There are additional varieties in the tag lists (native and native edible) that haven’t been added to the table yet because they haven’t been offered for sale recently.
Common Yarrow, Achillea millefolium
Perennial, evergreen. White flowers from April through August. Edible leaves with a slight peppery taste. 1 to 3 feet tall by spreading. Low water. Full to part sun. Hardy to -10°F
Deer Plant, Acmispon glaber
Perennial, winter deciduous. Small yellow flowers from March through August. Attracts bees and butterflies. Adds nitrogen to soil. 2 to 3 feet tall by 3 feet wide. Very low water. Full sun. Hardy to 15°F
California Buckeye, Aesculus californica
Shrub or small tree, summer deciduous. Showy white flower spikes in spring, toxic fruits. 15 to 25 feet tall by 25 to 40 feet wide. Very low water. Full to part sun. Hardy to -5°F
Serpentine Columbine, Aquilegia eximia
Perennial. Red and yellow flowers from May through October. 3 feet tall by 2 feet wide. Regular water. Loam soil, Part to full sun. Hardy to 28°F
Big Berry Manzanita, Arctostaphylos glauca
Shrub, evergreen. White-pink flowers in January and February. 3 to 20 feet tall by 6 to 20 feet wide. Water once per month when established. Full sun. Hardy to 0°F
Dutchman’s Pipe, Aristolochia californica
Perennial vine, winter deciduous. Cream with purple stripe flowers from January through April. Deer resistant. 1 to 20 feet tall by spreading. Water once per month when established. Slow-draining soil. Part sun. Hardy to 25°F
Thrift Seapink, Armeria maritima
Perennial, evergreen. Grass-like mound with pink flowers in late spring to early summer. Good in containers. Deer resistant. 6 to 12 inches x 6 to 12 inches. Water twice per month once established. Prefers draining soil. Full to part sun. Hardy to 20 to 30°F
Coast Sagebrush, Artemisia californica
Perennial, evergreen. Adapts to various soils. Fragrant grey foliage. 1 to 8 feet tall by 3 to 4 feet wide. Water once per month once established. Full sun. Hardy to 20°F
Woollypod Milkweed, Asclepias eriocarpa
Perennial, winter deciduous. Cream/pink/white flowers June through August. Supports birds & butterflies. 1 to 3 feet tall by 1 foot wide. Low water. Full/part sun. Hardy to -20°F
Narrowleaf Milkweed, Asclepias fascicularis
Perennial, winter deciduous. White or lavender flowers from June through September. Hosts monarch and queen butterflies and birds. 2 to 3 feet tall by 1 foot wide. Water twice per month once established. Full to part sun. Hardy to 5°F
Showy Milkweed, Asclepias speciosa
Perennial, winter deciduous. White or pink flowers in June and July. Very easy to grow. Hosts Monarch butterflies. 4 to 6 feet tall by 4 feet wide. Water twice per month once established. Prefers draining soil. Full sun. Hardy to -5°F
San Diego Sunflower, Bahiopsis laciniata
Shrub, evergreen. Yellow flowers from February through June. Easy to grow, attracts butterflies and bees. Found in the southwest corner of California. 2 to 3 feet tall by 3 to 4 feet wide. Water once per month once established. Draining soil. Full sun
Tall Oregon Grape, Berberis aquifolium
Shrub, evergreen. Yellow flowers from February through April. Not a true grape but produces tart, edible berries, good for jellies and appreciated by wildlife. 4 to 7 feet tall by 6 to 20 feet wide. Good for bank stabilization, containers, and hedges. Water max once per month. Full sun to full shade. Hardy to 0°F
California Brodiaea, Brodiaea californica
Perennial. Blue, lavender, or purple flowers from May through July after 2 to 3 years. 8 to 28 inches tall. Low to very low water. Full to part sun. Hardy to 28°F
Tree Anemone, Carpenteria californica
