
Smith's Flower Planting Chart for California Gardens 
FOR SACRAMENTO VALLEY AND SIMILAR CLIMATES 



Botanical and Common Name Height Planting Time Remarks 
Ageratum, Floss Flower sincere «sis sie sentaeneione oie stateeeuerere on AV Z2ANCHES ae a as sche see September-February.......-.-. A. 
Althec}Hollyhock irs. asieiasiastucre especie cot on metemeietencte 67: feOb aecslbaehs Sovece sa etene September-April.............-- A,P. 
Alyssum;, (SWeet: ALYSSum te nee cite cen ce etree Ge ree 6-8" laeehiost persia) cremsiapene ate August-Marchi\.s sqeclee arite tisire TANG 
Amaranthus, ‘Love ilies Bleeding seven can. ses cc aue st Das TSST cals tha see tenes AUN Monelelaibbelaien Ain Bic abitie cama on: , A, Sun. 
Anagallis Pim perne laa ens oltre eae mee eyes Siem, LELO GTR EP eto aks oe ueteeke September-February..........- A, Sun. 
Anemone) Windlower ices stk oaneatte seh otnae e ekicterents DTOOLA ta msm ic Caietatene September-February........... Bulb, Sun. 
Antigonon; Quesn:s: Wreath wes saciese ein ents ok micas, aaetbaaehe utara cla mtateane cy encisieeatuie Februcryalwahy ackupcents assole ots P, Vine, beautiful pink flowers. 
Antirrhinuny SNAPDRAGON soc 2 cou ntinlaieye cileiiee TES iLOOHe rer terre susreaseev eqn a September-February..........- A, Sun, thin to 10 inches. 
Aguileqigw COLUMBIN Eigestet catia cen cnet erences eanioner DOM oot nde te dea near September-February..........- P, semi-shade. : 
Arctotis) Blue-eyed African Daisy... os nes noses a LO foetartemn niente sek September-January..........-- HHA, sun, winter flowering. 
SLOT Bieter Sake ia's ahs cohs ols ste aiene avelape hee Toe BU edaTE Gea See EGA ae CO ne ate SRO February acne <2 pin Ona Wiclokereroteere A, best in cold sections. 
ASPARAGUS) FA. CSPALAG US Pheri my rcrialte avers eel al falgieaions amtaaecshenaeiecc) | cetene roel ele eaanstars Febriianry-=luneei, « «siren cic ae sure P, Vine for foliage. 
OLS MENG ISH wD GIS Yass vetla citer sie ol atere sual svete ane selotsiarene et ote A OMINGH OS aeemiity site eee September-January............ A (P) spring flowering. 
SEG WrCUL ITED eye tal ater sey sical Sc a BVORS arohy RRRTI Che tae ee ee eas UGvmMGhes sees cececka oss September-February.3)....08-.- HHA. 
ECCLES Ey are as dees ac tcke erate tels cane oreen stele ats coe REM STO A Tak ala PoE Mitac eee eC Te Bed cater atts vet Eebruary=August v2 srcias «cus eiese <= P, curious group. 
Calendula wPotwMavigold teres oral econ eaeyereny ocr 4 enubeters PORT SUINGHSS tr. os .cieseteusve September-February..........- A, thin to 12 inches. 
GallODSi Sui tian: ata wk pe the slat eleele a ialeeapetinn Selene IIMA ee CR EDO OO September-May.........-.+..45 A, sun. 
CampanulactGenterbury bells... eee eee eee Dla tie mara eetatane deka tetteae September-October...4...°-..- A, Bien., sun. 
GC CTATICL are Pere he evade ecNe Peach eo wets ee dy ROME eh Sieceadet ks SEA) teste mk qatar a ccatearatane Noviember-Marchacatec dee ctee P, Bulb. 
Cardiospermum yy BALlOOM s Vie in over aeaerelsehere icles erates lel ecteh tcte ceete ensionet ae tesucticne PebruccryaJi lysis wisictereithe tevetciae A, Vine. 
Celosia, COCKSCOMB)) Wooltlowers eee. asec dene DES MEGE oats eee ieee Marelsfuil ys a petsas eh eee oes A, thin to 10 in.; sun. 
Centaurea, Bachelor Button, Cornflower...........--. I2-L4-imches tie clerics September-February........... A, sun. Incl. best blue. 
SWGSD OU CTT inter Haake Sie ee eenet ereme Stn nC A0.ee eter Zo footie nels se, salons September-February........... A, sun. 
