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American Beautyberry

American Beautyberry

Callicarpa americana

shrub
EdiblePollinator-friendly

A native deciduous shrub prized for its small pink or white summer flowers followed by striking bright purple berries in fall and early winter. It provides excellent ornamental interest and wildlife food value.

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American Germander

American Germander

Teucrium canadense

herbaceous
EdiblePollinator-friendlyMedicinal

A native North American wildflower with slender upright stems and small lavender-pink flowers arranged in terminal spikes. Attracts pollinators and thrives in open, sunny conditions.

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Autumn Sage

Autumn Sage

Salvia greggii

shrub
EdiblePollinator-friendlyMedicinal

Autumn Sage is a heat- and drought-tolerant Texas native shrub that produces tubular flowers in shades of red, pink, coral, or bicolors from spring through frost. It attracts hummingbirds and butterflies while requiring minimal water once established, making it ideal for xeriscape and permaculture gardens.

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Bee Balm

Bee Balm

Monarda didyma

herbaceous
EdiblePollinator-friendlyMedicinal

Bee Balm is a showy native perennial with vibrant tubular flowers in red, pink, purple, or scarlet that attract bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies. The aromatic foliage is edible and medicinal, commonly used for tea.

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Beefsteak Plant

Beefsteak Plant

Perilla frutescens

herbaceous
EdibleMedicinalDynamic Accumulator

A tender perennial with striking deep purple or burgundy foliage and compact form, grown primarily for ornamental leaves rather than flowers. Often treated as an annual in cooler climates and valued in container gardens and borders for dramatic color contrast.

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Black Horehound

Black Horehound

Ballota nigra

herbaceous
Medicinal

A hardy, aromatic perennial with dark green leaves and small pinkish-purple flowers that attract bees and butterflies. It tolerates poor soil and drought once established, making it useful for naturalized areas.

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Black Sage

Black Sage

Salvia mellifera

shrub
EdiblePollinator-friendlyMedicinal

Black sage is a California native shrub with aromatic dark green foliage and delicate purple-blue flowers that attract bees and hummingbirds. It thrives in dry, sunny conditions and requires minimal water once established.

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Carpet Bugle

Carpet Bugle

Ajuga reptans

groundcover
EdiblePollinator-friendlyErosion Control

A low-growing groundcover with small purple-blue flowers and attractive bronze-tinged foliage that spreads rapidly via runners. Excellent for filling in bare spots and suppressing weeds in shaded areas.

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Catnip

Catnip

Nepeta cataria

herbaceous
EdiblePollinator-friendlyMedicinal

A hardy perennial herb with aromatic foliage and small lavender-pink or white flowers that attract cats and bees. Once established, it tolerates poor soil and drought, making it a low-maintenance garden plant.

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Chia

Chia

Salvia columbariae

herbaceous
EdiblePollinator-friendlyMedicinal

A delicate California wildflower with slender upright stems bearing whorled blue-purple flowers loved by pollinators. Drought-tolerant once established and excellent for xeriscaping or native gardens.

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Chinese Artichoke

Chinese Artichoke

Stachys affinis

herbaceous
EdibleDynamic Accumulator

Chinese artichoke is a productive tuber-bearing perennial valued for its knobby, nutty-flavored edible rhizomes harvested in fall and winter. It forms attractive spikes of small pink to purple flowers and spreads via underground tubers, making it useful for permaculture systems.

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Cleveland Sage

Cleveland Sage

Salvia clevelandii 'Allen Chickering'

shrub
Pollinator-friendlyMedicinalDrought-hardy

A compact California native sage with aromatic gray-green foliage and fragrant purple-blue flower spikes. Extremely drought-tolerant once established and attracts hummingbirds and pollinators.

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Coast Rosemary

Coast Rosemary

Westringia fruticosa

shrub
Pollinator-friendlyDrought-hardyEvergreen

Coast Rosemary is a drought-tolerant Australian shrub with fine, needle-like foliage and delicate flowers ranging from white to pink or purple, thriving in Mediterranean-style gardens and coastal landscapes. It is excellent for erosion control, wildlife habitat, and low-maintenance permaculture designs.

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Coleus

Coleus

Coleus scutellarioides

herbaceous
EdiblePollinator-friendlyEvergreen

Coleus is a tender foliage plant prized for its vibrant, patterned leaves in shades of red, pink, purple, yellow, and green. It grows quickly and is commonly used as a houseplant or annual bedding plant in gardens.

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Common Hedge-nettle

Common Hedge-nettle

Betonica officinalis

herbaceous
EdiblePollinator-friendlyMedicinal

A hardy herbaceous perennial with purple-pink flower spikes that bloom mid to late summer, attractive to bees and pollinators. Traditionally used in herbal medicine and valued for its ornamental appeal in cottage gardens.

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Common Motherwort

Common Motherwort

Leonurus cardiaca

herbaceous
EdiblePollinator-friendlyMedicinal

A tall, herbaceous perennial with heart-shaped leaves and spiky pink or purple flowers that bloom throughout summer. Commonly grown for ornamental and medicinal purposes.

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Common Selfheal

Common Selfheal

Prunella vulgaris

herbaceous
EdiblePollinator-friendlyMedicinal

A low-growing perennial with dense spikes of purple to violet flowers that attract pollinators. Hardy, drought-tolerant once established, and commonly found in meadows and roadsides.

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Common Thyme

Common Thyme

Thymus vulgaris

herbaceous
EdiblePollinator-friendlyMedicinal

A compact woody perennial herb prized for its aromatic leaves used in cooking and medicine. It produces small purple, pink, or white flowers and thrives in dry conditions with minimal care.

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Corsican Mint

Corsican Mint

Mentha requienii

groundcover
EdiblePollinator-friendlyMedicinal

Corsican mint is a diminutive creeping groundcover with tiny, aromatic leaves that release a strong peppermint fragrance when brushed. It produces delicate pale purple flowers in summer and works well between pavers or in rock gardens.

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Coyote Mint

Coyote Mint

Monardella villosa

herbaceous
EdiblePollinator-friendlyMedicinal

A drought-tolerant California native perennial with aromatic foliage and delicate purple to pink flowers that attract pollinators. Ideal for dry gardens, rock gardens, and low-water landscapes in western regions.

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Creeping Thyme

Creeping Thyme

Thymus serpyllum

groundcover
EdiblePollinator-friendlyMedicinal

A low-growing, spreading evergreen groundcover with tiny aromatic leaves and delicate pink, purple, or white flowers. Excellent for pathways, rock gardens, and drought-tolerant landscapes.

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English Lavender

English Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

shrub
EdiblePollinator-friendlyMedicinal

A fragrant evergreen shrub with narrow gray-green foliage and purple-blue flowers that bloom in mid to late summer. Extremely drought-tolerant and low-maintenance once established.

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European Water-horehound

European Water-horehound

Lycopus europaeus

herbaceous
EdiblePollinator-friendlyMedicinal

A semi-aquatic perennial herb with small purple or pink flowers and aromatic foliage, naturally found in wet habitats and along waterways. It spreads via rhizomes and is useful for rain gardens and moisture-loving plantings.

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Fragrant Pitcher Sage

Fragrant Pitcher Sage

Lepechinia fragrans

shrub
EdiblePollinator-friendlyMedicinal

A California native shrub with fragrant, aromatic foliage and tubular lavender to pink flowers attractive to hummingbirds and pollinators. Drought-tolerant once established and suited to Mediterranean-style gardens.

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