{"title":"California Native Pollinator Garden","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring the beauty and bustle of California’s wild landscapes home with this richly textured collection of native plants beloved by pollinators. Clouds of blue Ceanothus, drifts of California poppies, silvery lupines, and nectar-rich salvias provide a feast for native bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds throughout the seasons. Monarchs find a welcome host in native milkweed, while buckwheats and California fuchsias keep the garden alive with color long after many plants have faded. Drought-adapted and perfectly suited to our Mediterranean climate, these California natives create a garden that feels both effortless and alive. Whether planted on a sunny slope, tucked into a cottage garden, or woven through a naturalistic landscape, this collection offers year-round habitat, beauty, and a deep connection to California’s remarkable flora.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/california-natives-all\"\u003eCalifornia native plants\u003c\/a\u003e or explore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plant-types\"\u003eplants by type\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ceanothus-ray-hartman","title":"Ceanothus - Ray Hartman","description":"\u003cp\u003eBig, bold, beautiful, and blessedly accommodating for a California lilac, Ceanothus ‘Ray Hartman’ is one of the finest selections for garden use. This evergreen California native hybrid develops handsome dark foliage and great clouds of medium sky-blue flowers in early spring, when bees and other pollinators descend upon it with audible enthusiasm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFast growth carries it to roughly 12–20 feet tall and 10–20 feet wide, depending on climate and training. Grow it as a broad screen, a commanding habitat shrub, or prune it up into a handsome small tree. Its glossy leaves provide year-round structure, while the spring flower clusters look marvelous above manzanitas, native grasses, buckwheats, and other dry-garden companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive ‘Ray Hartman’ full sun and well-drained soil. Once established it is highly drought tolerant and generally needs little summer irrigation; excessive water and soil disturbance can shorten the life of ceanothus. It is more adaptable to clay and occasional garden water than many members of the genus and tolerates temperatures around 10–15°F. Protect young growth where deer pressure is heavy. Quick, substantial, and spectacular in bloom, it earns its reputation as a superb landscape California lilac. Explore our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shrubs-trees-ceanothus\"\u003eCeanothus collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478189572155,"sku":"AA544","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA142_2597_Ceanothus_1.jpg?v=1778000265"},{"product_id":"eriogonum-nudum-ella-nelsons-yellow","title":"Eriogonum nudum - Ella Nelson's Yellow","description":"\u003cp\u003eShowy, airy, and absolutely beloved by pollinators, \u003cem\u003eEriogonum nudum\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Ella Nelson’s Yellow’ creates a cloud of electrifying yellow pom-poms above low native foliage. This delightful naked buckwheat selection was found by Eric Nelson and named in honor of his grandmother, a lifelong gardener — a sweet story for a seriously useful California native perennial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMassive sprays of flowers can reach about 3' tall and 2' wide, bursting into bloom in spring and continuing through summer above a low mound of foliage. As the season shifts, the blooms age into rich rusty red and golden umber tones, adding even more texture and interest. Excellent for native plant gardens, dry borders, rocky slopes, pollinator gardens, and habitat plantings, it attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects in abundance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eEriogonum nudum\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Ella Nelson’s Yellow’ in full sun with very well-drained soil. Drought tolerant and easy once established, it is happiest in open, lean, rocky conditions. Explore more habitat-friendly plants in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/california-native-perennials\"\u003eCalifornia Native Perennials collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478190719035,"sku":"AA068","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/Eriogonumnudum-EllaNelson_sYellow.png?v=1778071423"},{"product_id":"lupinus-sericatus-cobb-mountain-lupine","title":"Lupinus sericatus - Cobb Mountain Lupine","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilvery, stately, and beautifully wild, \u003cem\u003eLupinus sericatus\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly known as Cobb Mountain Lupine, is a California native perennial with soft silvery-green foliage and upright spikes of violet-blue flowers in spring. Its cool-toned blooms and refined leaves bring a meadow-like charm to dry gardens, native plantings, and naturalistic borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to serpentine soils, Cobb Mountain Lupine thrives in lean, well-drained conditions where richer, fussier plants may struggle. Growing about 1–2' tall, it is especially useful in full-sun wildflower gardens, rocky slopes, pollinator plantings, and low-water landscapes. Bees and beneficial insects visit the pea-like flowers, while the blue-violet color pairs beautifully with golden poppies, white wildflowers, yarrow, native grasses, and buckwheats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eLupinus sericatus\u003c\/em\u003e in full sun with excellent drainage and avoid overly rich or soggy soil. Resilient, visually rewarding, and deeply California in spirit, this native lupine brings soft silver texture and spring color. Explore more favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/perennials-biennials-lupinus\"\u003eLupinus - lupine (Perennial) collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478190850107,"sku":"AA602","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/Lupinussericatus-CobbMountainLupine1.png?v=1777779947"},{"product_id":"lupinus-succulentus-arroyo-lupine","title":"Lupinus succulentus - Arroyo Lupine","description":"\u003cp\u003eProbably the easiest lupine you can grow, \u003cem\u003eLupinus succulentus\u003c\/em\u003e brings classic California wildflower beauty with impressive speed and generosity. Also known as arroyo lupine or succulent lupine, this native annual can quickly reach 3–4' tall in good soil, carrying masses of fragrant bloom spikes that bring spring gardens to life for months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers range from rich blue to lavender-purple and are held above lush green foliage, creating a bold meadow-style display in native plant gardens, pollinator borders, sunny slopes, and cottage plantings. Bees adore the pea-like blooms, and gardeners love the way one planting can create a full, natural look with very little fuss. It is especially beautiful with California poppies, clarkias, baby blue eyes, tidy tips, grasses, and other annual wildflowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eLupinus succulentus\u003c\/em\u003e in full sun with well-drained soil. Let plants set seed if you want future volunteers. Fragrant, fast, and wonderfully easy, this