California Lilac -Mostly California natives. This diverse group includes many popular and useful species and varieties, ranging from large scale shrubs to groundcovers. Cluster of tiny flowers blanket the plant, giving a spectacular show in spring.
Centaurea
Centradenia
Cestrum
Large evergreen shrubs native to the American tropics. Cluster of showy tubular flowers in spring and summer, year round in mild climates. Best in light shade and with regular water.
Cistus
Rockrose -Tough Mediterranean perennial that tolerates heat, drought, poor soil, and salt spray. In spring they are covered with pink, purple, or white crepe-like flowers. Some varieties bloom well into the summer.