Horticultural Journal

Hosta Spp. is a genus of plants, known for their showy leaves - golden yellow for the 'Age of Gold' variety. These plants are well suited for partially shaded areas of the landscape. In Southern California, where the sun can be intense, they plants do well…

Hyacinthus orientalis is known for their gorgeous, showy flowers - and intense fragrance. Native to Asia and Europe, these plants have more than 60 cultivars to choose from, varying in size and color.  More commonly known as hyacinth, these are one of the most popular,…

Lavandula angustifolia, native to the Mediterranean area, is an aromatic shrub known for its purple flowers. Commonly known as English sage, this evergreen plant is an excellent choice for a variety of landscapes, from water smart planters to English gardens.   English lavender tends to…

Narcissus spp. is a genus of plants known for their eye-catching flowers - with many different species, native to North Africa and Europe.  More commonly known as daffodils, they are one of the most popular and easily grown bulb plant for the landscape. In Southern…

Arctostaphylos spp. is a genus of beautiful plants - with many different species, native California. They are often known for their picturesquely twisting branch structure and dark red to purple bark. Commonly known as manzanita, this evergreen plant is an excellent choice for the chaparral…

Ceanothus, native to the Southern California, is a gorgeous shrub known for its intensely blue flowers. Commonly known as California lilac, this evergreen plant is an excellent choice for the chaparral inspired, drought tolerant landscape.   Ceanothus, which has many different varieties within the genus,…

Salvia leucophylla, native to the southern coast of California and Baja California, is an aromatic shrub known for its purple flowers. Commonly known as purple sage, this evergreen plant is an excellent choice for the chaparral inspired, drought tolerant landscape.   Salvia leucophylla tends to…

Euphorbia tirucalli, native to regions in Africa, is an upright, striking plant that is often used in indoor and landscape settings for its unique silhouette. Commonly known as firestick, this evergreen plant can grow into a tree if allowed to grow without major pruning.  …

Lemonade berry is the common name for Rhus integrifolia. Lemonade berry is a beautiful native of our region. This evergreen shrub sometimes, usually closer to the coast, grows into a small tree. It is often found in coastal canyons below elevations of 900 meters, where…

Hellebore is the common name for several species of plants in the Helleborus genus of the Ranunculaceae family. Hellebore has thick, evergreen foliage, and showy flowers known to bloom early in the year, often even in winter.   In Southern California, hellebore make for eye…