Shrub, evergreen. Large white flowers with bright yellow stamens from May through July. Glossy 4-inch leaves, peeling bark. Found in the Sierras. 6 to 10 feet tall by 10 feet wide, but can be kept smaller with regular pruning. Draining soil. Water max three times per month when established. Full to part sun. Hardy to 10°F
Owl’s Clover, Castilleja exserta
Annual, hemiparasite of native grasses. Lavender, pink, purple, or white flowers from March through June. We grow it in the same pot with Purple Needlegrass. 18 inches tall by 12 inches wide. Very low water once established. Prefers draining soil. Full sun. Hardy to 15°F
Hoary Ceanothus, Ceanothus crassifolius
Shrub, evergreen. White flowers in March and April. 5 to 14 feet tall by 5 to 10 feet wide. Water twice per month once established. Draining soil. Full to part sun. Hardy to 12°F
Hairy Ceanothus, Ceanothus oliganthus
Shrub, evergreen. Blue to purple flowers from March through May. Attracts birds, butterflies and native bees. 10 feet tall by 12 feet wide. Water once per month when established. Full sun. Hardy to 15°F
White Coast Ceanothus, Ceanothus verrucosus
Shrub, evergreen. White flowers with black center from January through April. Tolerates minimal trimming. 4 to 10 feet tall by 8 feet wide. Water once per month once established. Draining soil. Full sun. Hardy to 30°F
Mountain Mahogany, Cercocarpus betuloides
Shrub, evergreen. Cream flowers March through May. Locally native. Supports butterflies. 6 to 20 feet tall by 10 to 12 feet wide. Very low water. Part/full sun. Hardy to 20°F
Soap Plant/Soaproot, Chlorogalum pomeridianum
Perennial, summer deciduous. White flowers from May through July in the evening. Supports bees and butterflies. 3 feet tall by 2 feet wide. Very low water. Draining soil. Full to part sun. Hardy to 5°F
Farewell to Spring, Clarkia amoena
Annual. Lavender, pink, purple-red flowers from June through August. Good in containers. Deer resistant. Supports bees and butterflies. 2 to 3 feet tall by 6 to 12 inches wide. Full sun
Purple Clarkia, Clarkia purpurea ssp. quadrivulnera
Annual. Lavender flowers from April through July. Good in containers. Attracts pollinators. 3 feet tall by 1 foot wide. Full sun
Ruby Chalice Clarkia, Clarkia rubicunda
Annual. Pink, red, or purple flowers from May through August. Endemic. Deer resistant. Good in containers. Attracts pollinators. 2 feet tall and wide. Full sun
Mountain Garland, Clarkia unguiculata
Annual. White flowers from June through September. 1 to 3 feet tall by 1 foot wide. Full sun
Bladderpod, Cleomella arborea
Shrub, evergreen. Yellow flowers then large pods of seeds from November through June. Supports hummingbirds. Native to southern California. Bank stabilizer. Deer resistant. Very low water. Draining soil. 2 to 7 feet tall by 6 feet wide. Full sun. Hardy to 0°F
Yerba Buena, Clinopodium douglasii
Perennial, evergreen. White flowers May through July. 4 to 7 inches tall by 3 feet wide, spreading. Leaves used for tea. Water low-moderate. Full/part shade. Hardy to 5°F
Chinese Houses, Collinsia heterophylla
Annual. Blue, lavender, or purple flowers from February through April. Attracts butterflies and native bees. Very easy to grow. 4 to 18 inches tall by 4 inches wide. Water twice per month once established. Prefers rich soil. Part to full sun
Sacred Datura, Datura wrightii
Perennial, semi-deciduous. White flowers at night. Poisonous, especially fruit and seeds. 3 feet tall by 5 feet wide. Low water once established. Full to part sun. Hardy to 15°F.
Wild Carrot, Daucus pusillus
Annual. Pink/white flowers April through June. 3 feet tall. Edible root. Hosts swallowtail butterflies. Fast draining soil. Part shade.
