excellent choice as a screen or hedgegrowing to about 10' tall and 8' wide. They do well infull sun with regular water and grow nicely with partshade ...

Plant Height: 3-6', 6-12'Flower Color: WhiteAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: GreenFlower Season: Spring, Summer



Botanical Name: Osmanthus heterophyllusCommon Name: False HollyPlant Type: ShrubSun: Full, Half, ShadeWater: MediumFalse holly is an extremely tough, strikinglyevergreen shrub. The bright cream- edged foliageholds up well in sun or shade. Use it to brighten ashady corner, or set it against a background of darkevergreens. It makes a colorful informal hedge andcan also be kept in a large container for many years.Once it is well established it will produce tiny- butpowerfully fragrant - �owers in fall. The heavyperfume carries well, even on the cool autumn air.False hollies respond well to pruning and can makea dense and impenetrable hedge. If allowed to grownaturally, mature specimens develop ...

Plant Height: 6-12'Flower Color: WhiteAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: GreenFlower Season: Fall

Botanical Name: Pelargonium (Scented Types)Common Name: Scented GeraniumPlant Type: PerennialSun: Full, HalfWater: LowScented Geraniums are woody type perennials thatdo well in warm dry climates with cool evenings.There are many varieties of Geraniums that havescented leaves when bruised. It used for medicinaland culinary purposes. Most of these plants grow1'-4' tall and prefer full to part sun, slightly acidic,well draining soil. Many have �owers in the summerin di�erent colors. Foliage is succulent and wrinkledat edges. These plants need good air circulation. Itcan be grown indoors in bright light.

Plant Height: 1-3', 3-6'Flower Color: Pink, Purple, RedAttracts Wildlife: BirdsLeaf Color: Green, Dark Green, VariegatedFlower Season: Summer

Botanical Name: Phlomis fruticosaCommon Name: Jerusalem SagePlant Type: ShrubSun: FullWater: LowThis hardy shrub can reach 4' tall and wide. It is auseful, old-time garden plant with soft, woolly graygreen, wrinkled leaves. During spring and summer,yellow, 1" �owers in ball-shaped whorls with a clovelike fragrance cover the shrub. It does best in fullsun or light shade. It is both cold tolerant anddrought tolerant once it's established.

Plant Height: 3-6'Flower Color: YellowAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Grey GreenFlower Season: Spring, Summer



Botanical Name: Plectranthus argentatus LongwoodSilverCommon Name: Silver PlectranthusPlant Type: PerennialSun: HalfWater: MediumThis attractive perennial quickly reaches 3' tall and6' wide. Evergreen leaves are hairy, broad and silvergreen. Long spikes of reddish purple buds open upto pale pink �owers in summer and fall. This plant ismostly grown for the foliage. Plant in area where itwill get afternoon shade.It does best in fertile, moistsoils and regular watering. Branches are brittle andcan be damaged by strong winds. It's best not toplant near walkways. Prune every 2 years in latewinter.

Plant Height: 3-6'Flower Color: PinkAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Green, SilverFlower Season: Summer, Fall

Botanical Name: Plectranthus neochiliusCommon Name: Lobster FlowerPlant Type: PerennialSun: Full, HalfWater: MediumLobster �ower is a perennial/ succulent herb, whichgrows as a mounded mat under 1 foot tall withblue/purple �ower that shoot up from 3-6 inchstems. It makes for a grand ground cover that iswater e�cient. It is also great for container gardens.It is good in full sun and requires good drainage.

Plant Height: 3-6'Flower Color: Blue, PurpleAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Green, SilverFlower Season: Winter, Spring, Summer,Fall, Constant

Botanical Name: Plumbago auriculataCommon Name: Cape PlumbagoPlant Type: ShrubSun: Full, HalfWater: LowThis mounding shrub will grow to 12'+ tall and hassmall, light green leaves with blue and white �owersthat bloom all year.

Plant Height: 3-6', 6-12'Flower Color: BlueAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Light GreenFlower Season: Winter, Spring, Summer,Fall, Intermittent



Botanical Name: Prunus ilicifolia ssp. lyoniiCommon Name: Catalina CherryPlant Type: Tree, ShrubSun: Full, HalfWater: Very Low, Low, MediumNative to California's Channel Islands, the Catalinacherry is an evergreen shrub or small tree thatgrows 15' to 30' tall and wide, usually smaller andupright. Makes a nice tall, dense screen or hedge.Easily pruned to shape or control size. Developsshowy white �ower spikes in spring that bees adoreand dark red-purple fruit in fall that is cherished bybirds. Catalina cherry is drought tolerant, resistsoak root fungus, and attracts bene�cial insects andbutter�ies.

