The Fullerton Arboretum’s Potting Shed hosts a huge California Native and Fall plant sale over the weekend of October 8 & 9 2011. “Fall is the best time to plant natives and other related plants”, according to Evie Tyra, Nursery Manager. “We have numerous indigenous varieties that will be offered for sale, and they have been carefully propagated and grown in our state-of-the-art Fullerton Arboretum nursery by volunteers and staff. Many uncommon and hard-to-find plants will be for sale and several can be found growing on the Fullerton Arboretum grounds.”

One of the featured plants at this sale is Solidago californica which features large clusters of small yellow flowers on spikes that rise above low-growing foliage. Blooms in the fall when everything else is done and is very attractive to butterflies.

Another variety to look for at this event is Penstemon heterophyllus ‘Margarita Bop’ This is the most reliable and tolerant California native Penstemon. A great selection with sky blue flowers that have just a touch of purple and white inside the bells. Grows 1 ½ feet tall with a 2 foot spread. This special sale will also include and large selection of Mediterranean plants, Australians, and low water plants.