Flora Vista & Red Rose Way, Santa Barbara, CA
Across from Monroe Elementary School 431 Flora Vista Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
'Bee Friendly' Insectary
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- Baccharius pilularis ‘Pigeon Point’ Dwarf Coyote Brush (Tick Bush) (3 plants) It is common to find wasp galls on leaves.
- Abutilon palmeri, Palmer's Indian Mallow, Cupped soft apricot flowers on long stems, 3’ - 4’ h/w, from SBBG 2018 Fall Gopher killed it, new plant SMG 01-18-19
Abutilon palmeri 07-22-19
- Salvia ‘Bon Bon’, Hybrid cross between Salvia clevelandii 'Aromas' and Salvia leucophylla 'Point Sal' *
Bee visiting Salvia 'Bon Bon' 07-22-19
- Leymus triticoides 'Lagunita', Lagunita Wild Rye
- Eriogonum fasciculatum var. poliofolium, Flattop Buckwheat
- Ribes speciosum, Fuchsia Flowering Gooseberry *
- Salvia 'Allen Chickering', (Salvia clevelandii x S. leucophylla) *
- Keckiella cordifolia, Mountain Penstemon. Great plant for attracting Hummingbirds and seed eating birds later in the season.
- Ceanothus impressus ‘Vandenberg’, Santa Barbara Ceanothus [Hedgerow Hairsteak, Pale Swallowtail] *
- Lessingia filanginifolia, ‘Silver Carpet’, California Aster
- Garrya elliptica ‘Evie’
- Erigeron glaucus 'Bountiful', Seaside Daisy
Erigeron glacus, Seaside Daisy
- Eriogonum crocatum, Saffron Buckwheat *
- Aristolochia californica, California Dutchman's-pipe. The only host plant for California pipevine swallowtail butterfly (Battus Philenor Hirsuta) Flowers have an unpleasant odor which is attractive to tiny carrion-feeding insects. (vine on Parking sign pole)
Parking Sign - Planter 3
- Solanum xantii ‘Mountian Pride’, Chaparral Potato Flower
- Lobelia laxiflora, Mexican Lobelia, (Red Fuschia flowers) Hummingbirds
Lobelia laxiflora (Red Fuschia flowers) Mexican Lobelia, Hummingbirds 06-11-18
- Heuchera ‘Wendy’, Wendy Coral Bells
Heuchera ‘Wendy’, Wendy Coral Bells
Stepping Stones - First Group - Planter 4
- Lotus (hosackia) crassifolius var. otayensis (dormant or dead)
- Epilobium canum var latifolium 'Everet's Choice' - Red Flowers
- Madia elegans, Spring Madia, Tarweed, Drought & Deer Tolerant
Madia elegans, Spring Madia, Tarweed - flowers wilt mid-day to conserve moisture.
- Sphaeralcea ambigua, Globe Mallow
Sphaeralcea ambigua, Globe Mallow
Stepping Stones - Second Group - Planter 5
- Salvia ’Bee’s Bliss’ *
- Penstemon eatonii [Variable Checkerspot] *
- Mimulus ‘Burst Berry’ Monkey Flower, Mimulus 'Jelly Bean Orange' [Common Buckeye Variable Checkerspot] *
- Eriogonum cinereum, Ashy Leaf Buckwheat
- Erigeron glaucus, Cape Sebastian (shorter petiole)
- Heterophylllus Margerita BOP (Bottom of Porch) Penstemon
- Eriogonum arborescens, Santa Cruz Island Buckwheat [Western Tiger Swallowtail, Gray Hairstreak, Painted Lady, Common Buckeye, Firey Skipper, Marine Blue, Hedgerow Hairstreak, Morman Metalmark] *
Eriogonum arborescens, Santa Cruz Island Buckwheat 06-09-19
- Sphaeralcea angustifolia, Narrow-leaved bush Mallow
- Symphoricarpos albus ‘Tilden Park’, Tilden Park Common Snowberry
- Carpenteria californica, Bush Anemone
Carpenteria californica, Bush Anemone
