Green Cove Springs, FL (Zone 9a) | February 2010 | positive
Very happy native if not over-watered in the garden. Flowers much of the year in Los Angeles area; self-seeds if happy but easy to contr...Read Moreol. I've had about 50% success rate with small transplants. Grey-green foliage and lacy texture outstanding mixed with Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis fruticosa) for contrast and year-round interest.
I grew several of these in peat pots with a mix of peat moss and planting soil, planted seed 1/4" deep and kept moist until sprouted. My...Read More seedlings grew best in shaded area until the plant is about 6" high, then "harden" in direct sun. I collected seeds from dried pods that had fallen on the ground. Birds love the seed. Good background plant in my California native garden.
Lucerne Valley, CA (Zone 8a) | March 2006 | neutral
I think it's a pretty desert shrub. If transplanting, get it while it's very small, as it's got a long taproot which makes it difficult ...Read Moreto move once established.
Peculiar native shrub to Southern California and Baja California. Has bright deep yellow flowers in early spring, later winter and swoll...Read Moreen, 'bladder-like' seed pods. Very drought tolerant plant.
Very happy native if not over-watered in the garden. Flowers much of the year in Los Angeles area; self-seeds if happy but easy to contr...Read More
Isomeris arborea's fruit is edible.
I grew several of these in peat pots with a mix of peat moss and planting soil, planted seed 1/4" deep and kept moist until sprouted. My...Read More
I have this plant growing in heavy clay soil. It is one of the few plants able to grow in an area which gets little water. Very colorful.
I think it's a pretty desert shrub. If transplanting, get it while it's very small, as it's got a long taproot which makes it difficult ...Read More
Peculiar native shrub to Southern California and Baja California. Has bright deep yellow flowers in early spring, later winter and swoll...Read More