Common name:Flannel Bush
Botanical name:Fremontodendron californicum

Flannel Bush is a fast growing, evergreen shrub that easily reaches 20' tall and wide. It has triangular-shaped lobed, dull, gray green, hairy leaves (fine hairs may irritate skin). 3" in diameter, saucer-shaped, yellow flowers bloom in spring. It needs good drainage and full sun. It is a California native plant that is drought tolerant and attracts butterflies. This shrub looks great if espaliered. Not as long lived as cultivars. Looks great when paired with ceanothus. No summer watering required after plant is established.

Common name:Prostrate Rosemary
Botanical name:Rosmarinus officinalis 'Prostratus'

The 'Prostratus' grows to a height of 2'-3' with a spread to 8'. Its flowers are pale, lavender blue in color; the leaves are needle-like with a dark, blue-green color. This plant makes a good ground cover, and its leaves can be used as seasoning in cooking.

Common name:Santa Barbara Daisy, Mexican Daisy
Botanical name:Erigeron karvinskianus

This low mounding perennial, with fine leaves and white to pinkish, daisy-like flowers, is an excellent asset to rock gardens.

Common name:Western Redbud
Botanical name:Cercis occidentalis

This deciduous shrub ranges from 6'-20' tall and 10'-15' wide. It is desirable for its magenta spring flowers, yellow to red fall color, and dangling winter seed pods. It is tolerant of many soil types, drought and oak root fungus. It attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. The Western Redbud can be found statewide in CA in the foothills below 4500' elevations in chaparral and woodland communities. - Cornflower Farms