Common name:Common Yarrow, Mifoil
Botanical name:Achillea millefolium

Common Yarrow is a hardy perennial with hairy, evergreen green foliage. It has a tight cluster of white flowers and typically blooms in the summer months. It attracts bees and butterflies. It prefers full to part sun and becomes drought tolerant once it's established. Following bloom, one should dead head the plant and divide the clumps when it appears crowded to keep it looking tidy.

Common name:Catmint
Botanical name:Nepeta X faassenii

Nepeta faassenii makes soft, grey-green, undulating mounds to 1' tall 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:Bush Strawflower
Botanical name:Bracteantha bracteata

This shrubby perennial grows to 8" to 2.5' tall and spreading to 5' wide or more. Flowers are typically golden yellow; some selections are pink & white, blooming from spring through fall. It needs full sun and good drainage. It is great in dried flower arrangements or use for color borders. This attractive plant will become drought tolerant after being established for a few years.

Common name:Cleveland Sage Hybrid
Botanical name:Salvia clevelandii 'Whirly Blue'

'Whirly Blue' is an evergreen shrub that reaches 4' tall and 6' wide. This perennial has fragrant gray foliage and blue flowers that bloom in summer and fall. This shrub needs full sun and prefers well drained soil. This CA native is drought tolerant once it's established. Hummingbirds, bees and butterflies love this Sage. Prune to keep it looking tidy.