Wildflowers: Buckeyes (Aesculus sp.) Native to the Southwest
Karen Meyers Native species of buckeye are deciduous large shrubs or small trees native to North America and Eurasia. They are in the soapberry family, Sapindaceae , that also includes maple and…
Wildflowers: Columbines (Aquilegia) Native to the Pacific Coast
Aquilegia, also known as granny’s bonnet, is a genus of perennials native to the meadows and woodlands of the Northern Hemisphere. It is a member of the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae,…
Plant Profile: Broomsedge (Andropogon virginicus)
Karen Also called beard grass and whiskey grass, broomsedge is a warm-season perennial grass native to southeastern US but has expanded its native range and can be found in abandon sites…
Wildflowers: Buckeyes (Aesculus sp.) Native to the Pacific Coast
Species of buckeye native to North America and Eurasia are deciduous large shrubs or small trees. They are in the soapberry family, Sapindaceae , that also includes maple and lychee.…
Plant Profile: Side Oats Grass (Bouteloua curtipendula)
This clump perennial warm-season grass is native to the area from Canada to South America and grows throughout most of the US where it can be found on plains, prairies,…
Plant Profile: French Lavender( Lavandula stoechas)
Also known as Spanish lavender, butterfly lavender, and topped lavender, this evergreen shrub is native to areas in the Mediterranean including Portugal, Spain, France, Italy and Greece. It is a…
Wildflowers: Monardas Native to the Mid-Atlantic
Also called bergamot, bee balm, horsemint, and oswego tea, Monarda is a genus of annuals and herbaceous perennials belonging to the deadnettle family, Lamiaceae, that also includes mint, lavender and…
Plant Profile: Deerweed (Acmispon glaber)
Also called deervetch, California broom, and western bird’s-foil, this deciduous perennial subshrub is native to California and is a member of the pea family, Fabaceae, that also includes lupine, mimosa,…
Plant Profile: White Sage (Salvia apiana)
Also known as bee sage, and sacred sage, this evergreen perennial is native to southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, and is especially associated with the coastal sage scrub and…
Wildflowers: Monardas Native to the Southwest
Also called bergamot, bee balm, horsemint, and oswego tea, Monarda is a genus of annuals and herbaceous perennials belonging to the deadnettle family, Lamiaceae, that also includes mint, lavender and…