arroyo lupine is pure California spring abundance. Explore more favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/annual-lupinus\"\u003eLupinus - Lupine (Annual) collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478191243323,"sku":"AA198","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA198_Lupinussucculentus-ArroyoLupine-1.webp?v=1777770132"},{"product_id":"salvia-bullulata-pale-form","title":"Salvia bullulata - Pale Form","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe first time we saw turquoise blooms on a salvia, we were smitten. \u003cem\u003eSalvia bullulata\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Pale Form’ is a rare and remarkable sage from northern Peru, producing copious white-tipped, turquoise sky-blue flowers on upright and arching wands from late spring into December in mild climates. The color is fresh, surprising, and completely garden-stopping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Pale Form Salvia, this shrubby perennial grows about 2–3' tall and 3' wide, with a pleasingly bushy habit and handsome quilted deep green leaves. Hummingbirds love the tubular blooms, and the long flowering season makes it a treasure for pollinator gardens, part-sun borders, collector plantings, and large containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eSalvia bullulata\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Pale Form’ in rich, well-drained soil with regular water and protection from hard frosts. Give it sun to part shade and enough room for its graceful arching stems. Deer resistant, unusual, and wonderfully floriferous, this sage is a true conversation plant. Explore more pollinator favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/shrubs-trees-salvia\"\u003eSalvia - Sage collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478191734843,"sku":"AA286","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA278_4982_Salvia_bullulata_1.jpg?v=1778001436"},{"product_id":"ceanothus-gloriosus-anchor-bay","title":"Ceanothus gloriosus - Anchor Bay","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe’re awfully fond of this ground-hugging California native, and with good reason. \u003cem\u003eCeanothus gloriosus\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Anchor Bay’ makes a dense evergreen mound of dark, lustrous foliage that stays handsome all year, then absolutely lets loose in spring with a lavish display of bright blue flowers. It’s a pollinator magnet, drawing in bees, butterflies, and other welcome garden visitors, and it’s especially fine spilling over slopes, softening borders, or rambling through naturalistic plantings. Tough, tidy, and very good-looking, it thrives in well-drained soil with little water once established, though inland gardens appreciate a bit of shade and occasional summer water. Deer resistant, drought tolerant, and wonderfully useful in dry California gardens. About 1–2' tall and 6–8' wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLooking for plants for hot, dry, and hard-to-water areas? Our blog shares tips for choosing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/blogs\/news\/problem-solving-plants-for-neglected-areas-and-hot-and-dry-hillsides\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Problem-Solving Plants for Hot, Dry, and Hard-to-Water Areas\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eeye-catching tough plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a California lilac for spreading sideways rather than reaching for the sky. ‘Anchor Bay’ forms a broad, ground-hugging evergreen shrub with glossy, dark leaves and a handsome, muscular texture that looks good even when the flowers are finished. In spring, the foliage nearly disappears beneath clusters of intense cobalt-blue bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse it on banks, over retaining walls, along a dry border, or wherever a low woody groundcover can help cover soil without looking flat. It is particularly well suited to coastal gardens and other mild, summer-dry settings. Once established, unnecessary summer irrigation is more likely to annoy it than impress it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shrubs-trees-ceanothus\"\u003eExplore more Ceanothus and California lilacs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478193307707,"sku":"AA542","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AnchorBay1.png?v=1777783934"},{"product_id":"eriogonum-latifolium-seaside-buckwheat","title":"Eriogonum latifolium - Seaside Buckwheat","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne could sell tickets to the summer pollination show staged by \u003cem\u003eEriogonum latifolium\u003c\/em\u003e. Bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects mob the flower clusters, while the plant also supports the caterpillars of several native butterflies, including blues and hairstreaks. Happily, this habitat value arrives in a very handsome package.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeaside Buckwheat forms a compact mound about 12–18 inches tall and roughly 2 feet wide, clothed in softly felted blue-gray, spoon-shaped leaves. Rounded clusters of delicate pink and white flowers age to rusty rose and remain attractive as they dry into fall. The shifting colors look marvelous beside native grasses, coastal sages, California fuchsias, and silver foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive this California coastal native full sun and excellent drainage. Once established, it tolerates drought, salt spray, wind, and deer browsing remarkably well. In hot inland gardens, occasional summer water can keep it looking fuller; near the coast it generally wants much less. Use it along edges, on slopes, in habitat gardens, or in a broad container where the flowers can be watched at insect level. Durable, textural, and ecologically busy, it is a small shrub with an enormous amount going on. Explore our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/california-native-perennials\"\u003eExplore more California native perennials\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478194454587,"sku":"AA300","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/Eriogonum_latifolium_-_Seaside.jpg?v=1777769631"},{"product_id":"monardella-villosa-russian-river","title":"Monardella villosa - Russian River","description":"\u003cp\u003eMinty, fragrant, and beautifully useful, \u003cem\u003eMonardella villosa\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Russian River’ is a vigorous California native sub-shrub perfect for edging low-water paths, tucking into dry borders, softening rocky slopes, or planting beneath oaks. More robust than the plain species, this charming Coyote Mint forms a semi-evergreen, small-scale groundcover about 15\" tall and 2' wide, with aromatic foliage that releases a fresh herbal scent when brushed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll summer long, ‘Russian River’ Coyote Mint produces plentiful 2\" rich lavender puffball blooms that look wonderfully showy against the tidy green foliage. Bees and butterflies adore the nectar-rich flowers, making it a fabulous choice for pollinator gardens, native plantings, habitat borders, and water-wise landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eMonardella villosa\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Russian River’ in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. It tolerates clay-ish soil, though