Bladderpod Shrub
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description: Bladderpod (Cleomella arborea), also known as Burro Fat, Desert Bladderpod, is an unbeatable California native workhorse that pairs practically year-round golden blooms with eccentric, paper-lantern seed pods. Bladderpod is a robust, aromatic evergreen shrub native to California's coastal sage scrub, chaparral, and desert margins. Recognized by its cheerful clusters of bright yellow flowers and hanging inflated seed pods, it blooms nearly 365 days a year in mild coastal conditions. Tolerant of alkaline soils, rocky slopes, and extreme drought, it stands out as one of the most reliable and bulletproof evergreen shrubs for water-wise California landscapes. (Note: Recently reclassified from Isomeris arborea and Peritoma arborea to Cleomella arborea). Key Features: Near Year-Round Bloomer: Bright yellow flower clusters appear throughout most of the year in mild coastal climates — one of the longest-blooming native shrubs in California. Distinctive Bladder Pods: Inflated, balloon-like seed pods follow the flowers, adding ornamental interest and the quirky character that gives this plant its name. Built for Dry, Tough Sites: Native to coastal sage scrub, chaparral, and desert margins — thrives in rocky, alkaline, or sandy soils with no summer irrigation. Butterfly Host: Serves as a vital host plant for Checkered White butterfly caterpillars while supplying high-octane nectar for adult butterflies. Robust and Fast-Establishing: A vigorous grower that quickly forms a substantial, rounded shrub for screening, habitat, or native planting structure. Pollinator-Safe: Grown non-GMO and neonicotinoid-free to ensure a healthy ecosystem for your local wildlife. This shrub ships in a one gallon container with established root mass. Why Choose Bladderpod? Bladderpod is a vital sanctuary plant across California's diverse ecoregions. Because it blooms continuously through hot, dry months, its nectar-rich blossoms are a crucial lifeline for hummingbirds, sweat bees, digger bees, and nat…
brand: Garden for Wildlife
sku: GFW-ECOM-COL-BLD-1GAL-1
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