best outdoor potted plants for northern california California Native Shade Garden

best outdoor potted plants for northern california California Native Shade GardenIn honor of California's shandy creeksides and peaceful understory. Shade loving California wild rose or wild grape, blue rye grass, native iris, blue eyed grass, Mexican lobelia, coffee berry and magically medicinal Elderberry. A grassy native garden that likes a little more shade and occasional dampness (think the earthy vibes of a creek edge). Great for hedging in around old established trees. PLANTS Small (150 sq. ft.): Creeping California Lilac,

In honor of California's shandy creeksides and peaceful understory. Shade-loving California wild rose or wild grape, blue rye grass, native iris, blue-eyed grass, Mexican lobelia, coffee berry and magically medicinal Elderberry. A grassy native garden that likes a little more shade and occasional dampness (think the earthy vibes of a creek edge). Great for hedging in around old established trees. 

 PLANTS 

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

Medium (300 sq.ft.): Creeping California Lilac, Mexican Lobelia, Mexican Bush Sage,  Coral Bells, Chaparral or Golden Currant, Blue Rye Grass, Elk Grey Rush, Blue-eyed Grass + Coffee Berry, Golden Currant or Catalina Perfume, Douglas Iris or White Iris, Western Columbine

Large (500-700 sq.ft.): Creeping California Lilac, Mexican Lobelia, Mexican Bush Sage,  Coral Bells, Chaparral or Golden Currant, Blue Rye Grass, Elk Grey Rush, Blue-eyed Grass, Coffee Berry, Golden Currant or Catalina Perfume, Douglas Iris or White Iris, Western Columbine + California Wild Rose or Wild Grape, Fragrant Pitcher Sage, Spicebush, Western or Purple Redbud

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SPECIFICATIONS 

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