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Interesting Plant: Red Stem Dogwood (Cornus stolonifera/Cornus sericea)

Starting a series within a series, I will be highlighting shade plants that grow well underneath trees, especially California Live Oak. I have a deep shade area beneath many trees Continue Reading

Posted On : October 31, 2016 Published By : Douglas E. Welch
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Interesting Plant: California Spikenard and Elk Clover (Aralia californica)

Starting a series within a series, I will be highlighting shade plants that grow well underneath trees, especially California Live Oak. I have a deep shade area beneath many trees Continue Reading

Posted On : October 17, 2016 Published By : Douglas E. Welch
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Interesting Plant: California Pipevine/California Dutchman’s Pipe (Aristolochia californica)

Starting a series within a series, I will be highlighting shade plants that grow well underneath trees, especially California Live Oak. I have a deep shade area beneath many trees Continue Reading

Posted On : October 3, 2016 Published By : Douglas E. Welch
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Interesting Plant: Wild Ginger (Asarum caudatum)

Starting a series within a series, I will be highlighting shade plants that grow well underneath trees, especially California Live Oak. I have a deep shade area beneath many trees Continue Reading

Posted On : September 26, 2016 Published By : Douglas E. Welch
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Interesting Plant: Begonia Rex (Painted-leaf begonia)

Begonia Rex (Painted-leaf begonia) Begonia Rex has an amazing variety of colors, shapes, variegation and more. I am always looking for shade plants and begonia are always a great source Continue Reading

Posted On : June 19, 2016 Published By : Douglas E. Welch
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Interesting Plant: Leonotis leonurus

Leonotis leonurus We started seeing this plant a lot on our neighborhood as many homeowners took advantage of stipends to convert their lawns to waterwise garden planting. It seems to Continue Reading

Posted On : May 16, 2016 Published By : Douglas E. Welch
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Interesting Plant: Matilija Poppy (Romneya)

Matilija Poppy (Romneya) This is one of the flowers that — the first time you see it — looks artificial or fake. Surely, nothing can look look so perfect and Continue Reading

Posted On : May 3, 2016 Published By : Douglas E. Welch
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Interesting Plant: Melocactus matanzanus (Turk’s Cap Cactus)

Melocactus matanzanus (Turk’s Cap Cactus) Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net)., CC BY-SA 4.0 What are your thoughts on this Interesting Plant? Drop a note in the comments! Melocactus matanzanus, common Continue Reading

Posted On : April 25, 2016 Published By : Douglas E. Welch
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Interesting Plant: Coleus “Redhead”

Coleus “Redhead” Most times, the Interesting Plants I highlight here are those I found somewhere along my Internet travels. This coleus, though, was spotted during a recent trip to the Continue Reading

Posted On : April 11, 2016 Published By : Douglas E. Welch
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Interesting Plant: Tiarella ‘Pink Skyrocket’

Tiarella ‘Pink Skyrocket’ Another Pinterest find from Kelhm’s Song Sparrow Farm and Nursery. There are a wide variety of Tiarella’s available from a variety of vendors, it seems. What are Continue Reading

Posted On : February 22, 2016 Published By : Douglas E. Welch

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