Common name:New Zealand Flax
Botanical name:Phormium tenax 'Atropurpureum'

Phormium tenax 'Atropurpureum' is an evergreen perennial. Big, dramatic plant composed of many swordlike, stiffly vertical leaves (9 ft. long, to 5 in. wide) in a fan pattern. Leaves are purple red. Flowers stems reach high above leaves, bearing clusters of 1-2 in. blossoms in dark red to yellow.

Common name:Purple Sage
Botanical name:Salvia leucophylla

The purple sage is an evergreen shrub that grows 2-3' tall by 5-6' wide. It has white tomentose stems and leaves and light purple flowers that bloom between May and June. This shrub tolerates heat and drought. The purple sage is a California native. -Cornflower Farms

Common name:Kangaroo Paws, Red
Botanical name:Anigozanthos hybrids

This tender perennial is a clump-forming evergreen that produces fuzzy, yellow green flowers that bloom in spring and last for over 2 months. Many sizes and varieties are available including yellow and pink flowers.

Common name:Coastal Gem Grevillea
Botanical name:Grevillea lanigera 'Coastal Gem'

Coastal Gem Grevillea is a low-spreading shrub that grows to 1 foot tall about 4-5 feet wide. It has with narrow grayish-green leaves on arching stems. It has condensed flowers pinkish-red and cream in color. The flowers, looking fuchia like at a distance, bloom at the end of stems in winter to late spring. It grows best in neutral to slightly acidic soil. It needs full sun to light shade. Established plants are drought tolerant and do not like being overwatered. Use this plant in rock gardens, borders and certainly as a ground cover. It is wonderful for attracting nectar feeding birds.

Common name:Pine Muhly
Botanical name:Muhlenbergia dubia

This attractive grass reaches 3' tall (with blooms) and wide. Foliage is narrow, green, and evergreen. This plant forms a clump with erect, tan flowers spikes in summer and fall. It prefers full sun in well draining soil. It is drought tolerant once it's established. Heat and cold tolerant.