- Verbena lilacina ‘De La Mina’ *
- Solanum umbelliferum ‘Mid Hill’ Bluewitch
- Eriogonum grande rubescens, San Miguel Island Buckwheat, Red Buckwheat [Western Tiger Swallowtail, Gray Hairstreak, Painted Lady, Common Buckeye, Firey Skipper, Marine Blue, Hedgerow Hairstreak, Morman Metalmark]*
Eriogonum grande rubescens, San Miguel Island Buckwheat
- Solanum 'Mountain Pride'
- Sphaeralcea 'La Luna', White Mallow
- Encelia californica ‘Paleo Yellow’, Bush Sunflower, Butterflies, Bees, and other insects. *
Encelia californica ‘Paleo Yellow’, Bush Sunflower
- Eriogonum giganteum, St. Catherine’s Lace (UC Davis Arboretum ‘All Star’) *
Eriogonum giganteum, St. Catherine’s Lace 07-23-19
- Eriogonum crocatum, Saffron Buckwheat *
- Muhlenbergia dubia (grass with tall spikes) Pine Muhly [Firey Skipper, Common Ringlet]
- Mimulus 'Dark Pink', Jelly Bean Pink Monkey Flower [Common Buckeye Variable Checkerspot] *
- Eriogonum parvifolium, Sea Cliff Buckwheat
- Mimulus 'Fiesta Marigold' , Jelly Bean 'Fiesta Marigold' Monkey Flower [Common Buckeye Variable Checkerspot] *
Stepping Stones - Third Group - Planter 6
- Bouteloua ‘Blonde Ambition’ Blonde Ambition Blue Grama, Eyelash Grass *
Bouteloua ‘Blonde Ambition’, Blue Grama, Eyelash Grass 08-15-18
- Mimulus ‘Dark Pink’ Jelly Bean Pink Monkey Flower [Common Buckeye, Variable Checkerspot] *
- Solanum umbelliferum 'Midhill'
- Mimulus ‘Red’, Jelly Bean Red Monkey Flower [Common Buckeye Variable Checkerspot] *
- Ceanothus ‘Diamond Heights’ Diamond Heights Carmel Creeper, 1’x6’ Variegated lime w/ dark green. Blue flowers in spring. [Hedgerow Hairsteak, Pale Swallowtail] * (Curb Side)
- Salvia ‘Desperado’ Salvia apiana x S. leucophylla (looks like white sage) Attracts Bees and Hummingbirds. *
- Epilobium canum (Orange Flowers) California Fuschia
- Artemisia californica 'Canyon Gray' Coastal Sagebush, prostrate form. [Western Tiger Swallowtail, Monarch, Firey Skipper, Painted Lady]
Stepping Stones - Forth Group - Planter 7
- Rhamnus californica, Coffeeberry [Grey Hairstreak, Pale Swallowtail] *
- Trichostema lanatum, Woolly Blue Curls, Grape Kool-Aid Fragrance, Hummingbirds are very attracted to the flowers.
- Erysium conicinnum, Coast Wallflower
- Eriophyllum nevinii ‘Canyon Silver’, Woolly Sunflower
Eriophyllum nevinii ‘Canyon Silver’, Woolly Sunflower 07-13-18
Round Stepping Stones - Last Group - Planter 8
- Salvia spathacea, Hummingbird Sage [Western Tiger Swallowtail]*
- Senecio palmeri ‘Silver and Gold’ Guadalupe Island Senecio
Senecio palmeri ‘Silver and Gold’ Guadalupe Island Senecio
Heteroptera insect on Senecio palmeri
- Salvia leucophylla ‘Point Sal’ The flowers are highly aromatic and attract a variety of birds and insects. * Salvia leucophylla ‘Point Sal’, San Miguel Island
- Heuchera ‘Santa Ana Cardinal’, Santa Ana Cardinal Coral Bells
- Eriophyllum nevinii ‘Canyon Silver’ (grey w/ yellow flowers) Woolly Sunflower
- Aristolochia californica, California Dutchman's-pipe. [The only host plant for California pipevine swallowtail butterfly (Battus philenor hirsuta) Flowers have an unpleasant odor which is attractive to tiny carrion-feeding insects. ](Vine on School sign pole.)
