Weaving along a creek bed trail deep in Orange County's Saddleback Mountains you stumble upon a beautiful grove. You draw near it passing agaves that stand 10' tall like sentinels. You look up and see a canopy dripping with fruit: figs, currants, wild grape and intensely spicy bay leaves. Yeah, you could make this your backyard. 

 A lusher ecology that occurs naturally in partly shaded canyons and riverbeds, this garden prefers seasonal drenching with water. 

Sunset Zone: 16-17, 19-24

Native to: 90% California Native 5% Mexican Native

Habitat: Valley, Riparian, Creekbed

Wildlife: Birds & Pollinators

Blooms: Winter-Spring

Fragrance: Menthol, Herbal

Uses: Wildlife, Edible

Water Needs: Moderate to Reuglar

Sun: Part Shade, Shade

Soil Needs: Excellent Drainage

Small (125-175 sq.ft.)
Coast Silk Tassel
Canyon Sunflower
Mexican Lobelia
Hummingbird Sage
Alpine Strawberry
Canyon Sunflower

Medium (500-750 sq.ft.)
All of the Above AND
Mission Fig
California Bay Laurel
Golden Currant
St. John's Wort

Large (1,600-2,000 sq.ft.)
All of the Above AND
Bush Anemone
Giant Agave
Creeping Mahonia
Wild Grape
Wild Honeysuckle