Photo above is “Heliopsis-helianthoides” (Sundrops), a “Water-Wise” Mediterranean flower well-suited to the Bay Area. 

Since water conservation has become a priority for many homeowners this year the San Francisco Botanical Garden Society’s 2009 Annual Winter Symposium will focus on water usage in California Gardens. 

The Symposium is Saturday Feb 7, 2009 from 8:00am–4:00pm.

Platycodon grandiflorus

Gaura (pink)