California Native Shrub & Vine Seeds
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Aristolochia californica
California Pipevine
Extremely showy deciduous vine with striking pink and green flowers January through April. The obligate host plant of the California pipe vine swallowtail butterfly. Likes to clamber through shrubs or grow in thickets by rivers and creeks. Limited quantities, one packet per order.
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Artemisia californica
California Sagebrush
The color and fragrance of this shrub say "California." Silky finely-dissected leaves of a soft pale silvery green-blue. Full sun, good drainage. 3-5' tall, equally wide. Found in chaparral, coastal scrub.
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Artemisia douglasiana
California Mugwort
Perennial 2-3' tall, erect habit, deeply lobed, silvery leaves of a delightful sweet fragrance. Considered an indispensable medicinal by native Californians.
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Artemisia pycnocephala
Sand Hill Sage
Silky-gray finely-divided leaves make a choice addition to the gray garden and excellent foil for bright flowers. From the coast, it can be grown inland with some shade and water. 1' tall, mounding habit.
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Artemisia suksdorfii
Coastal Mugwort
Sturdy subshrub with bushy habit and unlobed leaf. Blooms midsummer are dramatic, leaves deep gray-green above, silver below. Intoxicating fragrance.
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Baccharis pilularis
Coyote Bush
Variable shrub from 3-8' tall with rich green leaves and intricate silvery branches. Crucial habitat for many wild creatures. Drought-tolerant, deep-rooted. Takes to pruning.
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Ceanothus thyrsiflorus
Wild Lilac
Fragrant blue blossoms in spring and fine textured rich green leaves. Fast growing large shrub or small tree 15' to 25' tall.
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Cercis occidentalis
Western Redbud
Deciduous multi-trunked shrub with showy magenta flowers in March-May, round blue-green leaves and lovely fall color. Drought-tolerant and sun-loving. Provides garden interest throughout the year. Important basketry material.
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Salvia apiana
White Sage
One of best plants for honey production. Silvery foliage in 2' mounds with 6' flower stalks. Requires summer drought and good drainage. Good mass planting on hillside. Also an important browse plant. Leaves sought after for incense and smudging.
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Salvia leucophylla
Purple Flowering Sage
Showy, silver-leaved shrub growing to 4' tall and equally broad with pale purple flowers. Used effectively as a hedge at Audubon Canyon Ranch in Stinson Beach.
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Vaccinium ovatum
Evergreen Huckleberry
An elegant shrub to 6' tall with pretty drooping bell-like pink flowers followed by delicious blue berries. Grows in sun or shade, though seems to favor "edge of woods" environment. New growth in spring is coppery-red. A most desirable plant, both edible and ornamental. Slow-growing when young. Sold as dried berries.
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Vitis californica
California Wild Grape
Exuberant deciduous native vine, fast-growing, that provides flavorful grapes in September and October. Glorious fall color. Likes part-shade, some summer water. Gives a lush tropical appearance in summer. Excellent for trellises and fences.
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