Blue Larkspur, Delphinium parryi
Perennial, summer deciduous. Blue or purple flowers from April through May. Deer resistant. 3 inches tall by 8 inches wide. Low water. Loam soil. Full to part sun. Hardy to 27°F
San Bernardino Larkspur, Delphinium parryi
Perennial, summer deciduous. Blue flowers from April through June. Attracts hummingbirds and native bees. Grows 2 to 4 feet tall. Full to part sun. Hardy to 27°F
Ookow, Dichelostemma congestum
Perennial. Blue/lavender/purple flowers May through June. 4 feet tall. Corms eaten by Native Americans. Very low water. Full/part sun. Hardy to 28°F
Bush Monkey Flower, Diplacus aurantiacus
Shrub, evergreen. Orange, red, or yellow flowers bloom from March through August. Locally native. Supports hummingbirds, birds, native bees, and 1 to 7 butterflies. Deer resistant. 4 to 5 feet tall by 5 feet wide. Low water. Draining soil. Part to full sun. Hardy to 15°F
Calico Monkey Flower, Diplacus pictus
Annual. White flowers with dramatic purple markings March through May. Supports hummingbirds, birds and native bees. Good in containers. Native around Bakersfield. 1 to 16 inches tall. Regular water. Fast draining soil. Full sun.
Red Bush Monkey Flower, Diplacus puniceus
Shrub, summer semi-deciduous. Red or orange flowers from March through August. Good in containers. Deer resistant. Attracts hummingbirds and bees. 1 to 2 feet tall by 2 to 3 feet wide. Low water. Draining soil. Part to full sun. Hardy to 15°F
Sacred Datura, Datura wrightii
Perennial, semi-deciduous. White flowers at night. Poisonous, especially fruit and seeds. 3 feet tall by 5 feet wide. Low water once established. Full to part sun. Hardy to 15°F.
California Bush Sunflower, Encelia californica
Shrub, summer semi-deciduous. Yellow, brown, purple daisy-like flowers from February through June. Fast growing, reseeds easily. Very easy to grow. Hosts the fatal metalmark butterfly and the dwarf tawny wave moth. Found in South California. 2 to 5 feet tall by 3 to 7 feet wide. Water once per month once established. Part to full sun. Hardy to 30°F
Panicled Willow Herb, Epilobium brachycarpum
Annual. Purple flowers from July through October. Low water. Attracts hummingbirds and other birds. Good in containers. Grows 8 to 60 inches tall. Adapts to soil. Full to part sun.
California Fuchsia, Epilobium canum
Perennial, winter semi-deciduous. Summer flowering native bears red flowers from August through October. Low to very low water. Attracts hummingbirds. 3 to 18 inches tall by 2 to 3 feet wide. Full to part sun. Hardy to 5 to 10°F
Santa Cruz Island Buckwheat, Eriogonum arborescens
Shrub, evergreen. Pink and white flowers in April turn brown by October. Supports birds and native bees. Bank stabilizer. Very low water. Adapts to soil. Full sun. Hardy to -10°F
Longstem Buckwheat, Eriogonum elongatum
Perennial. Cream/pink/white flowers August through November. 6 feet tall. Deer resistant. Supports birds/bees/butterflies. Very low water. Full sun.
California Buckwheat, Eriogonum fasciculatum
Shrub, evergreen. Yellow, cream, pink, and white flowers from April through September. Supports birds, bees, caterpillars, and pollinators. 1 to 7 feet tall by 3 feet wide. Water once per month when established. Likes loam. Full sun. Hardy to 15°F
Red Buckwheat, Eriogonum grande var. rubesens
Perennial, evergreen. Rare. Rose red flowers from April through October. Deer resistant. Native to Catalina Islands. Supports birds and native bees. Good for containers and groundcover. Deadhead for more flowers. 6 to 18 inches tall by 3 feet wide. Very low water. Clay or loam soil. Full sun. Hardy to 20°F
Nude Buckwheat, Eriogonum nudum
Shrub, summer semi-deciduous. Pink flowers from May through August. 6 to 12 inches tall by 4 to 7 inches wide. Water once per month once established. Adapts to soil. Full sun. Hardy to -10°F
Sulphur Buckwheat, Eriogonum umbellatum
