Heliotropium arborescens (HILIOTROPE)
Climate Zone: 15-17, 23, 24; H1, H2; (summer annual elsewhere); (seen in zone 19) Exposure: Sun to partial; shade tolerate Watering: Moderate Growth Rate: Moderate Height/Width: 3-4' x 2-3' Foliage: Dark greent o purple-tinged leaves Flowers: Fragrant dark violet, purple to white (summer) Uses:
- Poisonous Plant (if eaten)
- Shade Tolerate
- Fragrant Flowers
- Deer Resistant
Photo Taken: Anaheim Hills, CA (Dunlap Residence)
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Hemerocallis hybrids (DAYLILY)
Climate Zone: 1-24; H1, H2 Exposure: Sun to partial Watering: Moderate Growth Rate: Moderate to fast Height/Width: 1-4' x 2-3' Foliage: Mid to dark green, strap-like leaves Flowers:
- 'Bitsy': 20-206" tall, 2" dia. bright yellow flowers (spring to summer)
- 'Black-Eyed Stella': 14-22" tall, 3" dia. bright yellow-gold flowers with deep red eye (spring to fall)
- 'Chartwell': 24-32" tall, 6" dia. fragrant dark purple flowers with yellow throats (spring)
- 'Lavender': 18-24" tall, 6" dia. lavender flowers with green throats (spring)
- 'Lee Bea Orange Crush': 22-28" tall, 6" dia. bright orange flowers with a fiery eye (spring to summer)
- 'Little Bobo': 12-16" tall, 2" dia. red flowers with cream edges (spring)
- 'Russian Rhapsody': 24-32" tall, violet-purple flowers with deep purple spots (year round)
- 'Stella de Oro': 12-18" tall, 2.5" dia. bright golden-yellow (summer to fall)
- 'Touched by Midas': 24-32" tall, 5" dia. bright gold (spring)
Uses:
- Edible (all parts)
- Slope Planting
- Fire Resistant
- Can grow under or around Oaks
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Hesperaloe parviflora (RED YUCCA)
Climate Zone: 2b, 3, 7-16, 18-24 Exposure: Sun to partial Watering: Very low to low Growth Rate: Slow Height/Width: 3-4' x 3-4' Foliage: Sword-like, gray-green Flowers: Pink to red flowers on 5' long stalks (spring to summer) Uses:
- Fire Resistant
- Deer Resistant (possibly)
Photo Taken: Yorba Linda, CA
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Heuchera species (CORAL BELLS)
Climate Zone: A1-A3; 1-11, 14-24 Exposure: Sun to partial; shade tolerate Watering: Moderate Growth Rate: Moderate Height/Width: 12-18" x 12-18" Foliage: Varies upon the variety Flowers: Red to pink on flower stalks above the foliage (spring to summer) Uses:
- Shade Tolerate
- Erosion Control Slope Planting
- Deer Resistant
- Can grow under or around Oaks
Photo Taken: Mendocino, CA
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Iris douglasiana (DOUGLAS IRIS, PACIFIC COAST IRIS)
Climate Zone: 4-9, 14-24; (mix results in zone 3) Exposure: Partial; shade tolerate Watering: Low to moderate Growth Rate: Slow Height/Width: 18-24" x 1-2' Foliage: Evergreen, dark-green, strap-like glossy leaves Flowers: White, cream, yellow, brown, lavender-blue to reddish purple on flower stalks just above the foliage (spring) Uses:
- Shade Tolerate
- Erosion Control Slope Planting
- Fire Resistant
- Deer Resistant
- Can grow under or around Oaks
- CA Native
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Iris douglasiana 'Dorothea's Ruby' (PACIFIC COAST HYBRID IRIS)
Climate Zone: 4-9, 14-24; (mix results in zone 3) Exposure: Partial; shade tolerate Watering: Low to moderate Growth Rate: Slow Height/Width: 12-18" x 2-3' Foliage: Evergreen, mid-green, strap-like glossy leaves Flowers: Dark red flowers with cream margins (spring) Uses:
- Shade Tolerate
- Erosion Control Slope Planting
- Fire Resistant
- Deer Resistant
- Can grow under or around Oaks
- CA Native
Photo Taken: Mendocino, CA
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Juncus patens (CALIFORNIA GRAY RUSH)
Climate Zone: 4-9, 14-24 Exposure: Sun to partial; shade tolerate Watering: Moderate to high Growth Rate: Moderate to fast Height/Width: 18-30" x 18-30" Foliage: Clumping, upright, thin, blusih gray-green Flowers: Small, dark brown flowers sprout on the side of the stems Uses:
- Shade Tolerate
- Slope Planting (along stream beds)
- Fire Resistant (possibly)
- Deer Resistant
- Can grow under or around Oaks
- CA Native
Photo Taken: Orange County, CA
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Kniphofia uvaria (RED-HOT POKER PLANT, TORCH LILY)
