In honor of the Los Angeles river. Shade-loving California wild rose, indigenous iris, blue-eyed grass and flu-fighting Elderberry. A grassy native garden that likes a little more shade and dampness (think the earthy vibes of a creek edge).

Adaptable to warm Northern California areas and rivers (i.e. Kern, Sacramento, etc.) 

Tiny (40-65 sq.ft.): Creeping California Lilac, Mexican Lobelia, Mexican Bush Sage, California Sedge Grass, Coral Bells

Small (150 sq.ft.): Creeping California Lilac, Mexican Lobelia, Mexican Bush Sage, California Sedge, Coral Bells + Native Lavatera, Blue Rye Grass, Elk Grey Rush, Blue-eyed Grass

Medium (300 sq.ft.): Creeping California Lilac, Mexican Lobelia, Mexican Bush Sage, Blue Rye Grass, Elk Grey Rush, California Sedge, Blue-eyed Grass, Native Lavatera + Golden Currant, Douglas Iris or White Iris, Catalina perfume, Western Columbine, Wild Blue Elderberry

Large (500-700 sq.ft.): Creeping California Lilac, Mexican Lobelia, Mexican Bush Sage, Blue Rye Grass, Elk Grey Rush, California Sedge, Blue-eyed Grass, Native Lavatera, Golden Currant, Douglas Iris or White Iris, Catalina Perume, Western Columbine, Wild Blue Elderberry + California Wild Rose, Milkweed, Spicebush, Western Redbud

Sunset Zone: 16-17, 19-24

Native to: 90% California 10% Mexico Native

Habitat: Chaparral, Prairie, Foothills

Wildlife: Birds & Pollinators

Blooms: Spring-Summer

Fragrance: Minty, Herbal

Uses: Medicinal, Wildlife, Famine Foods

Water Needs: Low

Soil Needs: Improved Drainage