A stunning annual wildflower native to California and the western United States. It is admired for its striking blue-purple flowers that add vibrant color to landscapes, particularly in spring when it blooms abundantly in meadows and along roadsides.
Foliage: Features palm-shaped, green leaves with 5–9 narrow leaflets radiating from a central point, giving it a delicate, lacy appearance.
Lantana montevidensis
Prized for its glossy foliage and neat growth habit . It’s an excellent choice for hedges, foundation plantings, or as a backdrop in garden beds.
Foliage: Shiny, dark green leaves are leathery and oval-shaped, maintaining their vibrant color year-round. The foliage is dense, providing excellent coverage for hedges or screens.
Flowers: Small, inconspicuous greenish-white flowers may appear in late spring or early summer, followed by occasional small, orange fruit capsules, though these are not the plant's primary ornamental feature.
a compact, ornamental grass-like perennial, known for its striking foliage, small size, and vibrant purple flowers. Native to Australia, it's a popular choice for gardens in both sunny and partially shaded locations due to its versatility, colorful blooms, and low-maintenance care.
Foliage: Features narrow, arching, strap-like leaves that are bright green with subtle blue undertones. The foliage forms a dense clump, adding texture to the landscape.
Chondropetalum tectorum ‘El Campo’
A compact, evergreen shrub renowned for its bright red, bottlebrush-like flowers and its suitability for smaller landscapes. Native to Australia, this low-maintenance plant adds year-round interest to gardens with its striking blooms and attractive foliage.
Foliage: Narrow, blue-green to gray-green leaves with a leathery texture emit a subtle lemony scent when crushed. The dense foliage creates a neat, rounded form.
Known for its unique variegation and compact growth. It is a low-maintenance succulent that thrives indoors and outdoors in warm climates, making it a favorite for gardeners and houseplant enthusiasts alike.
Appearance
Foliage: A slow-growing, compact shrub-like form with sturdy, woody stems resembling a miniature tree as it matures.The plant features thick, fleshy, oval-shaped leaves that are green with striking cream or white variegation.
Flowers: Leaves may develop a pink blush at the edges when exposed to bright light or cooler temperatures
A hardy, drought-tolerant succulent perennial prized for its vibrant orange flowers, grass-like foliage, and low maintenance. Native to South Africa, it thrives in hot climates and is commonly used in xeriscapes, borders, and containers.
Foliage: Narrow, fleshy, bright green leaves grow in clumps, forming a soft, grass-like appearance. The leaves are semi-succulent and store water, making the plant highly drought-tolerant.
A standout ornamental grass prized for its striking seed heads and drought tolerance. A cultivar of the native Blue Grama grass, it is perfect for low-maintenance landscapes and adds unique visual interest with its distinctive, golden flower spikes.
A drought-tolerant, evergreen shrub native to coastal California. It's admired for its aromatic foliage and its adaptability to dry, sandy soils, often used in landscaping for its silvery-gray appearance and resistance to harsh conditions.
Foliage: The leaves are narrow, deeply lobed, and covered in fine, silvery-white hairs, giving them a soft, grayish-green hue. The aromatic scent is released when the foliage is crushed, which is characteristic of many Artemisia species.