Image provided courtesy of Derek Knowles
Native Planters
In partnership with the Milo Baker Chapter of the California Native Plant Society, the District has replanted 50 planters on 4th Street with native and pollinator plants. These planters are maintained by the District.
Find out more about the native species planted on 4th Street below.
Achillea millefolium
Common Yarrow
- A hardy perennial herb known for its feathery leaves and clusters of tiny white flowers
- Thrives in poor soil and full sun
- Blooms in spring through early fall
- Traditionally used for wound healing and digestive support
- Attracts pollinators
Fragaria chiloensis "Chaval"
Beach Strawberry
- A native perennial groundcover known for its small, sweet berries and white flowers
- Beach native that occurs all around the Pacific Rim
- Blooms in spring through early summer
- Edible for humans and birds
- Attracts pollinators
Clinopodium douglasii
Yerba Buena
- A native perennial herb known for its aromatic, mint-scented leaves and clusters of small white to pale lavender flowers
- Blooms in summer
- Traditionally used by Indigenous people for medicinal and ceremonial purposes
- Attracts pollinators
Ribes sanguineum
Red-flowering currant
- A native deciduous shrub known for its clusters of bright red, tubular flowers
- Blooms in late winter to early spring
- Attracts hummingbirds, bees and butterflies
Epilobium canum
California fuchsia
- A native evergreen shrub known for its slender red flowers
- Drought tolerant once established
- Blooms nearly year-round with peaks in spring and fall
- Traditionally used by Indigenous peoples for medicinal and ceremonial purposes
- Attracts pollinators
Festuca idahoensis "Tomales Bay"
Idaho Fescue
- A native perennial bunchgrass known for its fine, blue-green foliage and upright clumping habit
- Thrives in dry, rocky soils
- Drought tolerant once established
- Provides habitat and cover for wildlife and assists with erosion control
Arctostaphylos manzanita
“Sebastopol White” Manzanita
- An evergreen shrub or small tree known for its smooth red back, small leaves and pink or white bell shaped flowers
- Blooms winter through spring
- Wide range of uses for edible berries, leaves and wood
- Attracts pollinators and birds
Diplacus aurantiacus
Bush Monkeyflower
- A native perennial herb known for its bright yellow to orange flowers with red or purple spots
- Thrives in moist areas
- Blooms in spring through fall with a peak in late spring and summer
- Traditionally used by Indigenous peoples for medicinal purposes
- Attracts pollinators
Monardella villosa
Coyote Mint
- A native perennial herb known for its aromatic, fuzzy leaves and clusters of small lavender to white flowers
- Blooms in spring and summer
- Traditionally used by Indigenous peoples for medicinal and ceremonial purposes
- Attracts pollinators
Eriophyllum lanatum
Common Wooly Sunflower
- A native perennial shrub known for its soft, silvery leaves and cheerful yellow daisy-like flowers
- Blooms in spring and summer
- Drought tolerant once established
- Attracts pollinators and native wildlife
Lupinus Albifrons
Silver Bush Lupine
- A native member of the pea family known for its attractive silver-green leaves
- Blooms in spring with large flower spikes ranging in color from pale blue to deep purple
- Attracts pollinators, especially bees.
Juncus Patens
Common Rush
- A grass native to wet, marshy areas of California
- Grass like evergreen perennial known for upright growth and distinctive flowering stems
- Excellent in lawn replacement applications
Erigeron glaucus "Wayne Roderick”
Beach Aster
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Perennial plant in the Daisy family native to the coastline of California
- Long flowering season with blooms in shades of lavender and pink with large yellow centers
- Heat tolerant and should be planted in sunny areas
- Attractive to butterflies and bees
Koeleria macrantha
June grass
- Grass native to much of North America
- Flower clusters are nearly cylindrical and hold shiny tan spikelets
- Good forage for grazing animals
Grindelia stricta “Mendocino”
Oregon Gumweed
- Native to coastal areas with marshes and beaches
- Variable in appearance with foliage and stems a green to rusty red or purplish color and yellow flowers
- Traditionally used by indigenous people as adhesive
Grindelia Camporum
Great Valley Gumweed
- Native plant in the daisy family
- Hardy plant that grows in a variety of environments
- Major pollinator attractant
- Traditionally used by Indigenous people for medicinal purposes
Salvia clevelandii "Winifred Gillman”
Cleveland Sage
- Small, evergreen shrub in the mint family
- Fragrant grey-green leaves with whorls of purple or blue flowers
- Major pollinator attractant, especially during summer months
Heuchera maxima
Island Alum Root
- Perennial flowering herb in the saxifrage family
- Evergreen plant with tiny white-pink blossoms in clusters during winter and spring
- Beloved by hummingbirds
Frangula californica
California Coffeeberry
- Dense evergreen shrub that is easy to grow
- Flowers are inconspicuous, small and greenish-white with color changing fruit
- Fruit attracts a variety of bird species