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EAST BAY MIX

Wildflower seeds native to Oakland, Emeryville,
Berkeley, and Piedmont.

 
 
Sand Verbena (Abronia latifolia) that's been living in a pot of sand in our yard. CA native that's adapted for sand shorelines and tolerant of salty conditions.
Dog Violets (Viola adunca) have started to bloom again! This shade loving CA native is local to those on the northern coast and sierras. It's summer deciduous, it's revival signals an end to the hottest days of the year.
SEED BALLS!!! I'm making for my friends in Oakland before the rains come. 🌧
Just planted a Scarlet Monkeyflower (Erythranthe cardinalis) underneath our redwood tree. This CA native needs summer moisture, so plant it near a pond or remember to water it often.
This Barbie is some kind of CA Native Penstemon! I don't remember what the label said, maybe a cultivar of some desert variety?
Yosemite photo dump (July 2023)
California Fuschia (Epilobium canum)
Common sunflowers (Helianthus annuus)🌻
Delightful summer evening ☺️
California Fuschia (Epilobium canum) has started its blooming season! ❤️
Lindsey's Blazings Stars (Mentzelia lindleyi) looking beautiful after some water.
The last Farewell-to-Spring(Clarkia amoena) has bloomed!! Goodbye spring 👋 we'll see you next year.
Common Lippia (Phyla nodiflora) Tolerant of foot traffic, this spreading ground cover is native to the California central valley. Likes some water and a decent amount of sunshine.
Elmer's Golden Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium elmeri) A moisture loving perennial that grows at a higher elevation. Its ideal habitat has a lot of sun and water.
Common Tidy Tips (Layia platyglossa) After all the weeds next to the road have dried out, this CA native annual keeps thriving.
Bush Anemone (Carpenteria californica) An evergreen shrub, the bush anemone is a rare native treasure. It is only found in the lower Sierras east of Fresno and reproduces primarily through root suckers. Enjoys a sunny spot with good drainage, and l
Speaking of nursery cultivars, here's a lovely Rose Chiffon California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica 'Rose Chiffon') My favourite of the cultivars out there!
As mentioned in my last post, the Succulent Lupine (Lupinus succulentus) can also come in shades of pink. This is the Rodeo Rose variety from Annie's.
Succulent Lupine (Lupinus succulentus) Also know as Arroyo Lupine, this water tolerant annual can come in shades of purple, pink, and white and grow up to a meter tall. It will tolerate part sun but will always tilt for maximum sun exposure so ful
Sticky Phacelia (Phacelia viscida) If you've received on of my LA seed packets, you might recognize this vibrant phacelia! An annual that grows along the southern California coast, it's stems and seed pods are covered in a sticky residue.