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GrassJul-SepBlue Grama Grass
Short clumping grass with distinctive eyebrow-shaped seed heads thrives in dry soils.
Z3-10
PerennialMay-JulCoral Bells
Grown mostly for dramatic foliage, but the tiny bell flowers are a bonus.
Z3-10
AnnualJun-SepFlowering Tobacco
Tubular flowers that release sweet fragrance at dusk. A cottage garden classic that attracts moths and hummingbirds.
Z2-11
PerennialJun-AugGlobe Artichoke
Bold silvery foliage and large thistle-like buds are both decorative and edible.
Z7-11
GrassJun-AugKarl Foerster Feather Reed Grass
Strong vertical plumes emerge in early summer and persist as tawny stems through winter.
Z4-9
GrassMay-JulMexican Feather Grass
Gossamer fine blades ripple in the slightest breeze like living silk. Plant where you can watch it move.
Z6-10
GrassJul-SepNorthern Sea Oats
Flat seed heads dangle from arching stems and dance in the slightest wind. The best native grass for shade.
Z4-9
GrassJul-SepSideoats Grama
Seed heads hang like tiny flags along one side of the stem on this graceful, drought-tolerant prairie native.
Z4-9
GrassJun-AugTufted Hair Grass
Airy gold-green flower clouds hover above dark evergreen tufts. One of the few grasses that thrives in moist shade.
Z4-9