Also called Candleberry, this perennial, medium to large shrub or small tree grows 3 to 12 feet high with a crooked trunk, pale gray bark, and waxy leaves that are aromatic when crushed. This plant grows in partial shade, and in moist clay, loam, or sandy soil, and attracts butterflies as well as birds that eat its small, white berries.
Black Sage is a branching, evergreen, perennial shrub that grows 3 to 6 feet tall, and produces clumps of pale, whitish blue or sometimes lavender flowers that attract bees and butterflies. This plant grows in full sun and in a variety of dry soils.
This evergreen, perennial, aromatic shrub spreads to 10 feet in size. It grows shiny, leathery, dark-green leaves and dense, hairy clusters of pink flowers that give way to reddish berries that attract birds. This plant grows in full sun to partial shade and in dry soils.
Also known as California Brittlebush, this broad, perennial shrub grows 3 to 4 feet in height and width. Green, brittle branches grow out of the woody base and bear green, oval-shaped leaves, while yellow, daisy-like flowers bloom on long, leafless stalks. It grows best in full sun, and in sandy or well-drained soils.
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