Ca Native shrubs and flowering perennials in peak bloom, roughly Early April. Two Salvia clevelandii (Cleveland Sages) in the back frame Diplacus aurantiacus (Monkeyflower) in the center, creating a wonderful contrast of color that pops! In the foreground, a bi-color Monkeyflower, Coreopsis, and Coyote Mint create a layered effect where plants start out shorter near the garden border and progress to taller plants in the back.
A mixed perennial border of mostly native pollinator plants provides tons of color and nectar for butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.
Mid-Planting, prior to application of mulch. The ground in between plants was seeded with California Poppy to provide seasonal color as the other plants grow in.
California Poppies grown from seed in order to provide massive color and wow factor in the gaps between plants for the first year as they are filling in. Poppies Can be thinned out after blooming to provide a cleaner look, or can be left in the landscape to reseed and come back each year!
‘Austin Griffiths’ Manzanita is an eye-catching centerpiece in this CA Native Rock Garden. Small plugs of Hummingbird Sage will grow in to create lush highlights of green foliage and pink flowers on 1-2 foot tall inflorescences that are adored by Hummingbirds.
Native succulents (Duddleya farinosa and Lewisia longipetala) grow, as they often would out in their natural habitat, between large granitic stones. A Deer Fern grows from the shadier side of the rocks. This design was inspired by plants I encountered while hiking in Rubio Canyon, Altadena prior to the wildfires (Duddleya farinosa and Polypodium californicum growing in the same way, with the Duddleyas emerging from cracks in the rocks and the native ferns growing from the shadier side of the stones).
Even heavy shade or filtered-sun conditions are no problem! This more classical, structured look enhances the feel of the patio and seating areas while providing lots of color and beauty!
Linear architecture and symmetry give these landscapes a more structural feel. Pittosporum tenuifolium, now a carefully pruned shrub, will grow together to form a dense privacy hedge over time. Just-budding Canna Lillies create a tropical pool-side vibe, and the silvery-foliage of Senecio “Angel Wings” is sure to capture the attention of passerbys on their evening walks.
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