These heat tolerant plants once dominated the foothills of California. Their thick leathery leaves reduce evaporation and help them enjoy high sun exposure.
Lessingia filaginifolia ‘Silver Carpet’
Blooming Groundcovers: Lessingia filaginifolia ‘Silver Carpet’ and Common Yarrow
Deergrass, Muhlenbergia rigens
Deergrass, Muhlenbergia rigens
California Yucca: Called “Our Lords Candle” for its incandescent blooms that make a crunchy addition to salads
California Yucca: A real powerhouse! Enjoys full sun, resists fire, and nearly every aspect is edible
Pitchers Sage: The fragrance is in the foliage, so it scents the air even when not in bloom
Pitchers Sage: The fragrance is in the foliage, so it scents the air even when not in bloom
Palmer’s Indian Mallow, Abutilon palmeri: A year round bloomer, Indian Mallow stands out in fall as other natives rest
Ribes aureum, Golden Current
Arctostaphylos manzanita, `Dr. Hurd’ Manzanita
Monardella macrantha ‘Marian Sampson’
Brittle bush, Encelia farinosa
Additional Foliage: Adenostema fasciculatum, Chamise
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