The shrub Hollywood is named after — beautiful and green year-round with abundant red berries loved by wildlife. Can be pruned into any hedge shape you like; does well in small spaces and, planted densely, makes a great screen.

A dramatic focal plant that transforms through every season — from showy spring blooms to heart-shaped summer foliage to vivid fall color.

A distinctive evergreen shrub with small yellow flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies, followed by its most striking feature: long, silvery, feather-tailed seeds that shimmer in the sun. Fast-growing, drought-tolerant, and great for narrow spaces or as a privacy screen.

A fast-growing, aromatic evergreen shrub with soft gray-green leaves and tall spikes of whorled purple flowers in spring and summer. Incredibly drought-tolerant and beautiful, with highly fragrant blooms that draw birds, bees, and butterflies.

One of California's most iconic natives, with striking silver-white foliage and tall flower stalks bearing white blooms with lavender streaks. Deeply fragrant and a favorite of carpenter bees, bumble bees, and hummingbirds. Thrives in full sun with no summer water once established.

A fragrant perennial herb with gray-green, gland-dotted foliage that releases a strong minty scent when touched. Clusters of white to pale pink and light bluish-purple flowers bloom from spring through summer, drawing butterflies and pollinators. Easy to grow in full sun to part shade.

A low, spreading subshrub with mint-scented foliage and delicate lavender flowers that put on a show for butterflies and bees all summer long. Drought-tolerant and easy to grow in well-drained soil — place it along paths where you can enjoy the fragrance.

A tough, evergreen chaparral shrub with leathery leaves and clusters of small white to pink flowers from February through May. The sticky, dark red fruits have a pleasantly tart, lemony flavor. Nearly indestructible once established and takes pruning very well into hedges or small trees.

A handsome, rounded evergreen shrub with dark, leathery, folded leaves and clusters of white to pink flowers with red sepals in spring. An incredibly resilient chaparral plant that stays lush through the entire dry season without any summer water — great for slopes and hot, south-facing sites.

A fast-growing deciduous shrub or small tree with large, flat-topped clusters of cream-colored flowers in spring that attract butterflies and bees. The abundant blue-purple berries in fall are one of the most important food sources for birds in California. Easy to grow and adaptable to a wide range of conditions.

A dense, attractive evergreen shrub with dark green leaves on red branches and small greenish-white flowers. The real star is the fruit, which transitions from red to purple to black over the summer — a magnet for birds. Easy to grow, fire-resistant, and makes a great natural hedge in sun or part shade.

A perfect aromatic ground cover for under oaks or other shady, dry areas — and one of our favorites! Produces clusters of small rose-pink flowers in late winter through early spring, followed by small red fruits. The handsome, dark green leaves on reddish stems release a sweet, spicy fragrance when brushed.

A locally native shrub draped in large, creamy yellow to soft orange trumpet flowers in late spring and early summer that hummingbirds adore. Thrives in part shade or dappled light beneath larger shrubs, and blooms for months if spent flowers are pruned. A cheerful, fast-growing addition to any native garden.

A keystone chaparral shrub with profuse clusters of white to pink flowers from spring through summer that dry to a beautiful coppery rust. Incredibly tough and drought-tolerant, and one of the most important plants for native pollinators — supporting over 50 species of butterflies and moths. Great for slopes, erosion control, and wildlife gardens.

A handsome, versatile evergreen shrub or small tree with spiny, holly-like leaves and fragrant spikes of small white flowers in spring. Produces showy red to dark purple cherries in fall that birds love. Highly adaptable from shrubby form in dry, rocky soils to a tree-sized specimen in richer conditions — excellent as a privacy hedge or screen.

A fast-growing Channel Islands native with shiny, soft evergreen leaves and gorgeous creamy-white flower clusters in late spring. Produces abundant red to dark purple cherries valued by birds — robins, finches, towhees, cedar waxwings, and mockingbirds are all fans. Makes a superb tall screen, hedge, or single-trunk specimen tree. Available in 5-gallon.

A beautiful native rose with open-faced, fragrant pink blooms ranging from blush to deep magenta that appear through spring and summer, attracting butterflies and pollinators. Produces deep red rose hips in fall that feed birds. Can form large, wildlife-friendly thickets and makes a great natural barrier.

A curated blend of California native annuals and perennials for a naturalistic, meadow-style planting. Expect a colorful tapestry of blooms in whites, yellows, oranges, and purples that support a wide range of pollinators and provide seasonal interest from early spring through fall.

