Aesculus californica 'Blushing Dawn' - Blushing Dawn California Buckeye (Plant) Los Nogales and lack of milkweed—the last

and lack of milkweed—the last one a theory that the author rejects

Cold Hardy to Less than 15 degrees F Distribution Central Coast

This rare pitcher sage is native to the Santa Ana Mountains

Mexico Natural Habitat Coastal scrub

Aesculus californica 'Blushing Dawn' - Blushing Dawn California Buckeye (Plant) Los Nogales and lack of milkweed—the lastAs a selection of the Aesculus californica, it is smaller in overall size and produces blushing pink flowers. It goes deciduous in summer allowing it to respond to summer heat and drought stress. It begins to leaf from August with in bright green. Plant Characteristics Family Name Sapindaceae Species Name Aesculus californica 'Blushing Dawn' Common Name Blushing Dawn California Buckeye Plant Type Tree Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water