Much of California is hotter than Hell (100s F.) in summer east of the outermost coastal fringe*, hence the chronic problem with dangerous fires. With a number of the native species - including various ceanothus - growing only close to the ocean in nature. Even a lot of the redwood area has a hot summer, with fog drip being a large part of what makes it possible for these giant trees to live there. *Death Valley is located in California

dont forget the NAME THAT PLANT FORUM next time ....

Mmmm, reminds me of the many labiates which infest my woodland - galeopsis, stachys various mints and the like. I generally ignore them but my herbalist D-i-L always swoops on them...

I bought this many years ago & it’s gotten really leggy I’d like to replant it but need to know what it is. Is it a croton of some sort? It’s been indoors in a west window & gets fertilized & misted regularly. I moved it outdoors today to replant it Any help will be appreciated.