not hardpan, and also thrives in rocky conditions. Once established, it can handle low to no summer water, but stays greener and blooms longer with occasional irrigation. Deer resistant, fragrant, and easy to love, this native mint is dry-garden magic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/california-native-groundcovers\"\u003eExplore more California native groundcovers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478195077179,"sku":"AA029","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/62f1c475-323c-459f-a3b1-90c5b203b3b3.jpg?v=1777735167"},{"product_id":"ribes-viburnifolium","title":"Ribes viburnifolium","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRibes viburnifolium\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly called Catalina Perfume or evergreen currant, is a wonderfully useful California native shrub for dry shade and woodland-style gardens. Its glossy, aromatic leaves release a spicy, resinous fragrance when brushed, making it a pleasure along shaded paths, under oaks, or near seating areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis low, spreading evergreen shrub forms a handsome groundcover-like mass, perfect for oak understory plantings, native gardens, slopes, dry borders, and shaded banks where many plants struggle. Small burgundy to reddish flowers appear in season, attracting hummingbirds and beneficial insects, while the dense foliage provides year-round texture and habitat value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eRibes viburnifolium\u003c\/em\u003e in shade to part shade with well-drained soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant and beautifully adapted to low-water California gardens, though occasional summer water can keep it looking fuller. Avoid overwatering and give it room to spread naturally. 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Also known as yellow coastal bush lupine or tree lupine, it quickly grows into a substantial, multi-branching shrub about 4' tall and 4' wide, often developing a stout, tree-like base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis showy perennial lupine is a fabulous choice for dry gardens, coastal plantings, hillsides, parking strips, native plant borders, and pollinator-friendly landscapes. The 6–8\" bloom spikes attract butterflies, bumblebees, and other beneficial insects, while the bold form adds structure and sunny color to low-water gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eLupinus arboreus\u003c\/em\u003e in full sun with excellent drainage. It is deer resistant, drought tolerant, and tolerant of neglect once established, but dislikes overly wet soil. In irrigated gardens, add extra drainage such as lava rock at planting. Cut back in fall or winter to maintain a bushy shape. 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Native to the San Luis Obispo County coastline, this low-growing California native shrub forms a dense, spreading mat of small, dark green leaves that looks polished and handsome year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn spring, clusters of soft blue flowers appear above the foliage, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators while adding a gentle wash of color. Hearst’s Ceanothus is excellent for slopes, dry borders, native plant gardens, erosion control, coastal plantings, and low-water landscapes where a flat, evergreen ground cover is needed. Its tidy habit also makes it useful along paths and retaining walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eCeanothus hearstiorum\u003c\/em\u003e in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established and more clay tolerant than many ceanothus varieties, though good drainage is still appreciated. Avoid heavy summer water for best long-term performance. 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Stiff, branching stems form a handsome base about 2' tall and up to 5' wide, with tall spring flower spikes rising above the foliage and carrying small white blooms that bees happily visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Sage is a beautiful choice for native plant gardens, water-wise landscapes, dry slopes, habitat plantings, and sunny borders where bold foliage and fragrance matter as much as flowers. Its pale leaves glow beautifully against darker green shrubs, buckwheats, penstemons, California poppies, and ornamental grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eSalvia apiana\u003c\/em\u003e in full sun with very well-drained soil. Good drainage is essential, and this heat-loving sage prefers little to no summer water once established. Prune spent flower spikes after bloom to encourage a compact shape. 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Originally developed at Las Pilitas Nursery, this California native hybrid brings gardeners the best of both worlds: the heady, resinous scent and whorled violet-blue blooms of clevelandii with the tough, adaptable nature of leucophylla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA true survivor plant, Pozo Blue laughs in the face of heat, drought, and even clay-ish soils (yes, the kind that make other sages pout). Once established, its one of the most resilient and low-maintenance perennials you can grow. Deer tend to steer clear thanks to its aromatic foliage, but pollinators can’t get enough! Expect a steady parade of hummingbirds, butterflies, and native bees visiting from June through October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing to about 4 x 4, Pozo Blue makes a striking feature in waterwise landscapes, native gardens, and sunny slopes. It also thrives in large containers (15+ gallons)perfect for patios where you can enjoy that incredible, head-turning fragrance up close. Its silvery-green, textured foliage provides year-round appeal, contrasting beautifully with other California natives like Eriogonum, Artemisia, or Penstemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, plant in full sun and well-draining soil. Once established, deep but infrequent watering will keep it happy. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth.  If you're into sensory gardening, Pozo Blue is a must. Just brushing the leaves releases a burst of that signature sage scent that says California summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFun Fact: The name Pozo Blue comes from the Pozo region in San Luis Obispo County, where the hybrid was first discovered, an area known for its rugged beauty and wildflower diversity. 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It is handsome, useful, and very much not a plant for a tiny gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis coastal California native is a splendid choice for slopes, banks, broad dry borders, and large native plantings where its spreading habit can suppress weeds and knit the landscape together. The flowers hum with bees and other beneficial insects, while the evergreen leaves provide structure all year. Pair it with manzanitas, sages, buckwheats, California poppies, and native grasses for layered foliage and a long season of habitat value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in sun near the coast or give some afternoon relief in hotter inland gardens. Excellent drainage is essential. Water regularly during the first year, then reduce summer irrigation as the plant establishes; frequent warm-season watering and heavy soil can shorten the life of a ceanothus. Choose its mature space carefully because established plants resent hard pruning and root disturbance. 