Humboldt lilies are one of the most spectacular wildflowers that grow in the Santa Monica Mountains. Early summer is the time to look for this increasingly rare wild lily. It usually only thrives in deep canyons along the sides of creeks and streams, but we know a certain Topanga garden where they grow right by the side of Topanga Canyon Blvd. Photo by Suzanne Guldimann
Humboldt lilies are one of the most spectacular wildflowers that grow in the Santa Monica Mountains. Early summer is the time to look for this increasingly rare wild lily. It usually only thrives in deep canyons along the sides of creeks and streams, but we know a certain Topanga garden where they grow right by the side of Topanga Canyon Blvd. Photo and video compilation by Suzanne Guldimann
TNT Editor Suzanne Guldimann is an author, artist, and musician who lives in Malibu and loves the Santa Monica Mountains. She has worked as a journalist reporting on local news and issues for almost two decades, and is the author of 13 books, including two local histories and a novel. She can be reached at suzanne@topanganewtimes.com
