Star Jasmine's Sweet Perfume, exuded from clusters of small, white flowers, will continue to scent San Diego's spring breezes until sometime in June. Not a true jasmine, or Jasminum, star jasmine belongs to the genus …
April 20, 2026
Spring wildflowers like purple nightshade can still be found in cooler coastal enclaves.
Posted May 27, 2017
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Star Jasmine scents the air, Warblers and Flycatchers frequent riparian areas
Oleander is coloring our medians, coastal wildflowers are hanging in there
Oleander, a consistent spring/summer bloomer that is widely planted in front and backyards throughout the county, is putting on a fine show in the medians of certain area thoroughfares and freeways, especially Interstate 5 in …
May 20, 2025
Japanese Pittosporum mocks orange blossoms, rodent populations boom
As the fragrance of orange blossoms stops its welcome wafting on the San Diego breeze, it is being replaced by the sweet scent of Mock Orange, also known as Japanese Pittosporum or Australian Laurel. Mock …
May 5, 2025
Spring wildflowers remain, despite onset of June Gloom
The Catalina Eddy, a meteorological condition responsible for days-long episodes of dreary, overcast weather over San Diego, is most likely to occur in May and June. This weather pattern, which intensifies our late spring “June …
May 28, 2017