The Native Plant Nursery 


Grindelia 
*Grindelia arenicola. “Prostrate Grindelia.” Grows flat on the 
ground with attractive rich green foliage and covered in spring and 
early summer with quantities of large bright yellow flowers. The 
plants will often cover a space of 2 to 3 feet in diameter. An excel- 
lent ground cover in full sun. Gallon cans, 35c. 
Sunflower 
*Helianthus gracilentus. “Slender Sunflower.” A handsome plant 
which grows 38 to 5 feet high with many slender branches and rich 
green lancolate foliage. The flowers are bright yellow, very showy 
and excellent for cutting, especially attractive when arranged in a 
tall vase. Gallon cans, 35c. 
Alum Root 
*Heuchera maxima. “Giant Alum Root.” Found in canyons on 
Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa and Anacapa Islands. Desirable for its 
large attractive foliage as well as for the tall slender panicles of 
small white flowers which are very useful for cutting, especially 
when used as a filler with other flowers. A good subject for a shady 
spot. Gallon cans, 50c. 
Heuchera micrantha, “Alum Root.” Very attractive for its large 
leaves which are usualy mottled light green with dark brown veins. 
Produces large airy panicles of minute white flowers. Grows in 
shady places. Gallon cans, 50c. 
Douglas Iris 
Iris douglasiana, ‘“‘Douglas Iris.” Flowers 2 to 3 inches in diameter, 
pale lilac to deep purple. Grows 1 to 2 feet high. A very satisfactory 
plant when once established, increasing rapidly and flowering pro- 
tusely. Gallon cans, 35c. 
Wild Pea 
Lathyrus splendens, ‘‘Fride of California,’ ‘‘Campo Pea.” A rapid 
growing climbing pea, bearing clusters of deep crimson flowers 2 
inches or more in length. Can be grown on a trellis or fence or 
allowed to clamber over shrubs. A glorious sight when in bloom in 
the spring. Gallon cans, 50c. 
Blue Flax 
*Linum lewisii, ‘Blue Flax.” Grows 1% to 2% feet high from a 
slightly woody base. Flowers in terminal clusters, large, sky blue, 
produced in great profusion. A very showy plant and quite easy to 
grow. Gallon cans, 35c. 
Mat-Grass 
Lippia nodiflora. ‘“Mat-Grass.” Creeping stems which root down 
as they spread. Small grayish green leaves and white or lilac flow- 
ers. Found along the Sacramento River. Makes a good ground 
cover plant. Very similar to the Lippia of gardens. Gallon cans, 35ce. 
Canyon Lupine 
*Lupinus cytisoides, “Canyon Lupine.” A magnificent species hav- 
ing large handsome foliage and unusually long racemes of deep pink 
or rose purple flowers and often reaching a height of 6 feet or more. 
Prefers a moist location. Gallon cans, 50c. 
Beautiful Lupine 
*Lupinus formosus, “Beautiful Lupine.” Of spreading habit 1 to 
2 feet high forming clumps often several feet across. Flowers in 
long racemes, color varying from bright blue to lilac or purple. 
Grows best in sandy soil. Gallon cans, 50c. 
Yerba Buena 
Micromeria chamissonis, ‘Yerba Buena.” A pretty little trailing 
plant much prized for its fragrance. Very useful as a ground cover 
under trees. Gallon cans, 35c. 
Scarlet Monkey Flower 
*Mimulus cardinalis, “Scarlet Monkey Flower.” An attractive 
plant found along streams or in wet places. Grows 1 to 8 feet high 
with pale green foliage and large orange scarlet flowers. Gallon 
Cans, -co0c. 
