Common name: Saffron Buckwheat
Botanical name: Eriogonum crocatum

Saffron Buckwheat is a compact, low growing shrub but may be used as a ground cover. It reaches 1.5' tall and 2-3' wide. Evergreen leaves are whiteish and woolly. It contrasts beautifully with the yellow flower clusters during summer, turning brown in fall. This plant does well in full sun in coastal areas but needs afternoon shade in warm, inland areas. It tolerates heavy soils if given good drainage and no summer water. Butterflies love this California native.

Common name: California Poppy
Botanical name: Eschscholzia californica

The California State Flower. This small annual (sometimes acts as a perennial) plant will grow to less than 1' tall and has light, small blue green leaves with gold and orange flowers that bloom in spring and summer. It is an aggressive grower and can get away from you in a residential garden space. Plant it in spaces where it is alright for it to roam.

Common name: Thread Leaf Coreopsis
Botanical name: Coreopsis verticillata 'Golden Shower'

This bushy, full-branched perennial will grow 2' tall and wide; it has threadlike, delicate looking leaves that densely clothe the plant, even to its feet. Clusters of yellow flowers with gold central centers bloom in summer. This plant does best in full sun with well draining, dry or moist, sandy or rocky soil. Reliable and hardy. Butterflies love this plant.