Arroyo Seco Regional
Branch Library

6145 N Figueroa St
Los Angeles, CA 9004

Red flowering buckwheat spills onto the sidewalk. This Hardy Channel Islands plant thrives in difficult conditions. (image taken in mid July)
Yarrow, aster and fragrant pitcher sage under a western sycamore.
(image taken in mid July)

Established:
2018

Size:
little

Features:
Public Library
Urban Garden
TPF Landscaping for Resistance

Best time to visit:
Summer brings the stunning buckwheat and chamise flowers. It is an inspiration to see this garden in bloom in the unforgiving heat.

This is a small planting that runs along the southern side and the entrance of the library. It contains over 200 plants, was designed by the Theodore Payne Foundation as part of their Landscaping for Resistance program, and installed by volunteers. The front of the library boasts a large, mature western sycamore with a pitcher sage, buckwheat, asters and heucheras. The long south facing side of the building hosts a wonderful mix of grasses, several sculptural and swirly chamise shrubs, sages, red buckwheat and mallows. South facing gardens can be difficult because of the increased sun and heat. This space manages those condition really well, by focusing on plants that can handle the intense heat. While simple, this is a great example of native plants thriving in difficult conditions and in public spaces.

Chamise is a key component of California’s chaparral. It supports nine species of moths and butterflies. It is a useful medicinal plant and was used to treat skin infections, sores and snake bites. It Chamise is extremely drought tolerant and hardy. To find out more about chamise and its close relative red shanks watch the video in the more information panel. (images taken in mid July)
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Library Opening Hours:
Mon-Thurs: 10 Am- 8 PM
Fri – Sat: 9:30 AM-5:30 PM
Sun: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM

Arroyo Seco Regional
Branch Library

6145 N Figueroa St
Los Angeles, CA 9004

Red flowering buckwheat spills onto the sidewalk. This Hardy Channel Islands plant thrives in difficult conditions. (image taken in mid July)
Yarrow, aster and fragrant pitcher sage under a western sycamore.
(image taken in mid July)

Established:
2018

Size:
little

Features:
Public Library
Urban Garden
TPF Landscaping for Resistance

Best time to visit:
Summer brings the stunning buckwheat and chamise flowers. It is an inspiration to see this garden in bloom in the unforgiving heat.

This is a small planting that runs along the southern side and the entrance of the library. It contains over 200 plants, was designed by the Theodore Payne Foundation as part of their Landscaping for Resistance program, and installed by volunteers. The front of the library boasts a large, mature western sycamore with a pitcher sage, buckwheat, asters and heucheras. The long south facing side of the building hosts a wonderful mix of grasses, several sculptural and swirly chamise shrubs, sages, red buckwheat and mallows. South facing gardens can be difficult because of the increased sun and heat. This space manages those condition really well, by focusing on plants that can handle the intense heat. While simple, this is a great example of native plants thriving in difficult conditions and in public spaces.

Chamise is a key component of California’s chaparral. It supports nine species of moths and butterflies. It is a useful medicinal plant and was used to treat skin infections, sores and snake bites. It Chamise is extremely drought tolerant and hardy. To find out more about chamise and its close relative red shanks watch the video in the more information panel. (images taken in mid July)
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Library Opening Hours:
Mon-Thurs: 10 Am- 8 PM
Fri – Sat: 9:30 AM-5:30 PM
Sun: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM

Arroyo Seco Regional
Branch Library

6145 N Figueroa St
Los Angeles, CA 9004

Red flowering buckwheat spills onto the sidewalk. This Hardy Channel Islands plant thrives in difficult conditions.
(image taken in mid July)

Established:
2018

Size:
little

Features:
Public Library
Urban Garden
TPF Landscaping
for Resistance

Best time to visit:
Summer brings the stunning buckwheat and chamise flowers. It is an inspiration to see this garden in bloom in the unforgiving heat.

This is a small planting that runs along the southern side and the entrance of the library. It contains over 200 plants, was designed by the Theodore Payne Foundation as part of their Landscaping for Resistance program and installed by volunteers. It contains over 200 plants, was designed by the Theodore Payne Foundation as part of their Landscaping for Resistance program, and installed by volunteers. The front of the library boasts a large, mature western sycamore with a pitcher sage, buckwheat, asters and heucheras.

Yarrow, aster and fragrant pitcher sage under a western sycamore. (image taken in mid July)

The long south facing side of the building hosts a wonderful mix of grasses, several sculptural and swirly chamise shrubs, sages, red buckwheat and mallows. South facing gardens can be difficult because of the increased sun and heat. This space manages those condition really well, by focusing on plants that can handle the intense heat. While simple, this is a great example of native plants thriving in difficult conditions and in public spaces.

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Library Opening Hours:
Mon-Thurs: 10 Am- 8 PM
Fri – Sat: 9:30 AM-5:30 PM
Sun: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM

The edge of the Library utilizes plants that can withstand the heat of an urban south facing wall. Sacred Datura, Palmers Mallow are two beautiful and hardy choices for this location. (images taken in mid July)
Ashyleaf Buckwheat (image taken mid July)
Ashyleaf Buckwheat (image taken mid July)
Purple sage (image taken mid July)
Many gardens leave the dried seed heads on the plants. They are a beautiful shape and are an important food source for birds. (image taken mid July)