Shroiremihus, pW AL PG WHE Re tiitsod petiae eecieccicee bon. ss, Mie LL /GeS i sacs eat we ees September-March..../1..:...-. A, thin to 1 ft. 
Chrysanthemum, PAINTED sD ALG Niee eres eee cl. DESACOTER Sc nate os ye cies yuo September-March.............- A, pinch to bush out. 
SHASICLED Cis Shee sere eens Ste een A meee A DGOth eset nce ta oeite eee February-Octobera: .wuencmedainat P, sun. Good cut flower. 
SS Crp ler Metyaa ts eciets alk aye ee Te TE ee ie gee Nona US224 niches pes eeet ne September-February.........+ A, sun or part shade. 
Cobaea;eCuprand Saucer ivinews sees lee cette iecel) catia) eccuseee orenatereenta ors Peaate oars BebrucenyaJal yas cre a taicid sueenclereee P, beautiful flowers. 
SOISUSHR s neters ne Soctekerh Siar eT eS a Ee ee Me Reena niente tee VAS T\o a toa RNIB GTC EAE Berlyc SDrinicyeves siantscesrcrelsietos rite P, colored foliage. 
WOLGOPSISy fn gcse he ine ERO ree 2-3) £GOt ge-clsnaverans Bes See eke 2 September-February........... P, full sun. 
COSTHOSM teria s Sore el arte Tied Seen eT a ee Lf aie 4-8 feet ous hate aie oom eyehs February-August: 205.0023. 08 A, full sun, keep bushy. 
Delphinium) LARKSPUR Ass seo. caine Cais tre 2-3 foSt i caiecowe ce tis creat September-Marehe i. vu. 5 ie eae a 6 A, full sun. Winter flowering. 
Delphinium, -Perennialw eee see eee eee Seb oat a erica yeas September-January............ Py, sun. Rich soil. — 
Dianthus PINKS itie,wen ccnp tiae jace hopes te el SP ea alee FO 2inchesan eer ese September-March.............. HA, sun; thin to 8 in. 
CARNATIONS "tice npioreteneelase ieee ouircaieecies. ch See U2-VGvinchesawrer che antec September-February........... i P, set 12 in., part shade. 
Sweetawillicm Ge ac. smears e seie dre eee eee VeQOets cs Brorts ax chests 6a September-January............ phish. Sun. 
Didiscus clue Lace, Flowerges aches seat. Peo an IBHACHES Me chess sete eee caretl edie ctioliendue, shaienercl tei aibeareaetesaet Semis ary eG su 
Digitalisy Fox loves tic meet cists oe eb ale a alates B=A TOO t wise cantcaipeneee ttt tus September-January............ A, hich: ., part shade. 
Dimorphotheca; African Daisyi..n)ceniae ee eon: T2-18 inches aut: seis wes August-Marchciscoe eetes eee A, sun. 
Dolichos, Australian. Pea Vine and Hyacinth Bean. 5.4 2... s-26 200. ecies nes aie February, Jialy: tects vtec «ore ale A, Vine. 
Eschscholtzia, -CALIFORNIA) POPP Yen sscee ececeee We folo eR pen Acti eh rea September-March.............. A. Sow where to grow. 
Euphorbia, Snow on the Mountain and Poinsettia..... PESIB (Y-) Wir rh Boer February-March’ imei cmc «icici A, sun. 
Gaillardiat Blanket Floweriyeucieatin tee meee Lo-2ifeottyoiisnis.cceacue piers Amy; time sete ciokerehars, tous shears oe A, P. Full sun. Showy. 
Gerberamicrans Vaal Daisy si. hebietisne tones ooo DAGST ee merlin Dep al eke September-April:.............. P, sun, good drainage. 
Sum AA VONS = 21.05 date rs tte olere ol teeh ets ore peete mane racers DIIGO Rita e mitee Neuer eye September-Apriles ss senor; easels P, sun or partial shade. 
Glauctum Horned Poppy) yan cine eee eee eae ns ZB fEOts Alii ouesstets-csnears September-March,............. P, full sun, sow in open. 
Ohoie I ae ¢ eltis HEE Re ra Caen eed MER es toca ark eee: Rane: 1-14 feet...... Nob, dcsrhoe September-January............ A, semi-shade to sun. 
Gomphrena, GLOBE AMARANTH .................6 A foot Arima cerun ne iee Aerie September-April............... A, sun. Everlasting. 
Gy pSOphilciy BABY: Se DRE AL Eee ences se eee ee rast T8224 inCHeSiseeews es 3 September-February........... A, sun. 
