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Victor Schaff, recognizing the need forlow water use plants, founded S&S Seedsin 1975 with the hope of developing abusiness by sharing his experience in the collectionand use of drought tolerant native plant seeds.This willingness to share experience with others along with adedication to provide the very best service has enabled S&S Seedsto become a primary wholesale supplier to landscape contractors,government agencies and seed distributors throughout theUnited States and abroad.
At S&S Seeds, we feel our chief distinctions are service and fine quality seeds. We have research and development trial fields for evaluation of new and old species. Ourproduction fields and continued extensive collections of native plant seed allows us tooffer seeds for more than 900 plant species, including wildflowers, native and reclama-tion grasses, trees, shrubs, and native plants. Our large and diverse inventory enablesus to ship product the same day it is ordered.
By utilizing our state of the art seed conditioning equipment to process seed and bycontinually testing for purity, germination and pure live seed counts at certified laboratories, top quality seeds are assured.
Our professional staff is available to work with you to design seed mixes for eachparticular project site. Careful consideration is given to site condition, soil type,
climate, available moisture, and the desired visual effect. Germination, purity and seed count are also considered when recommending planting rates to guarantee a properly balanced seed mix.
We also specialize in custom seed collections for projects which require site specificspecies. If increases of seeds or plants are necessary to complete the project, S&S Seedshas production facilities available.
Consistent with our desire to be of service to you and provide information of value wehave designed this brochure to be helpful and informative. Should you have any ques-tions regarding seeds or require any of our other special services, we welcome your call.
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table of contents:Seeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Seed Mixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Non Seed Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
legend:This brochure is designed to help you select appropriate plants for many of your landscaping projects. We stock seed for many other common and unusual species besides those listed in our Seed Selection Guide. If you need assistance, or have any questions, please call and our staff will be glad to help you. The legend below defines the letter codes found in the columns on the following Seed SelectionGuide pages.
life cycle/flower type:A: Annual P: Perennial BI: Biannual
growth type:F: Flower G: Grass S: Shrub T: Tree
flower size:I: Inconspicuous Min: Minute Min/C: Minute in clusters Sm: Small (–1”) Med: Medium (1–2”) Lrg: Large (+2”)
inflorescence size:-1” 1–5” +5”
flower type:C: Clustered Cne: Cone GS: Grass Spike I: Inconspicuous S: Solitary
bloom/growth time:Sp: Spring S: Summer F: Fall W: Winter YR: Year Round Warm: Warm Grasses Cool: Cool Grasses
flower color:B: Blue Br: Brown O: Orange R: Red Y: Yellow P: Purple Pk: Pink Wh: White L: Lavender G: Green
california range:C: Coastal D: Desert I: Inland M: Mountain
water required / salt tolerant:L: Low M: Medium H: High
A plant’s ability to tolerate drought and/or saline soils will vary according to local conditions. When selecting the proper plant materials for either ofthese conditions, the major variables to consider are: climate, soil type, amount of annual rainfall, site exposure, moisture holding capacity of the soil,and whether temporary, permanent or no supplemental irrigation will be provided.
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Abronia maritima 20k –12” P F Sm 1”– 5” C Sp Pk Yes C L HSand Verbena
Abronia umbellatum 50k –12” P F Sm 1”– 5” C Sp Pk Yes I L HPink Sand Verbena
Abronia villosum 50k –12” A F Sm 1”– 5” C Sp Pk Yes D L MHairy sand verbena
Acacia greggii 2.5k C Y NoCatclaw Acacia
Acacia redolens 65k 1’–3’ P S Sm C Sp Y No D L HProstrate Wattle
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus 635k 1’–3’ P S Sm S Sp Y Yes D LGoldenhead
Achillea lanulosa 2.8mil 3’–5’ P F Min/C C S Y Yes C LWestern Yarrow
Achillea millefolium 3.2mil 1’–3’ P F Min/C C S Wh Yes C L HWhite Yarrow
Achillea millefolium 2.5mil 1’–3’ P F Min/C C S Wh Yes C M H“Cerise Queen”White Yarrow
Achillea millefolium 2.5mil 1’–3’ P F Min/C C S Wh Yes C H H“Rosey Red”White Yarrow
Achnatherum coronatum 110k 1’–3’ P G Min + 5” GS Cool Yes D LGiant Stipa
Achnatherum hymenoides 90k 1’–3’ P G Min +5” GS Cool Yes D LRice Grass
Achnatherum speciosum 150k 1’–3’ P G Min 1–5” GS Cool Yes M LDesert Needlegrass
Adenostoma fasciculatum 580k +5’ P S Sm 1–5” C Sp Wh Yes C LChamise
Adenostoma sparsifolium 1.1mil +5’ P S Sm 1–5” C S Wh Yes M LRedshanks
Agrostis exarata 5mil 1’– 5’ P G Min –1” GS Cool Yes C MSpike Bentgrass
Agrostis pallens 4.2mil 1’– 5’ P G Min 1”–5” GS Cool Yes I LSan Diego Bentgrass
Trailing with showy flowers. Used for dune stabilization. Ranges from central California to Baja California.
Soil/dune stabilization.
Trailing. Good for inland dunes. Showy, fragrant flowers.
Deep rooted. Fast growing. Adapts to saline, alkaline,wet or dry soils.
A many branched rounded perennial. Prefers rocky to gravelly soils in the creosote bush scrub.
Tolerates range of soils. Fast growing ground cover. Does not reseed well but spreads readily by underground runners.
Underground runners provide erosion control. Fast cover. Adapts to most soils.
Same characteristics as Achillea millefolium except flowers are a bright red.
Fast growing. Same characteristics as Achillea millefolium except flowers are pale to medium pink.
Fast growing. A robust tufted bunchgrass that is adapted to dry rocky slopes.
Soil/dune stabilization. Works well as a stabilizing tufted bunchgrass.
A densely tufted bunchgrass.
A common thicket forming chaparral shrub. Good for revegetation ofnative areas, will sprout from root burl following a fire.
Good plant for revegetation. Bark shreds in brown-red ribbon-like strips.
Tolerates sandy soils and is good as a ground cover. Can be used as a turf alternative.
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Genus, Species & Seed/ Flower Grwth Flower Infl Flower Grwth Flower Native CA Water SaltCommon Name PLS lb Height Type Type Size Size Type Season Color to CA Range Rqrd Tolerant Comments:
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Genus, Species & Seed/ Flower Grwth Flower Infl Flower Grwth Flower Native CA Water SaltCommon Name PLS lb Height Type Type Size Size Type Season Color to CA Range Rqrd Tolerant Comments:
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Agrostis stolonifera 6mil 1’– 3’ P G Min 1”–5” GS Warm No C/I/M H MCreeping Bent Grass
Agrostis stolonifera penncross 6mil 1’– 5’ P G Min 1”–5” GS Cool Yes I MCreeping Bentgrass
Agrostis stolonifera seaside 6mil 1’– 5’ P G Min 1”–5” GS Cool Yes I HCreeping Bentgrass
Allenrolfea occidentalis 3.8mil 1’– 5’ P F Sm 1”–5” C Sp Pk Yes C HIodinebush
Allium praecox 175k 1’– 5’ P F Sm 1”–5” C Sp Pk Yes C MEarly Onion
Alyssum saxatile 460k –1’ P F Min 1”–5” C Yr Y No C M MBasket of Gold
Ambrosia acanthicarpa 80k 1’– 5’ A F Min 1”–5” C F G Yes C L YBur Weed
Ambrosia chamissonis 40k –1’ P S Min 1”–5” C S G Yes L HBeach Bur Sage
Ambrosia chenopodifolia 35k 3’– 5’ P S Sm –1” C S Y/G Yes C/I M MSan Diego Bur Ragweed
Ambrosia dumosa 60k 1’– 5’ P S Min 1”–5” C S G Yes I LBurro-weed
Ambrosia psilostachya 220k 1’– 5’ P S Min 1”–5” C S G Yes C LWestern Ragweed
Ammi majus 865k –1’ A F Min +5” C S Wh No C HBishop’s Weed
Amorpha californica 40k +5’ P S Sm C S P Yes C LMock Locust
Amsinkia intermedia 230k 1’– 5’ A F Sm C S Y Yes C LCommon Fiddleneck
Amsinkia tessellata 110k 1’– 5’ A F Sm C S Y Yes I L
Anemopsis californica 1.3mil 1’–3’ P F Med 1”–5” S Sp Wh Yes C/I/D H HYerba Mansa
Anthemis nobilis –1’ P F Sm S Sp Wh Yes D L H
Antirrhinum nuttallianum 8.8mil 1’– 5’ A F Med S Sp Wh Yes C LNuttall’s Snapdragon
Found in washes/riparian areas.
Can be recognized by its strong onion odor. Found on shaded slopes and canyons of the coast.
Good as ground cover. A hardy, mat-forming plant that works well as a ground cover and is good for winter color.
Found in washes/riparian areas. Normally found in sandy creek bottomsof coastal sage scrub grasslands and oak woodlands.
Fire retardant properties. Mat-forming plant is good for dune stabilization and erosion prevention.
Soil/dune stabiliztion.
A low, rounded, white-branched shrub of the creosote and blackbush scrub.
A very aromatic shrub commonly seen along roadsides, disturbed areas and open fields.
Establishes easily and reseeds well. Found along roadsides and in disturbed areas.
Found in dry, bushy slopes along the coast. Foliage is fragrant withsmall, numerous flowers and will sprout from stump following a fire.
Commonly found on grassy hillsides and burned areas after a fire. A bristly flower clustered tightly around the stem.
Forms vast fields of spring color in the Mojave Desert. Flower and plant have numerous stiff hairs throughout.
Common to moist places. Tolerates saline and alkaline soil. Fire retardant properties.
Fire retardant properties.
Fire follower.
Genus, Species & Seed/ Flower Grwth Flower Infl Flower Grwth Flower Native CA Water SaltCommon Name PLS lb Height Type Type Size Size Type Season Color to CA Range Rqrd Tolerant Comments:
seedsA commonly cultivated form that is native to Europe.
Stems, low and spreading, will root into the ground.
Toxic/irritating. A toxic plant with spines on the stems. Petals are shed after flowering.
Naturally found in disturbed soils, along streambeds and on dry or rocky slopes.
Ornamental tufted bunchgrass with nodding reddish panicles, easily established from seed.
An attractive and highly drought tolerant grass.
Reliable from seed. Use for revegetation below 2,500’. Gray-green aromatic foliage.
Commonly found in open to shady ravines and drainage areas.
Frequently found in chaparral and foothils above 500’ elevation.
Moist drainages and sandy soil. Fragrant foliage.
Found in low places along the coastal strand, southern California to Baja California.
A good choice for coastal bluffs, tolerates salt spray and many soils.Attractive foliage.
Good for revegetation. Reliable from seed. Use for revegetation whereharsh soils and climates exist.
An erect perennial shrub that prefers the dry ground ofvalleys and hills.
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Aquilegia vulgaris 430k 1’– 3’ P F Med S Sp Bl No C MColumbine
Arctostaphylos glauca 1k + 5’ P S Sm S W Wh Yes C LBig-berry Manzanita
Arctostaphylos patula 30k + 5’ P S Sm S W Wh Yes I LGreen leaf Manzanita
Arctostaphylos purissima 83k + 5’ P S Sm S W Wh Yes M LLa Purissima Manzanita
Arctostaphylos rudis 22kShagbark Manzanita
Argemone munita 130k 1’– 5’ Bi F Lrg S S Wh Yes D LSilvery Prickly Poppy
Aristida adscensionis 560k 1’– 5’ A G 1”– 5” GS Cool Yes C LSix-weeks Three–awn
Aristida purpurea 260k 1’– 5’ A G 1”– 5” GS Warm R Yes M LPurple Three-awn
Aristida ternipes var. hamulosa 400k 1’– 5’ P G – 5” GS Cool Yes C LHook Three-awn
Artemisia californica 5.5mil 1’– 5’ P S Min I F G Yes C L MCalifornia Sagebrush
Artemisia douglasiana 5mil 1’– 5’ P S Min 1”– 5” C S Y Yes I LMugwort
Artemisia dracunculus 7mil 1’– 5’ P S Min + 5” C F Y Yes C LTarragon Sagebrush
Artemisia ludoviciana 5.5mil 1’– 5’ P S Min +5” C F Y Yes I LWhite Sagebrush
Artemisia palmeri 7.2mil 3’– 5’ P S Min +5” S Yes C/I MSan Diego Sagewort
Artemisia palmerii 7.2mil 1’– 5’ P S Min + 5” C F Y Yes C LTall Sagebrush
Artemisia pycnocephala 2.5mil 1’– 5’ P S Min – 1” C S Y Yes I L HCoastal Sagewort
Artemisia tridentata 2.5mil +5’ P S Min + 5” C F Y Yes D L HGreat Basin Sagebrush
Asclepias fascicularis 130k 1’–3’ P S Sm 1”– 5” C S Wh Yes I LNarrow-leaf Milkweed
A showy flower that attracts insects well.
A reliable performer commonly used on roadsides. Native to the New England area.
Showy daisy-like flowers. Plant prefers the desert scrub and pinyon/juniper forests.
This flower has papery, transparent bladdery fruit. It will tolerate sandy soils.
Fire retardant properties.
Widely distributed and able to withstand harsh conditions. Fire retardant properties.
Good as ground cover. Spiny, compact form. Excellent for difficuly inland soils, tolerates high boron levels.
Reliable, even in harsh soils. Deep roots provide good erosion control.Gray, fire retardant foliage.
Seeds well. Excellent for wildlife habitat, harsh soils. Use as a sceen or windbreak.
Same characteristics as A. lentiformis with smooth stems and larger leaves.
Usually found in sandy soils and dunes. Branches are prostrate, forming a mat-like appearance.
Found in washes/riparian areas. Found naturally in coastal salt marshes.
Deciduous gray foliage. Common in dry, alkaline soils below 5,000’.Good browse for range animals.
Easy to establish, fast, deep rooted prostrate plant. Adapts to manysoils. Excellent for stabilization.
Grows naturally in alkaline areas of the Mojave Desert.
A non-native species found in abundance on roadsides and other disturbed places.
Similar to Avena fatua except leaf blades are wider.
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Asclepias tuberosa 87k 1’–3’ P F Sm C S O No MOrange Milkweed
Aster chilensis 2.2mil 3’–5’ P F Med S F R No C MPacific Aster
Aster novae-angliae 1.3mil 3’–5’ P F Med S F R No C HNew England Aster
Aster tanacetifolius 525k 1’–3’ A F Sm S S Pk Yes I LPrairie Aster
Astragalus pomonensis 135k 1’–3’ P F Sm 1”–5” C Sp Y Yes I LPomona Locoweed
Atriplex argentea var. mohavensis 175k 1’–3’ A F Min I S G Yes D L HSilverscale
Atriplex canescens 75k 3’–5’ P S Min I S G Yes D L HFour-wing Saltbush
Atriplex confertifolia 45k 1’–3’ P S Min I Sp G Yes D L HShadscale
Atriplex glauca 160k 1’–3’ P S Min I G No C L HGray Saltbush
Atriplex lentiformis 500k 3’–5’ P S Min I S G Yes D L HQuailbush
Atriplex lentiformis lentiformis 400k 3’–5’ P S Min I S G Yes I L HQuailbush
Atriplex leucophylla 59k –1’ P F Min I S G Yes C L HSea Scale
Atriplex patula 850k 1’–3’ A F Min I S G Yes C L HBeach Saltbush
Atriplex polycarpa 1.3mil 3’–5’ P S Min I Sp G Yes M L HCattle Spinach
Atriplex semibaccata 110k –1’ P S Min I S G No C L HCreeping Saltbush
Atriplex spinifera 40k 3’–5’ P S Min I Sp G Yes I L HMojave Saltbush
Avena fatua 22k 1’–5’ A G –1” GS Cool No C LWild Oat
Avena sativa 13k 1’–5’ A G –1” GS Cool No M LCultivated Oat
Genus, Species & Seed/ Flower Grwth Flower Infl Flower Grwth Flower Native CA Water SaltCommon Name PLS lb Height Type Type Size Size Type Season Color to CA Range Rqrd Tolerant Comments:
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Genus, Species & Seed/ Flower Grwth Flower Infl Flower Grwth Flower Native CA Water SaltCommon Name PLS lb Height Type Type Size Size Type Season Color to CA Range Rqrd Tolerant Comments:
seedsErect, loosely branched shrub, found occasionally along streams and canyons below 3,000’.
Fast growing, excellent for erosion control or as ground cover. Glossy green foliage, fluffy seed heads.
Found naturally along streams in moist soils. Good for riparian revegetation.
Naturally found in sandy washes and dry rocky areas. Branches are nearly leafless. Fast growing.
Good as ground cover. A very attractive desert flower. Use in sandy or rocky slopes or flats.
Found on dry slopes or desert washes. Rounded, fragrant shrub is leafless most of the year.
Fibrous roots. Found in damp, grassy areas.
Found in coastal chaparral. From seed this plant takes 3 to 4 years to mature.
Fast growing. Vigorous, warm season grower. Florets hang mostly from one side of the stem.
Drought resistant. Long-lived, ornamental bunchgrass with densetufts. Salt and alkaline tolerant and cold hardy.
Abundant. Seeds and re-seeds easily.
This shrub is easy to maintain and grows quickly. Both foliage and flowers are aromatic.
Attractive ornamental grass with spikelets that resemble a rattlesnake rattle.
A fast growing grass that is excellent for erosion control and soil stabilization. Biennial, short-lived perennial.
Erosion control SCS (now NRCS) cultivar release ofBromus carinatus. Excellent for post-fire seeding.
Extensively used for quick erosion control of disturbed sites. Provides soft appearance. Formerly Bromus mollis.
Prefers full sun. Good forage plant. Spreads through rhizomes.
Good forage for livestock. Prefers full sun.
Coastal bluffs, dunes and meadows.
A versatile, proven performer that adapts to many soils and climates.
Long-lived, low sod-forming grass used for erosion control or as drought tolerant lawn.
Found on the coast among the dunes. Plant is prostrate and mat-forming.
Showy color. Usually found in grasslands and the fringe of oak woodlands. Easy to spot due to their flashy magenta flowers.
Fast color, blooms best in fall and winter if used in areas with mild winter climates.
Baccharis emoryi 5.5mil +5’ P S Sm S F Wh Yes C/I/D L MEmory Baccharis
Baccharis pilularis 9mil +5’ P S Sm S F Wh Yes C/I Any MChaparral Broom
Baccharis salicifolia 12mil +5’ P S Sm –1” C F Wh Yes C/I/D Any MSeep Willow
Baccharis sarothroides 4mil +5’ P S Sm S S Wh Yes C/I/D L MBroom Baccharis
Baileya multiradiata 700k 1’–5’ P F Med S S Y Yes C/I/D L MDesert Marigold
Bebbia juncea 800k 1’–5’ P S Sm S S Y Yes I/D LSweetbush
Bellis perennis white 5mil –1’ P F Sm –1” S S Wh No C/I HWhite Lawndaisy
Bloomeria crocea 220k –1’ P F Sm +5” C Sp O/Y Yes C LCommon Goldenstar
Bouteloua aristidoides 1mil 1’–3’ A G Min 1”–5” GS Warm Yes I,D L LNeedle Grama
Bouteloua curtipendula 110k 1’–5’ P G –1” GS Warm Yes I/M/DSide-oats Grama
Bouteloua gracilis 800k 1’–5’ P G –1” GS Warm Yes I/M/D LBlue Grama
Brassica nigra 450k 1’–3’ A F Min/C 1”–5” C S Y No C/I/M LBlack Mustard
Brickellia californica 1.5mil 1’–5’ P S Sm S F Wh Yes C/I/D LBrickelbush
Briza maxima 100k 1’–5’ A G 1”–5” GS Cool No C/I/D LRattlesnake Grass
Bromus carinatus 75k 1’–5’ P G –1” GS Cool Yes AllCalifornia Brome
Bromus carinatus “Cucamonga” 100k 1’–5’ A G –1” GS Cool Yes C,DCucamonga Brome
Bromus hordeaceus 210k 1’–3’ A G 1”–5” GS Cool No C/I/M L/MBlando Brome
Bromus inermis 170k 3’–5’ P G Min/C 1”–5” GS Warm No C/I/M M LSmooth Brome
Bromus marginatus 48k 3’–5’ P G Min 1”–5” GS Warm Y Yes I/M/D M MMountain Brome
Bromus maritimus 60k 3’–5’ P G Min 1”–5” GS Cool Yes C M MSeaside Brome
Bromus rubens panoche 200k 1’–3’ A G Min 1”–5” GS Cool No All L LRed Brome
Buchloe dactyloides 30k –1’ P G –1” GS Warm No C/I/D LBuffalo Grass
Cakile maritima 14k –1’ A F Sm S S L No C LSea Rocket
Calandrinia ciliata 1.6mil 1’–5’ A F Sm S Sp R Yes C/I/M MRed Maids
Calendula officinalis 70k –1’ A F Med S W Y No All MPot Marigold
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Often found in dry, granitic soils and slopes.
Commonly found in coastal scrub and chaparral. Abundant following fires.
Grows well in sand and clay soils of the coastal scrub or chaparral.
Open places in Coastal, Chaparral and Desert Scrub areas.
Good as ground cover. Found along the coast and inland below 500’.Blooms the first year. Good for coastal bluff stabilization.
Prefers areas that are seasonally or continuously moist.
Common to moist places. Tolerates saline and alkaline soil.
Usually found adjacent to streams or waterways. Resembles a small cat-tail.
Found in meadows and open woodland spaces.
A low growing flower generally found on sea bluffs and dry chaparral areas.
Good as ground cover. Seeds and reseeds well. Use for fast cover and bright spring cover. Adapts to many soils.
Found on dry chaparral slopes. Branches have white to rust colored hairs.