Plant Height: 6-12', 12-25'Flower Color: WhiteAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: Spring

Botanical Name: Rhododendron macrophyllumCommon Name: Paci�c RhododendronPlant Type: ShrubSun: Half, ShadeWater: Medium, Extra in SummerThe Paci�c Rhododendron is found west of theCascades from southern British Columbia toNorthern California. It reaches to about 24 feet(8m); taller in the shade than in the sun.It grows inin fairly dry open forests and edges. It commonlygrows along roadsides in the rainshadow of theOlympic Mountains. Washington State Flower.

Plant Height: 6-12', 12-25'Flower Color: PinkAttracts Wildlife: Butter�iesLeaf Color: Dark GreenFlower Season: Spring, Summer

Botanical Name: Ribes sanguineum glutinosumCommon Name: Winter CurrantPlant Type: ShrubSun: Half, ShadeWater: Very Low, LowBeautiful semi-deciduous shrub with an uprightgrowth habit that's round and open. Showy pink�owers bloom late winter and spring, ahummingbird's delight. Birds and other pollinatorsrelish the seeds.

Plant Height: 6-12'Flower Color: PinkAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: Winter, Spring



Botanical Name: Rosmarinus o�cinalis 'Chef'sChoice'Common Name: Chef's Choice RosemaryPlant Type: ShrubSun: Full, HalfWater: LowAn outstanding new Rosemary specially selected forits higher oil content and spicy �avor. With acompact, mounding habit, this is the Rosemary ofchoice for container, herb and kitchen gardens.

Plant Height: Under 1', 1-3'Flower Color: BlueAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: GreenFlower Season: Spring

Botanical Name: Rudbeckia hirtaCommon Name: Black-Eyed SusanPlant Type: PerennialSun: FullWater: MediumBright yellow, large, daisy-like �owers that grow allsummer and fall highlight this daisy variety.

Plant Height: 3-6'Flower Color: Yellow, Multi-ColoredAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Dark GreenFlower Season: Summer, Fall

Botanical Name: Salvia buchananiiCommon Name: Buchanan SagePlant Type: Shrub, PerennialSun: Full, HalfWater: MediumThis attractive sage reaches 1'-2' tall and wide.Leaves are oval, dark green, glossy, andinterestingly, spaced apart. Thin stems support 2-lipped, 2" long, drooping purple �owers that bloomin summer and fall. Sages attract bees, butter�iesand hummingbirds. Buchanan Sage looks great incontainers. It tolerates full sun but appreciatesafternoon shade in warm inland valleys. It does nottolerate frost and prefers well draining soil.

Plant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: PurpleAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: Summer, Fall



Botanical Name: Salvia canariensis var.'Candidissima'Common Name: Candissima Canary Island SagePlant Type: Shrub, PerennialSun: Full, HalfWater: Very Low, Low, Extra in SummerA rare and more compact form of the S. canariensis,it bears bright, furry, silvery-white foliage and stemsand performs in sunny, dry gardens. May reach 5' x5' in a single season, with bushy and upright habit.Blooms are held on 12" spikes, with rosy-magenta-pink �owers and violet-purple calyces. Easy, deerresistant, and drought tolerant. Prefers well drainedsoil with some compost added. Loved by bees andhummingbirds. Cut back to 2'tall in winter.

Plant Height: 3-6'Flower Color: Pink, VioletAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: Spring, Summer

Botanical Name: Salvia clevelandii 'Pozo Blue'Common Name: Grey Musk SagePlant Type: PerennialSun: FullWater: Very LowThis drought-tolerant 3' perennial has gray-green,aromatic, lance shaped foliage. It is a hybrid ofSalvia clevelandii and Salvia leucophylla. Clusters ofviolet blue �owers cover the plant spring andsummer, attracting hummingbirds, birds, andbutter�ies. This salvia needs full sun and is droughttolerant once established. It is cold and heattolerant, growing in desert and coastal areas. Ittolerates sandy and clay soil. Very reliable.

Plant Height: 3-6'Flower Color: Blue, VioletAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: Spring, Summer

Botanical Name: Salvia spathaceaCommon Name: Hummingbird SagePlant Type: Shrub, Ground coverSun: Full, Half, ShadeWater: LowHummingbird sage is endemic to California, whereit is found at low elevations of the Coast Rangesfrom San Bruno Mountain to Orange County.Fragrant, fruity foliage spreads by rhizomes. Flowerstems rise 2 - 3 ft. above the leaves in spring, withball-like clusters of deep fuchsia �owers. Loved byhummingbirds. Does best in cool sun or part shadein hot areas. Drought tolerant, but looks best withoccasional summer water. Deer resistant. Excellentfor dry shade and under oaks.