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Rather than making one dense, formal clump, \u003cem\u003eAsclepias fascicularis\u003c\/em\u003e develops a branching, bushy presence about 2–3 feet tall and can gradually spread into a small colony—an important consideration when deciding where to place it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom late spring through summer, the flowers add a light, naturalistic texture to habitat gardens, meadow-style borders, sunny native plantings, and mixed perennial beds. The narrow foliage lets neighboring plants show through, so the effect is layered rather than bulky. It combines especially well with native grasses, buckwheats, sages, yarrow, and other plants that share its informal Western character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a host plant for Monarch caterpillars, while the flowers offer nectar to butterflies and other pollinators. Caterpillar feeding is part of the reason to grow it, so some chewed foliage should be expected and celebrated rather than treated as damage. The plant may also disappear or look sparse during seasonal dormancy before returning with fresh growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeat and clay tolerance make Narrowleaf Milkweed useful in many California gardens, but give its spreading roots enough room to settle in. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/perennials-biennials-asclepias-milkweed\"\u003eExplore more milkweeds\u003c\/a\u003e, or visit the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/california-native-pollinator-garden\"\u003eCalifornia Native Pollinator Garden collection\u003c\/a\u003e for compatible habitat plants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478198124603,"sku":"AA541","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/Asclepias.png?v=1778056937"},{"product_id":"dudleya-caespitosa","title":"Dudleya caespitosa","description":"\u003cp\u003eSculptural, silvery, and unmistakably coastal, \u003cem\u003eDudleya caespitosa\u003c\/em\u003e is a California native succulent with elegant rosettes of powdery blue-green to silver leaves. The low clusters hug the ground with a refined, living-jewel quality, making this a beautiful choice for rock gardens, coastal plantings, succulent collections, troughs, and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as sea lettuce dudleya, this drought tolerant native brings a clean, modern look to dry gardens and pairs beautifully with other succulents, native sages, buckwheats, sea thrift, gravel mulch, and silver foliage plants. In spring to early summer, tall stems rise above the rosettes carrying soft yellow, star-shaped flowers that attract pollinators and add a delicate contrast to the bold foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eDudleya caespitosa\u003c\/em\u003e in full sun to part shade with excellent drainage and minimal water once established. Protect from soggy soil, especially during warm weather. Slow-spreading, low-growing, and wonderfully distinctive, it brings a touch of wild California coastline to the garden. Explore more sculptural favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/succulents\"\u003eSucculents collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478198714427,"sku":"AA601","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/Dudley_acaespitosa-2.webp?v=1777748533"},{"product_id":"heuchera-maxima","title":"Heuchera maxima","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur favorite \u003cem\u003eHeuchera\u003c\/em\u003e? Very possibly. \u003cem\u003eHeuchera maxima\u003c\/em\u003e is a wonderfully garden-worthy California native with handsome year-round foliage and an exceptionally generous bloom season. From early spring into summer, airy spikes of cream to soft pink flowers rise up to 20\" tall above dense mounds of rich green leaves, bringing a light, graceful look to shaded borders and woodland plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Island Alum Root, \u003cem\u003eHeuchera maxima\u003c\/em\u003e grows about 14\" tall and spreads up to 30\" wide, making it a beautiful choice for bright shade, part sun, oak understory gardens, native plantings, pathway edges, and naturalistic containers. Its evergreen foliage keeps the garden looking fresh even when not in bloom, while the delicate flower spikes add movement and charm for months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eHeuchera maxima\u003c\/em\u003e in bright shade to part sun with well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established, but looks its best with occasional water and a little compost. Deer resistant, long-blooming, and easy to love, this native heuchera is quietly spectacular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ground-covers-heuchera\"\u003eExplore more Heuchera and coral bells\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478198976571,"sku":"AA053","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/Heucheramaxima.png?v=1778047183"},{"product_id":"penstemon-heterophyllus-margarita-bop","title":"Penstemon heterophyllus - Margarita Bop","description":"\u003cp\u003eLuminous, true sky blue, and wonderfully adaptable, \u003cem\u003ePenstemon heterophyllus\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Margarita Bop’ is a standout California native foothill penstemon discovered as a chance seedling by the late Bert Wilson of Las Pilitas Nursery. Longer blooming, longer lived, and better adapted to clay-ish soil than many forms, it is a brilliant choice for water-wise gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom spring into mid-summer, 1.5\" snapdragon-like flowers appear in profusion on 18\" stems, opening bright blue and aging to rosy purple. Glossy blue-green linear foliage forms a handsome evergreen mat up to 2' across, making ‘Margarita Bop’ useful in dry borders, rock gardens, native plantings, slopes, pollinator gardens, and containers. Hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies love the nectar-rich blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003ePenstemon heterophyllus\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Margarita Bop’ in full sun with well-drained soil. Once established, it thrives with low water and is especially valuable where unbeatable blue color is needed. Avoid soggy roots for best performance. Explore more habitat-friendly favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/california-native-perennials\"\u003eCalifornia Native Perennials collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478199009339,"sku":"AA059","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/MargaritaBop.png?v=1778049736"},{"product_id":"salvia-celestial-blue","title":"Salvia - Celestial Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003eA happy-accident hybrid with serious star power, Salvia ‘Celestial Blue’ brings the best of two California native favorites, \u003cem\u003eSalvia clevelandii\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSalvia pachyphylla\u003c\/em\u003e, into one tough, fragrant, wildly beautiful shrub. This evergreen sage grows about 3–4' tall, forming a handsome mound of silvery, aromatic foliage that thrives where fussier plants complain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom early spring through summer, ‘Celestial Blue’ Salvia sends up a dazzling show of 1–2' flower spikes