I was up in Santa Barbara on 5 Oct and made a stop by the SBBG. I thought hard about not buying anything, but come on! How fun would that be? They had a great selection which they plan to maintain throughout the month of October.
Bouteloua gracilis (Blue Grama Grass) species 4x1 gal $8 ea - I realized that I had some planted already when I got home. This grass has a cool-looking seed head that looks like an eyelash and it's been on my mind to try it mixed in with the Carex pragracilis that defines a garden path. It's also a UC Davis Arboretum all star plant (meaning adaptable and hard to kill).
Calliandra californica (Baja Fairy Duster) 1 gal- A previous inhabitant of the garden, I lost it when I tried to transplant it. It was so beautiful and successful in its previous location that I need a do-over.
Chilopsis linearis (Desert Willow) 1 gal- The one I have has been in a pot and I think that it's compromised. This will hopefully go in the ground
Oxalis oregana (Redwood sorrel) 1 gal- I have a shady, damp, spot for this to nap all summer long on the north side of the house where the condensate from the AC is sent.
The last three were 9 or 10 each, but I lost track of which had the highest price.
Total 60.00 plus tax
