Romanzoffia californica
The California mistmaiden is a diminutive plant, reaching a bit over a foot tall when its dainty white flowers are in bloom. The bell-shaped blossoms appear in winter, perched in graceful clusters on tall, thin stems above lush foliage. Awakened from its seasonal dormancy by the first autumn rains, this plant is often the first new garden greenery to return of after a hot, dry summer. California mistmaidens make their homes in the Coast Range from the Santa Cruz Mountains north to Oregon They require a lightly shaded spot without any direct sun and need decent moisture during the growing season. Allow them to go dry when the rains stop. They are great for rock gardens and small nooks with excellent drainage.
Sequoia sempervirens ‘Kelly’s Prostrate’
A low growing form of the coast redwood with a flat, spreading habit. Exceptionally low growing, we have never seen any upright growth in this form. The flat sprays of foliage are deep green with light green new growth and spreading to five foot wide or more. Best in moist, well drained soils with light shade. Use where the unique form can be shown off. Makes an excellent container subject.
Trillium chloropetalum
The beautiful and distinctive giant Trillium is an elegant addition to the woodland garden. Native to coastal and interior open forests and woodlands of the San Francisco Bay Area and North Coast Ranges.Emerges in February with three broad leaves surrounding a leafless stem 10-18 inches tall. A single large flower arises directly from the whorl of leaves and can vary from white, pink, to maroon red. The leaves often have green or maroon mottling. After flowering it dies back to the ground. Prefers the dappled light of a woodland setting with humusy well drained soil and some summer moisture.
