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Small Flowering Plants by Genus A-E
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Achillea millefolium Common Name: Yarrow
Family: Asteraceae
Type: Small plant 1'h x 2'w, spreading
Flowers: Spring into Summer
Flower Color: White
Likes: Part Shade to Full Sun
Widely distributed throughout the US. White flowers on feathery leaved stalks. Flowers in spring and with moisture. Very frost resistant. Will spread and reseed.
Drought tolerant. Can use summer irrigation and be incorporated into non-native gardens.
Achillea millefolium "Paprika" Common Name: Red Yarrow Images
Small plant 1'h x 2'w, spreading Flowers: Spring into Summer Flower Color: Red Likes: Part Shade to Full Sun
A selection of Achillea millefolium. Similar but with red flowers. Spreading. Blooms early summer into Fall. Nice compliment. Good with common Yarrow and adds color. Will reseed and probably hybridize with Common Yarrow.
Achillea millefolium "Salmon Beauty" Common Name: Salmon Yarrow Images
Small plant 1'h x 2'w, spreading Flowers: Spring into Summer Flower Color: Salmon Likes: Part Shade to Full Sun
A selection of Achillea millefolium. Similar but with salmon colored flowers. Spreading. Blooms early summer into Fall.
Achillea millefolium "Moonshine" Common Name: Yellow Yarrow Images
Small plant 1'h x 2'w, spreading Flowers: Spring into Summer Flower Color: Yellow Likes: Part Shade to Full Sun
Perennial Yarrow hybrid of native and non-native Yarrow. Bright yellow flowers with lighter silver green foliage. Behavior similar to Achillea millefolium including use as a pollinator. Very nice color addition to the Yarrow assortment.
Aquilegia formosa Common Name: Columbine
Family: Ranunculaceae
Type: Small plant 2'h x 2'w
Flowers: March to June
Flower Color: Orange/Red
Likes: Part Sun
A favorite. Smaller plant with very interesting flowers on stalks. Plant single or in groups.
Somewhat drought tolerant. Sprinkle irrigate only. Summer water every few weeks during the first year to establish.
Baileya Multiradiata Common Name: Desert Marigold
Family: Asteraceae
Type: 2'tall x 1' wide
Flowers: Spring and Summer dependent on moisture
Flower Color: Yellow
Likes: Full Sun
Short lived perennial (3-4 years). Really a nice accent plant.
Nice bright yellow flowers in clumps. May reseed. Great for a rock garden. Will flower with available moisture.
Diplacus aurantiacus Common Name: Sticky Monkey Flower
Family: Phrymaceae
Type: Small Shrub, 2'h x 2'w
Flowers: Spring and Fall (dependent on moisture)
Flower Color: Orange
Likes: Part Sun
Native to California and Oregon. Spring flowering perennial. Great hummingbird plant. Good placed among larger shrubs like Ceanothus Concha. Will flower longer if moisture present. Common in Sierra foothills. Sticky leaves. Very adaptable, easy to grow.
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Diplacus punicieus Common Name: Red Monkey Flower
Family: Phrymaceae
Type: Small shrub 2'h x 3'w
Flowers: March to Summer
Flower Color: Red
Likes: Part Sun
Smaller shrub with very interesting flowers. Plant single or in groups. Mix with other Diplacus for an interesting presentation. Will flower dependent on moisture. Nice smaller shrub with unique flower shape and color. Can take some summer irrigation after established.
Diplacus x, " Flame" Common Name: Jeremiah's Flame Monkey Flower
Family: Phrymaceae
Type: Small shrub 2'h x 3'w
Flowers: March to Summer
Flower Color: Orange/Red
Likes: Full Sun
Cross between D aurnatiacus and D puniceus. Red/orange flowers with orange throat. Very similar growing habits to the parents. Likes part sun.
Erigeron glaucus x Common Name: Seaside/Wayne Roderick Daisy
Family: Asteraceae
Type: 1'tall x 2' wide
Flowers: Spring and Summer dependent on moisture
Flower Color: Lavender
Likes: Full Sun
Nice small spreading daisy. Very pretty lavender flowers. Appears to be a cross with Erigeron glaucus and ?. Unique color brings dimension to a native flower bed. Long flowering with regular pruning and adequate moisture. Really nice border, ground cover or accent plant. Can tolerate garden water.
Eriophyllum confertiflorum Common Name: Golden Yarrow Images
Small Plant 1.5'tall x .5' wide Flowers: Spring into Summer Flower Color: Yellow Likes: Full Sun
Perennial. Small plant for Spring/early Summer color. Member of the Daisy (Asteraceae) Family. Nice contrast to the blue/violet flowering Penstemons, and others, during Spring. Grayish foliage. Although they share a common name not related to Achillea millefolium.
Eriophyllum lanatum (Siskiyou) Common Name: Siskiyou Woolly Sunflower Images
Small plant, 1.5'tall x 2.5' wide Flowers: Spring into Summer Flower Color: Yellow Likes: Full Sun
Variable species. Color may vary a little. "Siskiyou" selection. Nice bedding plant. Shorter and more spreading with nice display of yellow flowers.