Birds, butterflies, beneficial insects and reptiles will be drawn to the native foliage in this partially shaded, partially sunny area. Watch for Monarch and California Checkerspot butterflies, hummingbirds, Western Scrub Jay, California Quail, and Western Fence Lizards.
Dwarf Coyote Bush: Resists fire, attracts wildlife, and beautifully retains slopes – an ideal plant for the foothills!
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
Oregon Grape in Fall: Resists fire, produces grapes, attracts wildlife, and enjoys both rain and shade gardens
White Sage: Attracts wildlife, edible, and incredibly fragrant
Lupine
Common Yarrow: Serves as an IdealMow lawn/meadow, attracts wildlife and enjoys water-filtering rain garden spaces
White Sage: Attracts wildlife, edible, and incredibly fragrant foliage
Common Yarrow: Serves as an IdealMow lawn/meadow, attracts wildlife and enjoys water-filtering rain garden spaces
Dwarf Coyote Bush: Resists fire, attracts wildlife, and beautifully retains slopes – an ideal plant for the foothills!
Ribes aureum, Golden Current
San Miguel Island Buckwheat
Additional Foliage: Ascelpia speciosa, Milkweed, the only food and habitat that attracts and protects Monarch butterflies.
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