Bladderpod

Bladder pod is a fast growing evergreen, densely branching shrub with an average height and width of 3′ x 3′. Will self sow.

The flowers are beautiful, bright yellow, and stay on the plant most of the year, and attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. It is highly fragrant, though the public is divided on whether it is pleasant or unpleasant.

It is one of the easiest California natives to grow in landscape applications. It tolerates weekly summer water but can also get by with only natural rainfall. This tough plant grows well even on south-facing slopes, alkaline soils and salty conditions.

Previously named Isomeris arborea or Cleome isomeris

Lifeform: Shrub

Sun: Full Sun

Water: Dry, Light

Soil: Loam, Sand

Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control