A concise overview identifies drought-tolerant herbs and native shrubs that perform in Sonoma’s hot, dry climate, underscoring relevance for water-wise gardening. Primary examples include rosemary, lavender, culinary sage, and oregano, presented as drought-tolerant plants for Sonoma and Mediterranean climate plants suited to prolonged heat. The segment also highlights coyote brush as a native, low-water option supporting pollinators and wildlife, fitting low-water landscaping needs. Details note rosemary’s hedge and pathway uses, lavender’s silvery foliage and pollinator appeal, sage’s rocky-soil tolerance and dense growth with pruning, and oregano’s productivity with regular harvesting. Coyote brush, including dwarf forms, provides manageable groundcover and biodiversity support with minimal maintenance.
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