Chaparral

Penstemon heterophyllus

Penstemon heterophyllus

The flowers of this native penstemon are almost an electric blue, and very profuse. It blooms in spring, and creates quite a show in the garden when planted with California poppies and other spring wildflowers. Plant this small perennial close to the front...
Mimulus aurantiacus

Mimulus aurantiacus

This perennial shrub is found all over the Bay Area, growing in full sun in Chaparral, or part shade at the edges of Oak Woodland.  In the garden it requires good drainage and is drought tolerant.  A little extra water in the dry season will keep it looking...