Plant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: PinkAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: Spring, Summer



Botanical Name: Santolina chamaecyparissusCommon Name: Gray Lavender CottonPlant Type: Shrub, Ground coverSun: Full, HalfWater: LowThis ground cover/small shrub will grow to 3' talland has small, grayish silver leaves with yellow�owers that bloom in the summer. A native of theMediterranean region, Lavender Cotton has beencultivated in gardens since the sixteenth century.This slow growing shrub is very hardy . Its yellow�owers can be cut during or after they bloom inorder to encourage fresh growth of the aromatic,gray foliage, which is not attractive to deer.Lavender Cotton's stems have been used forhousehold moth repellent and to produce oil forperfume. The plant also responds well to shearingand is used ...

Plant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: YellowAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Grey, SilverFlower Season: Summer

Botanical Name: Scabiosa caucasicaCommon Name: ScabiosaPlant Type: PerennialSun: FullWater: MediumA perennial that grows to 1' to 2' tall, 2'-3' wide,therefore used as edgings or borders. Lavender orblue or white �owers appear on sti�, thin stalksamong the foliage during the summer. Flowers looklike pincushions, thus the common name. Foliage isgray green, narrow and lance-shaped. This plantdoes best in full sun with well draining soil. Doesnot tolerate high heat and humidity. Prune spent�owers to encourage more blooms.

Plant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: Blue, Lavender, Multi-ColoredAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Green, Grey GreenFlower Season: Summer

Botanical Name: Scaevola 'Mauve Clusters'Common Name: Mauve Clusters Fan FlowerPlant Type: Ground cover, PerennialSun: Full, HalfWater: MediumThis perennial used as a ground cover will grow lessthan 1' tall but will spread 3-5' wide. It has small,green, �eshy leaves. Lavender blue, slightlyfragrant, fan-shaped �owers bloom almost all yearround. It tolerates full to part sun with mediumamount of watering. It can be grown in coastalareas. Frost sensitive.

Plant Height: Under 1'Flower Color: LavenderAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: GreenFlower Season: Winter, Spring, Summer,Fall, Constant



Botanical Name: Sisyrinchium bellumCommon Name: Blue-Eyed GrassPlant Type: PerennialSun: Full, HalfWater: Very LowFollowing winter rains, this grassy perennial bringsa soft texture back into the garden. It produces anabundance of small blue-purple �owers which havea long bloom cycle. The foliage is similar to Irises.This California native prefers full sun and is droughttolerant once it's established. It's great in smallspaces and among rocks. This plant reaches about1' tall.

Plant Height: Under 1'Flower Color: Blue, PurpleAttracts Wildlife: HummingbirdsLeaf Color: GreenFlower Season: Winter, Spring, Summer

Botanical Name: Stachys byzantinaCommon Name: Lamb's EarPlant Type: Shrub, PerennialSun: Full, HalfWater: Very LowThis tiny shrub will grow less than 1' tall and hasmedium-size, greyish-green leaves with blue andlavender �owers that bloom in the spring. Thisshrub is grown more for its velvety leaves than the�owers. It is drought tolerant once it's established.Be careful not to overwater.

Plant Height: Under 1'Flower Color: Blue, LavenderAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Grey GreenFlower Season: Spring

Botanical Name: Tagetes lemmoniiCommon Name: Copper Canyon Dasiy, PerennialMariPlant Type: PerennialSun: Full, HalfWater: LowThis larger perennial will grow to 6' tall and hassmall, light green leaves with yellow mustardcolored �owers that bloom in winter and spring. Cutback to within 6" of the ground to refresh andreduce the size of the plant. This plant is a riot ofcolor! Its unique fragrance is loved by pollinators(but not by deer).

Plant Height: 3-6'Flower Color: YellowAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: Winter, Spring, Summer



Botanical Name: Tecoma capensisCommon Name: Cape HoneysucklePlant Type: Shrub, Ground cover, VineSun: Full, HalfWater: LowThe Cape Honeysuckle is an evergreen shrub thatgrows to 8' tall with pruning, or a vine that reaches20' with support. The lea�ets are shiny green, andthe fall-winter �owers are orange and tubularshaped. This shrub can tolerate sun or part shade,heat, wind, and salt air. The Cape Honeysuckle isdrought tolerant and attracts hummingbirds.

