Common name:Blue Bird Giant Pacific Delphinium
Botanical name:Delphinium elatum 'Blue Bird'

Delphinium elatum 'Blue Bird' is an herbaceous perennial that reaches 6' tall and 2' wide. This plant prefers rich, well-drained soil and full sun. Flowers are mid blue with a white bee; it blooms during the summer but will continue to bloom if dead flowers are removed. It likes regular water and planted in an area protected from wind due to the hollow stems. Stake if necessary. This beautiful flowering plant makes a great cut flower or in an English cottage garden. All parts are poisonous.

Common name:Lace Leaf Japanese Maple
Botanical name:Acer palmatum 'Dissectum'

This small maple has bright green lacy leaves. It grows to 10' and spreads 8'. This plant gives a weeping, delicate appearance. Flowers are purple and inconspicuous. The fruit is a winged samara.

Common name:Sea Pink, Common Thrift
Botanical name:Armeria maritima

This clumping, grass-like perennial can be planted in full sun in coastal areas but needs afternoon shade in warm inland areas This CA native has small pink flowers that resemble pom poms that bloom in spring and summer. This cute flower can be used between pavers as it can tolerate light foot traffic. Overall height of plant is about 1' tall. It is drought tolerant near coastal areas but requires more water in hot summer areas.