Arbutus menziesii
The Pacific Madrone (Arbutus menziesii) is perhaps our second most favorite tree growing here (second only to our Coast Redwoods). Recently, however, we’ve realized our Pacific Madrones are likely the most at risk of disappearing from Curbstone Valley,...
Erysimum franciscanum var. crassifolium
At one of the California native plant sales we attended this fall we picked up a lovely ornamental brassica, Erysimum franciscanum var. crassifolium, commonly known as the Coarse-leaved Franciscan Wallflower. This plant, along with our other native plant purchases...
Selecting Native Wildflowers
Fall is fast approaching, and already we’re thinking about spring! With the vegetable gardens under way, the orchard planted out and irrigated, it’s time to turn our attention toward the native wildflower species that we’d like to see growing here...
Verbena lasiostachys
Verbena lasiostachys (ver-BEE-na las-ee-oh-STAY-kis) is a deciduous perennial herb that is native to a variety of plant communities throughout California and Oregon. This species is commonly known as Western Vervain, Common Verbena, Western Verbena, or simply...
Eriogonum grande rubescens
Earlier this spring, in April, we attended the Going Native Garden Tour along the Peninsula, and after visiting some of the native Bay Area gardens on the tour, in the late afternoon, we met up with Town Mouse and Country Mouse, and Christine of Idora Design. ...
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