Perennial, evergreen. Yellow flowers from August through October. Attracts birds, bees, and butterflies. 4 to 84 inches tall by 5 feet wide. Water a maximum of three times per month. Draining soil. Full sun. Hardy to 0°F
Golden Yarrow, Eriophyllum confertiflorum
Shrub, winter deciduous. Yellow flowers from February through August. 2 feet tall and wide. Very low to low water. Water a maximum of twice per month once established. Tolerates clay. Full sun. Hardy to 5°F
Common Wooly Sunflower, Eriophyllum lanatum
Perennial, summer semi-deciduous. Yellow flowers May through August. Locally native. Supports native bees. 1 to 3 feet tall by 2 feet wide. Very low water. Adapts to soil. Part to full sun. Hardy to -15°F
Scarlet Monkeyflower, Erythranthe cardinalis
Perennial. Red to orange flowers March through May. Native in moist areas. Supports hummingbirds, birds and native bees. Good in containers or by water features. 2 to 3 feet tall by 3 feet wide. Moderate to high water, keep moist. Part to full sun. Hardy to -34°F
Apache Plume, Fallugia paradoxa
Shrub, summer semi-deciduous. Purple, pink, white flowers May through June. Native to Mojave Desert. Supports 2 butterflies. Good in containers. 3 to 7 feet tall x 8 feet wide. Low to moderate water. Fast draining soil. Full to part sun. Hardy to -5°F
California Fescue, Festuca californica
Grass, evergreen. Fast growing in clumps. Very small yellow flowers February through April. Locally native in hills. Lawn alternative. Easy to grow. 1 to 4 feet tall by 3 feet wide. Very low water. Clay or loam soil. Full to part sun. Hardy to 30°F
Woodland Strawberry, Fragaria vesca
Perennial. White flowers from February through May. Edible fruits. Locally native in cool areas. Supports birds and 1 to 42 butterflies. Good in containers. Groundcover. 1 to 12 inches tall by 3 feet wide. Full to part shade. Hardy to -5°F
Coffeeberry, Frangula californica
Shrub, evergreen. Cream flowers from June through August, edible berries. Supports butterflies. 6 to 15 feet tall and wide. Water twice per month once established. Full to part sun. Hardy to 10°F
Flannel Bush, Fremontodendron californicum
Shrub, evergreen. Yellow or orange flowers bloom from May through June. Native to the Santa Cruz mountains. Supports 1 to 3 butterflies. Hard pruning can kill this plant. 6 to 20 feet tall x 20 feet wide. Low water. Fast-draining soil. Full sun. Hardy to 30°F
California Gilia, Gilia achilleifolia
Annual. Blue or lavender flowers from February through April. Attracts bees and butterflies. Grows 2 to 28 inches tall. Full sun to full shade
California Gilia, White, Gilia achilleifolia
Annual. Erect white flowers from February through April. Supports bees, caterpillars, and pollinators. Grows 2 to 28 inches tall. Full sun to full shade
Globe Gilia, Gilia capitata
Annual. Blue-lavender flowers bloom from February through April. Locally native. Supports native bees and 1 to 5 butterflies. 4 to 36 inches tall. Very low water. Draining soil. Full sun
Great Valley Gum Plant, Grindelia camporum
Perennial. Yellow daisy-like flowers bloom from from April through October. Supports butterflies. Water once per month once established. 2 to 6 feet tall by 3 feet wide. Full sun. Hardy to 15°F
Giant Sunflower, Helianthus annuus
Annual. Orange and yellow flowers with brown centers bloom from June through Oct. Supports birds, native bees, and butterflies. 5 to 10 feet tall by 2 feet wide. Low water. Full sun
Cow Parsnip, Heracleum maximum
Perennial. White flowers in June and July. May cause dermatitis in some people. 4 to 8 feet tall by 2 to 4 feet wide. Low water. Moist soil. Part shade. Hardy to -10°F
Crevice Alum Root, Heuchera micrantha
Perennial, evergreen. Pink or white flowers from May through July. 1 to 3 feet tall by 1 foot wide. Draining soil. Water to keep moist. Full to part shade. Hardy to 16°F
Island Alum Root, Heuchera maxima
Perennial, evergreen. Pink or white flowers from February through May. Attracts hummingbirds. 1 to 2 feet tall by 2 feet wide. Water three times per month once established. Full to part sun. Hardy to 12°F
