Delicate perennial with fern-like leaves and rounded tiny flowers that can continue to bloom from spring through summer. Clumping habit and spreads readily. Grows in full sun to part shade, drought tolerant, and low maintenance.

Tall shrub to small tree – early to leaf out but also early to drop its leaves, revealing its elegant structure. Abounds with large spikes of cream-colored flowers in spring. Attracts moths, but is poisonous to bees. Grows in full sun to part shade, drought tolerant, and low maintenance.

Stout perennial with pale rose flowers in spherical heads and velvety, grayish foliage. Large, horn-shaped seed pods. Full sun, drought tolerant once established, and forms clumps. Important plant for the Monarch butterfly - a must-have for butterfly gardens.

Summer-flowering perennial that produces lilac-colored blooms until the first frosts. Attracts butterflies and moths. Grows in full sun to part shade and drought tolerant.

Aromatic deciduous shrub with showy maroon flowers from spring to early summer. Fast growing species, recommended as a screen in the garden. Attracts birds and butterflies. Grows in full sun to partial shade. Requires water and occasional feeding.

Spreading, grass-like perennial that grows along streambanks – perfect for stabilizing slopes. Traditionally used for basket making. Seeds attract waterfowl and other birds. Grows in full sun to partial shade and deer resistant. Some summer water may be needed.

Slender, tufted grass-like perennial that grows in spring-wet meadows. Can be used for lawns, tolerates mowing. Seeds attract waterfowl and other birds. Grows in full sun to partial shade. Minimal watering needed during summer and deer resistant.

Rapidly-growing deciduous shrub, grows to 12 feet. Long, dense sprays of white fragrant flowers appear in spring. Full sun to light shade, drought tolerant, and tolerates pruning. Practical for steep slopes and areas with low soil fertility.

Elegant tall shrub with heart-shaped leaves. Eye-catching magenta flowers appear early in spring and attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Nice fall color. Grows in part shade to full sun - drought tolerant and deer resistant.

Graceful evergreen shrub with an open structure. Silvery from late summer to fall due to feathery fruits. Full sun, drought tolerant, and deer resistant. Recommended for erosion control, especially dry slopes.

Tall deciduous shrub with showy white blooms and spherical red fruits. Reaches heights of 40 feet and usually has a multi-branched trunk. Requires some shade and water during summer. Performs best at elevations above 3,000 ft.

Tall deciduous shrub, loosely spreading with slightly fuzzy leaves and inconspicuous flowers. Produces edible hazelnuts in late summer. Seeds attract birds. Typically grows along shady stream edges and prefers partial shade. Occasional supplemental water required during hot summer months.

Tall, densely tufted bunchgrass that flowers from July through October. Graceful plumes can be cut and used in flower arrangements. Recommended for group plantings or as a border. Full sun to partial shade and tolerates poorly drained soils.

Hardy perennial with small rounded basal leaves and naked tall flower stalks with small, rounded blooms. Flower stalks can turn iridescent in fall. Important nectar source for butterflies. Grows in full sun, drought tolerant, and deer resistant.

Low-growing perennial with showy yellow flowers that fade to a softer reddish orange. Long bloomer and excellent groundcover for difficult areas. Attracts butterflies and birds. Grows in part shade to full sun, extremely drought tolerant.

Small to medium-sized deciduous tree with small yellow flowers and light green foliage. One of the few native western trees with compound leaves. Prefers full sun and moist soil, but tolerates part shade and seasonal flooding. Great for riparian revegetation projects.

Small to medium-sized deciduous tree with small yellow flowers and light green foliage. One of the few native western trees with compound leaves. Prefers full sun and moist soil, but tolerates part shade and seasonal flooding. Great for riparian revegetation projects.

Perennial evergreen rush, spreading, hardy, and easy to grow. Excellent for erosion control. Also good container plant. Grows in full sun to part shade. Requires moist to wet soil and is deer resistant.

Delicate perennial rush, fast-growing and spreads vigorously – excellent for erosion control. Recommended as accent plant for containers and ponds. Traditionally used in basket weaving. Grows in full sun to part shade. Requires moist soil and is deer resistant.

Hardy perennial rush, fast-growing, nice bluish green foliage. Good accent for gardens and containers. Recommended for marshes, ponds, and seasonal wetlands. Traditionally used in basket weaving. Grows in full sun to part shade. Is fairly drought tolerant once established and deer resistant.

Deciduous climbing shrub with grey-green foliage and attractive pink flowers. Produces drooping clusters of cherry red berries in late summer. Adds structural interest in the garden. Grows in full sun to part shade. Is fairly drought tolerant once established and is deer resistant.

