Maryjane Quinn (Pringle Canyon) sent these photos along of two natives that can thrive here in Deerhorn Valley:
TOP: Mexican Flannelbush (fremontia mexicanus) and Baja Fairyduster (Calliandra californica) in all their glory! Mexican flannelbush are rare, known only in Northern Baja California and San Diego County.
BOTTOM: The Baja Fairyduster is a native that does well here—popping to life this time of year. It's a favorite of hummers and does well in the drier Deerhorn climates. Native plant nurseries usually will stock both of these showy plants. *Las Pilitas (Escondido) and Tree of Life (San Juan Capistrano) are two well-stocked native plant nurseries.
TOP: Mexican Flannelbush (fremontia mexicanus) and Baja Fairyduster (Calliandra californica) in all their glory! Mexican flannelbush are rare, known only in Northern Baja California and San Diego County.
BOTTOM: The Baja Fairyduster is a native that does well here—popping to life this time of year. It's a favorite of hummers and does well in the drier Deerhorn climates. Native plant nurseries usually will stock both of these showy plants. *Las Pilitas (Escondido) and Tree of Life (San Juan Capistrano) are two well-stocked native plant nurseries.
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| Mexican Flannelbush (Fremontian mexicanus)—a rare species that does well here in Deerhorn Valley. -photo by Maryjane Quinn of her fremontia m. in Pringle Canyon, |
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| Another native... the Baja Fairyduster. Look closely and spot the hummer feeding! |