packed with vivid blue-violet blooms bursting from ruby-tinged calyces. The contrast is electric, nectar-rich, and absolutely beloved by pollinators. Cut the stems for fresh or dried arrangements, and they’ll bring that heady sage scent and bright garden color indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Salvia ‘Celestial Blue’ in full sun with well-drained soil. It is a shoo-in for challenging garden spots, including clay, sandy, or rocky soils, and needs only occasional water once established. Deer resistant, drought-tolerant, aromatic, and luminous, this sage is celestial by name and gloriously garden-worthy by nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shrubs-trees-salvia\"\u003eExplore more salvias and sages\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478200123451,"sku":"AA621","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA279_5258_Salvia_1.jpg?v=1784654524"},{"product_id":"lupinus-albifrons","title":"Lupinus albifrons","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilvery, fragrant, and unmistakably California, \u003cem\u003eLupinus albifrons\u003c\/em\u003e is a native lupine with soft, moonlit foliage and dreamy spires of blue to lavender-purple blooms. Also known as Silver Bush Lupine, this shrubby perennial forms a handsome mound of silky, silver-gray leaves that looks beautiful even before the flowers arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn bloom, Silver Bush Lupine becomes pure coastal-meadow romance, sending up fragrant pea-like blossoms that bees and butterflies happily visit. It is a gorgeous choice for native plant gardens, dry slopes, sunny borders, pollinator plantings, and wild California-style landscapes where texture and toughness matter just as much as flower power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eLupinus albifrons\u003c\/em\u003e in full sun with excellent drainage, and avoid rich, soggy soil or heavy summer watering once established. Pair it with California poppies, buckwheats, native sages, yarrow, penstemons, and grasses for a luminous, water-wise planting. Elegant but untamed, this lupine brings silver foliage, violet blooms, and a little wild hillside poetry to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllow plenty of room for its mature 3–5-foot frame and resist the urge to over-improve its soil. This is a plant whose silver leaves, rounded form, and fragrant spring flower spikes look most convincing when given space to behave like a small wild shrub. Explore our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/perennials-biennials-lupinus\"\u003ePerennial Lupines collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478200516667,"sku":"AA046","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA046_636_Lupinus_albifrons_2.jpg?v=1777770404"},{"product_id":"ceanothus-julia-phelps","title":"Ceanothus - Julia Phelps","description":"\u003cp\u003eYes, THIS is the \"California Lilac\" variety that creates such a mind-bending solid and textural cloud of richest indigo-purple bloom in Spring. To 6-8' tall and wide and well, incredibly gorgeous, it's also fragrant in and out of bloom. Toss in some contrast enhancing orange or yellow California poppies nearby and oooh baby baby! Handsome, dense, glossy and crinkly deep evergreen foliage. Provides seed and shelter for the birds - including quail - and serves up nectar for the bees and butterflies. Unsurpassed for native, xeric and fire resistant landscaping where soil is infertile, drainage is fine (slopes especially) and Summer water is very low to non-existent. Hardy to 12-15 degrees F. Deer resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant type: Shrub, Flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePot Size: 4-inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLife Span: Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Colors: Blue-Purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Time: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZones: Zone 7–10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Exposure: Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater needs: Low Water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re inspired by the beauty and resilience of California native plants, explore even more options in our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/annuals-california-natives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAnnie's Annuals California Natives collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand bring the charm of native blooms to your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478201040955,"sku":"AA078","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/43c3e3cf-86cb-4923-bb56-a4c76fe3d9dc.jpg?v=1777773702"},{"product_id":"eschscholzia-californica-orange","title":"Eschscholzia californica - Orange","description":"\u003cp\u003eLike ribbons of sunlight spilled across the spring hills of California, \u003cem\u003eEschscholzia californica\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Orange’ glows with clear, satiny blooms above finely cut blue-green foliage. This is the iconic California Poppy in its classic color: vivid, warm, and instantly recognizable, yet never too formal for a loose border, meadow planting, sunny slope, or even a tough parking strip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silky flowers open to the sun and seem almost illuminated from within. Plants form airy mounds about 12–18 inches tall, with enough movement to mingle naturally among grasses and other wildflowers. Pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nemophila-menziesii\"\u003eBaby Blue Eyes\u003c\/a\u003e for the quintessential blue-and-orange California spring, or let it blaze through lavender, white, silver, and soft yellow companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlooming generously from spring into summer, this native is happiest when not overmanaged. It tolerates lean soil, asks for little water once established, and may return in cheerful drifts when allowed to set seed. 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Deer generally leave the foliage alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy, unmistakably Californian, and capable of turning an ordinary sunny patch into a miniature superbloom, the original orange poppy still earns its place among all the fancy selections. