Post Archive February 2010
Lupinus Arboreus (prev. Lupinus Propinquus) – Blue Bush Lupine
An invasive native? Yes, it’s true. This is a plant native to California but has gotten out of control in areas it was intended to stabilize. It’s still a great wildlife plant though, so I planted me some seeds.
Category: Blue Bush Lupine
Lepechinia Calycina – California Pitcher Sage
Fast growing aromatic leaved plant found in chaparral communities throughout California. The fragrance is attractive to people and the pink/white elongated bell shaped flowers are attractive to hummingbirds.
Category: Pitcher Sage
Keckiella Cordifolia – Heart-leaved Penstemon
Summer deciduous shrub that can exhibit vine-like growth. The long red flowers appear in late spring and attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Category: Heart-leaved Penstemon
Iris Pacific Coast Hybrids – Iris Douglasiana
There are a number of Iris species in our patio garden and right now we have little clue exactly which varieties are here. One is Douglas Iris (Iris Douglasiana) and the others are as yet unknown California native Pacific Coast Hybrids (PCH).
Category: Iris Pacific Coast Hybrids
Heteromeles Arbutifolia – Toyon
Great wildlife attracting shrub native to much of California. Toyon is the name given to it by Native Americans who used it in food and medicine.
Category: Toyon
California Wild Flowers
A photo-selection of California native annual wildflowers.
Category: Wildflowers
Galvezia Speciosa – Island Snapdragon
We doing our best to cover our ugly gas meters with something more attractive. Galvezia Speciosa is a low growing plant that enjoys shade and will hopefully come to our rescue.
Category: Island Snapdragon
Calliandra Californica – Red Fairyduster
A new arrival in our patio garden from the Theodore Payne Foundation. Red Fairyduster is a plant with very interesting flowers, loved by hummingbirds.