Aristolochia californica, California Dutchman's-pipe 06-09-19
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Stick Insect - Haplopus scabricollis
on Aristolochia californica 06-11-19
on Aristolochia californica 06-11-19
- Dudleya pachyphytum, Cedros Island Live-forever
- Dudleya hassei, Calalina Island Live-Forever
- Heuchera ‘Wendy’, Wendy Coral Bells
- Lobelia laxiflora, Mexican Lobelia, (Red Fuschia flowers) Hummingbirds
Heuchera ‘Wendy’, Wendy Coral Bells 06-09-19
Insects visiting our Insectary Garden
Cucullia alfarata caterpillar, Champhorweed Owlet Moth
Tiny Bee
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Chloridea virescens - Tobacco Budworm Moth on Salvia Spathacata
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Scientist photographing caterpillars at Santa Barbara Insectary Garden
Native Plant Garden Maintenance
- Low maintenance - does not equal no maintenance.
- Dead heading, pruning to fit the space and encourage new growth, mulching to conserve water and deter weeds, weeding, and occasional watering are required.
- New plants always require extra water until they are established and the reflected heat from sidewalk and street add stress to this garden. Notice the differences throughout the year in the changing shape and flowers of your favorite native plants in our garden.
Boiling Water Kills Weeds
Three days after boiling water - weeds are dead.
Naturalized Wildflowers
Salvia spathacea - Hummingbird Sage
- Lupinus succulentus, Arroyo Lupine [many Butterflies, Common Blue] *
- Eschscholzia californica, California Poppy [Papaveraceae] *
- Salvia spathacea, Hummingbird Sage - Eventually naturalized after many years of trial and error.
- Eriogonum, Buckwheat
Lupinus succulentus - Arroyo lupine
Plants that died - we all lose some.
Some plants take two or three plantings before you discover the right micro-climate for the plant to thrive. To reduce the impact of gophers - plant Salvias or other members of the mint family.
- Asclepias fascicularis (Lavender Flowers) Narrow Leaf Milkweed, provides food for Monarch Butterfly Caterpillars and provides nectar for Hummingbirds and nest building materials for other birds. * Died from drought May 2019 Planted new one at brick wall July 2019, growing well.
- Asclepias speciosa (Fragrant, pale pink flower) Showy Milkweed, Monarch Butterfly, birds, insects. * Died from drought May 2019
- Venegasia carpesioides (Giant Yellow) – Gopher 2019, Canyon Sunflower, Butterflies, Bees and Hummingbirds
- Dendromecom harfordii, Island Bush Poppy (died after moving it, did not survive the transplanting, April 2018) Another specimen thriving next to driveway, near mailbox.
- Artemesia ‘David’s Choice’
- Arctostaphylos ‘Emerald Carpet’ (low flat wood plant with ½” leaves) (died after being stepped on)
- Sisyrinchium bellum, Blue Eyed Grass, Died or dormant? Revived a little, planted a new one near the original. *
- Clarkia rubicunda blasdalei, Ruby Chalice Clarkia, Drought & Deer Tolerant - planted too late in summer, died from lack of water June 2019
- Salvia mellifera, ‘Sweet Honey’ Black Sage [Funereal Diskywing, Gray Haistreak] * Died 06-19-19 mysterious reason, not drought. Planted Salvia Bee's Bliss in the same spot next to Insectary sign.
- Lupinus Arboreus, White
- Ceanothus hearstiorum, Hearst Ranch Buckbrush and Hearst's Ceanothus [Hedgerow Hairsteak, Pale Swallowtail] Summer 2019
- Festuca californica ‘River House Blues’ California Fescue Died 09-28-19
California Native Plant Society - Calscape.org
Santa Barbara Mesa Insectary Garden - Calscape List - this nicely illustrated list includes 46 of our plants, it does not include all the hybrids, nor plants from Baja California.
Calscape Santa Barbara Mesa Insectary Garden Plant List Link
Calscape Santa Barbara Mesa Insectary Garden Plant List Link
Calscape list of plants in Santa Barbara Mesa Insectary Garden
Bees
The Santa Barbara Beekeeper’s Association is dedicated to the promotion and advancement of beekeeping through best management practices, the education and mentoring of people about honey bees and beekeeping, and increasing public awareness of environmental concerns affecting honey bees. http://sbba.org/
The Beekeepers Guild of Santa Barbara
Thank you to the Beekeeper's Guild for our Bee Friendly Award
for the Santa Barbara Mesa Insectary Garden, October 13, 2019!
for the Santa Barbara Mesa Insectary Garden, October 13, 2019!