Climate Zone: 2-9, 14-24 Exposure: Sun to partial Watering: Low to moderate Growth Rate: Moderate to fast Height/Width: 2-3' x 2-3' Foliage: Sword-like, light to mid-green or blue-green Flowers: Red flowers that open to orange and fade yellow on 3-4' tall flower stalks (summer); in cold climates (fall) Uses:
- Erosion Control Slope Planting
- Fire Resistant
- Deer Resistant
- Can grow under or around Oaks
Photo Taken: Mendocino, CA
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Limonium perezii (SEA LAVENDER, STATICE)
Climate Zone: 13, 15-17, 20-24; (often freezes in zones 14, 18, 19) Exposure: Sun; tolerates partial exposure Watering: Low to moderate Growth Rate: Fast Height/Width: 12-18" x 2-3' Foliage: Deep green Flowers: Purple with white on 2-3' tall flower stalks just above foliage (spring to summer) Uses:
- Great Cut Flowers
- Invasive Growth Habit
- Erosion Control Slope Planting
- Fire Resistant
- Deer Resistant
- Can grow under or around Oaks
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Liriope muscari (BIG BLUE LILY TURF)
Climate Zone: 2b-10, 14-24; H1, H2 Exposure: Sun to shade Watering: Moderate Growth Rate: Moderate to fast Height/Width: 12-18" x 1-2' Foliage: Dark green, thinnly strap-like Flowers: Deep violet on flower stalks (summer) Uses:
- Shade Exposure
- Fire Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Photo Taken: Irvine, CA (Turtle Ridge Community), (bottom: El Sobrante, CA)
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Lupinus albifrons (SILVERY LUPINE, CALIFORNIA LUPINE
Climate Zone: Exposure: Sun Watering: Growth Rate: Height/Width: 3-5' x 2-3' Foliage: Silvery mid-green Flowers: Light blue to violet purple Uses:
- Deer Resistant
- Negative Affect on Livestock
- CA Native
Photo Taken: Contra Costa County, CA (Highway 4, between Hercules and Martinez)
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Nolina recurvata (syn. Beaucarnea recurvata) (ELEPHANT FOOT TREE, PONYTAIL PALM)
Climate Zone: 13, 16-24; H1, H2; or indoors Exposure: Sun Watering: Low Growth Rate: Slow Height/Width: 12-25' x 8-12' Trunk: With maturity, develops an enlarged trunk base Foliage: Numerous, strap-like, pale green leaves (up to 6' long) Flowers: Creamy white (summer) Uses:
- Indoor Use
- Fire Resistant
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Oenothera speciosa (MEXICAN EVENING PRIMROSE)
Climate Zone: 2b-24; H1, H2 Exposure: Sun Watering: Low to moderate Growth Rate: Moderate Height/Width: 12-18" x 2-3'+ Foliage: Mid-green Flowers: Fragrant white to pinkish that matures to pink (spring to fall) Uses:
- Fragrant Flowers
- Invasive Growth Habit (possibly)
- Erosion Control Slope Planting
- Fire Resistant
- Deer Resistant
- Can grow under or around Oaks
Photo Taken: Mountain House, CA (Altamont Community)
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Ophiopogon japonicus (MONDO GRASS)
Climate Zone: 5-9, 14-24; H1, H2 Exposure: Shade to partial Watering: Moderate Growth Rate: Slow Height/Width: 6-12" x 8-12" Folaige: Dark green, thinnly strap-like Fruits: Blue fruits Uses:
- Shade Exposure
- Fire Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Photo Description: Mondo Grass (outside), Japanese Sweet Flag (inside) Photo Taken: San Mariano, CA (Huntington Botanical Gardens)
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Pelargonium species (GERANIUM)
Climate Zone: 8, 9, 12-24; or indoors; (annual in zones A2, A3; 1-7, 10, 11) Exposure: Sun to partial Watering: Low to moderate Growth Rate: Moderate Height/Width: Foliage: Flowers: Uses:
- Indoor Use
- Fire Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Photo Taken: Mendocino, CA
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Penstemon species (BORDER PENSTEMON)
Climate Zone: 6-9, 14-24; (annual elsewhere, but winter annual in zones 12, 13) Exposure: Sun to partial Watering: Moderate Growth Rate: Fast Height/Width: 1-4' x 1-3' Foliage: Mid to dark green Flowers: Dark maroon, bright red, deep violet, lavender, pink, salmon, yellow to white flowers on stalks just above the foliage (summer) Uses:
- Fire Resistant
- Deer Resistant
- Can grow under or around Oaks
Photo Taken: Mendocino, CA
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Ranunculus asiaticus (PERSIAN BUTTERCUP, TURBAN RANUNCULES)
