🌸 California Buckeye in Bloom 🌸 Spotted this stunning bloom at the Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden — a haven for native California flora. The California buckeye (Aesculus californica) is one of our state's true originals, known for its fragrant, candle-like flower clusters and early summer show. This deciduous tree is uniquely adapted to our climate, going dormant in the dry season to conserve water — just one of many ways California natives thrive with resilience and beauty. 🌿💧 Come explore the garden and discover the power of planting local. #SYVBotanicGarden #NativePlants #CaliforniaBuckeye #SantaYnezValley #BotanicGarden #BloomWatch #PlantLocal #CaliforniaFlora (fb)

Farewell to Spring (Clarkia amoena) is in full bloom at the Garden! 💗🌸 This vibrant California native wildflower gets its name from its late-season show—just as spring fades, Clarkia bursts onto the scene with pink and magenta petals that light up the landscape. A true local beauty, it thrives in dry, open spaces and supports native pollinators. These beauties can be found along the Wilderness Trail in the garden. Stop by and see this seasonal star before summer takes the stage! 🌿🐝 #NativePlants #Clarkia #FarewellToSpring #SantaYnezValley #CaliforniaWildflowers #BotanicGarden #PollinatorFriendly #SYVBG (fb)