Erosion control. Widely distributed throughout California. Useful in most areas on dry slopes.
Best in dry sandy soils. Adapts to full sun or part shade. Very small, attractive flower cluster.
Best for interior mountainsides. Deciduous with dense flowers.
A woody evergreen with gray-green foliage. Fragrant flowers.
Coastal chaparral species, tolerates rocky, dry slopes. Large nut–like seed pods.
Prefers dry soils. Shrub is almost tree-like with the stems being generally thorny.
Occurs on dry slopes below 3,500’. Leaves are dark green above,whitish or brownish beneath. Small flower clusters.
Very similar to C leucodermis with very showy white flowers. Found on dry hills and mesas.
Tolerates drought, full sun or part shade. Use for meadow mixes. Seeds easily.
This mat-forming perennial has white woolly foliage.
A tree of the Sonoran and Mojave desert washes. Trunk and branchesare green to greeenish-gray and spine tipped.
Similar to Cercidium floridum but bark is more yellowish-green thangreen and flowers are a paler yellow.
Seen in canyons, stream banks and chaparral below 4,500’. Flowersappear before the attractive heart shaped leaves. Deciduous.
Genus, Species & Seed/ Flower Grwth Flower Infl Flower Grwth Flower Native CA Water SaltCommon Name PLS lb Height Type Type Size Size Type Season Color to CA Range Rqrd Tolerant Comments:
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Calochortus splendens 40k 1’–5’ P F Med S Sp P Yes I LLilac Mariposa
Calystegia macrostegia 60k –1’ P F Med S S Wh Yes C LWild Morning Glory
Camissonia bistorta 7mil 1’–5’ A F Sm S Sp Y Yes C LCalifornia Sun Cup
Camissonia californica 1.9mil 1’–3’ A,P F Sm –1” S Sp Y Yes All LCalifornia Suncup
Camissonia cheiranthifolia 2.5mil 1’–5’ P F Sm S S Y Yes C/I L MBeach Evening Primrose
Carex barbarae 500k 1’–3’ P G Med +5” C G Yes C/I/M H MSanta Barbara Sedge
Carex praegracilis 510k 1’–3’ P G M/C 1”–5” GS Sp/S G Yes All H MClustered Field Sedge
Carex spissa 381k 1’–5’ P S Min 1”–5” C Br Yes C M HSawgrass Sedge
Carex tumulicola 280k –1’ P G Min/C GS R Yes C/M HSplitawn Sedge
Castilleja affinis 2.2mil 1’–3’ P F Sm 1”–5” C Sp/S R/Y Yes C/I LCoast Indian Paintbrush
Castilleja exserta 6mil –1’ A F Sm 1”–5” C Sp Pk Yes All Any MPurple Owl’s Clover
Ceanothus crassifolius 50k +5’ P S Sm C Sp Wh Yes C/I LHoaryleaf Ceanothus
Ceanothus cuneatus 45k +5’ P S Sm C W Wh Yes C/I/M LBuckbrush
Ceanothus impressus 95k +5’ P S Sm C Sp Bl Yes C/I LSanta Barbara Ceanothus
Ceanothus intergerrimus 70k +5’ P S Sm C S Bl/Wh Yes C/I/M LDeer Brush
Ceanothus leucodermis 90k +5’ P S Min/C 1”–5” C W Bl/Wh Yes C/I LChaparral Whitethorn
Ceanothus megacarpus 47k +5’ P S Sm C W Wh Yes C/I LBig pod Ceanothus
Ceanothus spinosus 58k +5’ P S Sm C Sp Bl Yes C/I LGreenbark Ceanothus
Ceanothus tomentosus 140k +5’ P S Sm C W Bl Yes C/I LWoollyleaf Ceanothus
Ceanothus verrucosus 64k +5’ P S Min/C 1”–5” C W Wh Yes C LBarranca Brush
Centaurea cyanus 100k 1’–5’ A F Sm S S Bl No All LBachelor’s Button
Cerastium biebersteinii 1.2mil –1’ P F Med 1”–2” S W/Sp Wh No C/I LMouse-ear Chickweed
Cercidium floridum 3k +5’ P T Sm +5” C Sp Y Yes D LBlue Palo Verde
Cercidium microphyllum 4k +5’ P T Sm +5” C Sp Y Yes D LLittleleaf Palo Verde
Cercis occidentalis 15k +5’ P T Sm S Sp R Yes C/I/M LWestern Redbud
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Genus, Species & Seed/ Flower Grwth Flower Infl Flower Grwth Flower Native CA Water SaltCommon Name PLS lb Height Type Type Size Size Type Season Color to CA Range Rqrd Tolerant Comments:
seedsDrought resistant. Common in the chaparral and pine forests. Excellent for dry, rocky slopes. Has browse value for sheep and cattle.
Typically found in dry, rocky areas between 4,000’ and 9,000’ elevation in desert mountains.
Naturally occurs on dry chaparral mountains.
Does well on rocky, dry slopes. Frequently seen after fires.
An attractive bunch flower that prefers dry, open sandy areas in the Inland and Desert areas.
Found in dry,open areas. Can tolerate sand or serpentine soils. Varieties are highly variable within the species.
This plant is well adapted to a variety of soils and offers deep green foliage. Flowers are small to inconspicuous.
Found in washes/riparian areas. Ornamental willow-like leaves, prefers desert washes.
Common to coastal chaparral and scrub. Also seen in desert scrub.
Good as ground cover. Excellent choice for quick show or mass color.Very aggressive.
Good as ground cover, fire retardant properties. Full sun or part shade.Flowers are held above foliage. Useful in ground cover mixes.
Good as ground cover, quick cover. Similar to Ox Eye Daisy with larger flowers, up to 4” across.
Good as ground cover. Showy, golden-yellow flowers are held abovebright green foliage which forms a spreading mat.
Good as ground cover. Dainty flowers are held above dark green, deeply toothed leaves. Forms a spreading mat.
Excellent for revegetation in very dry areas. Showy fall color.
An upright, hairy stem with yellow flowers at the tips. Prefers elevations above 3000’.
Cercocarpus betuloides 30k +5’ P S Sm S Sp Wh Yes C/I/M LMountain Mahogany
Cercocarpus ledifolius 30k +5’ P S Sm 1”–5” C Sp Wh Yes I/M/D LCurl–leaf Mahogany
Cercocarpus minutiflorus 35k +5’ P S Sm S Sp Wh Yes C LSan Diego Mountain Mahogany
Chaenactis artemisiifolia 1’–5’ A F Sm S Sp Pk/Wh Yes C/I LArtemisia Pincushion
Chaenactis fremontii 360k 1’–3’ A F Min/C 1”–5” C Sp Wh/Pk Yes M/D LPincushion Flower
Chaenactis glabriuscula 1.65mil 1’–5’ A F Sm S Sp Y Yes C/I/M LYellow Pincushion
Chenopodium californicum 200k 1’–3’ P F Sm 1”–5” C Sp R/Br Yes All MCalifornia Goosfoot
Chilopsis linearis 50k +5’ P S Sm S Sp Pk/P/Wh Yes I/D LDesert Willow
Chorizanthe staticoides –1’ A F Min –1” S S R Yes C/D LTurkish Rugging
Chrysanthemum carinatum 200k 1’–5’ A F Med 1”–2” S S Y No C/I/D LPainted Daisy
Chrysanthemum coronarium 240k 1’–3’ A F Med 1”–5” S Y/Wh No CCrowndaisy
Chrysanthemum leucanthemum 400k 1’–3’ P F Med 1”–2” S Sp Wh No C/I/M MOxeye Daisy
Chrysanthemum maximum 300k 1’–5’ P F Lrg S S Wh Yes C/IShasta Daisy
Chrysanthemum multicaule 600k –1’ Bi F Lrg S Sp Y No C/I L/MYellow Clump Daisy
Chrysanthemum paludosum 850k –1’ Bi F Med 1”–2” S Sp Wh No C/I L/MWhite Clump Daisy
Chrysothamnus nauseosus 650k 1’–5’ P S Min F Y Yes I/M/D LRubber Rabbitbush
Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus 625k 1’–3’ P F Sm 1”–5” C Sp/S Y Yes I/M L LYellow Rabbitbrush
Interesting pale flowers add diversity to wildflower mixes. Use light seeding rates.
Excellent for erosion control and landscaping. Widely adaptable with showy flowers from muave to purple.
This plant holds its gray-green color well, even in low water areas. Spreading.
Useful in wildflower mixes. Seeds easily and provides attractive, showy flowers.
Seen in openings of the coastal sage, chaparral and oak woodlands. Has fire retardant properties and prefers well drained soils.
Showy 1” wide flowers come in rose, purple and white. Use in wildflower and meadow plantings. Seeds easily.
Prefers a sunny habitat with well drained soils in open or grassy areas.
A slender-stemmed plant topped with a showy flower. Prefers a coastal influence.
Naturally found in vernally moist areas usually in shade.Common after fires. Foliage is edible.
A vine-like plant with fine, white flowers in random groups.
An evergreen shrub found along the coast on mesas and bluffs.
Adapts to wet and dry soils. Prefers partial shade to full shade.Attractive flowers.
Found in the coastal chaparral. An erect shrub to small tree with a burled base.
Fine foliage beneath a vibrant yellow, ray flower.
Found from coastal dunes to hillsides. Robust, with a fleshy woodytrunk. Feathery foliage, large flowers.
Competes with grasses. Full sun or part shade. Does well in many soils. Reseeds.
A stout perennial with fern-like foliage and large, attractive flowers.
Abundant, showy flowers. Full sun or part shade. Useful in wildflower mixes throughout the U.S.
Fast growing with 2”–3” flowers. Adapts to many soils and seeds easily.
Quick color. Bright, aggressive, quick blooming flower that is native to Mexico.
Compact, bright yellow flowers. Grows on banks around fresh and salt marshes.
Found naturally in saline and alkaline soils.
Normally found in dry, sandy washes and among dunes.
A low-growing flower with hairy stems and foliage. Prefers dry open areas.
An erect flower with hairy foliage and lobed leaves.
Found in sandy or gravely areas.
Genus, Species & Seed/ Flower Grwth Flower Infl Flower Grwth Flower Native CA Water SaltCommon Name PLS lb Height Type Type Size Size Type Season Color to CA Range Rqrd Tolerant Comments:
seedsCichorium intybus 425k 1’–5’ P F Sm S Sp Bl No All LChicory
Cistus creticus 500k 1’–5’ P S Lrg S S P No C/I/D L MRock Rose
Cistus creticus corsicus 500k 1’–3’ P S Med 1”–5” S Sp/S Pk No C LCorsican Rock Rose
Clarkia amoena 2mil 1’–5’ A F Sm S S Pk Yes All LFarewell-to-spring
Clarkia bottae 2.75mil –1’ A F Sm S Sp L Yes C LPunch-bowl Godetia
Clarkia elegans/unguiculata 1.7mil 1’–5’ A F Med 1”–2” S Sp R Yes All LMountain Garland
Clarkia purpurea 1.5mil –1’ A F Sm S Sp L Yes All LWinecup Clarkia
Clarkia rubicunda 2.1mil 1’–3’ A F Sm 1”–5” S Sp/S R/Pk/L Yes C LRuby Chalice Clarkia
Claytonia perfoliata 1.5mil –1’ A F Sm S Sp Wh Yes C/I/M MMiner’s Lettuce
Clematis ligusticifolia 20k 1’–3’ P F Sm 1”–5” C S Y/Wh Yes All H LWestern White Clematis
Cneoridium dumosum 3k 1’–5’ P S Sm S W Wh Yes C LBushrue
Collinsia heterophylla 400k 1’–5’ A F Sm S Sp L/Wh Yes All LChinese Houses
Comarostaphylis diversifolia 73k +5’ P S Sm S Sp Wh Yes C LSummer Holly
Coreopsis calliopsidea 400k 1’–3’ A F Med 1”–5” S Sp Y Yes I/M/D LLeafstem Tickseed
Coreopsis gigantea 290k 1’–5’ P S Lrg S Sp Y Yes C L MTree Coreopsis
Coreopsis lanceolata 210k 1’–5’ P F Med 1”–2” S Sp Y No C AnyLance Leaf Coreopsis
Coreopsis maritima 200k 1’–3’ P F Med 1”–5” S Sp Y Yes C L HSea Dahlia
Coreopsis tinctoria 1.75mil 1’–5’ A F Med 1”–2” S S Y No All LPlains Coreopsis
Cosmos bipinnatus 60k 1’–5’ A F Med S S Pk/P No All LGarden Cosmos
Cosmos sulphureus 65k 1’–5’ A F Lrg S F Y No All LYellow Cosmos
Cotula coronopifolia 5mil –1’ P F Sm S S/F Y No C L HBrass-buttons
Cressa truxillensis 60k –1’ P F Sm S S/F Wh Yes C/I/D L HAlkali Weed
Croton californicus 40k 1’–5’ P F Min I S G Yes C/I/D LCalifornia Croton
Cryptantha angustifolia 1.1mil 1’–3’ A F Min/C 1”–5” C Sp Wh Yes M/D LPanamint Cryptantha
Cryptantha intermedia 2mil 1’–3’ A F Sm 1”–5” C Sp/S Wh Yes C/I LClearwater Cryptantha
Cryptantha muricata 1.1mil –1’ P F Min 1”–5” C Sp Wh Yes All LPrickly Popcorn Flower
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Genus, Species & Seed/ Flower Grwth Flower Infl Flower Grwth Flower Native CA Water SaltCommon Name PLS lb Height Type Type Size Size Type Season Color to CA Range Rqrd Tolerant Comments:
seedsIll-smelling, gray-green herbacious vine found commonly in sandy, gravelly areas.
Naturally found in vernal pools and streambanks.
Good for revegetation. Normally found in moist areas. Is good for cover crop and revegetation of disturbed areas.
Found in sandy or gravely areas. Produces showy flowers. Plant is highly toxic. Hallucinogenic if ingested.
Low-growing, fern-like foliage beneath a tufted cluster of flowers.
Dense flower spikes of cool color are held above the deeply cut foliage.
Generally low-growing leaves with send out a spike ofshowy red flowers.
Found on dry slopes. A common chaparral shrub following a fire.
Ornamental, tufted bunchgrass. Adapted to moist meadow areas andbrackish waters. Long-lived.
Found naturally in wet areas, meadows and lakesides. A short-livedbunchgrass that is fast-growing and shade tolerant.
Naturally found in marshes, meadows and in sandy soils near the coast.
Dense clusters of white, pink, red and purple flowers.Use in landscape plantings.
Fire retardant properties. Long, naked stalks with large, compound, blue flower found on flats and hillsides.
A deep green, low-growing plant with lobed leaves. Turf alternative.
Erect flower spikes emerge from clumps of large, woolly, light greenleaves. Toxic and unpalatable to livestock.
Showy color. Use as a quick cover for color and erosion control. Popular and very reliable performer.
Use as a quick cover for color and erosion control. Popular and very reliable performer.
Cucurbita foetidissima 10k –1’ P F Lrg 1”–5” S S Y Yes C/I/D LCalabazilla
Cynodon dactylon 1.5mil –1’ P G Min 1”–5” GS S No All M MBermuda Grass
Cyperus eragrostis 4mil 1’–5’ P S Min C S/F Br Yes C/I/M HNutsedge
Dactylis glomerata 360k 1’–3’ P G 1”–5” GS Cool No C/I/M MOrchard Grass
Datura wrightei 3’–5’ A S Lrg S S Wh Yes All LJimson Weed
Daucus pusillus 480k 1’–3’ A F Min/C 1”–5” C Sp/S Wh/Pk Yes C/I/MAmerican Wild Carrot
Delphinium ajacis 200k 1’–3’ A F Sm S S Bl/Pk/Wh No All MRocket Larkspur
Delphinium cardinale 490k 3’–5’ P F Med +5” S Sp/S R Yes All LScarlet Larkspur
Dendromecon rigida 53k 3’–5’ P S Lrg S Sp Y Yes C/I LBush Poppy
Deschampsia cespitosa 1.4mil 1’–3’ P G 1”–5” GS Cool Yes C/I/M MTufted Hairgrass
Deschampsia elongata 2mil 1’–3’ P G 1”–5” GS Cool Yes C/I/D L/MSlender Hairgrass
Deschampsia holciformis 1.2mil 3’–5’ P G 1”–5” GS Cool Yes C M/HHairgrass
Dianthus barbatus 420k 1’–3’ Bi F Sm S S Pk/P/Wh No All MSweet William
Dichelostemma capitatum 610k 1’–3’ P F Sm 1”–5” C Sp Bl Yes C/I LBlue Dicks
Dichondra repens 220k 1’ P F Min –1” Wh No C/I/M MDichondra
Digitalis purpurea 5mil 3’–5’ Bi F Med S Sp Pk/P No All MFoxglove
Dimorphotheca aurantiaca 250k 1’–3’ A F Med S S O No C/I AnyStar of the Veldt
Dimorphotheca sinuata 250k –1’ A F Med I Sp O/Y No All Any MAfrican Daisy
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Distichlis spicata var. stricta 670k 1’–3’ P G 1”–5” GS Warm Yes C/I M HSaltgrass
Dodecatheon clevelandii 560k 1’–3’ P F Sm S Sp Pk Yes C/I MShooting Star
Drosanthemum floribundum 23k –1’ P S Sm 1”–5” C Sp Pk/P No C LRosea Ice Plant
Dudleya edulis 7.6mil 1’–3’ P F Sm +5” C C Wh Yes C/I LFingertips
Dudleya pulverulenta 20mil –1’ P F Sm 1”–5” C S O/Pk Yes C/I/D LChalk Dudleya
Echinacea pallida 80k 1’–3’ P F Sm S Sp Pk/P No C/I MConeflower
Echinacea purpurea 115k 1’–3’ P F Lrg S S P No C/I/M L/MPurple Coneflower
Echinochloa crusgalli var. frumentacea 80k 3’–5’ A G 1”–5” GS Warm No C/I/M MBarnyard Grass
Echinodorus berteroi 1.55mil 1’–3’ A F Sm +5” FS Sp Wh Yes C/I MUpright Burrhead
Echium fastuosum 160k 3’–5’ P S Sm +5” C Sp Bl/P No C LPride of Madiera
Eleocharis macrostachya 840k 1’–3’ P S Min 1”–5” C S Br Yes C/I/M M/HCommon Spikerush
Elymus elymoides 180k 1’–3’ P G 1”–5” GS Cool Yes All LBottlebrush Squirreltail
Elymus glaucus 100k 1’–3’ P G –1” GS Cool Yes C/I/M LBlue Wildrye
Elymus multisetus 130k 1’–3’ P G 1”–5” GS Cool Yes All LBig Squirreltail
Elymus trachycaulus 125k 1’–3’ P G 1”–5” GS Cool Yes C/I/M MSlender Wheatgrass
Emex spinosa 5mil 1’–3’ A F Sm I F No C L/MDevil’s Thorn
Emmenanthe pendulaflora 1mil 1’–3’ A F Sm +5” FS Sp Y Yes All LWhisperingbells
Encelia actonii 310k 1’–3’ P S Med S Sp Y Yes C/I/D L MActon Encelia
Naturally found in salt marshes and moist, alkaline areas. Is extensively creeping from rhizomes.
Has delicate nodding flowers with petals that bend back.
Usually found in coastal habitat. Forms spongy, dense mats that root easily and can climb steep rocky slopes.
Spreading, succulent-like plant with erect leaves. Slow growing.
Plant resembles a lettuce head,with open, succulent type leaves. Flower spike extends beyond 12” in height.
Good for use in prairie or meadow seed mixes. Has medicinal properties.
Good as ground cover. Adapts to many soils. Use in meadow and prairie seed blends. Prefers cool climates.
Normally grows in waste areas, wet sites and fields.
Upright plant with heart shaped leaves. Flower spike holds numerous small flowers.
Tolerates range of soils. Does well in coastal areas with dry, poor soils. Inflorescence spikes are showy against bushy foliage.
Prefers marshes, pond edges and vernal pools.
This short-lived perennial is a drought tolerant, summer dormantbunchgrass. Good for infertile soils and disturbed areas.
Fast growing, good for site stabilization. Adapted to shady, woodlandforest environments. Several regional selections available. Short lived.
Drought resistant. Similar to Elymus elymoides, except grows best at lower elevations.
Found in moist areas of open and wooded areas. Fast growing, tallbunchgrass. Good for site stabilization and riparian corridors.
Will establish in disturbed areas and in orchards along southernCalifornia coast. Mediterranean native.
Erect plant with fringed oval leaves and bell shaped yellow flowers.Small hairs throughout foliage.
Fire retardant, good as ground cover. Adapts well to many soils, coastalto desert. Easily established from seed with large attractive flowers.
Genus, Species & Seed/ Flower Grwth Flower Infl Flower Grwth Flower Native CA Water SaltCommon Name PLS lb Height Type Type Size Size Type Season Color to CA Range Rqrd Tolerant Comments:
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Genus, Species & Seed/ Flower Grwth Flower Infl Flower Grwth Flower Native CA Water SaltCommon Name PLS lb Height Type Type Size Size Type Season Color to CA Range Rqrd Tolerant Comments:
seedsBest on coastal bluffs and slopes below 2,000’. Easily established from seed.
Well adapted to desert and inland climates. Excellent for stabilization. Fragrant flowers.
Woody shrub with bare stems and tightly compact foliage nodes.
Fire retardant properties. Erect, green or gray, rough branches. Deep rooted, adapts to alkaline and saline soils.
Prefers well drained soils and consistent watering. Fire follower.
Medium green foliage with leaves to the end of the stem. Trumpet-like flower at tip of stem.
Common throughout California in disturbed areas, moist meadows and streambeds.
Erosion control. Ornamental bunchgrass, tolerates wide range of soils, both alkali and acid tolerant.
Toxic/irritating. Hairy, gray leaved ground cover that forms densemasses in late summer on dry, open places.
