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Sand-verbena: complete guide
Abronia umbellata
Discover sand-verbena, a beautiful pink flower from California perfect for sunny, dry gardens and groundcover with low maintenance needs.
Aquilegia eximia: complete guide
Aquilegia eximia
Van Houtte's columbine (Aquilegia eximia) is a rare California flower with red spurs and yellow blooms. Perfect for mountain gardens and partial shade.
Western spleenwort: complete guide
Asplenium vespertinum
The Western spleenwort (Asplenium vespertinum) is a delicate fern from California with fine, feathery fronds. Learn about care, location, and overwintering in this comprehensive guide.
Campanula exigua: complete guide
Campanula exigua
Chaparral harebell from California. Tiny mountain plant with blue flowers. Grows on dry slopes. Extremely drought-tolerant and hardy.
Delphinium hansenii: complete guide
Delphinium hansenii
Delphinium hansenii (Hansen's larkspur) is a rare California alpine wildflower with blue flower spikes. Learn to grow this alpine gem yourself.
Gilia tricolor: complete guide
Gilia tricolor Benth.
Learn how to grow bird's-eyes in your garden. Tips for sowing, care, and blooming. This charming California annual brings color from summer through fall.
Iris hartwegii: complete guide
Iris hartwegii
Sierra iris from California: a rare alpine flower with purple and blue tones, yellow markings. Complete growing guide.
Iris tenuissima: complete guide
Iris tenuissima
Discover Slender Iris - a California dwarf iris with elegant purple blooms. Perfect for dry rock gardens and front yard designs in warmer regions.
Lupinus chamissonis: complete guide to Chamisso bush lupine
Lupinus chamissonis
Discover everything about Chamisso bush lupine (Lupinus chamissonis), a Californian shrub with purple flowers. Growing tips, care and combinations.
Lupinus croceus: complete guide to Saffron-flowered lupine
Lupinus croceus
Discover the Saffron-flowered lupine (Lupinus croceus), a Californian annual with golden-yellow flowers. Growing tips and companion planting combinations.
Lupinus duranii: complete guide to Mono Lake lupine
Lupinus duranii
Discover Mono Lake lupine (Lupinus duranii), a rare Californian annual from the Mono Basin. Growing tips and care instructions for conservation gardeners.
Pinus attenuata: complete guide
Pinus attenuata
Knobcone pine for modern gardens: fast-growing and compact. Ideal for dry slopes and Mediterranean designs with minimal maintenance.
California live oak: complete guide
Quercus agrifolia
Majestic evergreen oak from California. Discover cultivation guidelines, ideal soil, preferences and winter hardiness for garden success.
Ribes roezlii: complete guide
Ribes roezlii Regel
Discover the Sierra gooseberry: a native California shrub with stunning white flowers and purple berries. Ideal for dry mountain gardens and slopes.
Salvia clevelandii: complete guide
Salvia clevelandii
Discover the fragrant sage, a charming Californian ornamental with aromatic leaves and blue flowers. Perfect for dry front gardens.
California torreya: complete guide
Torreya californica
Discover the California torreya (Torreya californica), a rare and distinctive conifer with fine linear foliage and unusual fleshy fruits. Cultivation and landscape design guide.
California wild grape: complete guide
Vitis californica
Discover Vitis californica, the hardy native American climber. Growing, care, and design tips for your garden.