Helianthus, ounflower: -)aaccieen cern nite ee ete ;A-B feetinc seek cokes Gis March=July S26 oiuieeciexin oes A, sun. Showy summer flowers. 
Helichrysum, strawilowermers aes ein eee ieee Zo feetersyns sitet toa cere September-February........... HA, sun. Everlasting. 
Heliotropium; Helitotrope la. cia ars oie erent tense erete eA fSStaonioy eens oeoaeaiee EaxlySpringecnc sce selectins . P, fragrant flowers. 
Hunnemannia,.litlipy Poppy saceecin ie aoe ete seereiietes DISSUs prdtug soem Motos cette September-October............ . P, sow where to grow. 
iberisae CANDY TURD toile setter a traits ene te eee Llp feet aves se aka 8 September-February........... A, sun, showy flowers. 
impatiens,;.BALSAM, Lady. Slippers...c eke snes ent 2 teeta te pee rani emer e Pebruary-Marchememarie eens TA, semi-shade. 
Ipomoed; MORNING:GLORY/” Gy pressaVineset.ons donee aleve eer cite eter. feces Februcariy-)uly< akinee tater A, Vine, sow after frost. 
Kochia, Burning Bush, Summer Cypress.............. 12 foe tycanteye al ics aeons February=Junetm.i. ie sce tes A, sun, colors up in summer. 
Ragenaria wORNAMEN TALS GOURDS a tre etetiatsicnerttonamitertitiee late trace ete care Os March-Julycarerers ae ect ts A, vines. Showy fruits. 
antec, » iemntcm cee yas ot cpety siare crease eas Dette teeters 223 teeta «rmteke eink ris ate Februcary-)ulyeeeee aceon P, comes back if frozen. 
MathyTUs =O WEE APE Asie ateacchesces Oeeeaa are eee aie Ora eRe erat Ree Ne SP ccaneat aroha es ad rahe September-February........... A, see special culture. 
Linaricow~ baby, SNaApaAragoni cawinel tase e oe eerie ZI fOet suede ae es September-February........... A, sun. 
VETTE LOK NG yr Staqeteetone, soc cticoate Gishce cuties. sy asie aa aoe wep gbtors 8 FLo23feet. secede oie ee September-March.............. A, P, sun. 
Bobo licr woe] icp sy crencretetslcusiav<icls etamtene: aretens Sie arene Peeeet ear 4-GrinCHOS tere soetee nee September-February............ A, beautiful blue border. 
EAA UTIUS els PUT) esas tanec evan eho ais er eaacone aay rete abate, ote one eoieeliata ts VES Yo Y=) Sh Pk rea ee lege September-January............ A, thin to 12 inches. 
MalcomicweVIRGINIAN STOCKS tien. ss. ce eeiaee ree G21 2-incheszess canteen Augusthebruary sc... taaen A, Bulb cover, showy. 
Mathiola, Evening Scented Stock.........20sc0cec0e0es 6-Stinchesesemara neler September-February........... A, sun. 
GiantelmperialtSlOCGK es: «scouts oie ce meas etree ie 18-24rinchesiie cite unten September-February........... A, thin to 12 inches. 
Mesembryanthemum, Ice Plant... ....000.0e.oeec less SHNCHES hate ae oh oe ee Rall wearl yasprincian ie sence A, P, full sun, poor soil. 
MirabilisfE OUR O1CLhO CK Sar). .2\ieiare cmiieecreineNaiaren Diieetraer oti eee iter February-Marchioss -cee cee neas P. sun. 
Momordica balsammA pole sours. sic tian, ertetlars a eee eee etic cia csisioiee ae hebrucnry-lulyaee a ene A, Vine. 
Myosotis,\ F Onrget-MesNOtiuas ccicslirs o/s Soe oles sl ota ee tees Isfootarmee sn Nte ete Gry, OPnncee in ees serene A, cool damp location. 
INGiMeSi cr Ae om ices Cee eitlaie erantroe ahals«- svaleng Rimes re aay acm ee UOOU nie os bakes We ire es EarlySpringe ao. oven Pai Ge ti koneowe A, showy dwarf annual. 
NemophilawmBabyeBiuevE yess «cues curiae ce alt eeneleels GHNCHES nai ee eens September-February........... A, excellent bulb cover. 
Nicotiang, Flowering = lObaCCO. ss aeesese oaieletorrere aie a 3-4 fet aw. stant chee ea September-July. sae ee A, sun, fragrant. 
Nierembergia, Blue Cup Flower.........-.2.e+sssee0: Ganches se. marie: ei September-February........... P, sun. 