Grows in sandy places and has a many branched, phlox-like appearance. Foliage is woolly and has fire retardant properties.
Naturally found on dry, rocky or sandy slopes.
Common to coast, foothills and deserts of southern California. Prefers dry, flat areas.
Found in chaparral, oak woodland or sage scrub away from the coast. Prefers rocky or sandy soils.
Spreading plant beneath ray flowers at the end of stems. Prefers well drained soils.
Fire retardant, woolly-leaf shrub that prefers dry, gravely washes and river bottoms below 6,000’.
Spreading habit. Useful for erosion control, slope stabilization.Occurs on dry, rocky slopes below 8,000’.
A very hardy coastal plant with gray foliage. Flowers are excellent in dried arrangements. Wildlife friendly plant.
Common to California coastal bluffs and beaches. Attractive flowers, gray-green foliage. Use for stabilization of slopes.
Grows in difficult soils and even rock crevises. Low maintenance once established.
Good as ground cover. Used extensively for erosion control and revegetation. Reliable. Flowers turn rust color after bloom.
A lower-growing Eriogonum with very long-lasting flowers and light green foliage.
This plant has gray-green foliage with greater cold and drought tolerance.
Easily established on cut slopes. Attractive foliage and flowers.
Found in sandy soils near streambeds or in the chaparral. Plant has a slightly hairy look.
Good as ground cover. Fire retardant properties. Glossy, green foliage,white on underside. Use on coastal bluffs, sand flats and hills.
Encelia californica 300k 3’–5’ P S Med S Sp Y Yes C/I L MBush Sunflower
Encelia farinosa 450k 1’–3’ P S Sm S Sp Y Yes C/I/D L M/HBrittlebush
Ephedra californica 10k 3’–5’ P S Min/C –1” C O Yes All LCalifornia Jointfir
Ephedra nevadensis 20k 1’–3’ P S Min Sp Br Yes C/I/D L HEphedra
Epilobium angustifolium 10.2mil 3’–5’ P F Med +5” Cne S Pk/L Yes M MFireweed
Epilobium canum ssp. latifolium 400k 1’–3’ P F Med +5” FS Sp R/O Yes C/I/M LHummingbird Trumpet
Epilobium ciliatum 13mil 3’–5’ P F Sm S S P/Wh Yes I/M MFireweed
Eragrostis curvula 1.5mil 1’–3’ P G +5” GS Warm No All L HWeeping Lovegrass
Eremocarpus setigerus 65k –1’ A F Sm I S Yes C/I L MTurkey Mullein
Eriastrum densifolium 800k 1’–3’ P F Sm S S Bl/Wh Yes C/D LPerennial Eriastrum
Ericameria linearifolia 400k 3’–5’ P S Sm S Sp Y Yes All LInterior Goldenbush
Ericameria palmeri 1mil 1’–3’ P S Sm S F Y Yes C/I/D LPalmer’s Goldenbush
Ericameria pinifolia 800k 3’–5’ P S Sm S Sp Y Yes I/D LPine-bush
Erigeron blochmaniae 4.2mil 1’–3’ P S Sm 1”–5” S Sp L/P Yes C L/MBlochman’s Erigeron
Eriodictyon crassifolium 500k +5’ P S Sm S Sp L Yes C/I/M LThick-leaved Yerba Santa
Eriodictyon trichocalyx 650k 3’–5’ P S Sm S S L/Wh Yes C/I/D LHairy Yerba Santa
Eriogonum arborescens 630k 3’–5’ P S Min/C 1”–5” C Sp/S Wh Yes C L MSanta Cruz Island Buckwheat
Eriogonum cinereum 550k 1’–3’ P S Min –1” C S P/W Yes C/I L MAshyleaf Buckwheat
Eriogonum elongatum 500k 3’–5’ P S Min/C 1”–5” C Sp/S Wh Yes C/I LLongstem Buckwheat
Eriogonum fasciculatum 450k 1’–3’ P S Min –1” C S P/W Yes All L MCalifornia Buckwheat
Eriogonum fasciculatum foliolosum 500k 3’–5’ P S Min/C 1”–5” C Sp/S Wh/Pk Yes C/I LEastern Mojave Buckwheat
Eriogonum fasciculatum polifolium 500k 3’–5’ P S Min/C 1”–5” C Sp/S/F Wh/Pk Yes All LMojave Buckwheat
Eriogonum giganteum 1.1mil +5’ P S Min 1”–5” C S Pk/Wh Yes C/I L HSt. Catherine’s Lace
Eriogonum gracile 3mil 1’–3’ A F I –1” C F Pk/Wh/Y Yes C/I/D LSlender Buckwheat
Eriogonum parvifolium 500k 1’–3’ P S Min –1” C S Wh/Pk Yes C HSea cliff Buckwheat
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Oblong leaves at the base with branching wand stem to flowers above.
Good as ground cover, fire retardant properties. Densely clumped, with woody base, showy flowers. Adapts to many soils and climates.
Showy color. Showy flowers. Excellent for erosion control. Ferny, gray-green foliage has fire retardant properties.
Showy color. Found in coastal dunes and scrub. Has clustered showy flowers.
Erosion control. Abundant in open, disturbed areas and provides groundcover. Fast, springtime grower with high protein browse quality.
Compact habit works well as ground cover. Fire retardant properties and seeds easily.
Seeds/reseeds well,good as a ground cover,fire retardant properties,tolerates range of soils,showy color. Very popular California wildflower.
This poppy is found from California’s Central Coast south to Baja California.
Originally found in Kern County, this poppy prefers the desert mountain regions.
Good as ground cover. Found in the dunes of central California coast.Similar to E. calif with flowers more yellow than orange.
Desert wildflower with early bloom.Prefers open slopes and full sun,slightly smaller poppy.
Branching, fern-like foliage with delicate flowers at the tip.
Upright plant with a central stem and smaller branches. Prefers shaded areas.
Bunch grass. Prefers full sun in open areas.
Performs well in many different soil types. Robust stalks and manyspikelets on seed heads.
Found in open forest areas and chaparral. Attractive, long-lived bunchgrass that provides good forage only when young.
Prefers dry, open areas. Ornamental, fine-bladed bunchgrass that tolerates drought and serpentine soils.
Erosion control. Does best in well drained soils. Ornamental, fine bladed grass that tolerates some shade.
Prefers open oak woodland, redwood forest areas. Good forage for stock animals.
A fine bladed, bunch type fescue with dark green color. Short lived. Drought tolerant.
Ornamental fine-bladed tufted grass. Drought tolerant, adapted to cold and acid soils. Long lived.
Deep green color with fine blades that lay down to for clumps. High water usage.
Drought resistant. Gray green blades that lay down to form clumps.Low water usage. Can be mown. Long lived.
Found naturally in salt marshes along the coast and in alkali flats.
Genus, Species & Seed/ Flower Grwth Flower Infl Flower Grwth Flower Native CA Water SaltCommon Name PLS lb Height Type Type Size Size Type Season Color to CA Range Rqrd Tolerant Comments:
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Eriogonum thurberi 590k 1’–3’ P S Min/C 1”–5” C Sp/S/F Wh/Pk Yes I/D LThurber’s Buckwheat
Eriogonum umbellatum 1’–3’ P S Sm 1”–5” C S Y Yes All LSulfur Buckwheat
Eriophyllum confertiflorum 2.75mil 1’–3’ P F Sm S S Y Yes C/I/M L MGolden Yarrow
Eriophyllum staechadifolium 2.7mil 1’–3’ P F Sm S S/F Y Yes C LSeaside Woolly Sunflower
Erodium cicutarium 250k –1’ A F Sm S W R No C/I L MRed-stem Filaree
Eschscholzia caespitosa 500k –1’ A F Med S Sp O Yes C/I/D LDwarf California Poppy
Eschscholzia californica 300k –1’ P F Lrg S Sp/S O Yes All Any MCalifornia Poppy
Eschscholzia californica peninsularis 1mil –1’ A F Med 1”–5” S Sp/S O/Y Yes All L MPeninsula Poppy
Eschscholzia lemmonii kernensis 800k –1’ A F Med 1”–5” S Sp/S O/Y Yes I/M LTejon Poppy
Eschscholzia maritima 600k 1’–3’ P F Lar S Sp/S O Yes C LCoast California Poppy
Eschscholzia mexicana 290k –1’ A F Lrg S Sp O Yes All LMexican poppy
Eucrypta chrysanthemifolia 1mil 1’–3’ A F Sm 1”–5” FS Wh Yes All MSpotted Hideseed
Euthamia occidentalis 1.1mil 3’–5’ P F Sm 1”–5” C S/F Y Yes C/I/M MWestern Goldentop
Festuca arizonica 400k 1’–3’ P G Min –1” GS Sp No All L LArizona Fescue
Festuca arundinacea 225k 3’–5’ P G Min +5” GS Cool No C/I/D L MTall Fescue
Festuca californica 200k 1’–3’ P G Min +5” GS Cool Yes C/I/M L LCalifornia Fescue
Festuca idahoensis 350k –1’ P G Min 1”–5” GS Cool Yes C/I/M L LIdaho Fescue
Festuca longifolia 575k –1’ P G Min 1”–5” GS Cool No All L LHard Fescue
Festuca occidentalis 300k 1’–3’ P G Min 1”–5” GS Cool Yes C/I/M L LWestern Fescue
Festuca occidentalis mokelumne 310k 1’–3’ P G Min 1”–5” GS Cool Yes C/I/M L LMokelumne Western Fescue
Festuca ovina 500k –1’ P G +5” GS Cool No All L LSheep Fescue
Festuca rubra commutata 430k –1’ P G Min 1”–5” GS Cool No C/I M MChewings Fescue
Festuca rubra creeping 430k –1’ P G Min 1”–5” GS Cool No All H MCreeping Red Fescue
Festuca rubra molate 400k –1’ P G Min 1”–5” GS Sp/S Yes C/I/M L MMolate Red Fescue
Frankenia salina 3mil 1’–3’ P S Sm S S Pk/P/Wh Yes C/I/D L HAlkali Heath
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Fremontodendron californicum 15k +5’ P S Med S Sp Y Yes C/I LFlannelbush
Gaillardia aristata 150k 1’–3’ P F Lrg S S Y No C/I LBlanketflower
Gaillardia pulchella 280k 1’–3’ A F Med S S P/R No C/I LIndian Blanket
Gallium angustifolium 750k 1’–3’ P F Min I S Y Yes All LNarrow-leaved Bedstraw
Gallium aparine 165k 1’–3’ A F Min I S Y Yes C L/MGoose Grass
Gazania sp. ‘pixie dwarf’ 200k –1’ P F Lrg S S O/Wh/Y No C/I/D L MDwarf Clumping Gazania
Gazania splendens 125k –1’ P F Lrg S S L/O/R/Y No C L MGazania
Gazania splendens Lavender 125k –1’ P F Lrg S S L No C/I/D L MGazania
Geraea canescens 160k 1’–3’ A F Med 1”–5” S F/Sp Y Yes D LHairy Desertsunflower
Geranium carolinianum 170k 1’–3’ A F Sm 1”–5” C Sp Wh/Pk Yes C/I/M MCarolina Geranium
Gilia capitata 600k 1’–3’ A F Min –1” C Sp Bl/P/Wh Yes All LGlobe Gilia
Gilia tricolor 1.1mil –1’ A F Sm S Sp L/P Yes C/I LBird’s Eyes
Gnaphalium bicolor 20mil 1’–3’ P F Sm –1” C W/Sp Wh/Y Yes C L MTwo-tone Everlasting
Gnaphalium californicum 25mil 1’–3’ Bi F Sm 1”–5” C W/Sp Wh Yes C/I/M LCalifornia Everlasting
Gnaphalium canescens 20mil 1’–3’ Bi F Sm S S Wh/Y Yes C/I LFragrant Everlasting
Gnaphalium leucocephalum 6mil 1’–3’ P F Min –1” C Sp Wh Yes C L/MWhite Cudweed
Gnaphalium microcephalum 1’–3’ Bi F Sm S S Wh Yes C LWhite Everlasting
Grayia spinosa 450k 1’–3’ P S Min I Sp P Yes D L HHop-sage
Grindelia camporum 250k 1’–3’ P F Med 1”–5” S Sp Y Yes C/I L MGreat Valley Gumweed
Grindelia robusta 300k 1’–3’ P F Sm S S Y Yes C/I L MGreat Valley Grindelia
Grindelia stricta 410k –1’ P F Med S S Y Yes C L HGum Plant
Gutierrezia californica 3.2mil 1’–3’ P F Sm S S Y Yes C/I/D LCalifornia Matchweed
Gutierrezia sarothrae 2mil 1’–3’ P F Sm S S Y Yes C/D LBroom Snakeweed
Gypsophila elegans 420k 1’–3’ A F Min S S Wh No All L/MBaby’s Breath
Hazardia squarrosa 480k 1’–3’ P S Sm S S Y Yes C/I LCommon Hazardia
Occurs on dry foothills. Large shrub with striking flowers and glossygreen leaves. Requires good drainage.
Good as ground cover. Attractive flowers are held above foliage. Hardy, fast growing. Prefers good drainage.
Showy color. Same as Gaillardia aristata, except annual habit.
Naturally found in chaparral, coastal scrub and in mountain areas.
Plant is common to shady areas along the coast.
Good ground cover with fire retardant properties. Similar to Gazaniasplendens but half the size. Single colors or mixed.
Fire retardant, seeds/reseeds well, good as ground cover. Same characteristics as Gazania splendens with red to orange-red flowers.
Popular ground cover, very adaptable to harsh soils. Seeds and reseedseasily. Blooms year round with striking flowers.
Basal spreading leaves beneath a showy ray flower.
Typically upright with clustered flowers atop the stem.
Bushy with fire retardant properties. Use in full sun to full shade in mixes or as a solid stand.
Fire retardant properties. Occurs on open, grassy slopes below 2,000’. Use in wildflower and meadow plantings.
Found on coastal dunes and slopes. Plant has a sweet to pungent fragarance.
A stout, strongly scented plant with fire retardant properties. Found in disturbed areas and dry, open slopes.
Occurs in dry, open disturbed areas of the coastal chaparral and foothills. Fragarant plant with white, woolly foliage.
Wooly gray-green foliage sprouts from prior years flower stalks. Flowers resemble a large puff of cotton.
Found naturally in dry, open slopes in the coastal chaparral. Erect plant with dense, white, woolly foliage.
Tolerates range of soils. Common in the Mojave Desert. Prefers sandy to gravelly soils and tolerates alkaline conditions.
Can adapt to a wide variety of soils and climates. Likes full sun.
Tolerates range of soils. Occurs in sandy or saline soils and in the coastal chaparral.
Low spreading plant occuring in coastal marshes and on seaside bluffs.
Stiff branched, twiggy native located in chaparral below 4,000’ elevation.
Airy, delicate flower clusters add diversity to wildflower plantings.Seeds easily.
Coastal sage scrub plant. Multi-stemmed, woody shrub which grows in canyons and ridges.
Genus, Species & Seed/ Flower Grwth Flower Infl Flower Grwth Flower Native CA Water SaltCommon Name PLS lb Height Type Type Size Size Type Season Color to CA Range Rqrd Tolerant Comments:
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Helenium puberulum 1.8mil 3’–5’ A/P F Med 1”–5” S Y Yes C/I/M M/HRosilla
Helianthemum mutabile 320k 1’–3’ P S Med S S L/P/Wh No C/I/D LSunrose
Helianthemum scoparium 1mil –1’’ P S Sm S Sp Y Yes C/I LPeak Rush-rose
Helianthus annuas 225k 3’–5’ A F Lrg S Sp/S Y Yes C/I/D L/MCommon Sunflower
Helianthus gracilentus 260k 3’–5’ P F Lrg S S Y Yes C/I LSlender Sunflower
Helianthus niveus 400k 3’–5’ P F Med 1”–5” S Sp/F Y Yes C/D LShowy Sunflower
Heliotropium curassavicum 900k –1’ P F Sm 1”–5” C S Bl/Wh Yes C/I/D M MWild Heliotrope
Hemizonia fasciculata 900k 1’–3’ A F Sm S S Y Yes C/I LFascicled Tarweed
Hemizonia paniculata 1’–3’ A F Sm S Sp Y Yes C LSan Diego Tarweed
Hemizonia parryi 1mil 1’–3’ A F Sm 1”–5” S Y Yes C/I M HPappose Tarweed
Hemizonia pungens ssp. laevis 1.1mil 1’–3’ A F Sm –1” S Y Yes C/I/MCommon Tarweed
Hesperis matronalis 280k 1’–3’ P F Sm S S P/R/W No C M/HDame’s Rocket
Heteromeles arbutifolia 5k +5’ P S Min 1”–5” C S W Yes C/I MToyon
Heterotheca grandiflora 700k +5’ Bi F Sm S Yr Y Yes C/I LTelegraph Weed
Heterotheca sessiliflora 970k 1’–3’ P F Med 1”–5” S Y Yes C/I/M LFalse Goldenaster
Hordeum brachyantherum 70k 1’–3’ P G 1”–5” GS Cool Yes I/M L/MMeadow Barley
Hordeum californicum 120k 1’–3’ P G Min 1”–5” GS Yes C/I/MCalifornia Barley
Hordeum depressum 95k 1’–3’ A G Min 1”–5” GS Sp Yes All M/H MAlkali Barley
Genus, Species & Seed/ Flower Grwth Flower Infl Flower Grwth Flower Native CA Water SaltCommon Name PLS lb Height Type Type Size Size Type Season Color to CA Range Rqrd Tolerant Comments:
seedsGenerally found along streams and ponds. Flower has tiny petals and very oversized stamen and pistil.
Adapts to many site conditions. Used on dry sunny slopes with good drainage. Do not overwater.
Found in dry or rocky soil and chaparral openings, especially along the ridges.
Prefers flat areas with moist soil. A hardy, easy to grow annual that is tall with large showy flowers.
Common to coastal sage scrub, chaparral and oak woodlands. Prefers dry, sunny slopes and is a fire-follower.
Sunflower with brownish stems and oval leaves. Prefers open, sandy places.
Found from coastal wetlands to inland dry or wet saline soils.
Leafy, many branched shrub found in grasslands from central to southern California. Coastal sage scrub plant.
Occurs naturally in dry soils of foothills and mesas.
Ray flowers are as large or larger than the foliage. Can tolerate saline, coastal areas.
Many branching stems with small, stiff leaves. Hairy stems. Fragrant.
Showy color. Upright form. Use in part shade in moist areas. Competes well with grasses.
Very attractive, glossy green foliage and bright red berries in fall and winter.
Commonly found in coastal sage, chaparral and dunes. Stems are denselyhairy and the plant is sticky, with a camphor smell.
Light green foliage covered with long hairs. Flowers at tips ofstems and branches.
Drought resistant. Fast growing, tolerant of moist and alkaline sites.Ideal nurse crop for long-lived native grasses. Short lived.
Slender stemmed clump grass. Can tolerate heavy or serpentine soils and moist places.
Short statured bunch grass that prefers moist sites or vernal pools.Tolerates saline soil.
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Hordeum intercedens 150k 1’–3’ A G Min 1”–5” GS Sp/S Yes C/I L/M HLittle Barley
Hordeum vulgare 13k 1’–3’ A G 1”–5” GS Cool No C/I LCommon Barley
Horkelia cuneata 1.85mil 1’–3’ P F Sm S S Wh Yes C/I LHorkelia
Hymenoclea salsola 55k 1’–3’ P S Sm S S Wh Yes I/M/D L HBurrobrush
Iberis umbellatumGlobe Candytuft
Iris douglasiana 20k 1’–3’ P F Lrg S Sp Yes C/I LDouglas’ Iris
Iris missouriensis 26k 1’–3’ P F Lrg S Sp L Yes C/I/M MWestern Blue Flag
Isocoma acradenia 740k 1’–3’ P S Min/C –1” C Y Yes I/D L HAlkali Goldenbush
Isocoma menziesii 800k 1’–3’ P S Sm S S/F Y Yes C/I L HCoast Goldenbush
Isomeris arborea 4k 3’–5’ P G Sm S Yr Y Yes C/I/D L M/HBladderpod
Iva hayesiana 570k 1’–3’ P S Sm I S/F Y Yes C LSan Diego Poverty Weed
Jaumea carnosa 1.5mil –1’ P F Sm –1” S Y Yes C M HMarsh Jaumea
Juncus acutus 9.65mil 3’–5’ P S Min –1” C Sp Br Yes C/I/D H HSpiny Rush
Juncus balticus 9mil 3’–5’ P G Min 1”–5 GS Sp/S Br Yes All H HBaltic Rush
Juncus bufonius 20mil 1’–3’ P S Min –1” C S Br Yes C/I/M H MToad Rush
Juncus dubius 50k 1’–3’ P G Min –1” GS Sp/S Br Yes I/M/D HDubius Rush
Juncus effusus 16mil 3’–5’ P G Min –1” GS S Y Yes All M HCommun Rush
Juncus mexicanus 1’–3’ P S Min –1” C S Br Yes C/I/M H MMexican Rush
Genus, Species & Seed/ Flower Grwth Flower Infl Flower Grwth Flower Native CA Water SaltCommon Name PLS lb Height Type Type Size Size Type Season Color to CA Range Rqrd Tolerant Comments:
seedsTypically not taller than 15 inches. Prefers vernal pool and saline streambed areas.
Found along roadsides and disturbed areas in cool, dry areas. Works well to prevent soil erosion.
Naturally found in chaparral and established coastal dunes.
Alkaline tolerant, erect or spreading, twiggy bush that grows in sandy or rocky washes.
Showy color. Bushy with showy flowers of pink, crimson, lilac and white. Use in landscape plantings.
Good as ground cover,fire retardant properties. Grows in coastal and prarie areas. Heavy clumping Iris spreads by rhizomes.
Naturally found in moist areas near ponds and lakes. Full sun or light shade. Foliage is unpalatable and bitter.
