Crassula argentea Jade Plant Very easy and very common in Southern California and on the Central Coast. This plant deserves more attention. All you need are hand shears or even a knife from the kitchen. Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Dark green foliage with bright white, star-shaped flowers followed by edible red fruit in the fall. Loropetalum chinense Fringe Flower Low, mounding shrub for sun or shade.
Leaves become red in cold weather.
Covered with flowers from late February through spring.