Easy to grow perennial with burnt orange blooms and whirled leaves. Flowers can be cut and used in arrangements. Recommended along garden borders and in containers. Needs some shade and summer water. Attracts hummingbirds.

Showy perennial with true blue flowers and long arching stems. Recommended for rock gardens and erosion control, but also makes great container plant. Tolerates full sun and extremely drought tolerant.

Beautiful evergreen shrub that grows to 3 to 4 feet. Spectacular in spring with its mass of erect blue to violet flowers against the silvery foliage. Full sun, drought tolerant, and seeds attract birds. Grows best in nutrient poor, well drained soils; can tolerate occasional summer water.

Hardy subshrub that reaches heights of 2 to 3 feet. Large showy orange flowers appear spring through summer. Many garden uses. Try in mixed borders or containers. Grows in full sun to partial shade, highly deer resistant and attracts birds.

Ornamental bunchgrass with long, feathery plumes. Recommended for perennial gardens and makes an attractive border. Part shade to full sun, fast growing, and does best with occasional deep watering during summer. Traditionally used for basket weaving.

Low-growing perennial with bright lavender blue flowers. Recommended for use as accent in perennial gardens and as container plant. Full sun, moist to wet soil, low maintenance. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.

Thicket-forming deciduous shrub to small tree. Dense clusters of white flowers produce cherry red fruits in fall. Recommended for erosion control and gardens. Shade tolerant to full sun, moist soil, and deer resistant. Fruits good for jams or jellies when sweetened - seeds poisonous if eaten in large quantities.

Low-growing perennial with bright lavender blue flowers. Recommended for use as accent in perennial gardens and as container plant. Full sun, moist to wet soil, and low maintenance. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.

Attractive deciduous oak tree with distinct blue-green leaves and light bark. Reaches heights around 30 feet. Nice fall color. Full sun, drought tolerant, and low maintenance. Important habitat for songbirds and other wildlife.

Tall deciduous oak tree with striking red foliage when leafing out in spring and good fall color. Can live up to 500 years. Tree cavities used by owls. Full sun to part shade, drought tolerant once established, and low maintenance. Acorns traditionally gathered and ground into flour.

Grand deciduous tree – the largest of the North American oaks. Deeply lobed leaves and light, alligator-like bark. Can live up to 600 years. Grows in full sun to part shade. Requires moist soils, attracts several species of birds.

Broad evergreen oak tree with glossy green leaves. If trained, can have nice multi-branched trunk. Recommended for oak woodland restoration. Grows in full sun, drought tolerant, and low maintenance.

Versatile evergreen shrub with open structure, attractive fruits, and velvety gray foliage. Tolerates pruning and useful as hedgerow planting. Full sun but tolerates some shade, drought tolerant once established, and deer resistant. Berries attract birds.

Easy to grow, thicket-forming deciduous shrub, 3 to 6 feet tall. Fragrant pink blossoms appear spring to early summer. Great choice for wildlife gardens; many traditional uses. Grows in full sun to partial shade. Is drought tolerant to moderate water.

Thicket-forming shrub with edible, thimble-shaped berries and large, maple-like leaves. Full sun to partial shade. Fairly drought tolerant but prefers infrequent deep watering and nutrient-rich soil. Attracts wildlife, especially birds.

Medium-sized deciduous tree with rapid growth rate. Inconspicuous flowers and fruits. Prefers full sun and moist soil. Excellent for riparian restoration and stream bank stabilization projects. Stems traditionally used for basket making.

Ornamental deciduous shrub, grows between 8 to 25 feet tall. Attractive creamy white flowers appear in spring to early summer and become purplish berries in late summer. Used for wildlife value, but this plant is host for a federally listed insect. Prune in fall to keep stems under 1 inch in diameter. Grows in full sun to partial shade. Drought tolerant to moderate water.

Delicate perennial with small blue flowers and iris-like leaves. Blooms in spring. Readily spreads forming nice rounded clumps. Plant with other California wildflowers such as California poppy, blue flax, and clarkia. Grows in full sun to partial shade, drought tolerant, and deer resistant.

Thicket-forming deciduous shrub with vigorous growth. Tiny pink flowers become spherical egg white berries in late summer. Berries attract quail and pheasant. Grows in full sun to shade, drought tolerant, and low maintenance.

Aromatic, evergreen tree with moderate growth. Height ranges from 30 to 50 feet. Has inconspicuous flowers and berries. Excellent for tall screens or clipped hedge. Wood is used for furniture and other items. Grows in full sun to partial shade, drought tolerant, and disease resistant.

Attractive perennial with large velvety leaves and sunflower-like yellow flowers. Early spring plant – fall and winter deciduous. Recommended in perennial garden. Grows in full sun to light shade, drought tolerant, and low maintenance.