Flowering sub-shrub with bushy seed heads. Tolerates alkaline soil.
Deep rooted shrub occuring below 1,200’ in salt marshes and the Inland sage scrub community.
Common to coastal bluffs and dry desert stream beds. Excellent for erosion control, adapts to many soils, large aromatic seed pods.
Inhabits coastal marshes and tolerates brackish water, salt spray and seasonal flooding.
Common salt marsh plant found in moist saline or alkaline soils with large tufts on stout pungent stems.
This upright wand-like plant requires consistent watering.
Common in moist or disturbed, open areas. Can tolerate some salinity.
Prefers consistently moist places. Spreads by rhizomes.
Common to moist places and vernal pool areas. Grows well in full or partial sun.
Found in washes/riparian areas.
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Juncus patens 19mil 1’–3’ P G Min –1” GS S Y Yes C/I MSpreading Rush
Juncus rugulosus 50mil 1’–3’ P G Min –1” GS S Br Yes C/I MWrinkled Rush
Juncus torreyi 1’–3’ P G Min –1” GS S Br All M LTorrey’s Rush
Juncus xiphioides 1’–3’ P G Min –1” GS S/F Br Yes C/I/M MIrisleaf Rush
Keckiella antirrhinoides 2.2mil 3’–5’ P S Sm S Sp/S Y Yes I/D LYellow Penstemon
Keckiella cordifolia 3.1mil 3’–5’ P S Med S S R Yes C LHeart-leafed Penstemon
Koeleria macrantha 1.3mil 1’–3’ P G 1”–5” GS Cool Yes C/I/M LJunegrass
Krascheninnikovia lanata 60mil 1’–3’ P S Sm S Sp Wh Yes I/M/D LWinter Fat
Larrea tridentata 80k 3’–5’ P S Sm –1” S Sp Y Yes D L M/HCreosote Bush
Lasthenia californica 4mil –1’ A F Sm S Sp Y Yes All Any M/HDwarf Goldfields
Lasthenia coronaria 4mil –1’ A F Sm S Sp Y Yes C/I L MSouthern Goldfields
Lasthenia glabrata 1.8mil 1’–3’ A F Sm S Sp Y Yes All Any HGoldfields
Lathyrus latifolius 10k +5’ P F Med S Sp Pk/P/R No C/I/D MPerennial Sweet Pea
Lathyrus odoratus 55k 3’–5’ A F Med 1”–5” S S/F Pk/P No C/I/M MWild Sweetpea
Lathyrus splendens 3’–5’ P F Med 1”–5” S S Pk/R Yes C/I LPride of California
Lathyrus vestitus 10k 3’–5’ P F Med +5” C S Wh/Pk/P Yes C/I LPacific Pea
Layia glandulosa 340k 1’–3’ A F Med S Sp Wh Yes C/I/D L/MWhite Layia
Layia platyglossa 500k 1’–3’ A F Med S Sp Y Yes C/I Any MTidy-tips
Genus, Species & Seed/ Flower Grwth Flower Infl Flower Grwth Flower Native CA Water SaltCommon Name PLS lb Height Type Type Size Size Type Season Color to CA Range Rqrd Tolerant Comments:
seedsA shorter Juncus, common to riparian areas. Needs consistent water.
A common plant found in wet places. Often densely matted.
Stiff stem with tufted seed heads at tips. Found in meadows and woodlands.
Has long sword-like foliage to accompany the flower spike. Attractive. Can tolerate water inundation.
Frequently seen shrub on dry slopes and in the foothills away from the coast.
Common straggling or climbing shrub of the coastal dry canyons. In cultivation, summer watering reduces dormancy.
Found in dry,open areas with clay to rocky soils, from coastal sage scrub to oak and conifer woodlands.
An important forage plant found on flat or rocky slopes. Flowers are clusters of long silvery hairs.
Tolerates range of soils. Dominant shrub of the Mojave Desert. Well adapted to harsh soils and arid climates. Aromatic, deep rooted.
Good as ground cover. Showy flower found in grasslands, coastal sage,chaparral and desert edge. Will not germinate in the summer months.
Showy, quick color, good ground cover. Full sun and sandy soil. Fireretardant properties. Will not germinate in summer months.
Found in vernal pool areas and tolerates saline soils. Quick groundcoverand color, fire retardant. Will not germinate in summer months.
Showy color, good as ground cover. Large, showy flowers. Useful as a slope cover and can improve soils.
A sprawling or climbing plant with fragrant blossoms.
This viney plant prefers the cover of chaparral scrub areas.
Prefers partial sun or shade of oak woodlands and chaparral scrub.Sprawling vine. Fire follower.
Prefers open and dry sandy soils. Upright plant with showy white flowers that works well as a ground cover.
Showy color,good as ground cover. Attractive. Hardy. Will compete with grasses. Adapts to wide pH range.
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Lepidium fremontii 700k 3’–5’ P F Sm 1”–5” C Sp Wh Yes D LDesert Alyssum
Lepidium nitidum 575k –1’ A F Sm S W/Sp Wh Yes C/I L MShining Peppergrass
Lepidospartum squamatum 370k 3’–5’ P S Sm S F Y Yes I/D LScale Broom
Lessingia filaginifolia 860k 1’–3’ P F Sm S S/F P Yes C/I L/MCalifornia Aster
Leymus condensatus 170k 3’–5’ P G +5” GS Cool Yes C/I/D LGiant Wild Rye
Leymus triticoides 175k 1’–3’ P G +5” GS Cool Yes C/I/M MCreeping Wild Rye
Liatris pycnostachya 3’–5’ P F Sm S S P No C/I MGay-feather
Liatris spicata 130k 1’–3’ P F Sm S F Pk/P No C/I/M L/MSpiked Gayfeather
Limonium californicum 370k 1’–3’ P S Sm S S/F P Yes C L HWestern Marsh-rosemary
Limonium perezii 235k 1’–3’ P F Sm +5” C S P No C/I L/M HSea Lavender
Limonium sinuatum 20k 1’–3’ P F Sm +5” C S Bl No C/I L/M HStatice
Linanthus grandiflorus 900k 1’–3’ A F Sm S Sp P/Wh Yes C/I LLarge-flower Linanthus
Linaria maroccana 7mil 1’–3’ A F Med S S P No C/I/D L/MToadflax
Linaria reticulata 7.5mil –1’ A F Sm S S Y No All LPurple-net Toadflax
Linum grandiflorum rubrum 140k 1’–3’ A F Sm S S R No C/I/D L/MScarlet Flax
Linum lewisii 275k 1’–3’ P F Sm S S Bl Yes All L/MBlue Flax
Lobularia maritima 1.2mil 1’–3’ P F Min 1”–5” C S Pk/P/R/Wh No C/I L/MSweet Alyssum
Lolium multiflorum 225k 1’–3’ A G +5” GS Cool No C/I/D L/MAnnual Ryegrass
Genus, Species & Seed/ Flower Grwth Flower Infl Flower Grwth Flower Native CA Water SaltCommon Name PLS lb Height Type Type Size Size Type Season Color to CA Range Rqrd Tolerant Comments:
seedsPrefers sandy riverbeds and rocky soils in the creosote bush scrub areas.Rounded bush with clustered white flowers.
Common upright to spreading plant found in coastal scrub, chaparraland inland grasslands. Tolerates alkaline soil.
Small, erect, broom-like shrub common in gravely, sandy washes below 5,000’.
Found in coastal bush scrub, chaparral and oak woodlands in sandy or rocky soils. Shrub-like plant with woolly foliage.
Occurs in brushlands of southern California. Long-lived, robust clumping grass with wide flat leaf blades. Attractive spikes.
Tolerates range of soils. Tall, rhizomatous, stays green late into summer,tolerant of very alkaline soils. Long-lived. Ask for specific cultivars.
Found in sandy soils around moist bogs or marshes. Can be used for cut flowers.
Showy, long-lasting flowers. Used in wildflower, prairie, roadside and cut flower mixes.
Good as ground cover. Found along salt marshes and beaches. Leaves basal, oblong and reddish have fire retardant properties.
Good as ground cover. Disturbed in areas along coast, dunes and roadsides.Large striking flowers. Seeds well. Tolerates salt spray. Fire retardant.
Good as ground cover,fire retardant. Uncommon. Seeds well withshowy flower clusters sometimes used for dried flowers.
Occurs in open woods in sandy soils. Abundant, lavender tinged flowers
Seen in disturbed areas and along roadsides in full sun or partial shade.Fast cover and color.
Vibrant, bright purple/yellow flowers. Will tolerate partial shade.Grows easily from seed.
A hardy plant with striking flowers and deep roots. Seeds and reseeds well.
Occurs from Alaska to northern Mexico to Texas. Showy blue flowers provide great color for wildflower mixes.
Seeds well for fast cover/color. More drought tolerant than other Lobularia.Also, Carpet of Snow, Rosie O’Day, Royal Carpet, Violet Queen.
Turf type annual ryegrass. Fast growing nurse crop, may inhibit native species.
Lolium perenne 300k 1’–3’ P G +5” GS Cool No C/I/D L/MPerennial Ryegrass
Lotus corniculatus 400k –1’ P F Sm 1”–5” C S Y No C/I/M M MBirdfoot Trefoil
Lotus hamatus 150k –1’ A F Med 1”–5” C Sp Y Yes C/I/D L/MSan Diego Lotus
Lotus heermannii 290k –1’ P F Sm –1” C Sp/S Y Yes All LHeermann’s Bird’s-foot Trefoil
Lotus purshianus 105k –1’ A F Sm S S Pk/Y Yes All LPurshing’s Lotus
Lotus rigidus 200k 1’–3’ P S Med 1”–5” S Sp Y/O/R Yes I/D LShrubby Deervetch
Lotus salsuginosus 285k –1’ A F Sm 1”–5” C Sp Y Yes C/I/D LCoastal Lotus
Lotus scoparius 200k 1’–3’ P F Sm 1”–5” C Sp/S Y Yes C/I/D L MDeerweed
Lotus scoparius brevialatus 200k 1’–3’ P S Sm +5” C Sp/S Y Yes All LWestern Deerweed
Lotus scoparius ssp. scoparius 200k 1’–3’ P S Sm +5” C Sp/S Y/O/R Yes C/I LCommon Deerweed
Lotus strigosus 400k –1’ A F Sm S Sp Y Yes C/I/D LStrigose Lotus
Lupinus albicaulis 30k 1’–3’ P F Sm +5” C S P Yes All MSickle Keeled Lupine
Lupinus albifrons 13k 1’–3’ P F Sm +5” C S L Yes C/I LSilver Lupine
Lupinus andersonii 18k 1’–3’ P F Sm +5” Cne S Wh/Y/Pk/P Yes C/I/M LAndersons Lupine
Lupinus arboreus 11k 3’–5’ P S Sm +5” C S Bl/Y Yes C L/M MBush Lupine
Lupinus arizonicus 100k 1’–3’ A F Sm +5” C Sp Bl/P Yes I/D LArizona Lupine
Lupinus benthamii 16k 1’–3’ A F Sm +5” C S Bl Yes C/I MSpider Lupine
Lupinus bicolor 100k –1’ A F Sm 1”–5” C Sp Bl Yes C/I LMiniature Lupine
Lupinus chamissonis 13k 1’–3’ P S Sm 1”–5” C Sp Bl/L Yes C LDune Bush Lupine
Lupinus concinnus 100k –1’ A F Sm 1”–5” C Sp Pk/P Yes C/I/D LBajada Lupine
Lupinus excubitus 15k 1’–3’ P S Sm +5” C Sp L Yes I/M/D LGrape Soda Lupine
Lupinus formosus 10k 1’–3’ P F Sm +5” C S Bl/P Yes All LSummer Lupine
Lupinus hirsutissimus 30k 1’–3’ A F Sm +5” C Sp Bl/Pk Yes C/I/D LStinging Lupine
Lupinus microcarpus var. densiflorus 11k –1’ A F Sm +5” C Sp Wh/Y Yes C/I/D L/MGolden Lupine
Lupinus microcarpus var. microcarpus 15k 1–3’’ A F Sm +5” C Sp Bl/Pk/Y Yes C/I/D L/MChick Lupine
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Turf type perennial ryegrass. Fast growing nurse crop, may inhibit native species.
Tolerates range of soils. Deep rooted legume tolerates poor soils. Does well as aground cover. Has fire retardant properties. Smaller “Kalo” also available.
Uncommon spreading legume, prefers dry areas of coastal scrub, disturbed areas and desert canyons.
Low, mat forming plant. Excellent for ground cover.
Does well in dry fields, prefers sandy soil. Great ground cover for stabilization, has fire retardant properties.
Short, upright shrub with small foliage at the stem nodes. Likes warm, dry climates.
A prostrate annual found in coastal sage scrub, chaparral and desert communities.
Good as groundcover, drought resistant. Excellent for revegetating hot,dry slopes and coastal bluffs. Deep rooted, fire retardant properties.
Similar to Lotus scoparius with smaller foliage.
Similar to Lotus scoparius. May be trailing in the shade or mat-forming on beaches.
Found in coastal sage scrub, chaparral and disturbed areas, inland to desert.
Good for revegetation. Use as a pioneer species for sand dunes, dredgedsoils or other disturbed areas. Fast, with attractive flowers.
Common in the chaparral and woodlands. Prefers full sun and well drained soil.
Erect plant with numerous hairs on fine leaves and foliage. One of only a few perennial lupines.
Deep rooted shrub with large, fragarant flower clusters. Excellent for sand dune stabilization.
Good as ground cover, fire retardant properties. Prefers sandy soils of thesouthwest desert region. Drought tolerant plant with showy flowers.
Found commonly on rocky slopes in full sun. Prefers well drained soils.Silver foliage, large flower spikes.
Fire retardant properties. Familiar native seen indisturbed areas andalong roadsides. Great as ground cover, reseeds well.
Found naturally in the sandy beaches and dunes of coastal areas.
A common annual in disturbed areas, often following a fire. Prefers full sun and good drainage.
This wide ranging shrub has greenish to silvery foliage and a distinctivesweet smelling flower.
Occurs in dry fields and clay soils in many types of communities. A densely hairy plant with gray to silver foliage.
Fire follower. Commonly found in coastal scrub, chaparral and dry areasfrom central to southern California. Robust, hairy stems and leaves.
Use in wildflower mixtures and for revegetation. Vibrant yellow flowers.
Commonly found in disturbed areas. Similar to L microcarpus var. densiflorus but flowers are more pink.
Genus, Species & Seed/ Flower Grwth Flower Infl Flower Grwth Flower Native CA Water SaltCommon Name PLS lb Height Type Type Size Size Type Season Color to CA Range Rqrd Tolerant Comments:
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Lupinus nanus 45k 1’–3’ A F Sm 1”–5” C Sp Bl Yes C/I LSky Lupine
Lupinus perennis 21k 1’–3’ P F Sm +5” C S Bl No All L/MSundial Lupine
Lupinus polyphyllus 15k 1’–3’ P F Sm +5” C Sp P/R/Wh/Y Yes C/I/M M/HRussell Hybrid Lupine
Lupinus sparsiflorus 120k –1’ A F Sm +5” C Sp B Yes I/D LLoosely Flowered Annual Lupine
Lupinus succulentus 20k 1’–3’ A F Sm +5” C Sp B Yes C/I/D L/MArroyo Lupine
Lupinus texensis 15k –1’ A F Sm 1”–5” C Sp B Yes C/I L/MTexas Bluebonnet
Lupinus truncatus 40k –1’ A F Sm 1”–5” C S R Yes C/I L/MNuttall’s Annual Lupine
Madia elegans 170k 1’–3’ A F Lrg S S Y Yes C/I LCommon Madia
Malacothamnus fasciculatus 400k 3’–5’ P S Sm S S Pk Yes C/I LChaparral Mallow
Malacothrix glabrata –1’ A F Sm S Sp Y Yes I/D LDesert Dandelion
Malacothrix saxatilis 2.6mil 3’–5’ P F Med S Sp/S Wh Yes C LCliff Aster
Malosma laurina 125k +5’ P S Min 1”–5” C S Wh Yes C/I L MLaurel Sumac
Malvella leprosa 160k –1’ P F Sm S S Wh/Y Yes C/I L HAlkali-mallow
Marah macrocarpus 300 –1’ P F Sm S Sp/S/W Wh Yes C/I/D LWild Cucumber
Marrubium vulgare 500k 1’–3’ P F Sm S S Wh No C/I/D LHorehound
Medicago sativa 245k 1’–3’ A F Sm 1”–5” Cne Sp/S P No C/I/M M LAlfalfa
Melica californica 300k 1’–3’ P G 1”–5” GS Cool Yes C/I/M L/MCalifornia Melic
Melica frutescens 360k 1’–3’ P G Min 1”–5” GS Sp Yes I/M/D LWoody Melicgrass
Melica imperfecta 350k 1’–3’ P G 1”–5” GS Cool Yes All LCoast Range Melic
Melilotus indicus 250k 1’–3’ A F Sm +5” Cne Y No All L/MAnnual Sweetclover
Melilotus officinalis 350k 1’–3’ Bi F Sm +5” Cne S Y No All LYellow Sweetclover
Mentzelia lindleyi 620k 1’–3’ A F Med S S Y Yes C/I L MLindley’s Blazing Star
Mentzelia micrantha 800k 1’–3’ A F Sm S Sp/S Y Yes C/I LStick-leaf Blazing Star
Mimulus aurantiacus ssp. aurantiacus 12mil 1’–3’ P F Med S Sp Y Yes C/I L/MSticky Monkey Flower
Mimulus brevipes 9.9mil 1’–3’ A F Sm S Sp Y Yes C/I/M MYellow Monkey Flower
Genus, Species & Seed/ Flower Grwth Flower Infl Flower Grwth Flower Native CA Water SaltCommon Name PLS lb Height Type Type Size Size Type Season Color to CA Range Rqrd Tolerant Comments:
seedsEasily established species having showy blue flowers with white tips.Reseeds well, good ground cover. Fire retardant properties.
Good as ground cover. One of the few perennial lupines. Useful for revegetation below 7,000’.
Prefers moist, boggy soil and full sun. Short lived perennial that provides a wide variety and range of colors.
Showy color. Common in stream washes or sandy soil. Useful in arid landscapes for revegetation and stabilization.
Good as ground cover. Easily established, dominant fire follower in the chaparral. Use in mixes for revegetation and stabilization.
Good as ground cover, fire retardant properties. Use for fast cover and quick, showy color. Can improve soil conditions.
Prefers openings in the chaparral with well drained soils. Common fire follower.
Found in dry fans and slopes of the coastal scrub and chaparral. Long, slender, wand-like branches with hairy leaves.
A common annual in the dry sandy washes of the inland valleys and desert. It has fragarant yellow flowers.
Usually found in coastal sage scrub, chaparral and among the dunes.An abundant perennial that branches from the root.
Rounded form, evergreen. Red stems. Adapts to many soils. Deep rooted. Hardy to 25 degrees F.
Low-growing, hairy perennial that does well in alkaline soils.Considered a noxious weed and toxic to sheep, possibly other livestock.
Found in washes, coastal sage scrub and chaparral. Viney flower with large green fruit that can be prickly.
Common in disturbed areas and overgrazed pastureland. Widespreadthroughout the world. Formerly used for tea and folk medecine.
Readily seeding plant that helps add nitrogen to the soil. Excellent livestock food.
Prefers rocky hillsides, open grasslands and oak woodlands. Dense toloosely tufted spreading grass. Slow growing and summer dormant.
Primarily found on dry slopes of chaparral and woodland areas.
Prefers dry hillsides and chaparral. Ornamental loose bunchgrass.Drought and shade tolerant.
A tall, erect plant that seeds readily. Foliage close to stems, flowers in groups at tips.
Shorter statured sweet clover. Seeds readily, adapts to a variety of soils and climates.
Prefers rocky, open areas from coastal sage scrub inland to oak woodlands. Plant has many large star-like flowers.
Frequently seen in the chaparral following a fire. Erect, many-branched plant covered with tiny barbs.
Common in central and northern California coastal areas. Excellent for erosion control and revegetation.
Occurs in moist areas such as seeps, streambeds and shady areas in chaparral and coastal to inland scrub. Woolly foliage.
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Mimulus cardinalis 30mil 1’–3’ P F Sm S S O/R Yes C M/HScarlet Monkeyflower
Mimulus clevelandii 1’–3’ P F Sm S Sp Y Yes C/I L/MCleveland’s Bush Monkeyflower
Mimulus guttatus 40mil 1’–3’ A F Sm S Sp/S Y Yes C/I/M MSeep Monkeyflower
Mimulus longiflorus 12mil 1’–3’ P F Med S Sp O/Wh Yes C/I AnySticky Monkeyflower
Mimulus puniceus 12mil 1’–3’ P F Med S Sp R Yes C/I AnyMission Red Monkeyflower
Mirabilis californica 35k 1’–3’ P F Sm S Sp Pk Yes C/I/D LWishbone Bush
Mirabilis jalapa 5.2k 1’–3’ P S Med 1”–5” S Sp Y/Wh No C/I/M L/MMarvel of Peru
Monarda citriodora 800k 1’–3’ A/Bi F Sm S S L/Wh No AllLemon Mint
Monolopia lanceolata 500k 1’–3’ A F Sm S Sp Y Yes C/I LMonolopia
Muhlenbergia microsperma 2mil 1’–3’ A G 1”5” GS Cool Yes C/I/D LLittleseed Muhly
Muhlenbergia rigens 3.2mil 1’–3’ P G +5” GS Cool Yes C/I/M L/MDeergrass
Nassella cernua 240k 1’–3’ P G +5” GS Cool Yes I/D LNodding Needlegrass
Nassella lepida 415k 1’–3’ P G +5” GS Cool Yes C/I LFoothill Needlegrass
Nassella pulchra 110k 1’–3’ P G +5” GS Cool Yes C/I/M LPurple Needlegrass
Nemophila maculata 80k –1’ A F Med S S Wh Yes C/I/M L/MFivespot
Nemophila menziesii 280k –1’ A F Med S Sp Bl Yes All L/MBaby Blue Eyes
Nicotiana bigelovii 280k 1’–3’ P F Sm S Sp Wh Yes I/D L/MIndian Tobacco
Oenothera deltoides 900k 1’–3’ A F Med S Sp Wh Yes C/I/D LDevil’s Lantern
Oenothera elata ssp. hookeri 1.75mil 1’–5’ Bi F Med S S Y Yes C M/HMonterey Evening Primrose
Oenothera lamarkiana 1.75mil 1’–3’ A F Lrg S S R/Y No C/I/M L/M MEvening Primrose
Oenothera missouriensis 90k –1’ A F Lrg S S Y No All LMissouri Primrose
Oenothera speciosa 3mil 1’–3’ P F Med S Sp Pk No C/I LShowy Evening Primrose
Olneya tesota 4k +5’ P T Med S Sp L Yes I/D LIronwood
Opuntia littoralis 15k 3’–5’ P S Lrg S Sp Y Yes C LCoast Prickly Pear
Osmadenia tenella 700k 1’–3’ A F Sm –1” S Sp Wh Yes C/I/M LThree Spot
Likes moist areas especially year-round streams and seeps. Light green, slightly hairy foliage.
