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Baccharis pilularis (Coyote Brush)

Known as chaparral broom, or more commonly coyote brush, Baccharis pilularis is part of the sunflower family (Asteraceae), even though it looks nothing like a sunflower.
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Garrya elliptica (Silktassel)

Garrya elliptica, commonly called silktassel or coast tassel bush, is prized for its catkinslong, pendent flowersthat cascade from branch tips among dense, green leaves in winter when little else is in bloom. This substantial, long-lived, shrub is also attractive when not in flower.
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Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage)

Perovskia is neither Russian nor sage; rather, it is native to southwestern and central Asia, Afghanistan to Tibet. It is a member of the Lamiaceae (mint) family, as are the true sages in the genus Salvia. It was probably first called sage because its crushed foliage smells sage-like.
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Eriogonum (Buckwheat)

Wild buckwheats bring many months of floral interest to Sonoma County gardens when several of the more than 125 species are planted.
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Origanum (Ornamental Oregano)

Some oreganos are meant to savor and season foods while others are meant to admire. Originating in areas around the Mediterranean Basin, both types have identical cultural needs and do well in Sonoma County with its similar climate.
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Helianthemum (Sunrose)

Helianthemum nummularium, commonly called sunrose, is one of the very few low-growing, sun-loving, evergreen shrubs for the garden. Plants reach about 1 ft. tall but spread 2-3 ft. wide.
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Arctostaphylos — Manzanita Shrubs

Of all of the California native plants suitable for garden use, the genus Arctostaphylos, commonly called manzanita, is one of the most adaptable. (Manzanita means little apple in Spanish, so named for the small fruits.
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Helleborus (Hellebore)

Hellebores are easy-to-grow perennials treasured in Sonoma Countys Mediterranean climate for a profusion of winter and early spring blooms that keep gardens flowering year-round.
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Anemone x hybrida — Japanese Anemone

Japanese anemones (Anemone x hybrida) flower with delicate charm and refinement in late summer into falla time when most other late-blooming perennials are declining and ready to enter winter dormancy.
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