Lyonothamnus floribundus ssp. aspleniifolius - Santa Cruz Island Ironwood (Plant) Size:1G Cold Hardy to 25 degrees

Cold Hardy to 25 degrees F Distribution Central Coast

This is a larval host plant for hairstreak butterflies

Rare in the wild

Plant Characteristics Family Name Malvaceae Species Name Malacothamnus fasciculatus 'Casitas' Common Name Casitas Chaparral Mallow Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast-Sun

Bulb is edible and can be roasted

Lyonothamnus floribundus ssp. aspleniifolius - Santa Cruz Island Ironwood (Plant) Size:1G Cold Hardy to 25 degreesLarge flower clusters, attractive bark and fern like foliage makes this an especially attractive tree in the landscape. Prefers good drainage but can tolerate heavy soil. Beautiful in groves. Plant Characteristics Family Name Rosaceae Species Name Lyonothamnus floribundus ssp. aspleniifolius Common Name Santa Cruz Island Ironwoood Plant Type Tree Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Flower Color White, Cream