Uncommon perennial found only along the coast and just inland in southern California chaparral.
Common in moist areas. Slightly hairy with attractive yellow flowers.
Good for ground cover, erosion control and revegetation. Use in centraland southern California. Fast growing with showy flowers. Deep rooted.
Good as ground cover, fire retardant properties. Use in southernCalifornia. All Mimulus thrive in wet or dry soils. Showy red flowers.
Showy color. Common to the dunes, chaparral and dry areas from thecoast to the deserts edge. Low, bushy appearance.
Leafy, shrub-like plant that is both erect and spreading. Summer flowers. Fragarant.
Showy color, tolerates range of soils. Member of the mint family withflowers arranged in whorls. Grows in various soils.
Prefers clay soils in grasslands and open chaparral conditions. White, woolly foliage. Will bloom all year if irrigated.
This annual to short-lived perennial has purplish leaf blades that tend to form mat-like clumps.
Found along streams and also dry plateaus and meadows. Long-lived, tall ornamental bunchgrass grows in moist or dry soils.
A long-lived, drought tolerant tufted bunchgrass that adapts to sandy,well-drained soils and disturbed areas.
Fine-bladed, tufted bunchgrass adapted to well drained soils and disturbed slopes. Long-lived.
Drought tolerant, tufted bunchgrass adapted to clay soils and disturbed sites. Long-lived.
Showy color, good as ground cover. Abundant flowers 1” across, purple spot at tip of each petal.
Found in meadows,roadsides and open fields. Attractive flowers. Use for fast cover and color. Sun or part shade. Reseeds well.
An uncommon annual in well-drained sandy soils of the eastern Sierra Nevada and Mojave Desert washes.
Likes sandy, dune-like conditions. Compact foliage with oversized white flowers.
Prefers moist soils, especially along the coast. Seeds easily with yellowflowers that turn reddish when old.
Tolerates range of attractive flowers open in early evening. Adapts tomany soils and climates.
Good as ground cover. Spreading stems and large flowers. Use in prairie, meadow and wildflower plantings.
Semi-prostrate perennial with very showy, pink flowers. Grows in various soils.
Commonly found in desert and inland washes. Tall tree with broad crown and sharp spines.
Common in coastal sage scrub and chaparral of southern California.Spreading cactus with flat, fleshy segments, forms a large mass.
Purplish stem with delicate foliage and flowers.
Genus, Species & Seed/ Flower Grwth Flower Infl Flower Grwth Flower Native CA Water SaltCommon Name PLS lb Height Type Type Size Size Type Season Color to CA Range Rqrd Tolerant Comments:
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Osteospermum ecklonis 35k 1’–3’ P S Med 1”–5” S Sp/S Wh/Bl No C/I L/MDaisybush
Paeonia californica 3k 1’–3’ P F Sm 1”–5” S Sp R Yes C/I/M L/MCalifornia Peony
Papaver nudicaule 2.8mil 1’–3’ P F Med S Sp O/Pk/R/Y No C/I/M MIceland Poppy
Papaver rhoeas 3.5mil 1’–3’ A F Med S Sp P/R No C/I MFlanders Poppy
Parkinsonia aculeata 4k +5’ P T Sm S Sp Y No I/D LMexican Palo Verde
Pennisetum setaceum 250k 1’–3’ P G 1”–5” GS Cool No C/I LFountain Grass
Pennisetum villosum 90k 1’–3’ P G 1”–5” GS Cool No C/I/D LFeather Top
Penstemon centranthifolia 300k 1’–3’ P F Sm S S R Yes C/I/M LScarlet Bugler
Penstemon spectabilis 650k 1’–3’ P F Sm S Sp Pk/P Yes C/I LRoyal Penstemon
Penstemon strictus 595k 1’–3’ P F Sm S Sp Bl No All LRocky Mountain Penstemon
Penstemon utah dwarf 700k 1’–3’ P F Sm +5” C Sp Pk/R Yes M/D LDwarf Utah Penstemon
Phacelia campanularia 750k –1’ A F Sm S Sp Bl Yes C/I/D LWild Canterbury Bell
Phacelia cicutaria 450k 1’–3’ A F Sm S Sp Bl/L Yes C/I LCaterpillar Phacelia
Phacelia distans 510k 1’–3’ A F Sm S Sp Bl/Wh Yes All LFern-leaf Phacelia
Phacelia grandiflora 5mil 1’–3’ A F Med S Sp Bl/P Yes C/I LLarge-flowered Phacelia
Phacelia hastata 215k 1’–3’ P F Min/C +5” C S Wh Yes M M LSilverleaf Phacelia
Phacelia imbricata 1’–3’ P F Sm S Sp L/Wh Yes C/I/M LMountain Phacelia
Phacelia minor 1.65mil –1’ A F Sm S Sp P Yes C/I/M LWild Bluebells
Phacelia parryi 2.4mil 1’–3’ A F Sm S Sp P Yes C/I LParry’s Phacelia
Phacelia ramosissima 550k 1’–3’ P F Sm S S L/Wh Yes C/I LBranching Phacelia
Phacelia tanacetifolia 240k 1’–3’ A F Sm S Sp Bl Yes All LLacy-leaved Phacelia
Phalaris arundinacea 600k 3’–5’ P G Min GS S Yes C/I/M H MReed Canarygrass
Phalaris tuberosa 230k 3’–5’ P G Min/C 1”–5” GS Cool No C H MBulbous Canarygrass
Phlox drummondii 230k 1’–3’ A F Sm S Sp L/Pk/R No All LDrummond Phlox
Pisum sativum 3.7k 1’–3’ A F Sm 1”–5” S Sp/F No C/I/M MGarden Pea
Low and spreading with large, ray flowers and deep green foliage. Good seeder.
An uncommon short statured plant with drooping flowers. Can adapt to a variety of soils.
Vibrant, attractive flowers. Use in wildflower or ground cover mix for color.
Large bright flowers available in different color cultivars. Fast growing and excels in wildflower and ground cover mixes.
A common tree in cultivation. Branches are spiny and can be painful to touch.
Frequently seen in disturbed areas and along roadsides. Tufted, bunchgrass with purplish inflorescence.
Found in disturbed areas and on roadsides Inland to the Sonoran Desert regions. Tufted bunchgrass with white spikes.
Fire retardant properties. Common to the dry, open chaparral and oakwoodland areas. Scarlet, tubular flowers on long stems with few leaves.
Prefers dry, rocky soils. Often used in wildflower mixes and for revegetation or ground cover.
Erosion control, fire retardant properties. Does best in partial shadewhere summers are hot. Works well as ground cover. Drought tolerant.
A shorter statured Penstemon with gray/green foliage. Generally found in the desert mountains. Early bloom.
Attractive, abundant flowers. Grows quickly and reseeds well. Highly adaptable to various conditions.
Found in rocky, gravelly soils of the coastal sage scrub and chaparral.Upright plant with hairy branches.
Does well in clay or rocky soils with full sun. Common in the chaparral following a fire.
Toxic/irritating. Prefers open areas and sandy, well drained soils with full sun. Prolific fire follower with sticky, irritating hairs.
Upright stalk with medium green leaves and flower heads all along the stalk.
Full sun and well drained soils are best for this erect perennial. Dense, minute hairs cover both branches and foliage.
Found in dry, disturbed, open areas especially following a fire. Upright, with hairy, sticky branches and foliage.
Found in disturbed, dry places. Glandular, hairy annual with coiled clusters of buds. Fire follower.
Found in a wide variety of habitats. Woody root crown with coarse, branching stems.
Does well in a variety of habitats with full sun. Hardy plant thatreseeds and competes well in mixes.
Sturdy often hollow stems, surrounded by flat, hairless leaf blades.
A stalky bunch grass with a tightly grouped, cone shaped seed head.
Short, bushy, long blooming plant which reseeds readily and is easily grown. Sandy soils are best.
Common edible garden pea. Bush or trailing vine.
Genus, Species & Seed/ Flower Grwth Flower Infl Flower Grwth Flower Native CA Water SaltCommon Name PLS lb Height Type Type Size Size Type Season Color to CA Range Rqrd Tolerant Comments:
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Plagiobothrys fulvus 650k 1’–3’ A F Sm 1”–5” C Sp Wh Yes C/I LFulvous Popcornflower
Plantago erecta 250k –1’ A F Min/C 1”–5” C Sp Wh Yes C/I/MDotseed Plantain
Plantago insularis 250k –1’ A F Min 1”–5” C Sp Wh Yes All Any MPlantain
Plantago sempervirens 210k 1’–3’ P S Min C Wh No C L LEvergreen Plantain
Platystemon californicus 900k –1’ A F Sm +5” S Sp Y/Wh Yes AllCreamcups
Pluchea odorata 15mil 1’–3’ A/P F Sm S S/F P Yes C/I/D M/H HSalt Marsh Fleabane
Pluchea purpurascens 1’–3’ A/P F Sm S S/F P Yes C L HMarsh Fleabane
Pluchea sericea 3’–5’’ P S Sm S Sp Pk Yes C/I/D M HArrow Weed
Poa pratensis 1.5mil –1’ P G Min 1”–5” GS Sp/S No All H MKentucky Bluegrass
Poa secunda 950k –1’ P G 1”–5” GS Cool Yes All AnyPine Bluegrass
Poa trivialis 2.1mil 1’–3’ P G Min 1”–5” GS Sp/F No C/I H LRough Bluegrass
Polygonum lapathifolium 275k 3’–5’ A F Min/C +5” C S/F G/Pk Yes All MCurlytop Knotweed
Polygonum punctatum 190k 1’–3’ F Min 1”–5” C S/F Wh Yes C/I MWater Smartweed
Polypogon monspeliensis 4.5mil 1’–3’ A G 1”–5” GS Cool No C/I/M M MAnnual Beard Grass
Prosopis glandulosa 4k 3’–5’ P S Min I Sp G Yes I/D LMesquite
Prunus fasciculata 3’–5’ P S Sm S Sp Wh Yes I/D LDesert Almond
Prunus ilicifolia 400 +5’ P S Sm 1”–5” C Sp Wh Yes C/IHollyleaf Cherry
Psorothamnus spinosa 100k +5’ P T Sm S S P Yes D LSmoke Tree
Genus, Species & Seed/ Flower Grwth Flower Infl Flower Grwth Flower Native CA Water SaltCommon Name PLS lb Height Type Type Size Size Type Season Color to CA Range Rqrd Tolerant Comments:
seedsTypically does not exceed 15 inches. Prefers well drained soils.
Readily seeding native that provides quick cover. Excellent for erosion control.
Common nurse crop where quick erosion control is needed. Disappears after flowering. Possible California native.
Low maintenance, evergreen, woody, dark gray-green groundcover. Fireretardant properties.
Uncommon in the wild. Fire follower.
An ill-smelling salt marsh flower that prefers moist soils and can tolerate saline conditions.
Erect, leafy flower found in salt and freshwater marshes throughout all of the southern United States.
Forms thickets around stream bottoms, washes and springs. Saline tolerant. Willow-like shrub with silvery foliage.
Common turf and pasture grass with tall, branching seed heads.
Tufted bunchgrass with basal foliage. Early maturing and can becomedormant in summer.
A light green grass that is well adapted to shady, moist sites.
Erect plant with lance shaped leaves and clustered seed heads at the tips of the branches.
A common perennial found in moist areas, shallow water or along shorelines.
Naturalized throughout California in moist areas. Tolerates alkaline or saline soils.
Found in desert washes and canyons. Tolerates alkaline soils. Attractive in spring when new foliage emerges.
Decidious desert shrub found commonly in canyons and washes. Many branched with almond shaped fruit.
Slow growing evergreen. Full sun is ok. Drought tolerant. Attractive, holly shaped leaves.
Desert tree with many thorny branches. Bright blue-purple blooms follow foliage loss.
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Puccinellia distans fult 1.9mil 3’–5’ P G Min 1”–5” C S No C/I/M M MWeeping Alkaligrass
Purshia tridentata 15k 3’–5’ P S Sm S Sp Y Yes I/M/D Any M/HAntelope Bush
Quercus agrifolia +5’ P T Min 1”–5” C Sp Y Yes C/I LCoast Live Oak
Quercus dumosa +5’ P T Min 1”–5” C Sp Y Yes C/I LNuttall’s Scrub Oak
Ratibida columnaris 800k 1’–3’ P F Sm S S R/Y No All L/MPrairie Coneflower
Rhamnus californica 4k +5’ P S Min I Sp G Yes All LCalifornia Coffeeberry
Rhamnus crocea 50k 3’–5’ P S Min I W G Yes C/I LSpiny Redberry
Rhamnus ilicifolia 50k 3’–5’ P S Min I W/Sp G Yes I/M LRed-berried Buckthorn
Rhus integrifolia 4k 3’–5’ P S Min S Sp Pk/Wh Yes C/I L MLemonade Berry
Rhus ovata 10k +5’ P S Min S W/Sp Pk/Wh Yes C/I/D LSugar Bush
Rhus trilobata 10k 3’–5’ P S Min S Sp Y Yes All LSkunkbrush
Rhynchelytrum repens 2mil 1’–3’ P G 1”–5” GS W No C/I/D L/MNatal Grass
Ribes californicum 1.5k 3’–5’ P S Sm S Sp Wh Yes C/I LHillside Gooseberry
Ribes speciosum 3’–5’ P S Min S W/Sp R Yes C LFuchsia-flowered Gooseberry
Romneya coulteri 540k 3’–5’ P S Lrg S Sp Wh Yes C/I/D LMatilija Poppy
Rorippa nasturtium-aquatica 3mil –1’ P F Sm S S Wh Yes C/I/M M/HWater Cress
Rosa californica 80k 3’–5’ P S Med S S Pk Yes C/I/D MCalifornia Rose
Rudbeckia amplexicaulis 875k 1’–3’ A F Med S Sp Y No C/I/D LClasping Coneflower
Genus, Species & Seed/ Flower Grwth Flower Infl Flower Grwth Flower Native CA Water SaltCommon Name PLS lb Height Type Type Size Size Type Season Color to CA Range Rqrd Tolerant Comments:
seedsSuited to a coastal habitat. Tolerates some salt. Can be mown.
Prefers good drainage. Widely used for stabilization and revegetation. Silver-gray foliage.
Found on coastal and inland valleys and hills. Evergreen tree with furrowed, dary gray bark.
Found mostly in sandy soils of coastal chaparral. Easily hybridizes with Quercus berberdifolia.
Native to Texas and central U.S. Very hardy and competitive. Attractive, vibrant flowers.
Found in coast sage scrub and inland in the chaparral and forests. Red berries turn black. Adapts to wide range of soils.
Commonly seen from coastal sage scrub to inland chaparral. Spreading shrub with rigid spint branches.
Holly-leaved, sparsely branched shrub found on slopes below 5,000’.
Occurs on north facing slopes of canyons and chaparral slopes. Rounded form. Aromatic. Large red berries follow flowers.
Prefers dry, well drained soils, tolerates heat and drought. Glossy, dark green, leathery foliage. Small, red, hairy fruit.
Found on hillsides, canyons and washes. Many branching shrub with sticky, bright orange berries.
Adapts well to wet or dry soils, good stabilizer. Attractive clumping grass with pink inflorescence.
An intricately branched and compact shrub with spines and reddish berries.
Evergreen shrub with long, spreading branches. Berry is red and bristly.
Uncommon plant, found in dry washes and canyons. Deep rooted with fragarant flowers and spreading roots.
Usually seen growing in quiet flowing streams, on wet banks, in marshes or on lake shores.
A highly branched shrub that often forms thickets in moist areas especially along streambanks.
Commonly used in prairie and roadside plantings in the Midwest.Native to the central U.S.
Rudbeckia hirta 1.7mil 1’–3’ P F Med S S Y No All L/MBlack-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta gloriosa 1.7mil 1’–3’ A F Lrg 1”–5” S Sp/F/W Y/O No I M LBlackeyed Susan
Rumex conglomeratus 450k 3’–5’ P F Min/C 1”–5” C Sp/S G/Br No C/I/M M/HClustered Dock
Rumex crispus 120k 3’–5’ P F Min 1”–5” C Sp G No All LCurly Dock
Rumex salicifolius 325k 1’–3’ P F Min 1”–5” C S G Yes C/I/M MWillow Dock
Salicornia virginica 4.3mil 1’–3’ P F Min I F Wh Yes C/I M MPickleweed
Salvia apiana 300k 3’–5’ P S Sm S Sp L/Wh Yes C/I/D LWhite Sage
Salvia carduacea 1’–3’ A F Sm S Sp L Yes I/D LThistle Sage
Salvia clevelandii 625k 1’–3’ P S Sm S Sp P Yes C LFragrant Sage
Salvia coccinea 300k 1’–3’ P F Sm S S R No C/I LScarlet Sage
Salvia columbariae 550k 1’–3’ A F Min C Sp Bl Yes All LChia
Salvia dorrii –1’ P S Sm S S Bl Yes I/M/D LBlue Sage
Salvia leucophylla 500k 3’–5’ P S Sm S S L Yes C/I LPurple Sage
Salvia mellifera 520k 3’–5’ P S Sm S Sp/S L/Wh Yes C/I LBlack Sage
Salvia munzii 640k 3’–5’ P S Sm S Sp Bl/L/Wh Yes C LMunz’s Sage
Sambucus mexicana 34k +5’ P S Min 1”–5” C S Wh Yes All LBlue Elderberry
Schismus barbatus 4mil –1’ A G –1” GS W No C/I/D LMediterranean Grass
Scirpus acutus 485k +5’ P S Min –1” C S Br Yes All HHard-stem Bulrush
Genus, Species & Seed/ Flower Grwth Flower Infl Flower Grwth Flower Native CA Water SaltCommon Name PLS lb Height Type Type Size Size Type Season Color to CA Range Rqrd Tolerant Comments:
seedsMidwestern native with unbranched stems and large showy flowers.Common along roadsides as a garden escapee.
Midwestern native with large showy flowers and attractive greenfoliage. Proven performer.
Needs consistent watering schedule. Upright. Lance shaped leaves at base, small flower groups at top.
Found in open fields and disturbed areas. Flowers become rust colored at maturity.
Found in washes/riparian areas. Common in moist places, especially along intermittent streams.
Found in coastal salt marshes and alkaline flats inland. A many-branched, jointed and fleshy perennial.
Fast growing, deep rooted perennial with gray–white foliage. Flowers are held 2’–3’ above plant.
A white-woolly annual with a cluster of basal leaves.
Prefers full sun and good drainage in southern coastal areas of California. Fragarant, rounded, white-woolly shrub.
Prefers sandy, gravely soils. Erect, showy flower spikes attract beneficial fauna. Establishes easily.
Grows in dry, open disturbed areas, especially following a fire. Mostly basal leaves with whorls of flowers on one stem.
Prefers dry, rocky flats or slopes. Common shrub that is low, rounded and many-branched.
Often used for erosion control on dry, rocky slopes. Deep rooted, perennial shrub with gray-white foliage.
Erosion control. Common to the dry slopes in coastal sage scrub andchaparral. Aromatic plant with numerous branches. Seeds readily.
Found only in San Diego County. Prefers coastal sage scrub habitat.
Common to the oak woodland, open flats or valleys throughout California.
Good as a nurse crop in dry, disturbed places. Short statured, rapid growing grass.
A common tule rush found near freshwater marshes, lakes and along streams.