A native vine or sprawling shrub with vibrant tubular pink flowers that hummingbirds can't resist. Will happily climb a trellis or larger shrub, or spread along the ground as a trailing cover. Striking clusters of red berries follow in late summer, providing food for birds.

A vining chaparral shrub endemic to California, with fuzzy spikes of small light yellow flowers and oval leaves. Climbs through surrounding plants for support and produces round red or yellow berries. Tolerant of a variety of soils including clay and decomposed granite.

A beloved wildflower of California's coastal ranges, bearing elegant flowers in shades of lavender, purple, and cream with intricate veining. Forms attractive clumps of evergreen, strap-like leaves that look great year-round. Easy to grow in part shade and tolerates dry summers once established.

A stunning evergreen vine from Anacapa Island with large, showy pale pink flowers and lush arrow-shaped leaves that blooms from February all the way through July — one of the longest flowering seasons of any native vine. Fast-growing and ideal for covering fences or walls, or sprawling as a groundcover.

A striking perennial with tall spikes of bright scarlet tubular flowers that are irresistible to hummingbirds. Thrives in heat and drought once established, making it ideal for rocky, sunny spots and desert-edge gardens. A bold splash of red color in spring and early summer.

A showy desert shrub with reddish-pink tubular flowers held on tall, upright stems — very striking when in bloom. You can see this one thriving in the memory garden, where it handles the heat well and re-seeds reliably. A great low-water choice that naturalizes beautifully in sunny, dry spots.

A dramatic accent plant that forms a bold rosette of silver-green, spiky leaves year-round. When mature, it sends up an awe-inspiring flower spike 10–15 feet tall covered in hundreds of white to pale purple bell-shaped blooms. Completely drought-adapted once established, and has a fascinating exclusive pollinator relationship with the California Yucca Moth.

A sprawling perennial subshrub with soft gray-green foliage that erupts in a profusion of brilliant scarlet-red tubular flowers in late summer and fall — frequently the only native in bloom at that time of year. An essential hummingbird plant during fall migration. Dies back in winter; cut to the ground for lush new growth in spring.

A fast-growing perennial that produces masses of bright yellow flower spikes up to 5 feet tall in late summer and fall, when many other plants are dormant. Beloved by birds and pollinating insects. Easy and garden-tolerant — give it room as it spreads by creeping roots, and deadhead to control spread by seed.

A cheerful, airy perennial with wiry stems covered in small bright yellow pea-shaped flowers that turn orange-red as they're pollinated — blooming from spring through summer. A nitrogen-fixing pioneer plant that is invaluable for restoration and building soil health. Hosts a remarkable number of native butterfly species.

An all-star native ground cover with ferny, aromatic foliage and flat-topped clusters of white flowers. Durable and easy to grow in a wide range of soils with very low water needs once established. Spreads by rhizomes to form a lush, weed-suppressing mat — a great choice for lawn replacement.

A hardy, no-mow ground cover that forms dense, low mats of trailing runners and produces clusters of small white and purple trumpet-shaped flowers in spring and summer. Highly adaptable — tolerates drought, flooding, foot traffic, and poor soils — and a favorite of bees and butterflies.

A tough, adaptable sedge that makes an excellent low-maintenance lawn alternative. Fine-textured, grass-like green blades spread by rhizomes to form a dense, weed-suppressing carpet. Can be mowed, tolerates moderate foot traffic and poor drainage, and needs far less water than traditional turf.

A vibrant cultivar of common yarrow with intense red flowers surrounding bright yellow centers that mature to a warm golden tone. Forms a vigorous, weed-blocking mat of ferny green foliage with sturdy, upright flower stems. A long-blooming, low-water choice that's excellent for cut flowers and pollinators.

A warm, earthy cultivar of common yarrow with long-lasting flower clusters that open in peachy-yellow tones and deepen through burnt orange and russet as the season progresses. Gray-green ferny foliage, sturdy non-floppy stems, and excellent performance as both a garden plant and fresh-cut flower.

A charming, tufted perennial with grassy foliage and a profusion of small blue-purple flowers with yellow centers blooming from winter through early summer. Very easy to grow and self-sows readily, naturalizing into a cheerful meadow. Goes dormant in summer — a perfect partner for other low-water perennials.

A delicate, clump-forming perennial with narrow, blade-like leaves and cheerful star-shaped yellow flowers from spring through early summer. Naturally grows in moist areas and is perfect for rain gardens, moist meadows, or borders with regular irrigation. Self-sows freely in favorable conditions.