Here is a list of 25 plants that are generally considered resistant to gophers and that thrive in California:
Daffodils (Narcissus spp.)
Fritillaria (Fritillaria spp.)
Crown Imperial (Fritillaria imperialis)
California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica)
Lavender (Lavandula spp.)
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Yarrow (Achillea spp.)
Penstemon (Penstemon spp.)
Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia)
Catmint (Nepeta spp.)
Agapanthus (Agapanthus spp.)
Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum)
Lamb's Ear (Stachys byzantina)
Coreopsis (Coreopsis spp.)
Society Garlic (Tulbaghia violacea)
Mexican Marigold (Tagetes lemmonii)
Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia spp.)
Society Garlic (Tulbaghia violacea)
Sea Holly (Eryngium spp.)
Salvia (Salvia spp.)
Gaillardia (Gaillardia spp.)
Lantana (Lantana camara)
Artemisia (Artemisia spp.)
Mexican Sage (Salvia leucantha)
Thyme (Thymus spp.)
These plants are known for their resistance to gophers, but it's important to note that no plant is entirely immune from the cheeky creatures. Gardeners should still monitor their gardens and take appropriate measures to protect their plants from gopher damage, even if these are the last ones gopher will damage.
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