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/perennials-biennials-eschscholzia\"\u003eExplore more California Poppies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478201139259,"sku":"AA266","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/2298-_1_Orange_Glow_1.jpg?v=1777984569"},{"product_id":"eschscholzia-californica-purple-gleam","title":"Eschscholzia californica - Purple Gleam","description":"\u003cp\u003eOh, what a charmer this one is! ‘Purple Gleam’ takes the easygoing spirit of our beloved California Poppy and dresses it in a dreamy wash of lavender-rose, as though each silky petal had been touched with a watercolor brush. The color shifts with the light, moving from dusty mauve and soft pink to a cooler purple glow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe single flowers float above fine blue-green foliage on plants roughly 12–18 inches tall. Their painterly coloring plays beautifully with lavender, cream, primrose yellow, silver foliage, and deeper wine tones, making ‘Purple Gleam’ a natural for cottage gardens, romantic native-style plantings, containers, and loose wildflower drifts. The fine foliage keeps the plant looking light even when several are grouped together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust like the species, it is wonderfully unfussy: sun, decent drainage, and restraint with water are more valuable than pampering. Deadhead to extend the display, or allow some flowers to form seed if you would enjoy a possible return engagement. Deer tend to pass it by, and established plants are well suited to summer-dry garden styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor ideas on building a layered, water-wise planting around plants like this one, see our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/mediterranean-style-gardens-ca-natives-other-summer-dry-favorites\"\u003eMediterranean-style garden guide\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/perennials-biennials-eschscholzia\"\u003eExplore more California Poppies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478201565243,"sku":"AA550","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/PurpleGleam1.png?v=1777781205"},{"product_id":"salvia-clevelandii-winifred-gilman","title":"Salvia clevelandii - Winifred Gilman","description":"\u003cp\u003eRichly fragrant, beautifully rounded, and wonderfully useful in dry gardens, \u003cem\u003eSalvia clevelandii\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Winifred Gilman’ is one of the most desirable California native sages. Its aromatic foliage forms a handsome 3' x 3' shrub, topped in May and June with whorls of tubular violet-blue flowers that hummingbirds find absolutely irresistible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Cleveland sage or Winifred Gilman sage, this evergreen native shrub makes an outstanding backbone for water-wise plantings, difficult sunny sites, dry borders, slopes, habitat gardens, and native landscapes. The fragrant foliage adds year-round presence, while the bloom spikes pair beautifully with buckwheats, penstemons, yarrow, California poppies, grasses, and silver foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eSalvia clevelandii\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Winifred Gilman’ in full sun with excellent drainage. This sage dislikes soggy roots and performs best in lean, well-drained soil with little summer water once established. Deer resistant, pollinator-friendly, and aromatic, it is a classic native salvia for dry California gardens. 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Growing about 3–4' tall, it produces cheerful tubular blooms that are usually golden yellow, adding bright native color to dry gardens, slopes, rock gardens, and habitat plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as sticky monkey flower, this tough native shrub is a magnet for hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. Its upright, natural habit makes it excellent for chaparral-style landscapes, native borders, coastal-influenced gardens, and low-water plantings where resilience matters. Pair it with California sages, buckwheats, yarrow, penstemons, grasses, and California fuchsia for a glowing, pollinator-rich display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eMimulus aurantiacus\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Point Molate Form’ in full sun to part shade with excellent drainage. Once established, it needs little to no summer water, though occasional irrigation can keep plants greener and extend bloom. Avoid overly rich or soggy soil. 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A cross of Sonoma sage and black sage, this spreading evergreen shrub brings rugged beauty and pollinator value to dry gardens, slopes, pathways, oak edges, and sunny borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Mrs. Beard Sage, it forms a natural-looking mound of fragrant foliage that works beautifully as a low groundcover or border softener. In spring, the flower spikes attract bees, beneficial insects, butterflies, and other pollinators, while the foliage adds year-round texture. Pair it with buckwheats, California poppies, yarrows, native grasses, coyote mint, and other water-wise California native perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Salvia ‘Mrs. Beard’ in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. Once established, it needs little summer water and is an excellent choice for low-maintenance native landscapes. Deer resistant, aromatic, and quietly glamorous, this sage brings easy habitat value to the garden. 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Dense spikes of narrow tubular flowers open brilliant blue, then pick up lavender and rosy undertones as they age above handsome blue-green evergreen foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis compact Foothill Penstemon generally reaches about 12–18 inches tall and wide, a beautifully behaved scale for dry borders, sunny slopes, rock gardens, pathway edges, and containers. It may be modest in stature, but it is absolutely not shy in flower. Hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies investigate the nectar-rich display, while the cool foliage remains useful after bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive ‘Blue Springs’ full sun to light part sun, sharply drained soil, and lean-to-moderately fertile conditions. Once established, it thrives with low summer water; overly rich soil, heavy irrigation, or poor drainage can shorten its life. Removing spent spikes encourages a tidier shape and may extend flowering. Deer generally pass it by. Drought-tolerant, long-lived when properly sited, and dazzlingly blue, this is a superb native choice for water-wise gardens. Explore more hummingbird favorites in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/california-native-perennials\"\u003eExplore more California native perennials\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478203498555,"sku":"AA257","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/dd1d7492-c8e8-498c-b5a1-50e1aacc0577.jpg?v=1777735249"},{"product_id":"lessingia-filaginifolia-silver-carpet","title":"Lessingia filaginifolia - Silver Carpet","description":"\u003cp\u003eTough as nails and beautifully useful, \u003cem\u003eLessingia filaginifolia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Silver Carpet’ is a California native groundcover with a low, spreading habit and shimmering silver foliage. Also known as California aster or silver carpet lessingia, it forms a dense, weed-suppressing mat only a few inches tall while spreading 3' or more across, making it a fabulous choice for parking strips, dry garden beds, slopes, pathway edges, and coastal plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummer into fall brings a sweet show of 1\" lavender daisy flowers on short stems, adding soft color above the silvery carpet. This tough native plant tolerates clay, heat, drought, salt spray, and deer, and it looks especially beautiful trailing over the edge of a bed or weaving beneath oaks. Butterflies appreciate the seasonal blooms, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eLessingia filaginifolia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Silver Carpet’ in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. Provide occasional summer water inland for the best appearance. Explore more durable garden favorites in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/california-native-groundcovers\"\u003eExplore more California