In the Gallery: Garden Magic

Explore the plants and wildlife of Theodore Payne Foundation, lovingly captured through the eyes of TPF Staff in our new exhibition at Theodore Payne Gallery.

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California Native Plants

Explore our diverse and ever-changing selection of California native plants.

Seed Mixes

Ethically sourced, expertly mixed, exclusive to TPF

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Sowing Season Favorite: Payne's #1: Rainbow Mix

An original seed mix designed by Theodore Payne himself, our Rainbow Mix has been a lasting favorite through the decades, and for good reason! Specially mixed to have staggered blooms through early-to-late spring, this seed mix offers a rainbow of wildflowers at varying heights to create a beautiful meadow of color and texture in your garden for all of spring.

Sow fall to winter to grow your own rainbow of wildflowers!

Plant of the Month: Canyon Snow Iris

Let It Snow! A Pacific Coast hybrid, Iris douglasiana 'Canyon Snow' was introduced in 1975 by Horticulturist Dara Emery, selected from the seed of Iris douglasiana ‘Alba’ at the Santa Barbara Botanical Garden. It does well in part sun when planted inland or full sun when planted coastal, and manages slow drainage with no or low summer watering.

Canyon Snow Iris forms a striking border when planted in a row along a narrow pathway or planted under part shade and it glistens nearly year round with its emerald leaves. Potted, it is a wonderful holiday gift (wink wink)! Planted en masse now, come spring, you can “let it snow” with its pure white blooms and bright yellow centers.