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!
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Theodore Payne Foundation kindly asks

for your help in protecting the delicate balance of our native ecosystems by not sowing seeds in nature preserves, open spaces, wilderness, or post-burn areas. Our seed offerings are intended to be sown in cultivated and garden settings.

Bring home a sweetheart this Valentine’s day 💘🍃

Keckiella cordifolia, or Heart-Leaved Keckiella, is a versatile shrub that can grow as a groundcover or climb up to six feet tall. Typically found in chaparral or coastal woodland, it is highly adaptable to any soil. The dark heart-shaped leaves that are its namesake, paired with bright red tubular flowers perfect for attracting hummingbirds, create a striking contrast in the garden. We currently have a small batch locally sourced from the San Rafael Hills, as well as our standard nursery stock!