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Chilopsis linearis Common Name: Desert Willow
If you are looking for a tree, this is the one. Beautiful with a long bloom of pink flowers from May to September. Needs no irrigation after establishment. Has quickly become an all-star.
Cercis occidentalis Common Name: Western Redbud
Wonderful spring blooms, nice "Aspen" like leaves and interesting branching make this a rewarding addition throughout the year. Winter decidious.
Salvia spathacea Common Name: Hummingbird Sage
Salvia spathacea (Hummingbird Sage) - one of the best and easiest to grow natives. Lives up to its name, as it attracts hummingbirds like crazy.
Eriogonum umbellatum Common Name: Sulphur Buckwheat
A true all-star. One of the most striking and beautiful Spring bloomers. Blooms 2-3 months. Don't leave this one out.
Ceanothus concha Common Name: Mountain Lilac
Nothing is as spectacular as this larger shrub during bloom. Covered in bright violet blossoms. Very drought tolerant.
Ceanothus sp Common Name: Ray Hartman
Tallest Ceanothus. Adds dimension and beautiful Violet Spring blooms. Prune to a small tree.
Penstemon heterophyllus Common Name: Foothill Penstemon
Compact Penstemon covered in blue/violet flowers for about 2 months. Drought tolerant but can also stand some irrigation during summer.
Penstemon spectabalis Common Name: Showy Penstemon
Truly a spectacle. Large Penstemon with incredible blooms throughout the Spring and early Summer. If you have the room don't leave this one out.
Arctostaphylos densiflora Common Name: Sentinel Manzanita
Nice mid-sized Manzanita. January blooms, red bark and very drought tolerant
Arctostaphylos sp. Common Name: Dr. Hurd Manzanita
Large Manzanita. Nice foliage and bark.
Salvia sonomensis Common Name: Creeping Sage
Nice low growing, spring blooming aromatic Sage. Just the right size for any garden.
