Common name:Common Bleeding Heart
Botanical name:Dicentra spectabilis

The large leaves of the spectabilis species exhibits long, horizontal flower spikes held well above the foliage. Its flowers are somewhat larger than those of other varieties. Dormant summer foliage. Grown as an annual in So. Calif..

Common name:Golden Variegated Sedge
Botanical name:Carex elata 'Aurea'

This Sedge is a short ornamental grass the grows to about 3' in height. This plant is fire prone. Please use caution when planting near your home.

Common name:Hybrid Helleborus or Hellebore
Botanical name:Helleborus hybrids

The Helleborus hybrids are evergreen plants that are a favorite for many gardeners due to the variety of flower colors and ease of growth. They maintain their dark green, glossy foliage through winter. By late winter, cut back the old foliage to view the emerging flower stalks. It prefers rich, well-drained soil and light to dark shade. It looks great in mass plantings under trees or large shrubs for a woodland effect. Leaves, stems and roots are poisonous

Common name:California Field Sedge
Botanical name:Carex pansa

This native Carex can be successfully used as a lawn substitute but requires significant water to obtain good coverage. Once coverage is reached, water can be reduced and maintenance is close to zero. Unmowed, the plant can be used effectively in a variety of conditions and will reach a height of 6" or under and spreads up to 2' by rhizomes. This plant is fire prone. Please use caution when planting near your home.

Common name:Sword Fern
Botanical name:Polystichum munitum

This Fern produces upright fronds, reaching 4'-5' tall in moist, cool forests in Northern California. This size is usually lower, especially without summer watering. It is great in containers or dry shade landscapes. This species is especially useful to give the illusion of lush, moist gardens where little water is actually being used. It should receive part shade to dense shade. -Monterey Bay Nursery