Icelandic poppies (Papaver nudicaule) are cold-hardy and perennial only in USDA Zones 8-10, so many gardeners grow them as annuals. California poppies (Eschscholzia californica) are also popular ...

Without planning, a landscape of California native plants can feel a little drab, especially in late summer when many go dormant. Here are 13 guaranteed to provide riotous color.

These plants have evolved to survive in local climates and propagate themselves by dispersing their seeds to the wind. Plant a few of these and you will soon have borders filled with beautiful plants.