Melinus nerviglumis ‘Pink Champagne’ (Ruby Grass) One of the prettiest grasses around, Melinus nerviglumis ‘Pink Champagne’ is absolutely spectacular when mass planted in the landscape. Not only that, it is the perfect addition to this summer’s mixed container plantings. The height and color it provides is perfectly paired with Rudbeckia hirta ‘Cherry Brandy’, Salvia nemorosa ‘Bordeau Steel Blue’ and Origanum x hybrid ‘Kirigami’. The soft panicles sway in the wind, adding mov

Baccharis pilularis ‘Pigeon Point’ (Dwarf Coyote Bush) Native to the dunes, bluffs, dry slopes and open woods of California, Baccharis pilularis ‘Pigeon Point’ is an evergreen groundcover that is excellent for erosion control and slope stabilization. ‘Pigeon Point’ grows 1-2 feet tall and spreads 8-10 feet wide. This is a Habitat Plant, meaning its expansive branches and foliage provide shelter for ground-dwelling birds, lizards, insects and other wildlife. This CA Native is

Bracteantha bractea ‘Cottage Yellow’ (Strawflower) One of the coolest perennials for your summer garden is Bracteantha bractea ‘Cottage Yellow’. (Pronounced Brac-tee-ann-tha brac-tee-ah) The ‘Cottage’ series is fairly new on the market, coming in with strong genetics, resulting in solid disease resistance. ‘Cottage Yellow’ grows 6-12” tall and wide, with strappy, deep green foliage and bright golden-yellow flowers. At first glance the flowers look like a typical mum-type flow

Caryopteris x clandonensis ‘Dark Knight’ (Blue Beard, Blue Mist Spirea) This low-mounding, deciduous shrub has fragrant foliage and is topped with clusters of small blue flowers that are an excellent nectar source for Bees and Butterflies. ‘Dark Knight’s growth habit serves well in providing wildlife habitat for ground-dwelling birds and reptiles. It is also both Rabbit and Deer resistant. This variety of Caryopteris grows 2-3 feet tall and wide, and thrives in full to partia