Romanzoffia californica

The California mistmaiden is diminutive, reaching a bit over a foot tall when its dainty white flowers are in bloom. The bell-shaped blossoms appear in winter, perched in clusters on tall, thin stems above lush foliage. Summer dormant until the first autumn rains, this plant is often the first garden greenery to return after a hot, dry summer. At home in the Coast Range from the Santa Cruz Mountains north to Oregon, it requires light shade and decent moisture during the growing season. Allow to go dry when the rains stop. Great for rock gardens and small nooks with excellent drainage.