Iris Canyon Snow, Iris douglasiana
Perennial, evergreen. Large white flowers with yellow spots in spring. Tolerates a variety of soils. 1 to 2 feet tall and wide. Low water. Full sun to shade. Hardy to 0°F
Munz Iris, Iris munzii
Perennial, evergreen. Pale lavender flowers in spring. Endemic. Deer resistant. 1 to 2 feet tall and spreading. Low water. Full to part sun. Hardy to 15°F
Common Rush, Juncus patens
Grass, evergreen. Flowers are red and brown. Deer resistant. Seeds from June through October. 1 to 3 feet tall by 3 feet wide. Water once per month once established. Full sun. Hardy to 15°F
Climbing Penstemon, Keckielia cordifolia
Shrub, summer semi-deciduous. Red flowers from March through August. Attracts hummingbirds, birds, bees, and butterflies. Good in containers. Fast growing. Found in Santa Maria to San Diego. Very low water, a maximum of once per month when established. 3 to 7 feet tall and 3 to 6 feet wide. Full to part sun. Hardy to -5°F
Smooth Tidy Tips, Layia chrysanthemoides
Annual. Yellow flower with white tips from March through June. 18 inches tall. Water in spring. Prefers heavy soil. Full sun
Woodland Layia, Layia gaillardiodes
Annual. Yellow flowers from April through May. Attracts bees and butterflies. Endemic to the San Francisco Bay Area. 3 feet tall. Full sun
Common Tidy Tips, Layia platyglossa
Annual. 2-inch, white-tipped yellow flowers from February through May. Nectar for checkerspot butterflies. 6 to 24 inches tall and wide. Water three times per month once established. Prefers clay or loamy soil. Full sun
Tiger Lily, Lasthenia californica
Perennial, winter deciduous. Orange, red, and brown flowers from June through July. 7 to 8 feet tall by 6 inches wide. Low water. Slow-draining soil (clay). Part to full sun. Hardy to 5°F
Douglas’ Meadowfoam, Limnanthes douglasii ssp rosea
Annual. White flowers from March through May. Found in masses with baby blue eyes and meadowfoam. Attracts native bees. 8 to 12 inches tall by 6 inches wide. Water twice per month once established. Prefers draining soil. Full sun
Cardinal Flower, Lobelia cardinalis
Perennial. Red flowers from June through September. 2 to 6 feet tall by 2 to 5 feet wide. Moderate to high water. Loam soil. Part to full sun. Hardy to -30°F
Silver Bush Lupine, Lupinus albifrons
Shrub, evergreen. Blue-violet flowers from April through July. Very easy to grow. 3 to 5 feet tall by 2 to 3 feet wide. Water twice per month once established. Prefers draining soil. Full sun. Hardy to -10°F
Miniature Lupine, Lupinus bicolor
Annual or perennial. Blue and white flowers from March through June. Locally native. Supports birds and native bees. Good in containers. 3 to 15 inches tall by 12 inches wide. Moderate water. Adapts to soil. Full sun. Hardy to 5°F
Broadleaf Lupine, Lupinus latifolius
Perennial. Blue and purple flowers from April through May. Supports birds, bees, and butterflies. Grows 1 to 7 feet tall. Low water. Draining soil. Full to part sun. Hardy to 0°F
Chick Lupine, Lupinus microcarpus
Annual. Yellow, pink, or purple flowers bloom from May through June. Supports birds, bees, and pollinators. 4 to 31 inches tall by 1 foot wide. Moderate water. Draining soil. Full to part sun
Dark Pink Lupine, Lupinus microcarpus v. densiflorus
Annual. Pink to purple flowers from May through June. Locally native. Supports birds, native bees, and 2 to 53 butterflies. 4 to 31 inches tall by 1 foot wide. Moderate water. Fast-draining soil. Full sun
Sky Lupine, Lupinus nanus
Annual. Bright blue flowers from March through May. Glossy leaves. Attracts birds and native bees. 4 to 24 inches tall by 12 inches wide. Water twice per month once established. Full sun
Arroyo Lupine, Lupinus succulentus
Annual. Blue, lavender, or white flowers bloom from February through May. Locally native in the hills. Supports birds, native bees, and 1 to 51 butterflies. 2 to 4 feet tall by 3 feet wide. Moderate water. Clay soil. Full to part sun.
