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American garlic: complete guide
Allium unifolium
American garlic is an ornamental onion with pink flowers from California. Discover cultivation, maintenance and plant combinations in this practical guide.
Clematis lasiantha: complete guide
Clematis lasiantha
Pipestem clematis: vigorous climbing vine with white hairy flowers. Drought-tolerant once established. Ideal for walls, pergolas, and sunny locations.
Purdy's iris (Iris purdyi): complete guide
Iris purdyi
Discover Purdy's iris, a northern California alpine beauty with violet flowers. Growing guide for shaded, moist locations.
Foothill Lupine: complete guide
Lupinus albifrons
Discover Lupinus albifrons, a compact lupine from California with delicate flowers. Ideal for dry, sunny gardens and wildflower plantings.
Potentilla millefolia: complete guide
Potentilla millefolia
Cutleaf cinquefoil is an elegant alpine plant with finely divided foliage and yellow flowers. Perfect for rock gardens. Complete care guide and tips.
Quercus lobata: complete guide
Quercus lobata
Valley oak - Californian oak with imposing structure and rapid growth. Perfect for large landscapes in warm regions. Planting, care, and hardiness advice.
Quercus palmeri: complete guide
Quercus palmeri
Palmer oak is a shrubby oak from California and Arizona with very fine foliage and soft yellowish-gray flowers.
Quercus tomentella: complete guide
Quercus tomentella
Island live oak is an evergreen tree from California's Channel Islands with gray silky hair and frost sensitivity.