You don’t have to be a beekeeper to help the bees! In fact, recent research suggests that planting flowers that bees like may be more important to bee livelihood than acquiring a hive. On top of that, many of the native, drought tolerant plants are bee friendly; an important consideration here in Santa Barbara.
If you want to become a beekeeper with confidence, skill, and a compassionate heart - they offers classes including Backyard Beekeeping Class - teaching responsible beekeeping for an urban environment, adhering to Best Management Practices for the bees, beekeepers, and general public. All are welcome to their events! Visit their website for their bee friendly plant guide!
http://beeguildsb.org/
If you want to become a beekeeper with confidence, skill, and a compassionate heart - they offers classes including Backyard Beekeeping Class - teaching responsible beekeeping for an urban environment, adhering to Best Management Practices for the bees, beekeepers, and general public. All are welcome to their events! Visit their website for their bee friendly plant guide!
http://beeguildsb.org/
Butterflies
The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation
CITIZEN SCIENCE - Here you will find a number of projects that let you contribute directly to the science of invertebrate conservation. Below are links to Xerces Society projects tracking declining bumble bees, dragonfly migration in North America, and monarch butterfly populations in California. You will also find partner efforts to better understand the conservation status of bees, butterflies, dragonflies, and more. https://xerces.org/citizen-science/
Monarchs - https://xerces.org/california-monarch-campaign/
Monarch Plant Guide - https://www.xerces.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/CA_Coast_Monarch_Plant_List_PRINT.pdf
CITIZEN SCIENCE - Here you will find a number of projects that let you contribute directly to the science of invertebrate conservation. Below are links to Xerces Society projects tracking declining bumble bees, dragonfly migration in North America, and monarch butterfly populations in California. You will also find partner efforts to better understand the conservation status of bees, butterflies, dragonflies, and more. https://xerces.org/citizen-science/
Monarchs - https://xerces.org/california-monarch-campaign/
Monarch Plant Guide - https://www.xerces.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/CA_Coast_Monarch_Plant_List_PRINT.pdf
Amphibians and Reptiles of California
California Lizards - http://www.californiaherps.com/lizards/lizards.html
• Taxonomic Lists, Photo Indexes, Range Maps, and Species Accounts of all native and non-native amphibians and reptiles established in California
• Lists of Species that Might Occur in California and of Established Non-native Species in California
• Tips on Identifying Amphibians and Reptiles found in the wild in California
http://www.californiaherps.com
• Taxonomic Lists, Photo Indexes, Range Maps, and Species Accounts of all native and non-native amphibians and reptiles established in California
• Lists of Species that Might Occur in California and of Established Non-native Species in California
• Tips on Identifying Amphibians and Reptiles found in the wild in California
http://www.californiaherps.com
Island Fence Lizard - Sceloporus occidentalis becki - lizards feed on many kinds of insects and spiders.
Horticultural Links - Garden Resources
- Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - www.sbbg.org/
- * (Asterisk) Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Native Plants for Pollinators List
- Theodore Payne Foundation - theodorepayne.org/
- Lotusland - www.lotusland.org
- Lotusland Attracting beneficial bugs birds and butterflies [Butterfly nectar or host]
- Calscape - California Native Plant Society - https://calscape.org/
Photo Credits
- Photos By Trish Odenthal
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Winter blooms in the Insectary Garden February 2019
From top left:
Encelia californica & Lobelia laxiflora
Penstemon eatonii & Eriogonum grande var. rubescens
Eriogonum arborescens & Salvia Bee's Bliss
Encelia californica & Lobelia laxiflora
Penstemon eatonii & Eriogonum grande var. rubescens
Eriogonum arborescens & Salvia Bee's Bliss
Insectary January 2018
Insectary January 2018
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Insectary January 2018
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Alphabetical List of Plants - Santa Barbara Mesa Insectary