Climate Zone: 4-9, 12-24; (refer to Sunset Western Garden Book for additional climate information) Exposure: Sun; partial to shade tolerant Watering: Moderate Growth Rate: Slow to moderate Height/Width: 8-24" x 6-12" Foliage: Pale to dark green Flowers: Red, orange, pink, yellow, cream, white or mixed colors (spring) Uses:
- Shade Tolerate
- Can grow under or around Oaks
Photo Taken: Anaheim Hills, CA (Parker Residence)
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Spathiphyllum 'Mauna Loa' (SPATHE FLOWER)
Climate Zone: 24; H1, H2 or indoors Exposure: Shade to partial Watering: Moderate to high Growth Rate: Height/Width: 36-42" x 2-3' Foliage: Light to dark green Flowers: Cupped white bract opened to a white to greenish white club-shaped with tiny flowers on 3-5' stalks just above the foliage Uses:
Photo Taken: Marin County Civic Center, CA (interior)
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Stachys byzantina (LAMB'S EAR)
Climate Zone: 1-24 Exposure: Sun to partial Watering: Low to moderate Growth Rate: Moderate Height/Width: 6-12" x 2-3' Foliage: Soft abd shaped like lamb ears, gray to gray-green Flowers: Purple flowers on 12-18" fuzzy-gray stalks (summer) Uses:
- Deer Resistant
- Can grow under or around Oaks
Photo Taken: El Sobrante and Mendocino, CA
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Strelitzia nicolai (GIANT BIRD OF PARADISE)
Climate Zone: 22-24; H1, H2; (protect in zones 12, 13); (seen grown in zones 16, 18-21; possibly can be grown in 17) Exposure: Sun to partial; shade tolerate Watering: Moderate Growth Rate: Slow Height/Width: 20-30' x 15-20' Foliage: Long (5-10') broad, banana-shaped, mid-green Flowers: White with dark blue that look bird-like on flower stalks (spring to fall); once established flowers drip a grayish sap Uses:
- Shade Tolerate
- Fire Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Photo Taken: Costa Mesa, CA (below: Cal Poly Pomona)
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Strelitzia reginae (BIRD OF PARADISE, CRANE FLOWER)
Climate Zone: 22-24; H1, H2; (under ovehangs that trap heat in zones 9, 12-21) Exposure: Sun to partial; shade tolerate Watering: Moderate Growth Rate: Slow Height/Width: 4-6' x 4-6' Foliage: Dark green, slight broad leaves on long stems Flowers: Orange, blue and white flowers that look bird-like on flower stalks just above the foliage (spring to fall); mild climates (year round) Uses:
- Great Cut Flowers
- Shade Tolerate
- Indoor Use (possibly)
- Fire Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Photo Taken: Los Angeles, CA (Getty Museum)
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Tagetes lemmonii (BUSH MARIGOLD, COPPER CANYON DAISY)
Climate Zone: 8-10, 12-24 Exposure: Sun to partial; shade tolerate Watering: Low to moderate Growth Rate: Fast Height/Width: 3-6' x 5-8'+ Foliage: Strong fragrant, lemon-like scent mid to dark green leaves, that are finely divided Flowers: Yellowish-orange (fall to spring) Uses:
- Fragrant Foliage
- Slope Planting
- Deer Resistant
- Can grow under or around Oaks
Photo Taken: Anaheim Hills, CA (Smith Residence)
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Tulbaghia violacea 'Silver Lace' (VARIEGATED SOCIETY GARLIC)
Climate Zone: 13-24; H1, H2 Exposure: Sun Watering: Moderate Growth Rate: Slow Height/Width: 12-18" x 18-24" Foliage: Variegated, thinly mid-green and silver, strongly garlic-scented leaves Flowers: Edible, purple to lavender flowers on 1-2' tall stalks (spring to summer) Uses:
- Fragrant Foliage
- Edible Flowers (used for seasoning)
- Indoor Use
- Fire Resistant
- Deer Resistant
- Can grow under or around Oaks
Photo Taken: San Pablo, CA
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Typha latifolia (CATTAIL)
Climate Zone*: A2, A3; 1a, 2a-24; (possible zone A1, 1b) Exposure: Sun to partial Watering: High Growth Rate: Fast Height/Width: 6-10' x indefinite width Foliage: Upright, strap-like, mid-green Flowers: Distinctive, cigar-shaped brown flowers on 8-12' tall flower stalks (summer) that fall apart (fall to winter) Uses:
Photo Taken: Riverside County, CA
*Climate Zones interpreted by author
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