Introduction to California Chaparral California Authored by three of the

Authored by three of the state's leading native-plant horticulturists and illustrated with 450 color photos

they do well in well-draining rock gardens

Written in accessible language

This beautiful yellow-flowered buckwheat is a great addition to a dry

weeding or planting your favorite California natives

Introduction to California Chaparral California Authored by three of theThe characteristic look of California Chaparrala soft bluish green blanket of vegetation gently covering the hillsis known to millions who have seen it as the backdrop in movies and television productions. This complex ecological community of plants and animals is not just a feature of the hills around Hollywood, but is a quintessential part of the entire California landscape. It is a highly resilient community adapted to life with recurring fires and