Flower Highlights 2016
All photos by Phil Johnson unless otherwise noted.
Project leader Phil Johnson (with visor) and friend, Spring 2016
photo by Cheryl Dillard
Collinsias ( Chinese Houses) with Buttercup and Poppies
Thanks to Glen Schneider for suggesting Buttercups on these south facing slopes, where they are seldom found in Shell Ridge. They have done very well so far.
Collinsias (Chinese Houses) in 2014
The first year (2013-2014) we planted seeds in about 25 pockets 24" o.c. By 2016, they were a solid patch
Self sown from 2014 plants
Self sown from 2015 plants
Gilia achillaeafolia and Purple Owl's Clover
This Gilia grows only on one ridge in a band about 6' wide . One section is about 100' long, the other is about 30' long.
Yarrrow with Melica Californica grass and Collinsia in distance
The tiny lavender flower is Gilia clivorum. The insects love it!
Lupines in foreground, Collinsias ( Chinese Houses) in background.
The Lupinus microcarpus and the Collinsia have almost the same color, but the Collinsia is much showier from a distance.
Achillea millifolium ( Yarrrow) with others
The Achillea is almost always found only on North facing slopes in Shell Ridge. The 50 or so plants planted in 2014-2015 have done extremely well. They have also produced hundreds of seedlings.
Yarrow and Poppies
Gilia achilleafolia and Purple Owl's Clover with Melica californica grass in background.
Packera ( formerly Senecio) brewerii.
These grow in only one spot in Shell Ridge, a very steep hillside/ cliff. They seem happy here under the Valley Oak. They can survive here because we have no cattle.
Sidalcea malvaeflora (Checker Mallow)
This is the second year for this Sidalcea.
