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Brand Color
Poppy

Aztec lily

Scientific Name
Sprekelia formosissima
Description

Dramatic, deep-red flowers attract hummingbirds in spring and summer; encourage blooming several times a year by withholding and then applying water; low maintenance.

Australian bluebell creeper

Scientific Name
Sollya heterophylla
Description

Bushy, evergreen climber can be used either as a small shrub or vine; bell-shaped pink flowers bloom from summer through fall; drought tolerant with glossy, deep-green leaves.

Cascade Creek California goldenrod

Scientific Name
Solidago californica ‘Cascade Creek’
Description

California native plant; bears bright yellow flowers in summer and fall that attract butterflies and beneficial insects; ideal for native grass meadow.

Palmer’s sedum

Scientific Name
Sedum palmeri
Description

Deep golden-yellow, star-shaped flowers in spring; drought and shade tolerant; low growing and can be used as a ground cover for small areas; prefers well-drained soils and containers.

hybrid soapwort

Scientific Name
Saponaria x lempergii ‘Max Frei’
Description

Bright pink flowers bloom in hot summer months and early autumn; suitable for the rock garden or around roses and taller perennials; low maintenance and dependable.

hummingbird sage

Scientific Name
Salvia spathacea
Description

California native plant; leaves have a pleasant, fruity fragrance; excellent drought-tolerant groundcover for sun or partial shade; attracts hummingbirds.

mint bush sage

Scientific Name
Salvia microphylla
Description

Leaves have a fruity smell; good for growing under native oaks; thrives with little care in sun or part shade; attracts hummingbirds.

autumn sage

Scientific Name
Salvia greggii and Salvia x jamensis
Description

Showy flowers attract hummingbirds and beneficial insects; flowers profusely in the spring and fall.

Winnifred Gilman Cleveland sage

Scientific Name
Salvia clevelandii ‘Winnifred Gilman’
Description

California native plant; evergreen shrub produces maroon-stemmed, blue-violet flowers; heat and drought tolerant; attracts hummingbirds, butterflies and beneficial insects.

California white sage

Scientific Name
Salvia apiana
Description

California native plant; spring flowers attract pollinating bees; leaves contain fragrant oils.