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Scirpus americanus 1’–5’ P S Min –1” S S/F Br Yes C/I/D HThree Square
Scirpus californicus 660k +5’ P S Min –1” C S/F Br Yes C/I/D HCalifornia Bulrush
Scirpus maritimus 140k 1’–3’ P S Min –1” C F Br Yes All HBulrush
Scirpus robustus 200k 3’–5’ P S Min –1” C S/F Br Yes C/I H HBull Tule
Scrophularia atrata 6.1mil 3’–5’ P F Sm S Sp/S P Yes C MBlack-flowered Figwort
Scrophularia californicus 5mil 3’–5’ P F Sm S Sp P Yes C/I/M L/MCalifornia Figwort
Senecio blochmaniae 3’–5’ P F Sm S S Y Yes C LGrounsel
Senecio flaccidus 700k 1’–3’ P F Sm S S/F Y Yes All LBush Senecio
Senna armata 17k 1’–3’ P S Sm S Sp R/Y Yes D LSpiny Senna
Senna covesii 110k 1’–3’ P S Sm S Sp Y Yes I/D L MCoues’ Cassia
Sesuvium verrucosum 4.4mil –1’ P F Sm 1”–5” S Sp/S/F Pk/P/R Yes All MVerrucose Seapurslane
Silene armeria 3.9mil 1’–3’ A F Sm S S Pk No All L/MCatchfly
Silene gallica 1’–3’ A F Sm 1”–5” S Pk/Wh No C/I/M LCommon Catchfly
Silene laciniata 495k 1’–3’ P F Sm 1”–5” S Sp Pk/R Yes C/I/M LCardinal Catchfly
Simmondsia chinensis 1.2k 3’–5’ P S Min/C 1”–5” C Sp G Yes I/M/D LJojoba
Sisyrinchium bellum 300k 1’–3’ P F Sm S Sp Bl/P Yes All Any MBlue-eyed Grass
Sisyrinchium californicum 360k 1’–3’ P F Sm –1” S Sp Y Yes C MGolden Blue-eyed Grass
Solanum douglasii 20k 3’–5’ P F Sm S Yr Wh Yes C/I/D LWhite Nightshade
Sorghum drummondii 35k 1’–3’ A G Min/C 1”–5” GS S/F G/Br No C/I/D L MSudangrass
Sparganium eurycarpum greeni 20k 1’–3’ P F Min/C 1”–5” C Sp Br/G Yes C/I H LBroadfruit Bur-reed
Sparganium eurycarpum var. greenei 3’–5’ P F Min –1” C S Br Yes C/I HBur-reed
Spergularia marina 15mil –1’ A F Min –1” S Sp/S Wh/Pk Yes All M HSalt Sandspurry
Spergularia villosa 8.5mil –1’ P F Sm 1”–5” S Sp/S Wh No C/I MHairy Sandspurry
Sphaeralcea ambigua 10mil 1’–3’ P S Sm S Sp O Yes D LDesert Mallow
Sphaeralcea angustifolia 455k 3’–5’ P F Sm 1”–5” S Sp/S/F Y/R Yes D LCopper Globemallow
Genus, Species & Seed/ Flower Grwth Flower Infl Flower Grwth Flower Native CA Water SaltCommon Name PLS lb Height Type Type Size Size Type Season Color to CA Range Rqrd Tolerant Comments:
seedsA tule rush with three-sided stems found near freshwater marshes and ponds.
A stout perennial with three-sided to round stems found near freshwater marshes and along rivers and streams.
An uncommon tule rush with strongly three-angled stems found near freshwater marshes.
Tule rush with three-sided stems found near freshwater and alkaline marshes.
Best in well drained soil and full sun. Uncommon flower from the central coast of California.
Prefers damp soils in chaparral or along roadsides. Common flowerwith basal clumping leaves and tall stalks.
A woody perennial with long basal leaves, common in the coastaldunes and floodplains.
Does well in dry,rocky or sandy soils. A small shrub with bushy gray-green foliage that may flower its first year.
Likes sandy or gravelly soils of dry river washes. Uncommon shrub,armed with spines and leafless most of the year.
Occurs in sandy soils of dry desert washes and hillsides. Tomentose shrub with vivid flowers. Tolerates hot, dry climates.
Low to spreading with star shaped flower and succulent-like foliage.
Seeds easily and does well in full sun and average soil. Dwarf type (to 8”) is available as well.
Erect with minute hairs on foliage. Flower groups found close to the stem and near the end.
This native prefers coastal climates and can adapt to many soils.Attractive 1”-2” ray flower.
Gray green leaves are succulent like. Very drought tolerant once established. Prefers dry soils.
Good as ground cover, fire retardant properties. Common in moist grasslands. Dainty, iris-like form.
Green leaves resemble an iris, with a showy, yellow flower at the top of a stem.
Many-branched flower common to coastal sage scrub and inland chaparral. Prefers shade.
Resembles corn stalk. Central stem with long, peeling blades and seed head at top center.
Wetland plant with ribbon-like leaves. Puffy seed heads form balls at the end of the stem.
Found at the edge of freshwater ponds and near marshes and streams.
Widespread, delicate annual with fleshy leaves. Prefers alkaline soils along the coast.
Prefers sandy soils and can tolerate some salt. Hairy foliage. White flowers with lavender tips.
Prefers dry, rocky slopes and desert scrub habitats. Common to southwest deserts.
A tall, erect plant that prefers dry regions. Native to the desert mountains.
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Sphaeralcea coulteri 1.05mil 1’–3’ A F Sm 1”–5” C Sp O/Y Yes D LCoulter’s Globemallow
Sporobolus airiodes 1.6mil 1’–3’ P G +5” GS Cool Yes I/M/D M MAlkali Sacaton
Sporobolus cryptandrus 5.3mil 1’–3’ P G +5” GS Cool Yes I/M/D LSand Dropseed
Suaeda californica 450k 1’–3’ P S Min/C –1” C Sp/S Y/Br Yes C L MCalifornia Seablite
Suaeda moquinii 850k 1’–3’ P S I S G Yes I/D L HBush Seepweed
Suaeda taxifolia 600k 1’–3’ P S Min/C –1” C Sp/S Y/Br Yes C L MWoolly Seablite
Tagetes patula 550k 1’–3’ A F Lrg S S Y No C/I/D LAfrican Marigold
Tetradymia spinosa 1’–3’ P S Sm S Sp Y Yes I/M/D L MSpiny Cotton-thorn
Thymus vulgaris 1.9mil –1’ P S Sm S Sp/S Pk No C/I LCommon Thyme
Toxicodendron diversilobum 3’–5’ P S Min S Sp Y Yes C/I L/MPoison Oak
Trichostema lanatum 95k 1’–3’ P S Sm S S Bl/L Yes C/I LWoolly Blue Curls
Trichostema lanceolatum 95k 1’–3’ A F Med 1”–5” C Sp L/P Yes C/I LVinegarweed
Trifolium albopurpurea 240k –1’ A F Sm S Sp P/Wh Yes C/I/M LRancheria Clover
Trifolium ciliolatum 160k 1’–3’ A F Min 1”–5” C Sp Pk/P Yes C/I MTree Clover
Trifolium fragiferum 370k –1’ P F Med S Sp Pk No C/I/D M/H MStrawberry Clover
Trifolium fucatum 90k –1’ A F Sm –1” S Sp/S Wh/Y Yes C/I L/MBull Clover
Trifolium gracilentum 400k –1’ A F Sm S Sp Pk/P Yes C/I/M LPin-point Clover
Trifolium hirtum 140k –1’ A F Sm S Sp Pk No All L/MRose Clover
Trifolium incarnatum 140k 1’–3’ A F Min –1” C S R No C/I/D LCrimson Clover
Trifolium microcephalum 950k –1’ A F Min –1” C S Pk/Wh Yes C LMaiden Clover
Trifolium obtusiflorum 270k 1’–3’ A F Min –1” C Sp P Yes C/I/M L/MCreek Clover
Trifolium pratense 275k 1’–3 P F Min 1”–5” C Sp R No C/I LRed Clover
Trifolium repens 700k –1’ P F Min –1” C Sp/S/F Wh No C/I L/MWhite Clover
Trifolium subterranean 75k –1’ A F Min –1” C Sp P/Y No C/I L/MSubterranean Clover
Trifolium tridentatum 400k –1’ A F Min 1”–5” C Sp P Yes C/I/M LTomcat Clover
An upright plant with long, slender leaves and small flowers close to the center stem.
Tufted perennial grass found in seasonally moist areas. Tolerates alkaline conditions and full sun.
Prefers well drained, rocky to sandy soil conditions ofwashes and shrubland. Tolerates full sun.
Uncommon to rare in the wild. Smooth, grey-green foliage. Likes alkaline soils and full sun.
Does well in alkaline and saline conditions.
Fleshy foliage with small hairs. Prefers full sun and seaside conditions. Santa Barbara south to Baja.
Showy color. Dainty, quick cover and color. Drought tolerant and adapts to many soils. Not so pleasant aroma.
Generally found in the saltbush scrub inland. Rigidly branched shrub with white-woolly stems and long spines.
Prefers full sun and will tolerate rocky soil. Small, hardy, shrubby plant with numerous flowers. Easy to grow.
Toxic/irritating.
Found on dry slopes below 3,500’. Rounded shrub with aromatic, lance-shaped leaves.
Upright, single, center stem with short, light green foliage branching off the full length. Flowers at foliage tips.
Grows in coastal dunes, grassy slopes and meadows. Early maturing annual that is a good ground cover.
Popular for erosion control. Reroots along horizontal stems to provide a lush green effect. Some salt tolerance.
Low, spreading clover that prefers the cooler, moist areas under and between other plants.
Widely distributed along roadsides, washes, rocky slopes and disturbed areas. Early maturing, erect to spreading plant.
Used for revegetation of cut and fill slopes. Fast growing annual withhairy foliage. Reseeds well.
Originally used as forage or for crop rotation. Native to Europe.
Soil/dune stabilization. Found in moist disturbed areas or grasslands.Small, spreading species works well as a ground cover.
Occurs in the moist habitats of freshwater marshes and creeks. Upright annual with stout, hairy stems.
An important forage crop across the southwest to Texas. European native.
Deep rooted. Horizontal stems root at nodes. Used for soil stabilization. Important forage crop.
Found in meadows, roadsides and disturbed areas. Not a good forage, toxic if eaten in excess.
Good as ground cover, fast growing. Prefers open areas with springtimemoisture. Vigorous early grower, competes well with grasses.
Genus, Species & Seed/ Flower Grwth Flower Infl Flower Grwth Flower Native CA Water SaltCommon Name PLS lb Height Type Type Size Size Type Season Color to CA Range Rqrd Tolerant Comments:
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Tropaeolum majus 4k 1’–3’ A F Med S Yr O/R No C/I/D Any MGarden Nasturtium
Typha domingensis 7.5mil +5’ P S Min +5” C S Br Yes C/I/D HNarrow-leaved Cat-tail
Typha latifolia 7mil +5’ P S Min +5” C S Br Yes C/I HBroad-leaved Cat-tail
Urtica dioica ssp. holosericea 4mil 3’–5’ P F Min 1”–5” C S G Yes All MStinging Nettle
Venegasia carpesioides 430k 3’–5’ P S Sm S Sp/S Y Yes C/I MCanyon Sunflower
Verbena bracteata 1.7mil –1’ A F Sm –1” C Sp/S/F Wh/Bl/L Yes All LBigbract Verbena
Verbena lasiostachys 950k 1’–3’ P F Sm –1” C Sp/S/F Wh/Bl/L Yes All LCommon Vervain
Verbena tenuisecta 475k 1’–3’ P F Sm S S P/Wh No C/I/D L/MMoss Verbena
Vicia benghalensis 11k 1’–3’ A F Sm S Sp P No C/I L/MPurple Vetch
Vicia dasycarpa 11k 1’–3’ A F Sm S Sp P No C/I LWinter Vetch
Vicia faba minor 1.5k 3’–5’ A F Med 1”–5” C S Wh No C/I MSmall Horsebean
Vicia sativa 7k 1’–3’ A F Sm –1” C S P/Pk No C/I/M MGarden Vetch
Genus, Species & Seed/ Flower Grwth Flower Infl Flower Grwth Flower Native CA Water SaltCommon Name PLS lb Height Type Type Size Size Type Season Color to CA Range Rqrd Tolerant Comments:
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Good as ground cover. Prefers cool, moist areas and tolerates full sun or partial shade. Annual where cold, perennial where temperate.
A perennial freshwater marshland and water plant. Prefers warm temperate weather.
Common along streams and lakesides. Broad-leaved plant found in freshwater marshes across the U.S.
Widely dispersed, preferring damp areas. A stout, densely hairy plant with bristly hairs that can cause a stinging sensation.
Common in moist canyons, coastal shrub and chaparral. Small shrubwith widely branched, leafy stems.
Multiple branching plant with wide leaves and hairy foliage. Flowers form at tips of stems.
Sprawling with rising flower tips and shaggy hairs on branches and foliage.
Prostrate, spreads fast. Prefers sunny,warm sites with good drainage. Seeds easily.
A sprawling or climbing perennial that is found in open areas.
Good as ground cover. Trailing or sprawling annual that is frequently used as a cover crop.
Nitrogen fixer. Common cover crop. Wildlife and poultry food.
Sprawling vine that will climb. Commonly used in agricultural operations as a cover crop. Invasive in some states.
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Viguiera laciniata 850k 1’–3’ P S Sm S Sp/S Y Yes C/I L MSan Diego Sunflower
Vitis girdiana 9k 1’–3’ P S Min –1” C Sp G Yes C/I L/MDesert Wild Grape
Vulpia microstachys 300k –1’ A G 1”–5” GS Cool Yes C/I/D L/MSmall Fescue
Vulpia myuros var. hirsuta 11k 1’–3’ A G Sm 1”–5” S Sp No C/I L/MZorro Annual Fescue
Vulpia octoflora 1.6mil 1’–3’ A G 1”–5” GS Cool Yes All LSix weeks Fescue
Xylococcus bicolor 2.5k 3’–5’ P S S W Pk/Wh Yes C LMission Manzanita
Xylorhiza tortifolia 340k 1’–3’ P F Med S Sp Bl Yes D LDesert Aster
Yucca brevifolia 160k +5’ P T Med +5” C Sp Wh Yes M/D LJoshua Tree
Yucca schidigera 4k +5” P S Med +5” C Sp Wh Yes I/M/D LMojave Yucca
Yucca whipplei 26k 1’–3’ P S Med +5” C Sp Wh Yes C/I/M LOur Lord’s Candle
Zigadenus fremonti 137k 1’–3’ P F Med +5” C Wh/Y Yes C/I/M MFremont’s Deathcamas
Zoysia japonica 600k –1’ P G Min/C –1” GS S/F Y No C/I/M MZoysia Grass
Genus, Species & Seed/ Flower Grwth Flower Infl Flower Grwth Flower Native CA Water SaltCommon Name PLS lb Height Type Type Size Size Type Season Color to CA Range Rqrd Tolerant Comments:
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Good for revegetation. Mounding shrub with shiny green, resinousfoliage and ray flowers. Deep rooted, useful for stabilization.
A woody, climbing vine found in canyons and stream edges, inland to the deserts edge.
A fast growing native that works well as a cover crop or as a native nurse crop. Matures early and not overly aggressive.
Excellent for erosion control. Useful as a cover crop. Seeds and reseeds readily.
Prefers rocky or sandy soils in open areas. Tufted grass that is more common to the desert than towards the coast.
Found in the chaparral along the coast. Upright shrub with a burled trunk.
Prefers slopes and dry washes. Erect, highly branched, shrub-like flowerof the desert region.
Occurs in well drained, dry soils of the desert. Tree-like plant that can be tall and openly branched. Full sun.
Found in chaparral and creosote bush scrub of the Mojave and Sonoran desert. Basal leaves are stiff and pointed.
Widespread from the coast to the mountains. Shrub-like plant with a basal clump of sharp sword-like leaves.
Glossy green leaves beneath a single flower spike. Prefers partial shade.Entire plant is poisonous.
Slow growing to form a dense attractive turf in full sun. Can thin out in partial shade.
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seed mixes
California Coastal Native Wildflower MixThis is a mixture of annual and perennial wildflowers, native to coastalzones of California. This mix may be used for meadow or garden bor-ders or as a portion of a native grassland or shrub mix. Irrigation willprolong bloom.Recommended Application Rate – 20 lbs/acre
California Native Wildflower MixThis is a mixture of annual and perennial wildflowers, native to a widevariety of zones in California. This mix may be used for meadow orgarden borders or as a portion of a native grassland or shrub mix.Irrigation will prolong bloom.Recommended Application Rate – 20 lbs/acre
Chaparral Sage Scrub MixUse this mix when native chaparral scrub restoration is desired. It is ablend of grasses, flowers and shrubs for revegetation of soil and slopeswith plant types that belong here. There is a quick start grass to protectsoil and allow slower perennials to provide their permanent cover in theyears to come. Designed as a non-irrigated mix, irrigation will fosterestablishment and prolong the blooming period.Recommended Application Rate – 47 lbs/acre
Coastal Sage Scrub MixUse this mix when native scrub restoration is desired. It is a blend ofgrasses, flowers and shrubs for revegetation of soil and slopes withplant types that belong here. There is a quick start grass to protect soiland allow slower perennials to provide their permanent cover in theyears to come. Designed as a non-irrigated mix, irrigation will fosterestablishment and prolong the blooming period.Recommended Application Rate – 54 lbs/acre
Inland Sage Scrub MixUse this mix when native inland scrub restoration is desired. It is ablend of grasses, flowers and shrubs for revegetation of soil and slopeswith plant types that belong here. There is a quick start grass to protectsoil and allow slower perennials to provide their permanent cover in theyears to come. Designed as a non-irrigated mix, irrigation will fosterestablishment and prolong the blooming period.Recommended Application Rate – 46 lbs/acre
Low Profile Wildflower MixThis is a mixture of low growing annual and perennial species that willprovide many months of bright Spring color in a non-irrigated setting,or year-round color when irrigated. This mix may be used alone or inconjunction with grass and shrub seeds.Recommended Application Rate – 20 lbs/acre
Ornamental, Low Growing Native MixThis is a mixture of showy, low growing annual and perennial speciesthat will provide months of bright Spring color in a non-irrigated set-ting, or year-round color when irrigated. This mix may be used alone or in conjunction with grass and shrub seeds.Recommended Application Rate – 42 lbs/acre
Made for the Shade Wildflower MixThis is a mixture of annual and perennial wildflowers that providesbright spring color in shady or filtered sun locations. Flowering will be nearly continuous if irrigated.Recommended Application Rate – 25 lbs/acre
Southwest Desert Wildflower MixThis hardy mixture of 12 annual species will provide bright, showy spring flowers that will reseed year after year, with or without irrigation. Numerous perennial species are available to add to this mixture, if desired.Recommended Application Rate – 20 lbs/acre
West Coast Ornamental Wildflower MixThis is a mixture of annual and perennial species, well adapted toCalifornia’s coastal and coastal-inland conditions below 2,500’ elevation.This mix provides many months of color, with or without irrigation, andmay be used alone or in conjunction with grass and shrub seeds.Recommended Application Rate – 15 lbs/acre
Ornamental, Flowering Ground Cover & Shrub MixUse this mix of native and non-native species for irrigated sites whenyou want full coverage and showy color from Spring through to Fall.These species do not work well in a non-irrigated setting.Recommended Application Rate – 29 lbs/acre
wildflower/shrub mixes
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reclamation/erosion mixes
ground cover mixes
Basic Erosion Control MixThis is a mixture of annual grasses and legumes designed to germinatequickly and provide vegetative cover for disturbed areas. This mix isformulated for non-irrigated sites and irrigation will prolong the growth period.Recommended Application Rate – 40 lbs/acre
Riparian Rescue MixThis mix of native California species is designed for channel bottomsand wetland environments. Recommended Application Rate – 20 lbs/acre
Basic Native Erosion Control MixThis mix of annual native California species has been formulated forrapid growth in the lower rainfall climates and varied soil types ofCentral and Southern California. For this reason, it is the best choicefor permanent or temporary cover in areas that may not support perennial natives without the addition of irrigation or soil amendments.These seeds are adapted to our climates and plant communities and can be used around sensitive native habitat and in conjunction withother species, including wildflowers, without the fear of native gene contamination. Recommended Application Rate – 36 lbs/acre
Critical Coastal MixThis is a mix of cool season annuals for highly erosive areas where fast cover is desired. This is a permanent cover which will reseed in subsequent years.Recommended Application Rate – 75 lbs/acre
Insecta-Flora MixInsecta-Flora contains legumes and brilliant wildflowers to create a natural insectary that attracts and supports the beneficial predatoryinsects while providing an alternate target for crop destroyers, drawingthem into an insect ambush. In the late Summer, once seed has set, mow the area to scatter ripe seed for the following years growth. In the Fall, additional seeding may be desired to establish a stronger, self-supporting stand. Recommended Application Rate – 11 lbs/acre
Low Profile Legume MixThis low growing, reseeding mix of clover and medic species has beenformulated to help control soil erosion, increase water infiltration ratesand moisture holding capacity. When managed properly, this mix pro-duces up to 200 pounds of nitrogen and 4 tons of dry matter per acre. Itshould be planted before the first rains into a fine soil particle seedbed.This mix may be used to add the nitrogen fixing benefits of legumes toan existing grass stand or to get more nitrogen from a cover crop withless mowing and no tilling. Recommended Application Rate – 25 lbs/acre
Orchard Assist MixThis mix is designed as a long lasting, cover crop solution for orchards.Once established, it will stabilize the soil at the surface, saving the top-soil as well as adding valuable nutrients to the soil. Best results occurwhen this mix is planted prior to the first rains of the season. For areasbelow 12 inches of rain per year we recommend irrigating to facilitategermination and reseeding.Recommended Application Rate – 15 lbs/acre
Rapid Cover MixThis mix is designed as a low cost, temporary erosion control solution ora green manure plow down cover crop. Once established, it will stabi-lize the soil at the surface, saving the topsoil and helping to avoidrepairs and clean up of runoff. Best results occur when this mix is plant-ed prior to the first rains of the season. It does not reseed well, butplant residuals will protect the soil surface the second year and addorganics to pre-amend for subsequent landscaping. Recommended Application Rate – 190 lbs/acre
hay mixesHay MixThis mix provides a high-yielding, palatable hay product when used inan irrigated setting. It gives uniform production throughout the seasonsand maintains good nutritional balance. This mix is designed to begrazed and can also be baled and stored if desired. Recommended Application Rate – 80 lbs/acre
General Pasture MixThis mix provides a high-yielding, palatable and durable general pur-pose pasture when used in an irrigated setting. It gives uniform produc-tion throughout the seasons, withstands heavy grazing and maintainsgood nutritional balance. Recommended Application Rate – 50 lbs/acre
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non seed items
fiber/mulchesFlexterraTM
• Mechanically Bonded Fiber Matrix (M-BFM) – patented product • University tested to control erosion without having to cure• Out-performed chemically Bonded Fiber Matrix (BFM) products,
Excelsior and Straw Blankets in independent university testing. • Contains high viscosity crosslinked Polysaccharide Hydro-Colloid
Binder and Interlocking Crimped Polyester Fibers for maximum bonding strength.
