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17 plants

Pink sand-verbena (Abronia umbellata) in bloomNyctaginaceae

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.

12 min
Red and yellow flowers of Aquilegia eximia Van Houtte's columbineRanunculaceae

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.

12 min
Western spleenwort leaf detailAspleniaceae

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.

12 min
Campanula exigua flowersCampanulaceae

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.

12 min
Delphinium hansenii with dark blue flower spikes and finely divided foliageRanunculaceae

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.

12 min
Bird's-eyes gilia with red, white, and purple flowers in bloomPolemoniaceae

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.

12 min
Purple and blue iris flower of Iris hartwegii in mountain settingIridaceae

Iris hartwegii: complete guide

Iris hartwegii

Sierra iris from California: a rare alpine flower with purple and blue tones, yellow markings. Complete growing guide.

12 min
Slender Iris plant with elegant purple flowers in springIridaceae

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.

12 min
Chamisso bush lupine with purple flower spikes in natural habitatFabaceae

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.

12 min
Saffron-flowered lupine with yellow flower spikes in full bloomFabaceae

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.

12 min
Mono Lake lupine with blue flower spikes in full bloomFabaceae

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.

12 min
Knobcone pine with dense clusters of small cones and gray-green needlesPinaceae

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.

12 min
California live oak with characteristic leaves and barkFagaceae

California live oak: complete guide

Quercus agrifolia

Majestic evergreen oak from California. Discover cultivation guidelines, ideal soil, preferences and winter hardiness for garden success.

12 min
Sierra gooseberry shrub with white flowers and purple berry clustersGrossulariaceae

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.

12 min
Salvia clevelandii with blue flowers in bloomLamiaceae

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.

12 min
California torreya displaying characteristic needles and ripening fruitsTaxaceae

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.

12 min
California wild grape leaves and fruit clustersVitaceae

California wild grape: complete guide

Vitis californica

Discover Vitis californica, the hardy native American climber. Growing, care, and design tips for your garden.

12 min