
Shrubs by Genus So-Z
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Solanum umbelliferum incanum Common Name: Bluewitch
Family: Solanaceae
Type: Shrub, 1.5'h x 3'w
Flowers: Early Spring to Summer
Flower Color: Blue
Likes: Full Sun
A member of the nightshade family. Smaller shrub. Found in lower elevation foothills.
Very hardy, drought tolerant, perennial. Early season color.
Sphaerelcea ambigua Common Name: Purple Globe Mallow
Family: Malvaceae
Type: Small plant 2'h x 2'w
Flowers: February - April
Flower Color: Purple
Likes: Full Sun
Perennial. Can be summer deciduous. Very interesting plant with long flowering period. Very adaptable and grows over a wide range of elevations, soil types and habitats. Can grow into a small shrub depending on conditions. Easy to grow. Drought tolerant. Can take some summer irrigation after established but limited only.
Winter / Fall
Sphaerelcea ambigua Common Name: Apricot Globe Mallow
Family: Malvaceae
Type: Small plant 2'h x 2'w
Flowers: February - April
Flower Color: Apricot
Likes: Full Sun
Perennial. Can be summer deciduous. Very interesting plant with long flowering period. Very adaptable and grows over a wide range of elevations, soil types and habitats. Can grow into a small shrub depending on conditions. Easy to grow. Drought tolerant. Can take some Summer irrigation after established but limited only.
Sphaerelcea ambigua Common Name: Red Globe Mallow
Family: Malvaceae
Type: Small plant 2'h x 2'w
Flowers: February - April
Flower Color: Red
Likes: Full Sun
Perennial. Can be Summer deciduous. Very interesting plant with long flowering period. Very adaptable and grows over a wide range of elevations, soil types and habitats. Can grow into a small shrub depending on conditions. Easy to grow. Drought tolerant. Can take some summer irrigation after established but limited only.
Trichostema lanatum Common Name: Woolly Blue Curls
Family: Lamiaceae
Type: Small plant 4'h x 3'w
Flowers: March to June, fall
Flower Color: Violet
Likes: Full/part Sun
Don't miss this one - an all-star. Very nice, evergreen, showy small to mid sized shrub.
Will flower with moisture. Does not need Summer water after established. Nice paired with Salvias.
Zauschernia californica Catalina Common Name: Catalina Fuchsia
(Epilobium californica)
Family: Onagraceae
Type: Shrub, 2'h x 4'w
Flowers: Spring to Fall
Flower Color: Red/Orange
Likes: Full Sun
Very adaptable, drought tolerant perennial. Tall for a Fuchsia. Interesting grey/green foliage color with bright "shooting star" flowers. Blooms summer to fall, depending on moisture. Attracts hummingbirds.
Very easy to grow. Great if you are just starting with Natives. Drought tolerant.
Can take some Summer irrigation after established. With garden irrigation will spread.