Common name: Flannel Bush, Fremontia cv.
Botanical name: Fremontodendron 'California Glory'

'California Glory' is an open and spreading evergreen shrub 20' in height and width. This shrub is covered in yellow flowers in spring. It needs good drainage and little summer water in full sun. It is a native plant to California as the name suggests and it is drought tolerant. Leaves are grayish green and fuzzy; fuzzy stuff may be irritating to skin so make sure you wear gloves when pruning. This shrub does best in sandy soil. This plant needs very little watering after it's established.

Common name: Catmint
Botanical name: Nepeta x faassenii

Nepeta faassenii makes soft, grey-green, undulating mounds to 1.5' high in bloom, spreading 3'-4' wide. The small leaves are attractive to cats. This perennial has lavender blue flowers in summer. Catmint can be planted in sun or shade and needs medium amount of water. Prune spent flowers to encourage more blooms.

Common name: False Heather
Botanical name: Cuphea hyssopifolia

A shrubby dependable evergreen perennial that grows quickly to 2' tall and 4' wide, the False Heather bears small, closely-set leaves and tiny pink/lavender flowers. It heaviest bloom period occurs in summer, with some flowers present almost all year. The plant does well in full to part sun, with regular watering and more during hot spells. This plant does well in containers. Also known as: Hawaiian Heather,