Common name:Silver Sage
Botanical name:Salvia argentea

This biennial will grow 1-4' tall and 1-3' wide. It has gray/green leaves with white flowers that are sometimes tinged yellow or pink and bloom in spring and summer.

Common name:Frequent Flyer Bearded Iris
Botanical name:Iris bearded 'Frequent Flyer'

Iris 'Frequent Flyer' is an especially vigorous tall bearded iris variety that blooms up to 5 times per year. In coastal California, the ruffled white blooms on 30 to 36 inch tall stalks can appear any month, with winter bloom lasting for months on established clumps. Low chill requirement. Tall Bearded Irises are durable perennials with stunning blooms and handsome silvery grey-green foliage that can survive 3 summer months with no irrigation. In Southern California, they are far more heat/drought tolerant than our native irises. Some varieties can bloom 5 times/year. Tall bearded irises prefer average garden conditions with at least a half day equivalent of full sun. Avoid heavy, soggy summer soils, full shade and poor air circulation. In areas with little frost, use low-chill varieties. Plant with succulents and California natives, with more traditional perennials, in large containers or rooftop gardens. They thrive in bioswales/rain gardens and tolerate salty soils, wind and deer. Our most popular iris. Handsome gray green foliage on vigorous clumps. Ruffled white blooms with pale lemon beards and a clean fragrance. Cut stems of 'Frequent Flyer' have flown on a Rose Parade float! Multiple rebloom cycles each year.

Common name:Hummingbird Sage, Pitcher Sage
Botanical name:Salvia spathacea

The extravagant leaves of this small clumping sage emit a perfectly sweet fragrance, which attracts hummingbirds. In the spring, the red/pink flowering spikes become a deep fuchsia. It is a great plant for dry shade.