Wood Fiber Hydro Mulch©
• Meets or exceeds all requirements for Wood Fiber Mulch• Absorbs water rapidly, forming a homogeneous slurry that
ensures and evenly distributed stand of grass• Hrydo Mulch 1000 holds 12 times its weight in moisture,
thus enhancing seed survival rates• Independent university testing proves Hydro-Mulch 1000
controls erosion and grows a healthier stand of grass than 100% paper fiber
HydroBlanket®
Bonded Fiber Matrix• Controls erosion on the steep sites in a quick safe easy
hydraulic application• Contains a crosslinked Hydro-Colloid Tackifier, superabsorbent
co-polymer gel and poly-acrylamide that flocculates and anchors the fiber mulch matrix to the soil surface
• Retains more moisture to improve turf establishment.
Enviro Fiber S-100 Hydroseeding MulchRead All About It - The Best News on Newsprint!S&S Seeds is proud to offer a rich green-colored, recycled newsprinthydroseeding mulch: Enviro Fiber S-100 Hydroseeding Mulch.Newsprint is proven superior in water-holding capacity, seed protectionand stability. In a test of various hydromulch materials by theUniversity of California, Davis*, the study concluded Newsprint aloneor in combination with wood or kraft fibers gives the best protection.
By eliminating virtually all materials other than recycled newsprintfrom this mulch product, the poor qualities of these other fibers areeliminated as well. Enviro Fiber S-100 Hydroseeding Mulch contains noslick papers which contain clays that have been shown to negativelyaffect water-holding capacity and stability of the mulch. Wood fibers donot allow maximum infiltration of water into the soil as does newsprint.Wood fibers—even virgin wood fibers—will characteristically wickmoisture from the ground, allowing it to evaporate into the atmosphere,increasing the possibility of seeds drying out. Enviro Fiber S-100Hydroseeding Mulch holds soil and water in the seed zone.
In the UC Davis study, newsprint mulch promoted a higher percentageof emergence of the test crop seed under natural rainfall conditionswhile affording greater surface erosion protection from the rain. Thisscientific finding fits perfectly with S&S Seeds' philosophy of supply-ing products and solutions that work and are cost effective too! EnviroFiber S-100 Hydroseeding Mulch is superior protection for your valu-able seed investment.
*UC Davis Agronomy Progress Report, No. 98, April 1979, HydromulchingFibersWhats New? by Burgess L. Kay, Wildlands Seeding Specialist, Department ofAgronomy and Range Science, UC Davis. Adapted from Proceedings of the InternationalErosion Control Conference X, Seattle, WA March 1979.
• Made from recycled newsprint paper fiber • 50 lb. industry standard plastic bags • Faster job completion with fewer plug-ups • Non-toxic to animals and plant life • Meets or exceeds DOT and Caltrans standards • A rich green-colored, recycled newsprint hydroseeding mulch.
fiber/mulchesHydroPost Compost MulchErosion Control and Revegetation Compost
Use of Hydropost on parent material, degraded soils or harsh sites provides an environment that supports soil microbiology and sustains long term vegetative cover. Hydropost allows the establishment of native vegetation without encouraging weedy annual vegetation. Hydropost helps establish a sustainable nutrient cycling system.
Average Total Nutrient ContentPercentFraction P P2O3 K K2O S Mg Cc NaNitrogen Phosphorus Phosphate Potassium Potash Sulfur Magnesium Calcium Sodium1.65 .075 1.50 1.30 1.50 0.35 .60 1.6 0.35
Parts Per MillionIron Aluminum Manganese Copper Zinc16500 15000 225 125 200
Physical PropertiesBulk Density Moisture H20 Content Dry Matter Fraction Organic Fraction Mineral Organic Fraction1000 lbs/yard 25% 75% 50% 50%Humic Acid Content 4%
Biological Benefits:Increases Soil Microorganisms • Beneficial Bacteria, Protozoa,Actinomycetes and Fungi • Provides Plant Disease Resistance • Suppresses Pythium, Fusarium Wilt and Nematodes • Provides Humic Acids • Numerous Nutrient and Soil Benefiting Properties
Specification:Hydropost shall be a compost product produced by the controlled biologicaldecomposition of organic matter that has been sanitized through the genera-tion of heat and stabilized to be beneficial to plant growth. Compost shall bederived from chipped, shredded or ground vegetation or clean processed woodproducts, and a Class A, exceptional quality biosolids compost, as required byUS EPA, 40 CRF, part 503c regulations. The compost shall be processed toreduce weed seeds, pathogens and deleterious material and shall not containpaint, petroleum products, herbicides, fungicides or other chemical residuesthat would be harmful to plant or animal life. Other deleterious material suchas glass, plastics, metal or rocks shall not exceed 0.1% by weight or volume,and shall be of such size as not to harm application equipment or hinder theapplication of these materials. A minimum of 135° internal temperature shallbe maintained for at least 15 consecutive days during the composting process.The compost shall be thoroughly turned a minimum of five times during thecomposting process, and shall go through a minimum 90 days curing periodafter the 15 day thermophilic compost process has been completed.
Hydropost shall be screened through a minimum 1/4 inch screen. The moisture content shall not exceed 35%.
Application per Acre:Hydroseed
1-Step Method:Apply seed, 500 lb. fiber, 1500 lb. Hydropost, water and tackifier as needed.
2-Step Method:Step 1: Apply Seed, 450 lb. Hydropost, 150 lb. fiber.Step 2: Apply 1050 lb. Hydropost, 350 lb. fiber, tackifier, fertilizer andwater as required.
2-Step method puts seed in contact with soil and protects it from predators.Higher rates of Hydropost can be used for additional nutrient or mulch. Use 3 parts Hydropost to 1 part wood or cellulose fiber.
Drilled Seed:Hydropost can be spread and incorporated as a soil amendment on the seed bed, spread immediately prior to drilling seed, or applied as tackifier to control wind erosion, or with tacked straw, as specified above.
Hydropost Soil Amendment:Incorporated into six inches of soil per 1000 square feet:1/4 inch = 2% organic matter (low) ............ 0.75 cubic yard1/2 inch = 4% organic matter (medium) ......... 1.50 cubic yard1 inch = 8% organic matter (excellent) ...... 3.00 cubic yard
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36 - soil binders/stabilizers
soil binders/stabilizersM-BinderMulch Tackifier/Soil Stabilizer
A Naturally Perfect TackifierM-Binder is a botanical glue used as an aid in hydroseeding, to stabi-lize soils, and for dust control. M-Binder is unsurpassed as a tackifiersetting the stand for the industry since the early 1970’s. It is 100%organic, made from the plantago (Plantago insularis) plant. The mate-rial used to make the glue is the protective coating of the plantagoseed, known as a psyllium. This outer coating's purpose in nature isto stick the seed to the soil to improve germination. M-Binder is com-posed of the finely ground outer coating of this seed. It works per-fectly as a tackifier, doing exactly the job that nature intended.
Where to Use M-BinderM-Binder may be used anywhere you need to tack straw or mulch, orcontrol dust and erosion, such as for highway, mine and pipelinereclamation, for revegetation and restoration projects, fire rehabilita-tion, landscaping and beautification.
ApplicationM-Binder may be applied as a dry powder or as a wet slurry to dry orwet surfaces. It may even be applied during rain. It does not requireset-up or drying time because when it is wet it is a heavy muciloidmaterial and when dry it is a firm but rewettable membrane.
M-Binder may be used at varying rates depending on factors such asslope, porosity of the soil and wind conditions. We have found that agood general rate is 150 lbs/acre.
• To tack straw: Apply M-Binder at 150-200 lbs/acre. We also recommend mixing with wood fiber at a rate of 200-300 lbs/acre(to help keep tackifier on top of straw) and sufficient water toproduce good slurry flow.
• For use with mulch: Apply M-Binder at 100-200 lbs/acre andwood fiber or paper mulch as specified.
• For use in dust control: Apply M-Binder at 100-200 lbs/acredepending on site conditions.
Cost EffectiveIncreases plant density and seed retention
Easy...to handle, to apply and easy to clean up
VersatileUsed for dust abatement, hydroseeding, straw and fiber tacking.
Improves...slurry suspension and slurry flow
DurableForms a firm, resilient, rewettable membrane which fastens seed to soil surface.
SafeAll organic, non-toxic, non-corrosive, safe for animals and plants.
Technical SpecificationsProtein content: 1.62Ash content: 2.70Fiber: 4.00pH of 1% solution: 6.80Settleable solids: 5.00
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soil binders/stabilizersGuar TackA multipurpose additive for hydraulic seeding applications
Used to...• Lubricate fiber thus allowing for greater spray range from turret
or hose runs.• Pump coarser fiber products that would otherwise clog a typical
Hydroseeder.• Improve fiber dispersal on soil contact producing a uniform
erosion resistant cover.• Hold fiber, seed and other additives in place until vegetation
stabilizes surface.
This quick thickening concentrated organic powder will keep thesoil and fiber in place until the seeds can germinate and createnature’s permanent erosion control.
Guar Tack is ideal for projects where the client may be required to usenatural bioorganic products, such as waterways or wildlife habitats.
Contains a food grade hydrolyzed Guar powder that is safe and easyto mix into the Hydroseed slurry.
Able to completely hydrolyze in less time than it takes to load a tank(5 to 15 minutes)
Guar Tack’s high solubility enables more product to enter the mulchslurry resulting in a more cost effective application.
A biodegradable plant derived hydrocolloid polysaccharide; GuarTack is non-toxic and non-corrosive allowing for easier cleanup.
Mixing: In standard Hydraulic Seeding Equipment add slowly to agitatedwater during charging of Hydroseeder.
Application Rates:Slope Grade Pounds per acreFlat to 5:1 30 to 50 lbs5:1 to 3:1 50 to 75 lbs3:1 to 1:1 75 to 150 lbs
UltraTackTM - Granular LinearPolyacrylamideUltraTack is an economical and user friendly Tackifier/Binder.Unlike most binders and tackifiers that solely hold together andthicken hydroseed slurries, UltraTack provides soil aggregate structure protection which helps to maintain soil integrity and aid in seedling emergence.
UltraTack’s highly-effective, extremely concentrated formulation, 3-5 lb. per acre, eliminates the need for forklifts or other unloadingand loading equipment and large storage areas. Due to the small 15lb. containers site transfer and handling is simplified while workersafety is maximized.
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bonded fiber matrix - “spray-on erosion blankets”FlexterraTM
The Ultimate Medium for Erosion Control and Revegetation
• Wood Fibers• Interlocking Fibers• Co-Polymer Gel• Crosslinking Hydro-colloid Tackifier
The Right Chemistry Works Every TimeFlexterra™ uses patented technology combining both chemical andmechanical bonding techniques to lock the engineered medium inplace. Crimped synthetic fibers, organic fibers and performance-enhancing additives form a lofty, interlocking matrix that creates air space and water-absorbing cavities which improve germination;reduce the impact of raindrop energy and minimize soil loss. Superiorchemistry means no cure time, which enables the matrix to handlehigher rates of surface flow energy from heavy rains – upon application. Water-resistant tackifiers and flocculants chemicallybond the matrix to the soil surface.
Solves Problems on a Variety of SitesFGM™ has been used on projects ranging from rough ground and steep,rocky slopes to moderate- or steep-graded fill slopes. It is also used inenvironmentally sensitive wetlands and other wildlife areas not compati-ble with nettings. It has proven itself in a broad array of applications:
DOT & Highway ProjectsFGM™ can be applied quickly to small or large areas with no cutting,trimming or stapling involved. It has received DOT approval on agrowing list of states.
Mine ReclamationFGM™ exceeds the rigid environmental standards that come with aban-doned mined land (AML) reclamation projects.
Commercial and Residential ConstructionFGM™ doesn’t require stakes that pose hazards and doesn’t leave net-ting behind that can interfere with mowing.
Golf Course ConstructionFGM™ locks the soil and seed in place, allowing grass to mature into ahealthy, dense cover at a fraction of the cost of sod.
Flexible Slope Protection at the Lowest Overall CostNew Flexterra™ is a revolutionary component of Profile ErosionControl Solutions (PECS™), the industry’s mostcomprehensive assortment of hydraulic mulch anderosion control blanket technology combined withon-site expertise and unfailing support. Like allproducts within the PECS arsenal, Flexterra™ isspecifically engineered to deliver optimum per-formance under demanding conditions. Nothingcontrols soil erosion and accelerates seed germination like Flexterra™,the ultimate hydraulically applied blanket. Patented technology createsa Flexible Growth Medium™ (FGM™) that offers better protection onslopes than rolled erosion control blankets (ECB) and bonded fibermatrix (BFM) products – with the speed and cost savings of hydraulicseeding. Plus, it can be combined with other erosion control technolo-gies to accommodate a broad range of conditions. At lower applicationrates, it can significantly and economically improve the performance ofcomplementary technologies from straw blankets to turf reinforcementmats (TRM).
Flexterra™ is effective upon application. It requires no cure time to devel-op intimate soil contact. This engineered medium performs on slopessteeper than 2.5H:1V and remains effective even during sustained rain-fall events. It can be applied using all types of mechanically agitatedhydraulic seeding equipment over uneven terrain and rough seedbeds.
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Installed Cost Per Acre* Including Seed,Fertilizer and Labor FlexterraTM dramatically reduces overall costs.The savings are even more dramatic when youconsider the extensive soil preparration blan-kets require to minimize voids and bridgingover the soil surfacc.* Based on installed rate at 3, 500 lbs per acre.
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bonded fiber matrix - “spray-on erosion blankets”It Doesn’t Just Perform, It OutperformsNothing compares to the performance of Flexterra™ when evaluatedby the most prestigious slope erosion testing laboratories in NorthAmerica. Flexterra™ performance has been proven.
• Superior erosion control – 0.0001 Cover (C) Factor from the Universal Soil Loss Equation translates to 99.9% effectiveness – or near perfection.
• Effective immediately – no cure time required.• Fastest turf establishment – 1500% water holding capacity
delivers more moisture to the seedbed for better germination.• 1/3 less expensive than blankets – less soil preparation is required.
InstallationStrictly comply with manufacturer's installation instructions and rec-ommendations. Use approved hydro-spraying machines with fan-typenozzle (50-degree tip). To achieve optimum soil surface coverage applyFGM™ from opposing directions to soil surface.
Erosion Control and Revegetation:Step 1: Apply seed, fertilizer and other soil amendments with smallamount of Flexterra™ for visual metering.Step 2: Mix 50 lb of FGM™ per 125 gallons (23 kg/475 liters) ofwater; confirm loading rates with equipment manufacturer.
Slope Gradient English SI≤3H to 1V 3000 lb/acre 3400 kg/ha>3H to 1V and ≤2H to 1V 3500 lb/acre 3900 kg/ha>2H to 1V and ≤1H to 1V 4000 lb/acre 4500 kg/ha>1H to 1V 4500 lb/acre 5100 kg/haBelow ECB or TRM 1500 lb/acre 1700 kg/haAs infill for TRM 3500 lb/acre 3900 kg/ha
Consult comprehensive CSI formatted specification for additional details.
PackagingBags: Net Weight - 50 lb, UV resistant plastic film.Pallets: Weather-proof, stretch-wrapped with UV resistant palletcover, 40 bags/pallet, 1 ton/pallet.
EarthGuardPatented Liquid Polyacrylamide Emulsion
EarthGuard® is a soil stabilizing emulsion specifically formulated toreduce erosion and sediment runoff. It is non-toxic, 100% biodegradeable,and conforms to the State of California Department of TransportationStandard Specifications Section 20-2.11 for “Stabilizing Emulsion”.
EarthGuard® FM is a one-step spray application, combiningEarthGuard® and wood/cellulose fiber. It is applied as an aqueous slurry by itself or in combination with seed. EarthGuard® FM is chemically engineered to be effective at low rates while absorbing theimpact of raindrops, and providing immediate dust control, erosion control, and soil stabilization until permanent vegetation is establishedor construction has resumed. EarthGuard® FM’s versatility allows it tobe highly effective in many applications: erosion control, slope stabiliza-tion, dust abatement, landscape design, storm water runoff, fire burnrehabilitation, land development and golf course construction.
EarthGuard® FM from Terra Novo is the economical solution more andmore erosion specialists are turning to. It’s the perfect short to mid-termerosion application comparable to the most expensive BMPs. It is simpleto apply, safe to use and as effective as any comprehensive BFM systemon the market.
With proven field performance, it is easy to see why EarthGuard® FM is so highly effective and why it saves contractors and developers hun-dreds to thousands of dollars per acre over other effective erosion controlpractices. Typical applied costs for EarthGuard® FM range from 3 to 6cents per square foot for slopes and 2 to 2.5 cents per square foot on padscompared to 8.5 to 15 cents per square foot for these other products.
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bonded fiber matrix - “spray-on erosion blankets”FlexterraTM
• Mechanically Bonded Fiber Matrix (M-BFM) – patented product • University tested to control erosion without having to cure• Out-performed chemically Bonded Fiber Matrix (BFM) products,
Excelsior and Straw Blankets in independent university testing. • Contains high viscosity crosslinked Polysaccharide Hydro-Colloid
Binder and Interlocking Crimped Polyester Fibers for maximum bonding strength.
HydroBlanket®
Bonded Fiber Matrix• Controls erosion on the steep sites in a quick safe easy
hydraulic application• Contains a crosslinked Hydro-Colloid Tackifier, superabsorbent
co-polymer gel and poly-acrylamide that flocculates and anchors the fiber mulch matrix to the soil surface
• Retains more moisture to improve turf establishment
Directions for use:Load according to equipment manufacturer’s instructions. Mix Conweb Fibers BFM at a rate of 60 lbs per 150 gallons ofworking capacity water.
Physical Properties:Moisture Content 12% + –3 Wood Fiber 90% MaxCrosslinked Tackifier 10% + –1Water Holding Capacity 350% MinOrganic Material 99% + –1pH 4.8 Min
Typical Application Rate:< 3 to 1 Slope 3000 lbs/acre > 1 to 1 Slope 4000 lbs/acre
Packing:Net weight 50 lb bale, 40 bales per pallet.
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rolled erosion control productsGreenfix AmericaProducts and ServicesProducts and ServicesManufacturing quality erosion control products is our main focus. Ourproducts are designed to meet a complex variety of erosion control andvegetation problems. For slope protection, channel lining, reclamation,turf reinforcement and specialized landscaping, Greenfix America hasa product that provides the solutions. Optimum performance of allGreenfix America blankets can be expected when installed accordingto recommended specifications.
Fiber ProductsOur straw products contain California's highest quality straw, certifiedby the USDA to be free of Canadian Thistle and other noxious weeds.All straw blankets are made of high performance straw fiber with alonger fiber length that ensures a nutrient rich mulch. Coir (coconutfiber) fiber products contain 100 % high quality coconut fiber.
Organic Net ProductsThe Greenfix America Organic Net blankets use the same fiber com-position as our standard blankets with a natural reinforcement matrixin place of polypropylene netting. The bio-degradability of the blanketis an advantageous feature in ecologically sensitive areas. Additionalfeatures include, added water absorption, a woven net matrix thatallows the strands to float independently of each other, reducing therisk of tenting and wildlife endangerment, making these blanketsan environmentally friendly solution.
Custom Manufactured ProductsGreenfix America will design and manufacture a blanket to meet yourspecific project application. Our goal is to meet your unique challengesby providing effective solutions for different erosion and sedimentcontrol applications. We will maximize the dollars you spend by pro-ducing a blanket to meet your specification.
Greenfix America can provide independent laboratory testing for yourcustom manufactured products. Minimal charges apply dependingupon the number of parameters tested. Please allow 3 to 4 days foranalysis processing.
Innovative PackagingThe Greenfix America 20 roll unit provides easier product shipping,handling, and storage. The unit can be handled easily with standardwarehousing equipment in a variety of locations. The packages are
durable and can be stored outdoors when covered with a GreenfixAmerica bundle bag. Our specialized packaging style minimizes packag-ing waste.
Quality Control ProgramPrior to every production season, recurrent testing is performed on theentire product line. To ensure the minimum performance standards arebeing met, all products are tested annually for the following parametersASTM D5261 Mass Per Unit Area, ASTM D5199 Thickness, ASTMD5035 Tensile and ASTM D5035 Elongation. This ensures quality stan-dards are not affected by straw variations due to climate, growing, andharvest conditions.
Greenfix America’s product quality standards are measured againstadvanced physical performance tolerances realized by natural environ-mental events. The quality assured erosion control products made avail-able by Greenfix America set a standard that makes the conditionalindustry accepted standards environmentally nonconforming.
The performance qualification program accurately provides design per-formance values qualifying the selected materials for your project appli-cation. The design values are compiled from proven federally acceptedlarge-scale laboratory tests intended to replicate actual field conditions,providing definitive engineering design values. Our product qualifica-tion program does not subscribe to Bench Scale material testing to inter-pret design values.
Diverse TRM ProductsGreenfix America offers a variety of TRM materials specifically config-ured to satisfy the many different approaches to slope and channeldesigning and marketing practices. Our TRM product development andmaterial qualification program emphasizes the pre-vegetabled life cycleof a project application.
Straw WattleDefinition:Slope Interruption Devices (SID) are manufactured from straw that is wrapped in tubular black plastic netting. They are approximately 8 inches (200 mm) in diameter by 20-25 feet (7-8 m) long. Rolls areplaced and staked along the contour of newly constructed or disturbed slopes.
