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December Plant Spotlight: Ceanothus maritimus ‘Frosty Dawn’

December Plant Spotlight: Ceanothus maritimus ‘Frosty Dawn’
Ceanothus maritimus 'Frosty Dawn' is a low-growing shrub, reaching 2' tall and up to 6' wide (though likely keeping to a compact 3' to 5' width). Here on the Central Coast, it's going to thrive in  coastal landscapes, and can also grow well with well-drained soils in other climates. It takes full sun along the coast, but…
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September Plant of the Month: Epilobium

September Plant of the Month: Epilobium
September is here and we've got a plant for you this month that is just starting the show off while most flowering plants are starting to tire out - enter Epilobium, the fuchsia of California! If you're looking for plants to feed hummingbirds, look no further than this tubular flowering perennial/subshrub. This California native is best suited…
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April Plant Spotlight: California Buckeye

April Plant Spotlight: California Buckeye
[caption id="attachment_797" align="alignright" width="300"] California Buckeye Tree in Spring[/caption] Aesculus californica (California Buckeye) is an attractive California native tree that we think is a prize in the garden. We've chosen to share it with you as we think it ought to be more popular. California Buckeye is a small deciduous tree or shrub that packs a showy punch. Starting in…
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January Plant of the Month: Arctostaphylos densiflora ‘Howard McMinn’

January Plant of the Month: Arctostaphylos densiflora ‘Howard McMinn’
Arctostaphylos densiflora 'Howard McMinn', commonly known as the Sonoma Manzanita, is a large evergreen shrub endemic to Sonoma County in California. This Manzanita is a favorite in California landscapes due to its attractive characteristics, garden tolerance and dependability. Like most Manzanitas, Arctostaphylos 'Howard McMinn' has striking, red peeling bark. The shrub is naturally low-branching with a mounding…
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