California Fuchsia¹ Epilobium canum

This small shrub can take lots of abuse and still bloom in the fall with brilliant red trumpet flowers that attract hummingbirds. Provides excellent erosion control for steep slopes.

Plant size: 1' height x 4' wide

Coyote Brush¹ Baccharis pilularis

This evergreen "mounding" groundcover can tolerate difficult situations. It is useful for slope stabilization and is extremely drought tolerant.

Plant size: 12-30" high x 4-10' wide

Fairy Duster¹² Calliandra eriophylla

This deciduous shrub is native to desert areas. Once established, it does not require water and produces beautiful clusters of pinkish fluffy flowers in the spring.

Plant size: 3' high x 4-5' wide

Matilija Poppy¹Romneya coulteri

This spectacular and extremely hardy perennial is native to Southern California. Large fragrant blossoms, up to 9" wide, resemble fried eggs. Root structure helps reduce erosion. Spreads by underground runners and prefers loose, gravelly soil.

Plant size: 5-8' high x 8'+ wide.

Photo Credit:
1Brother Alfred Brousseau, St. Mary's College
12Charles E. Jones

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