Mature trees and the overhang of the nearby building create an environment to Sycamore trees. The native understory plants seen here thrive in these dry, shaded areas. They are uniquely suited for planting under native oaks, in lieu of lawn or ornamental plants.
Sword Fern and Alumroot make beautiful shade garden companions
Sword Fern and Alumroot make beautiful shade garden companions
Oregon Grape in Fall: Resists fire, produces grapes, attracts wildlife, and enjoys both rain and shade gardens
Ribes sanguineum ‘Claremont’ “Pink Flowering Currant”: Adds delicate Wisteria-like flowers to shade and rain environments
Ribes: Adds delicate Wisteria-like flowers to shade and rain environments
Hummingbird Sage, Salvia spathacea: Attracts wildlife, including hummingbirds, while brining an intoxicating scent to shade and rain gardens
Oregon Grape (Spring): Resists fire, produces grapes, attracts wildlife, and enjoys both rain and shade gardens
Alum Root, Heuchera micrantha: Delicate pink bells and
Leymus condensatus ‘Canyon Prince’: Adds a lovely silver-green color and architectural form to shade gardens
Sword Fern, Polystichum minimum: Evergreen, this fern loves the understory of trees, or, in this case, city hall
Coffeeberry, Rhamnus californica: Coffeeberry makes a lovely deep, evergreen hedge or shrub
More Information:
- Oregon Grape vs. Non-Native Grape
- Coffeeberry vs. PittosporumÂ
- Hummingbird Sage: LA’s Latest It Girl
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