and California holly, which gave Hollywood, CA its name. Also in this garden is a tree of the world’s tallest tree species, namely the Coast redwood from Northern California, and also the biggest tree species in the world, Giant sequoia redwood. Lillian’s Meadow showcases perennials, trees, and shrubs that thrive with minimal water. The Penstemon collection provides colorful flowers throughout the year. The garden is a visual guide to low-maintenance native species with natural landscaping. The Salvia Garden depicts Salvia which require little water. Many of the world’s 750 species of Salvia are represented, including ten California natives. The Salvias represented are in a variety of colors, shapes, and fragrances. It has a vast number of Salvia iodantha. The Butterfly Garden provides nectar and other food sources for butterflies and caterpillars. The garden provides species that serve the needs of butterflies, including a variety of plants with varied bloom periods. A sign lists commonly observed species: Monarch, Western Tiger Swallowtail, Anise Swallowtail, Mounrning cloak, Marine blue, Fiery Skipper, Funereal Duskywing, Cabbage White, Gulf Fritillary, and Painted Lady. The Mediterranean Garden contains species from five countries that share the Mediterranean climate. The Herb Garden exhibits an extensive collection of aromatic-, kitchen-, and medicinal herbs. Included are visual and aromatic tea and mint herbs. There is also a planting of “legendary herbs” at the site. The Bird Habitat contains a water source and species that provide a year-round food source for avifauna. Work began on the garden in 1996 and it occupies one-third of an acre. The habitat attracts local- and migratory birds. Year-round bird species present include oak titmouse, mourning dove, Western scrub-jay, lesser goldfinch, black phoebe, California towhee, northern mockingbird, house finch, and spotted towhee. The Australian Garden features an extensive collection of species from Australia, including tree species such as Red Flowering Gum, Coolgardie gum, Illawarra Flame Tree, Rock Thryptomene and Australian silver oak. Plants include Pink Melaleuca, Red and Green Kangaroo Paw, among others. The Desert Garden is located near the hilltop and exhibits desert trees and succulents such as cacti, euphorbias and aloes. Some are native to Southern California, while others are endemic to Mexico, South Africa, and other desert regions of the world. Some species represented are Ponytail palm, Foxtail, Silver dollar plant, Jade plant, and a 7–8 feet tall Barbary fig. The Tranquility Garden was planted in Japanese garden style and showcases California native species.