Our Plants (List)

Foothill sedge is found along the coast and in coastal mountains from the Channel Islands into Oregon and Washington. It grows as a clumping mound to about 12 inches and will slowly spread via underground rhizomes. It lends a soft, flowing look to the garden. Without water, foothill sedge will…

This emblematic cactus grows in the Sonoran Desert of the US Southwest and northern Mexico where it benefits from the high moisture levels (for a desert). It has a very sparse presence in southeastern California. The saguaro germinates and grows under the shade of a “buddy plant” where it establishes…

The bush anemone is a rare inhabitant of the foothills of Fresno and Madera Counties. The form is rounded and open with large, somewhat leathery lance-shaped leaves. The fragrant flowers of late spring are white with yellow centers. The bush anemone is partially deciduous in late summer, and the persistent…

The Island ceanothus is native to Santa Catalina, Santa Rosa and Santa Cruz Islands. It is the only ceanothus that I know of that naturally takes on a vase shape. Eventually, island ceanothus will become a single or multi-trunk tree. The glossy leaves (gray beneath) are also exceptional for their…

The Island ceanothus is native to Santa Catalina, Santa Rosa and Santa Cruz Islands. It is the only ceanothus that I know of that naturally takes on a vase shape. Eventually, island ceanothus will become a single or multi-trunk tree. The glossy leaves (gray beneath) are also exceptional for their…

The Island ceanothus is native to Santa Catalina, Santa Rosa and Santa Cruz Islands. It is the only ceanothus that I know of that naturally takes on a vase shape. Eventually, island ceanothus will become a single or multi-trunk tree. The glossy leaves (gray beneath) are also exceptional for their…