native groundcovers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478203564091,"sku":"AA069","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA099_3521_Lessingia_Filaginifolia___Silver_Carpet_4.webp?v=1777882090"},{"product_id":"eriogonum-grande-rubescens","title":"Eriogonum grande rubescens","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is a California native that manages to be both perfectly civilized and a little bit wild. \u003cem\u003eEriogonum grande\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003erubescens\u003c\/em\u003e, or red-flowered buckwheat, makes a low cushion of softly textured gray-green leaves, then sends up a flotilla of rosy pink to deep red flower clusters. The rounded blooms age handsomely rather than collapsing overnight, so the plant keeps its good looks well beyond the first flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to California’s Channel Islands, this compact perennial is especially useful near the front of a sunny border, along a path, in a rock garden, or spilling over the edge of a dry garden bed. It generally stays about 10–18 inches tall but can widen to roughly 3 feet, creating a substantial patch without towering over its neighbors. Pair it with silvery sages, small grasses, dudleyas, or blue-flowered natives for a combination that looks unmistakably Californian.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flowers are busy little gathering places for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Give it full sun, sharp drainage, and modest water while it settles in; established plants prefer a leaner, drier summer routine. In heavy soil, a mound or raised position is worth the trouble. Explore more locally adapted beauties in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/california-native-perennials\"\u003eCalifornia Native Perennials collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478204284987,"sku":"AA223","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA223_1485_Eriogonum_grande_rubescens_3.jpg?v=1777770393"},{"product_id":"eriogonum-fasciculatum-warriner-lytle","title":"Eriogonum fasciculatum - Warriner Lytle","description":"\u003cp\u003eTough, low-slung, and absolutely buzzing with pollinators, \u003cem\u003eEriogonum fasciculatum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Warriner Lytle' is a prostrate selection of California Buckwheat that turns into a wildlife haven every summer. Dense, mounding cushions of needle-like evergreen foliage spread 4 to 6 feet across while staying just 1 to 2 feet tall, topped from summer through fall with cloud-like clusters of tiny white flowers that age to a soft rust-pink. It's a slow-motion fireworks show that lasts for months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bombproof California native perennial hardy in zones 7-10, 'Warriner Lytle' is deeply drought-tolerant, fire-resistant, and one of the single most valuable pollinator plants in the dry-garden palette. Native bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects of all kinds adore the blooms — California Buckwheat supports more pollinator species than nearly any other native plant. It's deer-resistant and effectively maintenance-free once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it as a low evergreen groundcover, drape it over retaining walls, or plant it en masse on sun-baked slopes for erosion control and habitat in one. A workhorse of the California-native garden and a must-have for serious pollinator gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/california-native-groundcovers\"\u003eExplore more California Native Groundcovers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43541661614139,"sku":"AA653","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/Eriogonumfasciculatum-WarrinerLytle2.png?v=1779576044"},{"product_id":"epilobium-canum-california-fuchsia","title":"Epilobium canum - California Fuchsia","description":"\u003cp\u003eFiery, fearless, and quintessentially Californian, \u003cem\u003eEpilobium canum\u003c\/em\u003e is the classic California Fuchsia gardeners have loved for generations. From late summer into fall, this scrappy native erupts with cascading clusters of slender, tubular flowers in vivid orange-red — exactly the color and shape that drives hummingbirds wild. Narrow gray-green foliage on upright to gently arching stems forms a 12- to 24-inch mound that practically vanishes beneath the bloom show at peak season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tough, drought-tolerant native perennial hardy in zones 7-10, California Fuchsia thrives in full sun on lean, well-drained soil and asks for almost no summer water once established. It's deer-resistant and one of the most important late-season nectar plants for hummingbirds preparing for migration. Bees and butterflies visit, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant it on dry slopes, in sun-baked borders, or alongside other California natives like buckwheat, manzanita, and sage for a vibrant, water-wise garden that explodes with color just as summer is winding down. A true Western classic that deserves a spot in every dry garden. To see more California Fuschia plants, please enjoy our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/epilobium-canum-california-fuchsia\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Epilobium canum collection\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eEpilobium canum\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43541661679675,"sku":"AA650","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/Epilobiumcalifornica2.png?v=1784654109"},{"product_id":"epilobium-canum-everetts-choice","title":"Epilobium canum - Everett's Choice","description":"\u003cp\u003eLow, lush, and seriously prolific, \u003cem\u003eEpilobium canum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Everett's Choice' is a California Fuchsia selected for its glorious orange-red blooms and beautifully prostrate, spreading habit. Slender, tubular flowers in a bright, hot orange-red erupt from late summer into fall, blanketing a wide mat of silvery, narrow foliage that stays handsome even when the plant is between flushes. At just 6 to 12 inches tall but spreading 2 to 3 feet wide, this is a groundcover-style fuchsia that hugs slopes and borders like nothing else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA drought-tolerant California native perennial hardy in zones 7-10, 'Everett's Choice' thrives in full sun and the leanest, driest of soils — no summer water needed once established. Hummingbirds find it absolutely irresistible, with the tubular flowers seemingly engineered for them, and the silver foliage offers beautiful year-round contrast. It's deer-resistant and one of the easiest natives to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it to cover dry, sunny slopes, drape over retaining walls, or carpet the front of a low-water border. A standout selection for California-native and Mediterranean-style gardens, and a hummingbird magnet from August through frost.