California Native Plants

Oakleaf Hydrangeas are beloved in the garden not only for their blooms but they also have the beautiful oak-leaf shaped foliage, which turns to shades of pink, red, burgundy, and purple in fall along with the interesting peeling bark on older stems.

The flowers are long lasting and fade through shades of pink and change to buff colors in the fall. The images provided are examples only. Checkout ' Oakleafs are Homesteading Along Sara's Branch ' at SFA Gardens by Dr. Dave Creech.

'Ihi is a naturally evergreen small shrubby succulent with upright to trailing stems that grows to about 12" x 12" making it the perfect choice for a unique container specimen. Use a sandy and gravelly well-drained cactus soil and unglazed terra-cotta...

Winter reveals tan and coppery hued peeling bark on curving stems and winter buds waiting for springs warmth. In cooler more northerly latitudes the Oakleaf Hydrangea is known to tolerate more sun.

Once established in the landscape they require little extra attention and can become a cornerstone of almost any landscape. Filtered shade and afternoon shade are preferred over heavy shade.

This is a dwarf and compact selection of our native Scrub or Dwarf Blueberry whose foliage makes it ripe for gardens and landscapes. In spring John Blue Dwarf Blueberry produces clusters of white flowers that develop into green-gray fruit that ripen to...

Grow it as a loose groundcover in shade to partial shade in a moist, but not soggy soil, preferably rich in organic matter. According to Dr. Allen's Edible Plants of the Gulf South , Wild Chervil or Honewort is an easy to grow, native, tuberous rooted...

Located in Oregon's high desert, we are the largest wholesale grower in this regioy. Quaking Aspen trees range from $20 to $120 each (caliper 1"-2.5") Many other native plants available.

Due to its diminutive size and small flowers, it may be difficult to spot in summer. Itis exciting to know that you do not have to live in the tropics to find orchids growing in the wild!Rattlesnake plantain may be found growing in combination with groundcovers...

One group you might not think of are the fairy-bells or Disporum. Hosta and Astilbe immediately come to mind. Read on to learn more about this group of woodlanders. There are many perennials that will tolerate shade, yet gardeners often seem to be at...

Organic fertilizers such as Dehydrated Cow Manure or Milorganite may provide an excellent source of slow release nutrients in addition to your primary fertilizer. When pruning established Berried Treasure Huckleberry where no labeling is present on a...

Spread the roots and insert the privet plants into the hole to the soil depth from the previous container or pot. The depth of the trench will depend on the size of the root ball of the privet you are planting.

The hairy leaves of the bur sage are usually around 1 inch long and gray and green in color. Tropical deserts are among the hottest and driest locations on the planet. The deserts of Baja California, such as the Senora, and the interior deserts of Mexico...

In a 2-inch pot, you should be able to see the newly sprouted roots protruding from the drainage holes. Keeping it moist throughout the rooting process is essential.Watch for roots to grow.

When sliced, yellow flesh watermelons look either yellow or light orange.Yellow watermelons grow year round. However, to some people's surprise, they cut open the oblong melon to find that it is yellow inside.In addition to red watermelons, there are...

Looking at the botanical definition, a tomato is a fruit, as are peppers, eggplants and squash. Botanically speaking, the tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) is a fruit. The deciding factor was that a tomato was served as part of the main meal, whether it...

As the tree ages, limbs fall and make hollow sections that are important cavities for small animals, cavity-nesting birds, and bees. My nephew, who makes wooden bowls and containers, loves to get his hands on a sizeable piece of black gum wood.

In reality, this bright yellow flower is not responsible for the yellow color of butter and is actually toxic to cattle.is a spring blooming wildflower native to eastern North America, where it forms great colonies in damp or boggy meadows.

Bloom time is from late spring through late summer. Keep a watchful eye out for this tendency.before planting. Feed a well balanced fertilizer; I prefer compost tea, once every two to three months.Pruning can be done after blooms fade.

While many children have stuck toothpicks into avocado pits and set them in a jar of water to watch the roots emerge and grow, most commercial and landscape avocado trees are grown from grafts onto rootstock, not from seed.Avocado trees produce a shallow,...

The native prairie stretched from Illinois to the foothills of the Rockies.To start our prairie garden we need to start with bigger plants ththat will set up our background - the small trees and shrubs.

This lack of transport results in the plant's loss of vigor which is also accompanied by growth stunt and branch and twig dieback. The University of California explains that is because the spread of fire blight is directly related to the growth of the...

From a culinary point of view, however, the differences between fruits and vegetables are much more complicated.What Is the Difference Between a Fruit & a Vegetable?According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, a fruit is "the usually edible reproductive...

Common broom species include Spanish broom (Spartium junceum) and Scotch, or common, broom (Cytisus scoparius). Brooms are easy to care for, requiring little water and no fertilizer.

Unlike angiosperms seeds, gymnosperm seeds do not have enclosed ovaries. Unlike gymnosperm seeds, angiosperm seeds have enclosed ovaries, which develop into fruits. Scientists divide these species into two groups: monocots, such as orchids, grasses and...

Seeds should not overlap. Sprout seeds in shady areas. Buy poppy seeds to sprout from plant or gardening stores. Spread seeds over a damp napkin or towel-lined tray or plate. Sprouts can tolerate frost but cannot be expected grow in temperatures exceeding...

Sugar-making is also known as respiration or the "dark reactions," because it can occur when the sun is down. Even at night, plants are still busy photosynthesizing.2008 research by biologists at University of California at San Diego, the Salk Institute...