California Friendly Plants

Red Kangaroo Paw

Kangaroo paw can grow quite tall, comes in a variety of colors, and attracts

hummingbirds. This plant will thrive in a low water garden.

Dwarf Lavender

The hardiest and most widely planted species, this plant is used for perfumes, sachets, and

essential oils. Commonly known as English Lavender. It loves dry sunny areas and can

grow to medium height.

Dymondia

Dymondia , commonly known as Silver Carpet is a hardy ground cover. It makes a great alternative to grass, forms a solid cover in about 3 to 6 months. This drought tolerant plant will sprout small flowers.

Gazania ‘Sunburst’

These are a groundcover commonly known as African Daisies.

They bloom brilliant orange and yellow flowers and are very drought tolerant.

Powdery Live Forever

These succulents are commonly known as Cliff Lettuce are very drought tolerant and

can grow practically anywhere in most soil conditions including rocky ground.

Blue lily of the nile

This perennials have brilliant blue blooms and

tolerate a wide variety of soils and coastal conditions. Once established these plants can

withstand drought conditions.

sage

This plant is commonly known as Mealy Cup Sage or Texas Violet. They are drought

tolerant and have brilliant color.

Firecracker Penstemon

These bright red blooms are a favorite of hummingbirds and are also bee friendly. Excellent addition to low water gardens for an extra splash of color.

Blue Fescue

This clumping grass has very low water needs even in the heat of the summer. This plant looks great as a border or in between other taller plants as fillers.