Here in Sacramento, the first sign of spring is a display of California dutchman’s pipe (Aristolochia californica). The tiny flowers look like green rubber ducks, and appear on the plant’s leafless branches. The display will go on for months, followed by the vine going into rapid growth mode to take advantage of the few monthsContinue reading “California Dutchman’s Pipe”
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Here come the butterflies!
As the California asters come into bloom, flocks of butterflies stop by for a meal.
It’s pipevine time again!
California Dutchman’s Pipe flowers putting on a show in late January.