Sole L aaa ee Eas A eg ag AE A ET: TtoO tis cnet ae eee September-February........... HA, sun. 
lepton, JHE Blas) "ao oe bine posigbea baths Gogo oseode LS-24sNCHeS ie cye.teisieetale September-January,........... A, P. Sow where to grow. 
Polargontumy) GERANIUMSiG ras jolene etree Le2ACCL yy Meme dente September-Aprilivn. feted « P, sun or part shades 
Ip osroulety IM PHOINPO NIE Ran ogo dan oc nde An Oar Aob.o.cuunbe SOOMNCHeSi racer cia ke aa September-April............. .. A, P. Thin to 8-12 in., sun. 
OX ciohaseret. a abelouetets peace ohsrepy ean ashe rater cette ALGOt wraertonree ke hic ee ANIGust-Januaryjae. seas aoe A, sun, showy. 
Portwlacas MosstHOselcale acacia ote oie Pe sin oaicterere ae GHniches lores ee March-Augiust3 nasser ates A, full sun, Hou dry places. 
Py Ot rianiins celts opera staves ois ln. « Spe oseks shane e onset oats DABS Rerobe otsncicptinnreh eta ols September-January............ P, full sun. 
a oe Amn6!S LAC ads cierere Malek TR nye eae ae a Bt ERS we, Sega ace September-February........... , sun, 
CMUNCUIUS Sidi ataehustssis sisi terse bie Cama actorste ue PRE OSES Msiave.cie steve ete w. September-February........... Bulb, well drained soil, sun. 
Reseda, MIGNONE TUE, aici < sasierac ciel aecayate chao nectar GI2NNCHOS. niew apenas September- Febiicty Bécroudarshet A, shade or sun. bs 
Rhodanthe, Swan River Everlasting...............045 2Volectr terse ss siceetests September-January............ A, full sun. Everlasting. 
RicinusmCASTORs BEANS:ee eeeusloiets caine se eeisiare enelsiate 6-8 feSty se sl stuarnite ts Mareh-Julyaieeeniee aoe eee A, sun. 
Salpiglossis, Painted ongiwee cies sited eicte arenes ZUG TOSS. . Miteee nee ee September-March.............. A, sun, careful watering. 
Stedkiaver ‘SeroasltC oer ob owidingodobadasene. deoudanaecode Ven feermey ie ame taka eben September-February........... TP, sun, bedding. 
Scabiosa jn eincushion)) blowersmsrras co een vara cia ZV otootar ae pane ee September-February........... sun 
Schizanthus,,)Buttertly | Flower -ti cc. lacdneririeie sie se IMOO LUM cba sie suc maton even September-January............ A, sun. 
DlatiCeoSAeLAVENGOSE. . as selenite aietretertleiayenie renner: We e2iteets catelaiiatens etd ore September-February........... HA, sun; everlasting. 
Tagetes, MARIGOLD, French, African.......:........ 12-30 INCHES Wurst ead eet March-Augusteaene sa, eee A, sun, light soil; thin to 10-12 in. 
Hithonic, eMexican) ounflowensiccie aac ieecee cima iyaie ae eye 6-8 eet Gains sdieivemacn ne & March-Augusts sac set yeasi tiie P, full sun. 
PETOPCeOlum gw NAL ORT LUM ie. siete crate ts oketsle tereeeteneas le otet tt T2-P4HNCHOS Ban tirenieanets hie March-Early September........ A, dry poor soil; sun. 
Venidium, Monarch of the Veldt...................., ZitO Othe. cidersincse fee ot September-March.............. A, full sun. 
Verbena aVERBENA My ais. stuns erento moe nee LTO, arin birdmemeeiaie ts ¢ September-June................ A, sun, blooms continuously. em 
Vinca, Potiwinkle ion. sc ik. seers ere ee eee VOaLBunChes shi nee, « February-julyeenme cn or ceaeee - : 
Viola, PANSY, VIOLA weet e nent erent ete e teen e ees OtinChesifeac.s's ss oes oye September-March.............. A, semi-shade, transplant 4-12 in. 
Neranthemum, \Everlastingis sehig. sa ceive same cine. 223. 16Gb serch. ceiebr ae apy oa September-January............ HA, everlasting, sun. 
PATI AO LUNNIA, sites are sottaree:s svauemraie cena feel ase gare arab ers 6 inches-4 feet.......... March-Auqust sul entiennarriyiee A, thin to 12 in. Full sun. 
A, annual; B, biennial; P, perennial, HA, hardy annual; HHA, half hardy annual. ‘ 

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