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Elegant clarkia An annual wildflower endemic (limited) to California alone. It grows from 18-24″and is very showy and easily grown. Pink to coral colored flowers bloom continuously throughout the spring and into the summer and it will reseed for next years spring color. Flowers of the genus Clarkia are primarily pollinated by specialist bees found…
Fairy Fan Clarkia Fairy Fan Clarkia is an erect, showy annual wildflower – endemic to California – Each fan-shaped petal is up to 3 centimeters long and is usually lavender with a white area and a deep maroon to purple spot in the middle. The petals are occasionally solid deep red. The flowers show up…
Chaparral clematis This beautiful and deciduous vine can grow as large as 20′ tall. It quickly covers a fence or trellis, and is attractive twining through many of our local shrubs, giving interest to those without a spring show. In the wild, Pipestems can be found growing on hillsides, chaparral, and open woodlands. It prefers…
Virgins’ bower Virgin’s bower is an undemanding deciduous vine that can readily cover a dark fence or wall, or just trail through the nearby shrubs and trees in the garden. This plant occurs naturally along streams, so plant in a wet place or irrigate in the garden. The flowers are white to off-white and are…
Chinese Houses Chinese Houses is a welcome annual wild flower that grows to about 1 foot tall. It blooms from mid spring to early summer and provides a lovely display in any cottage garden or wild life garden. Chinese Houses have bi-colored purple and white blooms that bees adore and is a good choice attracting…
California Aster California Aster is a deciduous perennial. The ultimate size and flower color of California aster are widely variable depending on local conditions, but it generally grows 1-3′ tall and equally wide. This ground-hugging, wide spreading, very tough perennial threads its silvery foliage decoratively among other plants. Bright lavender, yellow centered, aster-like flowers give…
Brown dogwood This attractive deciduous shrub can grow to 10′ in moist shade, or 4′ in drier conditions. It has spectacular brown stems, bright green leaves, and creamy white flower clusters. More compact and tidy than other native dogwoods, this is an excellent choice for fall color in the garden. Plant in the shade and…
American dogwood This deciduous shrub grows to 15’ tall and 25’ wide. It spreads by rhizomes and will quickly fill in a wet area of the garden. Redstem dogwood makes a beautiful winter accent with its wine colored bark and excellent for creek side erosion control. Dogwood is often planted as an ornamental, both to…
California hazelnut This deciduous shrub (to small tree) grows 5-15’ tall and wide. Space 10-20′ apart. It is a good choice among small trees to create a “woodland” effect in small gardens, especially under conifers. In the wild, it is found along damp slopes and stream banks. This species grows with a spreading and airy…
Black hawthorn Black Hawthorn is a deciduous tree. It can spread into thickets and grows to about 15-30 feet tall. It has a moderate growth rate. Clusters of fragrant white flowers appear in the spring giving it the another name of Mayflower. It is found growing in moist locations along forest edges and along streams…
Tall nutsedge Tall nutsedge is a native evergreen sedge. It grows in wetlands and riparian areas and can spread quickly. It’s maximum height is 3′ and can spread to around 30 ft. Space plants 24 to 48 inches apart. The stems and roots are edible and reported to taste like almonds, fresh coconut and raisins….
California oatgrass California oatgrass is a clumping nearly evergreen native perennial bunch grass with a dense tuft of short flattened green leaves. Space 12″ apart. Great addition to a native lawn or planted in between pavers as it can withstand being trampled upon A good, basic grass for the lowland meadow or rock garden.
Sacred Datura Sacred datura is a vigorous herbaceous perennial that grows 1′ tall and 6′ wide. The flowers are the most striking feature, being sweetly fragrant white trumpets up to 8″ long, margins often tinted purple. Very long blooming time. Blooms from April to October. The flowers open when cloudy or during the night. All…
Scarlet Larkspur Scarlet larkspur is a perennial wildflower that grows to 3-4′ tall. Great is a summer dry garden giving color with stalks of vibrantly red tubular flowers in the spring through early summer. The flowers attract a delightful bunch of humming birds as primary pollinators and bumblebees. You may get a additional surprise of…
Gypsum loving larkspur Gypsum-loving larkspur is a rare flower endemic to the San Joaquin Valley and the Southern Coast Ranges of California. It grows 1 1/2 to 3 feet tall. The pinkish white flowers appear in the early spring and last until early summer. Plant a few and watch for hummingbirds to drink nectar from…
Bush poppy Bush poppy is an evergreen small shrub, 6 feet wide by 6 feet tall (rarely exceeding 10 feet tall). It is a dependable source of early Spring color. The Bush Poppy blooms from mid Winter through Spring and usually has a few flowers much of the rest of the year. It grows in…