Plant List

Common Yarrow, Achillea millefolium

California buckeye, Aesculus californica

Buckeyes loose their leaves early summer, but do not despair, because they leaf out late winter.

Western Columbine, Aquilegia formosa

California Sagebrush, Artemisia californica

One of my wife's favorite plant fragrances.

Woollypod Milkweed, Asclepias eriocarpa

Monarch mutual exploitation

Narrow Leaf Milkweed, Asclepias fascicularis

Big Saltbush, Quail Bush, Atriplex lentiformis

Very important bird habitat plant in its natural range. Also attracts native bees and many butterfly species.

Nevin's Barberry, Berberis nevinii

Western Redbud, Cercis occidentalis

Arguably one of the top three native plants for the Redding area.

Mountain Mahogany, Cercocarpus betuloides

The seed plumes all summer are captivating

Desert Willow, Chilopsis linearis

Desert willows provide super pollinator habitat, especially for hummingbirds, during our hot, dry summers; an excellent replacement for the ecologically deficient oleanders.

Bladderpod, Cleomella arborea

Native to southern California but does great in Redding. Tough plant that tolerates some garden water, if excellent drainage, and infrequent summer irrigation. Native in harsh conditions.