Calamagrostis rubescens
Pine Grass
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Pine grass is a prominent grass in forests of southwestern Canada and the US Northwest. In California it grows in the Cascades, then in the Coastal Ranges through San Luis Obispo County. This cool season grower slowly covers the ground with fine, dark green blades. The appearance is somewhat similar…
Calliandra californica
Red fairy duster
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The red fairy duster is native to Baja California but has much to contribute to the dry garden. It grows in a large, rounded form that is fairly open which allows the delicate, feathery leaves to be appreciated. The flowers are a bright red and appear generously in the spring…
Calliandra eriophylla
Pink fairy duster
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The pink fairy duster is the only representative of the desert genus in California. It is found in inland San Diego County east into the Southwest. It has much to recommend its use in the garden. It grows in a low, spreading mound with branches of light gray, almost silver….
Calochortus albus
Fairy lantern Santa Clara County
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Calochortus albus is one of several members of the genus displaying pendant, globe-shaped flowers. The flowers of the fairy lantern are generally white with a flush of pink but may be nearly red in certain populations. Calochortus albus occurs in partial to complete shade in well-draining locations, most commonly trail…
Calochortus albus var rubellus
Fairy lantern
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Calochortus albus is one of several members of the genus displaying pendant, globe-shaped flowers. The flowers of the fairy lantern are generally white with a flush of pink but may be nearly red in certain populations. Calochortus albus occurs in partial to complete shade in well-draining locations, most commonly trail…