Plant Height: 6-12'Flower Color: Orange, RedAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Dark GreenFlower Season: Winter, Summer, Fall

Botanical Name: Tellima grandi�oraCommon Name: Fringe CupsPlant Type: Ground cover, PerennialSun: Half, ShadeWater: Medium, Extra in SummerFringe Cups does best in moist, shady areas andsends up tall �ower stalks in the spring. The �owersrange from yellowish-green to dark pink, and theleaves can be reddish too.

Plant Height: Under 1'Flower Color: Green, PinkAttracts Wildlife: Hummingbirds,Butter�iesLeaf Color:Flower Season: Spring

Botanical Name: Teucrium X lucidrysCommon Name: Trailing GermanderPlant Type: Shrub, Ground cover, HerbSun: FullWater: Very Low, LowThis small shrub reaches 1' tall and 2' wide, withsmall, shiny, dark green, aromatic leaves on woodystems can be sheared and shaped. Lovely, reddishpurple or white �owers appear between the upperleaves during summer. It can be used as a lowhedge plant in herbal knot gardens or has a groundcover. To encourage branching, it should be prunedin the spring. It prefers full sun and well drainingsoil. It does not tolerate wet soil. It is droughttolerant once it's established.

Plant Height: Under 1', 1-3'Flower Color: WhiteAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: Summer



Botanical Name: Teucrium fruticansCommon Name: Bush GermanderPlant Type: Shrub, HerbSun: FullWater: LowThis round shrub will reach about 12' high and hassmall, grayish silvery leaves with blue �owers thatappear throughout the seasons.

Plant Height: 3-6', 6-12'Flower Color: BlueAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Grey, SilverFlower Season: Winter, Spring, Summer,Fall, Intermittent

Botanical Name: Thymus 'Victor Reiter'Common Name: Victor Reiter ThymePlant Type: Ground cover, Perennial, HerbSun: Full, HalfWater: Very LowThis evergreen ground cover needs full sun to lightshade. It grows to 3" tall, forming a dense, thickmat. It needs well-drained, light soil. This thyme isconsidered drought tolerant. The foliage is darkgreen and slightly hairy. It has a pleasant, mintyfragrance when crushed, though not considered forculinary uses. Flowers are lilac purple and bloom inthe summer. It attracts bees and butter�ies.

Plant Height: Under 1'Flower Color: PurpleAttracts Wildlife: Butter�iesLeaf Color: Dark GreenFlower Season: Summer

Botanical Name: Tibouchina urvilleanaCommon Name: Princess FlowerPlant Type: TreeSun: Full, Half, ShadeWater: MediumThe Princess Flower is a rangy, loosely constructedevergreen shrub with oval, velvety leaves that are3"-6" in length. Dramatic and elegant, 3" wide royalpurple �owers form at the ends of the branchesduring the warm season. The shrub has very eye-catching �owers. When grown in the warmer valleyareas, this plant prefers protection from hot, dryingwinds.

Plant Height: 6-12', 12-25'Flower Color: PurpleAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: GreenFlower Season: Spring, Summer, Fall,Intermittent



Botanical Name: Tulbaghia violaceaCommon Name: Society GarlicPlant Type: PerennialSun: Full, Half, ShadeWater: MediumThis clumping perennial will grow less than 1' talland has narrow, blue green leaves. Clusters oflavender �owers bloom in spring and summer.Leaves and �owers have a distinct onion or garlicsmell if crushed.

Plant Height: Under 1'Flower Color: LavenderAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: GreenFlower Season: Spring, Summer

Botanical Name: Verbena lilacina 'De La Mina'Common Name: Cedros Island VerbenaPlant Type: PerennialSun: Full, HalfWater: Very Low, Extra in SummerThis attractive perennial quickly reaches 2' tall and4' wide. Foliage is bright green, dissected and fern-looking. During spring and summer, thin stalks riseabove foliage, ending with fragrant, 1" diameter,lavender blue clusters of �owers, attracting beesand butter�ies. This mound shaped plant prefersfull to part sun. It is drought tolerant once it'sestablished but will do better with occasional waterduring hot summer months.

Plant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: Blue, LavenderAttracts Wildlife:Leaf Color:Flower Season: Spring, Summer

Botanical Name: Westringia fruticosa 'MorningLight'Common Name: Morning Light Coast RosemaryPlant Type: ShrubSun: Full, HalfWater: MediumA small evergreen shrub that grows 3' tall and wide.It has white edged leaves and small white �owersthat bloom in the spring. It is very drought tolerant.

Plant Height: 1-3'Flower Color: WhiteAttracts Wildlife: n/aLeaf Color: Green, White, Yellow,VariegatedFlower Season: Intermittent

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