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Purpose:Slope Interruption Devices (SID) are intended to capture and keep sediment on the slopes. Straw wattles (SIDs) are useful to temporarilystabilize slopes by reducing soil creep and sheet and rill erosion untilpermanent vegetation can get established. Installed, straw wattlesshorten the slope length, thereby interrupting the raveling and rillingprocesses, and reduce the slope steepness. They catch soil material thatmoves down the slope by the freeze/thaw processes. Organic matterand native seeds are trapped behind the wattles, which provide a stablemedium for germination, logs trap fertile topsoil and retain moisturefrom rainfall, which aids in growth of tree seedlings planted along theupslope side of the wattles.
Design Considerations:Sites appropriate for straw wattles are:• Slopes susceptible to sheet and rill erosion• Slopes producing dry ravel• Slopes susceptible to freeze/thaw activity; or slopes difficult to
vegetate because of soil movement. Straw logs are not intended for use in concentrated flow situations
Disadvantages:• Wattles only function for one or two seasons• If not installed properly with a sufficient trench, wattles may fail• Straw wattles may require maintenance to ensure that the stakes
are holding and the wattles are still in contact with the soil. This is especially true on steep slopes in sandy soil
Advantages:• Straw wattles are a relatively low-cost solution to sheet and rill
erosion problems• They can replace silt fences or straw bales on steep slopes• Rolls are a short-term solution to help establish native vegetation• Rolls store moisture for vegetation planted immediately upslope• Plastic netting will eventually photodegrade, eliminating the need
for retrieval of materials after the straw has broken down• Straw becomes incorporated into the soil with time, adding organic material to the soil and retaining moisture for vegetation.
Straw wattles will last an average of one to two years. This is an impor-tant factor when planning the optimum length of time the slope willneed mechanical stabilization.
rolled erosion control productsGreenfix America continued... Straw wattles can be staked with willow stakes if site conditions
warrant and the moisture retained by the straw log will encourage willow establishment.
Construction Specifications:Consult Your Local Qualified Distributor or Engineer
Inspection and Maintenance:See Complete Product Specifications
Temporary Slope ProtectionWS05 - Single Net Straw - PhotodegradableFiber StrawFiber Content 100%Width (Feet/Meters) 8 / 2.4Length (Feet/Meters) 67.5 / 20.5Area (Square Yards / Square Meters) 60 / 50Weight (Lbs. Sq. Yd. - Kg/Sq. Meters) 0.50 / .271Weight per Blanket (Pounds/Kilograms) 30 / 13.6Functional Longevity (Months) 10Top Netting Type (Photodegradable) LightBottom Netting Type N/ATop Net: Light, PhotodegradableFiber Layer: 100% California, Straw FiberFor Optimum performance this product should be installed with net up.
WS05B - Single Organic Net Straw - BiodegradableFiber StrawFiber Content 100%Width (Feet/Meters) 8 / 2.4Length (Feet/Meters) 67.5 / 20.5Area (Square Yards / Square Meters) 60 / 50Weight (Lbs. Sq. Yd. - Kg/Sq. Meters) 0.50 / .271Weight per Blanket (Pounds/Kilograms) 30 / 13.6Functional Longevity (Months) 10Top Netting Type (Biodegradable) NaturalBottom Netting Type N/ATop Net: Natural, BiodegradableFiber Layer: 100% California, Straw FiberFor Optimum performance this product should be installed with net up.
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WS072 - Double Net Straw - PhotodegradableFiber StrawFiber Content 100%Width (Feet/Meters) 8 / 2.4Length (Feet/Meters) 67.5 / 20.5Area (Square Yards / Square Meters) 60 / 50Weight (Lbs. Sq. Yd. - Kg/Sq. Meters) 0.70 / .379Weight per Blanket (Pounds/Kilograms) 42 / 19.0Functional Longevity (Months) 10-12Top Netting Type (Photodegradable) LightBottom Netting Type (Photodegradable) MediumTop Net: Light, PhotodegradableFiber Layer: 100% California, Straw FiberBottom Layer: Medium, Photodegradable
WS072B - Double Organic Net Straw - PhotodegradableFiber StrawFiber Content 100%Width (Feet/Meters) 8 / 2.4Length (Feet/Meters) 67.5 / 20.5Area (Square Yards / Square Meters) 60 / 50Weight (Lbs. Sq. Yd. - Kg/Sq. Meters) 0.70 / .379Weight per Blanket (Pounds/Kilograms) 42 / 19.0Functional Longevity (Months) 10-12Top Netting Type (Biodegradable) NaturalBottom Netting Type (Biodegradable) NaturalTop Net: Natural, BiodegradableFiber Layer: 100% California, Straw FiberBottom Layer: Natural, Biodegradable
Supplement To General Installation Guidelines/Slopes And ChannelsSubgrade / Slopes & Channels: On slopes and channels, the site must be shaped to the design specifications (Slope gradient, Density of soil& etc.) The site must be groomed to be free of soil clods, clumps, rocksor equipment imprints of any kind that would prevent the blanketfrom lying flush against the surface contour.
Seeding / Slopes & Channels: For non soil filled applications on slopesand channels, hydro-seed, board cast or drill seed over prepared soilbefore blanket is deployed. Make sure to hydro-mulch after seedingand before the blanket is installed to ensure the seed is in direct con-tact with the soil. Seed mixes with adequate pure live seed ratios mustbe used to ensure proper germination ratios and successful vegetationestablishment. Consult your local distributor or seed supplier to obtaina proper seed mix.
Anchor Trench & Check Slots / Slopes & Channels: Anchor trenchesare required to securely fasten the blanket to the subgrade surface. Anchortrenches and intermediate check slots are typically 6-9 inches wide and 6-9 inches deep. The blanket is installed in the trench and fastened to thebottom with staples spaced 1-3 ft. apart. The anchor trenches and checksslots are then back filled and compacted in such a manner not to damagethe blanket. (See Slope & Channel Isometric View)
Anchor Trench / Slopes: Anchor trenches should be installed at least1ft. beyond the crest of the slope. (See Longitudinal Anchor TrenchFig. 2) Anchor Trench / Channels: In a channel anchor trenches areinstalled at the beginning of the channel. (See Initial Channel AnchorTrench Fig. 1 & Longitudinal Anchor Trench Fig. 2)
rolled erosion control productsCheck Slots / Slopes: For maximum performance of your product, anintermediate check slot may be required on long slopes that exceed oneroll length. Intermediate check slots should be spaced approximately20 – 60 ft. intervals down the slope depending on the blanket type,slope length and soil conditions. Consult your local distributor or blan-ket manufacturer directly to confirm the check slot installation proce-dure. (See Intermediate Check Slot Fig. 3)
Check Slots / Channels: In a channel, check slots are spaced approxi-mately 25 – 60 ft. intervals down stream depending on flow condi-tions, channel gradient and time to vegetate. (See Intermediate CheckSlot Fig. 3 & Cannel Isometric View) Field Joining And Anchoring: Theblanket is rolled down the slope or channel loosely to maintain contactwith the soil at all times. Side to side overlap between rolls are 3-4inches minimum and anchored on 2-3 ft. intervals minimum. End toend splice overlap between rolls are 1-3 ft. minimum and anchoredwith two rows of staples on 1 ft. intervals minimum.Overlaps are shingled in the direction of flow.
Staple patterns will vary depending on application, soil type, slope orchannel gradient and etc. (See Staple Pattern Guidelines) A rule of thumbfor estimating the amount of staples required for a project is as follows:
Steep Slopes / 1:1 and greater 2-4 staples per sq. yd.High Flow Channel 3-4 staples per sq. yd.Low Flow Channel 2-3 staples per sq. yd.
Install additional staples as required to ensure the blanket is always incontact with the soil, regardless of suggested staple patterns.
Anchoring Devices: Use a 6 inch x 1 inch 11 gauge minimum metal staple in heavy compacted soil. In loose soil conditions use a 8 inch x 1 inch 11 gauge minimum metal staple. Other approved anchoringdevices in loose soil conditions are as follows:• 12 inch x 1.5 inch metal staples.• 18 inch pins with 1.5 inch diameter washer.• 12-30 inch J-Shape pins made from bent 1/4 inch wire or rebar.
Install staples or pins so that the top of the anchor is flush with the soil surface.
Special Installation & Conditions: The installation guidelines are rec-ommendations only. You should always confirm the installation proce-dure with your local distributor or blanket manufacturer to ensuremaximum performance of the product. All design specifications pre-pared by a qualified design consultant or engineer supersede these rec-ommended guidelines.
Product selection software, which some manufactures claim to bedesign software, use versions of the universal soil loss equation, nation-al rainfall and soil survey charts to fabricate a formula that will make amathematical blanket type selection.
This approach to computerize product selection shouldnever be used to select a blanket type for a specific project applicationbecause it circumvents the base line data collection process that allproject specifiers regardless of scope are required to do if any hope ofsuccess is expected. This type of evaluation does not allow the speci-fiers to use site specific project data that is directly relevant to theapplication design and product performance.
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The USLE is designed to calculate total tons of potential soil erosionfrom a site using historical regional data as factors in the equation.These assumptions do not and cannot quantify or guarantee productperformance. Design software may be useful in channel design todetermine or limit the potential shear stress forces the channel liningmaterials are subjected to.
Long Term Slope and Channel ProtectionCFS072R - Double Net Straw Coconut - PhotodegradableFiber Straw/CoirFiber Content 70%-30%Width (Feet/Meters) 8 / 2.4Length (Feet/Meters) 67.5 / 20.5Area (Square Yards / Square Meters) 60 / 50Weight (Lbs. Sq. Yd. - Kg/Sq. Meters) 0.70 / .379Weight per Blanket (Pounds/Kilograms) 42 / 19.0Functional Longevity (Months) 18-24Top Netting Type (Photodegradable) HeavyBottom Netting Type (Photodegradable) MediumTop Net: Heavy, PhotodegradableFiber Layer: 70/30% California, Straw & Coir FiberBottom Net: Medium, Photodegradable
CFS072B - Double Organic Net Straw Coconut - BiodegradableFiber Straw/CoirFiber Content 70%-30%Width (Feet/Meters) 8 / 2.4Length (Feet/Meters) 67.5 / 20.5Area (Square Yards / Square Meters) 60 / 50Weight (Lbs. Sq. Yd. - Kg/Sq. Meters) 0.70 / .379Weight per Blanket (Pounds/Kilograms) 42 / 19.0Functional Longevity (Months) 18Top Netting Type (Biodegradable) NaturalBottom Netting Type (Biodegradable) NaturalTop Net: Natural, BiodegradableFiber Layer: 70/30% California, Straw & Coir FiberBottom Net: Natural, Biodegradable
CF072RR - Double Net Coconut - PhotodegradableFiber CoirFiber Content 100%Width (Feet/Meters) 8 / 2.4Length (Feet/Meters) 67.5 / 20.5Area (Square Yards / Square Meters) 60 / 50Weight (Lbs. Sq. Yd. - Kg/Sq. Meters) 0.70 / .379Weight per Blanket (Pounds/Kilograms) 42 / 19.0Functional Longevity (Months) 36Top Netting Type (Photodegradable) HeavyBottom Netting Type (Photodegradable) HeavyTop Net: Heavy, PhotodegradableFiber Layer: 100% Coir FiberBottom Net: Heavy, Photodegradable
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CF072B - Double Organic Net Coconut - BiodegradableFiber CoirFiber Content 100%Width (Feet/Meters) 8 / 2.4Length (Feet/Meters) 67.5 / 20.5Area (Square Yards / Square Meters) 60 / 50Weight (Lbs. Sq. Yd. - Kg/Sq. Meters) 0.70 / .379Weight per Blanket (Pounds/Kilograms) 42 / 19.0Functional Longevity (Months) 24Top Netting Type (Biodegradable) NaturalBottom Netting Type (Biodegradable) NaturalTop Net: Natural, BiodegradableFiber Layer: 100% Coir FiberBottom Net: Biodegradable
Permanent Turf ReinforcementMats/Slopes and ChannelsCFG2000 - Geogrid Reinforced Coconut (Patent Pending)Fiber CoirFiber Content 100%Width (Feet/Meters) 7.5 / 2.3Length (Feet/Meters) 72.0 / 21.9Area (Square Yards / Square Meters) 60 / 50Weight (Lbs. Sq. Yd. - Kg/Sq. Meters) .95 / .514Weight per Blanket (Pounds/Kilograms) 57 / 25.9Functional Longevity (Months) 36+Top Net Type 1 (Permanent) Biaxial GeogridType 2 (UV Stabilized Polypropylene) HeavyBottom Netting Type (UV Stabilized Polypropylene) Heavy
Applications:• Vegetation Establishment With Composite TRM Construction• Green Engineering Embankment Reinforcement• High Velocity / High Shear Channel Designing• Steep Slope StabilizationTop Net 1: Biaxial Geogrid, PermanentTop Net 2: Heavy, UV StabilizedFiber Layer: 100% Coir FiberBottom Net: Heavy, UV Stabilized
GFP-12 - Double Net Synthetic FiberFiber PolypropyleneFiber Content 100%Width (Feet/Meters) 8 / 2.4Length (Feet/Meters) 67.5 / 20.5Area (Square Yards / Square Meters) 60 / 50Weight (Lbs. Sq. Yd. - Kg/Sq. Meters) 0.75 / .406Weight per Blanket (Pounds/Kilograms) 45 / 20.4Functional Longevity (Months) PermanentTop Netting Type (UV Stabilized Polypropylene) HeavyBottom Netting Type (UV Stabilized Polypropylene) Heavy
Applications:• Permanent Erosion Control of Slopes and Channels• Erosion Protection of Poorly Vegetated Surfaces• Turf Reinforcement of Properly Vegetated Surfaces Top Net: Heavy, UV StabilizedFiber Layer: 100% Poly FiberBottom Net: Heavy, UV Stabilized
Trinter - 3D Permanent Turf Reinforcement Mat
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rolled erosion control productsFiber N/AFiber Content OpenWidth (Feet/Meters) 6.56 / 2.0Length (Feet/Meters) 83.0 / 25.3Area (Square Yards / Square Meters) 60 / 50Weight (Lbs. Sq. Yd. - Kg/Sq. Meters) 0.56 / .340Weight per Blanket (Pounds/Kilograms) 40 / 18Functional Longevity (Months) PermanentTop Net Type (3D Orientation / Permanent) HeavyBottom Net Type 1 (UV Stabilized Permanent) MediumType 2 (UV Stabilized Permanent) Heavy
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• 90% of the Matrix is Open and Available for Soil Filling and Root• Entanglement• Hydraulic BFM Containment Structure• Increase Effectiveness of Hydraulically Applied Materials• Rapid Turf Reinforcement With Hydro-seedingTop Net: 3D Orientation, PermanentBottom Net 1: 3D Orientation, PermanentBottom Net 2: Heavy, Permanent
SLOPE LIMITATIONS FOR ESTABLISHING VEGETATION1:1 100% - Vegetation rarely satisfactory
2:1 50% - Seedbed preparation limited
3:1 33% - Wheeled implements can operate
4:1 25% - Better species performance
= Straw fiber with light weight netting
= Straw/Coconut fiber with heavy weight net
= Coconut fiber with heavy weight nets
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Reseed WITHOUT Mycorrhizal Inoculant.
Reseed WITH Mycorrhizal Inoculant.
other products - soil relatedMycorrhizal Inoculants Speed the recovery of disturbed and burned areas
Mycorrhizal fungi are naturally occurring organisms that form symbiotic relationships with nearly all plants including grasses,forbs, shrubs and trees. They function as a collection system for their host plants, accessing moisture and nutrients up to 50 timesmore efficiently than non-mycorrhizal plants.
More Efficient Use of Soil Nutrient ResourcesSeeds inoculated with AM 120 Mycorrhizal Inoculant establishstrong healthy roots systems much quicker than non inoculated seed.Mycorrhizal fungi develop complex webs known as "Hyphae"throughout the soil far beyond the reach of the plants roots. Theyrelease enzymes and chelating agents that convert immobile nutrientsinto available plant food. Greater capture of many nutrients andincreased leaf chlorophyll are some of the well documented effects of Mycorrhizae.
Burned Area Revegetation, Does it Need Mycorrhizal fungi?Wildfires have historically played a necessary function in manyecosystems; converting dry vegetation into available nutrients andallowing a healthy rebirth of plant species to occur.
With the intervention of highly effective fire suppression technology,many of these fire dependent sites have been protected for unnaturalperiods of time. This allows fire fuel to build and when fire occurs,temperatures from the fires are much higher, impacting a greateramount of damage to the flora and fauna.
Whether a "Mycorrhizal Inoculant" should be used can be generallydetermined by an assessment of the temperatures that occurred onthe site. If soil temperatures exceeded 1400F throughout the root-zone, both the seed bank and the mycorrhizal component will beaffected. If temperatures ran cooler during the burn, allowing plantsto re-sprout and seeds to germinate, the presence of adequate levels of mycorrhizae are likely to remain in the soil.
Drought ProtectionMycorrhizal Hyphae are five times smaller than the tiniest root hairs;allowing them to enter very tiny spaces within the soil. They also havea much larger surface area than non-inoculated roots, providing greatermoisture absorption from the same amount of soil.
Weed SuppressionAs well colonized ecosystems become self-sustaining, the more efficientuptake of plant nutrients and moisture by mycorrhizal plants canreduce the presence of less efficient non-mycorrhizal ruderals.
Improved Soil StructureGlomalin is a recently discovered glue like compound that is excreted bymycorrhizal fungi throughout the root zone. It binds soil particles andimproves aggregation, allowing much greater absorption ofprecipitation and reducing the potential effects of soil erosion.
ConclusionReseeding with AM 120 is a sound management decision to increasenative vegetation cover and help protect natural ecosystems.
other products - soil relatedSoil Moist HydroWater-Holding PolymerAdd three to four pounds of SOIL MOIST HYDRO (sugar-type) per 1000 gallons of liquid in the storage tank. Let the product standat least 5 minutes before adding fertilizer. Depending upon waterretention desired, soil type and salt content of the water, one acrewill require nine to fifteen pounds of SOIL MOIST HYDRO.
Product Benefits• Reduces plant watering by 50% • Saves time and money with less watering • Maintains vigorous plants • Minimizes transplant shock due to moisture loss • Reduces soil compaction • Cost Effective – lasts 3-5 years
TriC HumateHydroseeding on "Poor Soil? Tri-C a Natural SOILution!™When the job depends on getting seeds to grow in deeply graded cutsor fills... You Need Tri-C HUMATE. Not a plant food.... a soil food.
Tri-C HUMATE is a concentrated mineral rich soil conditionerthat's been composting for millions of years. Tri-C mines this productfrom freshwater, sand based leonardite deposits. It is then carefullymilled and screened to perform as a hydroseeding additive.
• Natural and all organic• Guarantees 40% Humic Acids• Packed in 50 lb paper bags wrapped 40 per pallet - Bulk bags
can be ordered• Hydroseed at 500 lbs. per acre mixed with standard
slurry additives. • Non-toxic and non-burning - can be used in sensitive areas • Enhances seed emergence and plant survival• Reduces fertilizer leaching and water polluting runoff
All organics are not the same. It would take 100 cubic yards of com-post aged for over a million years to get 200 lbs of Tri-C Humate. Thislong lasting stable humus is the foundation of healthy, fertile topsoil.Most subsoils need the Humate more than traditional N-P-K fertiliz-er because they typically have low cation-exchange capacity resultingin serious leaching loss.
Tri-C HUMATE is• A mined compost of pre historic plants • What is missing in subsoil • A major component of all important organic matter that defines
good top soil • What makes good top soil dark brown and able to hold moisture
and fertilizer • A source of plant available nutrients, minerals and promotes the
availability of them - Chelates.
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recommendations
recommendationsWe suggest applying the following materials in conjunction with therecommended seed mix to assist in interim erosion control, and/orvegetative establishment. Complete specification language is avail-able on our website for most of these products.
All products and assistance are available from S & S Seeds. (805) 684-0436. Visit our website at http://www.ssseeds.com
Confused About Erosion Control Options?We can help you with this overall analysis of Best Management Practices
Standard Hydroseeding Slurry Components:• Wood or Paper Fiber Mulch @ 2,000 lbs/ acre• Ecology Controls M- Binder @ 100 lbs/ acre• Seed Mix as specified
If your site has some “difficult” soil – use the above plus combine thefollowing two or three components which will help bring the soilback to life.
• AM- 120 Mycorrhizal inoculum @ 60 lbs/ acre• Hydroseeding Compost @ 1,500 lbs/ acre• Humate @ 500 lbs/ acre
Please contact our erosion control product manager to further discussyour particular project needs.
If your site has some erosion control considerations – then use the following evaluation process:
Slope Flat to 4:1Standard Hydroseeding Slurry as above with /without any 1 ofthe following:
• Erosion Control Blanket – Temporary 10 month protection• EarthGuard® Fiber Matrix @ 4- 6 gallons/ acre• HydroBlanket® @ 2,500 lbs/ acre
Slope 3:1 to 2:1Seed Mix (and any soil conditioners required) with any 1 ofthe following:
• EarthGuard® Fiber Matrix - @ 6 Gallons / acre + Wood Fiber Mulch @ 1,500 - 2,000 lbs/acre.
• Erosion Control Blanket - Temporary 12-18 month protection• Flexterra Flexible Growth Medium @ 3,500 lbs/ acre• HydroBlanket BFM @ 3,000 – 3,500 lbs/ acre
Slope Steeper than 2:1 – ( too steep to walk up easily)Seed Mix (and any soil conditioners required). Top with any 1 of the 4 following practices – deemed to reduce erosion by 90% or more:
• EarthGuard® Fiber Matrix - @ 10 Gallons / acre + Wood Fiber Mulch at 2,000 lbs/acre
• Erosion Control Blanket - Straw/ Coco blend or Coco Fiber, designed to last 18-36 months
• Flexterra Flexible Growth Medium @ 3,500 lbs/ acre• HydroBlanket BFM @ 3,500 lbs/ acre
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