Rodeo Rose Lupine, Lupinus succulentus ‘Rodeo Rose’
Annual. Selected native variety. Pink flowers bloom from February through May. 2 to 3 feet tall by 1 to 2 feet wide. Moderate water. Adapts to soil. Full to part sun.
Chaparral Mallow, Malacothamnus fasciculatus
Shrub, evergreen. Pink flowers from April through July. Supports hummingbirds, birds, and 3 to 4 butterflies. 3 to 16 feet tall by 10 feet wide. Low water once established. Draining soil. Full sun. Hardy to 15°F
Lewis’ Monkey Flower, Mimulus lewisii
Perennial, winter-dormant. Pink flowers from June through August. Good in containers. Supports pollinators. 1 to 3 feet tall by 1 to 2 feet wide. Regular water. Draining soil. Part sun. Hardy to 20°F
Deergrass, Muhlenbergia rigens
Grass, evergreen. Yellow and cream flowers from May through June. Supports birds. Native in the Central Valley. Bank stabilizer. Deer sleep on this, not eat it. Cut back in the fall to keep shape and size. 4 to 5 feet tall by 4 feet wide. Full sun. Hardy to -20°F
Five Spot, Nemophila maculata
Annual. White flowers with blue or purple spots from February through April in the Sierra foothills. Excellent for pollinators. 6 to 12 inches tall by 12 inches wide. Keep moist. Prefers fast-draining soil. Full to part sun
Baby Blue Eyes, Nemophila menziesii
Annual. Blue flowers with a white center from March through July. 6 inches tall by 5 inches wide. Water twice per month once established. Prefers draining soil. Full to part sun
Yellow Evening Primrose Oenothera elata
Perennial. Yellow and orange flowers from June through September. Attracts butterflies. 5 feet by 3 feet. Water 1 to 2 times per month once established. Adapts to soil. Full to part sun
Showy Penstemon, Penstemon spectabilis
Perennial, evergreen. Blue, pink, and purple flowers from April through July. Attracts hummingbirds, birds, bees, and pollinators. 2 to 4 feet tall by 3 to 4 feet wide. Water once per month once established. Draining soil. Full sun. Hardy to 0°F
Lacy Phacelia, Phacelia tanacetifolia
Annual. Blue-to-lavender ½-inch flowers with a clover scent in dense spikes from March through May. Finely cut leaves. California to Mexico. Attracts pollinators. 2 to 4 feet tall by 1½ feet wide. Water once per month once established. Prefers draining soil. Full sun
Torrey Pine, Pinus torreyana
Tree, evergreen. Tiny red/yellow flower. Bank stabilizer. Supports birds and butterflies. 25 to 150 feet tall by 25 to 50 feet wide. Low water. Alkaline soil. Full sun. Hardy to -5°F
Dotseed Plantain, Plantago erecta
Annual. Needle-like leaves, brown and white flowers in March and April. Host for the Bay Checkerspot Butterfly. Grows 2 to 10 inches tall. Very low water. Full to part sun
Creamcups, Platystemon californicus
Annual. White flowers from March through May. Found in masses with baby blue eyes and meadowfoam. Attracts native bees. 8 to 12 inches tall by 6 inches wide. Water twice per month once established. Prefers draining soil. Full sun
Hollyleaf Cherry, Prunus ilicifolia
Tree, evergreen. Cream flowers from February to April. Edible cherries are tart with very large pits. Locally native in the hills. Support 4 to 140 butterflies. Bank stabilizer. 30 to 49 feet tall by 20 feet wide (can be pruned to a smaller size). Low water. Part to full sun. Hardy to 15°F
Catalina Island Cherry, Prunus ilicifolia ssp. lyonii
Tree, evergreen. White or cream flowers in May and June. Edible cherries with large pits. Attracts pollinators. 25 to 40 feet tall by 20 feet wide. Water twice per month once established. Part to full sun. Hardy to 10 to 20°F
Canyon Live Oak, Quercus chrysolepis
