California Bladderpod | Peritoma Arborea seeds

Are you looking to add a unique plant to your garden? Look no further than California Bladderpod! California Bladderpod, also known as Peritoma arborea, is a native flowering shrub found in the deserts of California. These hardy plants are drought-tolerant and can thrive in a variety of soil conditions. First, this shrub will bloom most of the year in frost-free environments, providing food to pollinators. The leaves and stems have a unique sharp scent of burned popcorn - a defense mechanism against grazing animals. Unopened flower buds can be collected and marinated into a homemade capers - instructions on how to do this will be included with every purchase!
One of the most interesting features of the California Bladderpod is its unusual seed pods, which are swollen and bladder-like in appearance. When the seeds are ripe, the pods burst open and release the seeds, which are dispersed by the wind. This interesting mechanism helps the plant to spread and thrive in its native habitat.
Each packet has 15 open pollinated seeds, untreated, non-gmo, organically grown. Fully grown shrub measures about 5 feet wide and tall.