If so, what’s the growth rate been like and how big is it? Calscape lists the height as 4-6 ft which would be perfect for me. I want to plant one in part of my hellstrip but there’s a stop sign several feet away so the plant probably can’t exceed 6 ft. I came across this video of an Ian bush and it looks a lot taller than 6 ft though https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YyTterr8fks

If anyone in the LA area is looking for a coast live oak, CNPS San Gabriel mountains chapter is giving away 5g size at their annual sale. November 9th from 9am to 2pm 742 E Lemon Ave Monrovia

Hi Everyone,

I got the county to plant a couple western redbuds in the parking strip in front of my house. What are some good low lying companion plants for the area? Evergreen would be preferred and some of the options will be stepped on. CNPS San Gabriel chapter if that helps with zones.

Im looking for native plants for zone 9a, the will be planted in compacted adobe clay soil with high saturation. They must be pollinators and preferably have medicinal use. I’m thinking dogwood, manzanitas so far but looking for more species. Also anyone know about buckeyes? I have heard they are harmful to pollinators

I know it's pretty rare for native plants to be shade tolerant here in California. But I have a fairly barren garden bed up against a wall on the south side of my yard that I'd like to find some shade tolerant plants for.

To date, I've planted an oceanspray, several varieties of monkeyflower, some coyote mint, and a hummingbird sage. Those plants get a bit of sun each day. The section I'm thinking of gets none.

I'm in Carlsbad/San Diego county. Thanks!

First time growing, did not expect flowers this early. 😳

A. australis for those curious. Los Angeles.

I just got a bunch of irises from a neighbor and am trying to create plant borders on my small rural property in northern California that the deer won't eat and that include mostly natives. Internet search says lambs ears and vinca, but double-checking shows vinca is invasive up here. I started some native lupines from seed (4 in gallon pots! So proud of myself) but that won't be enough. Any other experienced suggestions?

Ray Hartman planted on a north facing slope, north east Los Angeles, about a year old. Plant looks like it’s doing ok, but it’s covered in tiny bugs - some look like aphids and others have transparent wings.

Should I leave it alone or try to get rid of them?

NOAA recently released its winter forecast, which predicts that we’ll likely have a drier winter with above-average temperatures. Any thoughts on how accurate these forecasts usually are? It’s a bummer that there’s a decent chance I’ll need to irrigate my new plants this winter, but I guess we’ve been spoiled with all the rain over the past couple of winters.

https://www.noaa.gov/news-release/us-winter-outlook-warmer-and-drier-south-wetter-north

Hi everyone, just wanted to share these Dudleya Brittonii seedlings that was sown in September 2023.

They are extremely slow growing from seed. First year seedlings tend to look like grains of sand before having a growth spurt during their second rainy season.

I planted 3 Yankee Point lilac shrubs 4 years ago during COVID and they've generally been healthy, but this shrub that gets the most direct sunlight has this branch with yellow and brown leaves and appears to be dying. Should I prune off the dying branches?

I generally avoid watering in summer (my garden is all Cali natives), but the temp got to 100°F in early October, so I watered some adjacent plants that were showing signs of heat stress.

https://preview.redd.it/qk3tjn0xu4xd1.jpg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fd091cbcc741ef9cdd4d8e98a039d5f728917603

Anyone else having issues joining/participating on the Southern California Native Plant Gardener group on Facebook? Seems like the admins have blocked new comers from posting and are non responsive to requests.

Has anyone bought soil from TOL? If so, is it worth it? I’m planning on trying to propagate some plants this winter

I’m looking for a vine to train to cover the upper portion of my fence. I love the idea of beautiful morning glories, but there seems to be a lot of warnings of how invasive and aggressive Morning Glories are.

“Just know you’ll never get rid of them and if you have any other garden or planting near them, that will be overrun”

“These devil plants suffocated off of my flowers”

“I have nothing but regrets. Please do yourself and those around you a favor and just cut the bastards down now”

“These things, while very pretty, are truly a horror”

https://www.reddit.com/r/gardening/s/1DptN3ga0T

Not sure what Morning Glory variety/varieties they are referring to, but is the Island Morning Glory (being native to us here in CA) going to the bane of my and my neighbors’ existence?