Tree or shrub, evergreen. Yellow, cream flowers from May through June. Supports birds and butterflies. Locally native. Bank stabilizer. 30 to 90 feet tall by 30 to 60 feet wide. Low to very low water. Part to full sun. Hardy to -15°F
California Buttercup, Ranunculus californicus
Perennial, summer dormant. Yellow-gold flowers from February through May. Attracts native bees. 1 to 2 feet tall by 1 foot wide. Low water. Any soil. Part to full sun. Hardy to 10°F
California Rose, Rosa californica
Shrub, winter deciduous. Red and pink flowers bloom from May through August. Thorny canes. 2 to 8 feet tall by 5 feet wide. Attracts butterflies. Water max three times per month once established. Prefers loamy soil. Full to part sun, Hardy to -10°F
Sugar Bush, Rhus ovata
Shrub, evergreen. White or pink flower clusters from April through May. 7 to 33 feet tall by 30 feet wide. Good for bank stabilization. Adapts to soil. Very low water, max once per month when established. Full to part sun. Hardy to -10°F
California Blackberry/Pacific Dewberry, Rubus ursinus
Shrub or vine, winter deciduous. White flowers from February through May. Sweet black berries on thorny canes. Attracts butterflies. 2 to 8 feet tall by 5 feet wide. Consistent moisture. Tolerates a variety of soils. Full to part sun. Hardy to 0°F
White Sage, Salvia apiana
Shrub. Aromatic bluish-white foliage. Tall white flower stalks from April through July. Deer resistant. 3 to 5 feet tall by 3 to 8 feet wide. Water once per month when established. Full sun. Hardy to 0°F
Chia, Salvia columbariae
Annual. Blue-purple flowers from March through July. Edible seeds. Found in dry, hot, sunny areas. 4 to 15 inches tall by 12 inches wide. Water twice per month once established. Prefers draining soil. Full sun
Black Sage, Salvia mellifera
Salvia mellifera. Perennial, evergreen. Aromatic foliage. Pale blue to white flowers from March through July. 3 to 4 feet tall by 3 to 6 feet wide. No, or low water. Full to part sun. Hardy to 15°F
Rose Sage, Salvia pachyphylla
Perennial, evergreen. Dense 4-inch spikes of blue-violet flowers from July through September. 1 to 3 feet tall by 2 to 3 feet wide. No, or low water once established. Full to part sun. Hardy to 30°F
Hummingbird Sage, Salvia spathacea
Perennial, evergreen. Pink or red flower stalks from February through July. 1 to 3 feet tall by spreading via underground runners. Very low water. Variety of soils. Full to part sun. Hardy to 0°F
Blue Elderberry, Sambucus mexicana. caerulea
Shrub or tree. Prune as a shrub or tree. Clusters of white flowers produce edible blue berries. Grows 10 to 25 feet tall. Low water. Full to part sun
Purple Needlegrass, Stipa pulchra
Bunch grass, evergreen. Cream, green, and purple-red needle flowers from March through May. Very easy to grow. California state grass. 3 feet tall by 1½ feet wide. Water once per month once established. Full sun. Hardy to 5°F
California/Pacific Aster, Symphyotrichum chilense
Perennial, winter deciduous. Pale lilac daisy-like flowers in July-August, deadhead for more. Can copice in winter. Fast growing. Deer resistant. Attracts bees, birds, and butterflies. Very easy care. Spreads by rhizomes. 1 to 3 feet tall by 3 feet wide. Water twice per month once established. Full to part sun. Hardy to 5°F
Vinegarweed, Trichostema lanceolatum
Annual. Green, purple, and blue flowers from August through October. 3 feet tall. Low water. Full sun
Tom Cat Clover, Trifolium willdenovii
Annual. Lavender and white flowers from April through May. Attracts native bees. Very easy to grow. Low, spreading, reseeds. Water twice per month once established. Tolerates clay soil. Full sun
Huckleberry, Vaccinium ovatum
Shrub, evergreen. White/pink flowers in spring. Edible berries. Deer resistant. 2 to 8 feet tall by 15 feet wide. Low water. Sun/part shade. Hardy to 10°F