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e To see more California Fuschia plants, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/epilobium-canum-california-fuchsia\" title=\"Epilobium canum collection\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEpilobium canum\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43541661712443,"sku":"AA655","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/Epilobiumcanum-Everett_sChoice1.png?v=1779569039"},{"product_id":"epilobium-canum-marin-pink","title":"Epilobium canum - Marin Pink","description":"\u003cp\u003eSoft, romantic, and gently glowing, \u003cem\u003eEpilobium canum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Marin Pink' offers a quieter, more delicate take on the classic California Fuchsia. Slender, tubular blooms in a clear, soft pink open in late summer and continue through fall, dancing above a tidy clump of narrow gray-green foliage. Reaching about 12 to 18 inches tall and gently spreading, 'Marin Pink' brings a graceful, almost ethereal quality to the California-native garden — like a sunset captured in plant form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis drought-tolerant evergreen perennial is right at home in zones 7-10, where it thrives on full sun, lean soil, and minimal summer water once established. Hummingbirds adore the tubular flowers and visit constantly through the late season, when so many other plants have already finished blooming. It's deer-resistant, beginner-friendly, and a wonderful candidate for sustainable, water-wise gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair 'Marin Pink' with silvery artemisias, golden California buckwheats, and other natives for a soft, sunset-toned planting that practically takes care of itself. A graceful, generous performer for the late-season garden.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e To see more California Fuschia plants, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/epilobium-canum-california-fuchsia\" title=\"Epilobium canum collection\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEpilobium canum\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43541661745211,"sku":"AA658","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/Epilobiumcanum-MarinPink1.png?v=1779568996"},{"product_id":"epilobium-sierra-salmon","title":"Epilobium canum - Sierra Salmon","description":"\u003cp\u003eSoft, glowing, and irresistibly luminous in late-summer light, \u003cem\u003eEpilobium canum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Sierra Salmon' is a California Fuchsia in a deliciously unusual color. Where the classic species blooms in fiery orange-red, 'Sierra Salmon' opts for a luminous salmon-pink that practically glows against narrow gray-green foliage — a softer, sunset-toned twist on a beloved native. The plant forms a tidy, slowly spreading clump of about 12 to 18 inches, blanketing itself with masses of slender tubular flowers from late summer well into fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tough, drought-tolerant California native perennial hardy in zones 7-10, 'Sierra Salmon' thrives in full sun, asks for very little water once established, and shrugs off the long, dry months that send other plants into hiding. Hummingbirds find it absolutely magnetic — those long tubular flowers are tailor-made for them — and the late-season bloom timing makes it especially valuable for migrating birds and pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant it on a sunny slope, in a dry border, or alongside silvery sages and California buckwheats for a softer, more nuanced take on the classic native garden palette. A standout cultivar for water-wise gardeners. To see more California Fuschia plants, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/epilobium-canum-california-fuchsia\" title=\"Epilobium canum collection\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEpilobium canum\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43541661777979,"sku":"AA662","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/Epilobium-SierraSalmon1.png?v=1779568976"},{"product_id":"penstemon-davidsonii","title":"Penstemon davidsonii","description":"\u003cp\u003eTough, tiny, and absolutely covered in flowers when it blooms, \u003cem\u003ePenstemon davidsonii\u003c\/em\u003e is a low-growing alpine native that brings serious mountain charm to rock gardens and dry slopes. Mat-forming and quietly evergreen, this little gem hugs the ground at just 4 to 6 inches tall, spreading slowly to form a tidy cushion of glossy, deep-green leaves. Come summer, that cushion erupts in showy lavender-to-purple-violet tubular flowers held just above the foliage — a small plant putting on an outsized show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to subalpine ridges across the Sierra and Cascades, Davidson's Penstemon is built for tough conditions: hot sun, fast-draining soil, and lean, rocky places where most plants give up. It's deeply drought-tolerant once established, deer-resistant, and hardy down to USDA zone 4, making it a wonderful low-water choice for cold-winter gardens. Hummingbirds and native bees flock to the flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTuck it between stones in a rockery, run it along the front of a sunny border, or use it as a long-lived groundcover where you need something that stays small, stays evergreen, and stays glorious. A treasure for collectors and beginners alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/california-native-groundcovers\"\u003eExplore more California Native Groundcovers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43541661909051,"sku":"AA660","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/Penstemondavidsonii2.png?v=1779568860"},{"product_id":"salvia-bees-bliss","title":"Salvia - Bee's Bliss","description":"\u003cp\u003eLet \u003cem\u003eSalvia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Bee’s Bliss’ pour across the garden like a living silver tapestry. This wonderfully aromatic California native sage spreads in a broad, soft-textured sweep of silver-gray foliage, then lifts pale lavender flower spikes above the leaves from spring into early summer. In bloom, the entire plant seems veiled in a cool lilac haze, with bees and butterflies drifting through the flowers. Beautiful, fragrant, and serenely adapted to dry landscapes, it brings an unmistakable sense of California wildness to even the most composed planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThough only about 18–24 inches tall, a mature plant can spread an impressive 6–8 feet wide. Use it to soften a dry slope, flow over a retaining edge, carpet open ground beneath native shrubs and oaks, or knit together a naturalistic planting. The silvery foliage is a gorgeous companion for buckwheats, ceanothus, manzanitas, native grasses, and other sun-loving plants, and its aromatic leaves are generally less appealing to browsing deer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in sun or part shade with excellent drainage. Once established, it needs little summer water. Give it ample room to achieve its graceful spreading habit, and shear or selectively prune after flowering if a denser, more tailored outline is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shrubs-trees-salvia\"\u003eExplore more sage and salvia plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43983651733563,"sku":"AA748","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA748-bees-bliss-flower-detail_7da54576-8f36-4df2-9ecd-f1aa01f47bdb.jpg?v=1786920058"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/collections\/Penstemondavidsonii2.png?v=1786901462","url":"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/california-native-pollinator-garden.oembed?page=4","provider":"Annie's Annuals \u0026 Perennials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}