california native flora

Oft seen brightening up our hillsides in coastal southern california, Encelia Californica brings a little sunshine to the garden. Long blooming season makes this just as attractive to people as it does wildlife.

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Fast growing groundcover Manzanita hybrid. Great in planters or ground, pretty winter flowers keep the hummingbirds interested.

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Spectacular bloomer, tall flower spikes are covered in blue to purple flowers spring through early summer. Must have very good drainage or will not survive for long.

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Growth pattern, problems, pests and other notes of interest so far this year for Dodonaea Viscosa ‘Purpurea’.

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Charming little daisy that boasts a long flowering season. Does best near the coast but this hybrid variety is hardy enough to thrive in warmer conditions.

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Tropical looking native plant that grows quickly to over 8′ tall and sometimes wider. Can be trained as a small tree. Thick foliage makes for a good screen.

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Very fast growing desert perennial with a long blooming season. Put in somewhere sunny and hot and this California native will reward you with many bright orange flowers for most of the year.

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Small perennial with delightful little blue/purple flowers in spring through early summer. Don’t be confused by the name, it’s not a grass but in fact a member of the Iris family.

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