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Smooth Bur Marigold Smooth Bur Marigold is an annual herb that grows 1-3 feet tall Large yellow daisy like flowers June through October. Naturally grows in sandy to clayey soil in a bog or on the edge of marshy areas, along creeks and pond edges. Add this cheery flower to a bioswale or frog pond…
Cosmopolitan bulrush Cosmopolitan bulrush is creeping perennial up to 4′ tall with rhizomes that will fill in a moist creek or salt marsh bank. This plant is excellent for erosion control. It is hardy to zone 6. It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The flowers…
Pacific reedgrass Pacific Reedgrass is an evergreen perennial bunchgrass that is mainly a coastal species in moist areas such as beaches, dunes, coastal woodlands, and wetlands. It prefers full sun along the coast, but is tolerant of partial shade inland. It forms thick tufts that can reach up to 3.3 ft. tall with several flat…
Western spicebush This deciduous shrub to multi-stemmed small tree grows to 8′ tall and 8′ wide in an erect, dense, rounded form. This plant is a moderate to fast grower and provides good erosion control and soil binding ability when planted along stream banks. Grows taller with ample water. Spicebush is named for its fragrant…
Slenderbeak sedge Slenderbeak sedge grows in clumps to about 30″ tall with a dense inflorescence just under an inch long. As with some other Carex species they do will in very well in wet conditions when the season is wet and also make it though the dry season. It would do great in a wet…
Santa Barbara sedge This evergreen spreading perennial grows to 1-3′ tall. In the garden, this sedge is great for pond edges,containers, and soil stabilization due to its strong root systems. Birds will eat the seeds and use grass fibers for nesting material. Historically, people used the fibrous roots for basket weaving. Plant with water loving…
Short stem sedge It is low growing (6″ tall) and will spread via rhizomes, which makes it capable of forming a dense turf that responds well to being walked upon. Found naturally in open, sandy/rocky slopes, cliffs, and dunes. This handsome Carex is great for rock gardens. It can also be used as a lawn…
Dense Sedge Dense sedge is an evergreen perennial herb. It gets approx. 1-1/2′ to 2′ tall by 1-1/2′ wide. Rather rare and hard to find in nurseries. This species grows well with Meadow barley, Grey rush, Willow, and Seep Monkey flower. Its habit is that of a loose clumping plant, rather than a spreader. It’s particularly good…
Harford’s sedge This perennial mat forming sedge, can get quite tall, with reaching 4′ at their tallest. This sedge would be perfect for a perennial wet area of a garden or around a pond in pots. The colors are green in the spring and summer and straw-colored to reddish brown as the fruits appear from…
California black-flowering sedge This bunching perennial sedge grows 1-2.’ tall and occurs naturally in wetlands and along stream banks below the high-water mark. It can handle being slightly submerged in water. Grows at a moderate rate to form dense, clumpy mounds. Very interesting tufted flowers ranging in color from black, to dark red, to dusky…
Slough sedge Slough Sedge is a rapidly growing perennial that spreads by rhizomes. It grows to about 3 ft tall This is a great evergreen sedge that spreads readily. Provides food and shelter for waterfowl. The Slough Sedge is unique in its form and the blooming cycle is remarkably long – from April to September,…
Small bract sedge Small bract sedge is a clumping, grasslike perennial that grows in seasonal wet areas and typically grows to 3 1/2′ tall. It would be a lovely addition to a bio-swale, meadow or wet areas with poor drainage. This sedge is endemic to California.
Carmel creeper This fast growing, evergreen groundcover grows 3-4′ tall and 10-12′ wide. The shrub’s shiny leaves, a mounding mass, dense form, and graceful habit make it an attractive bank cover. A great plant for a coastal garden where it is exposed to strong winds and salt spray, but also good in coastal valleys, and…
Venus thistle Venus thistle is a rather large, annual-biennial thistle that can grow to 6′ tall. Unlike many introduced exotic thistles, this native species is not a troublesome weed. This native thistle is covered with short, soft, matted, white hairs and has very showy 1-2″ bright red flowers in the summer from May – July. …
Farewell-to-spring This annual wildflower grows to from 1 ½ to 2 ½ ’ high as well as wide. It is special because its flowers are so long lasting for an annual wildflower, where others can fade after a few weeks. This special gem is endemic to California with the greatest natural distribution around the San…
Brown dogwood This attractive deciduous shrub can grow to 10′ in moist shade, or 4′ in drier conditions. It has spectacular brown stems, bright green leaves, and creamy white flower clusters. More compact and tidy than other native dogwoods, this is an excellent choice for fall color in the garden. Plant in the shade and…