Native Shrubs Suitable For Planting Near A Coastal Lagoon
SHRUBS Adenostoma fasciculatum—Chamise Most abundant shrub in some local coastal chaparral, often called “Chamise chaparral”. Known for spring bloom but often flowers in fall. Arctostaphylos...
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Achillea millefolium—Yarrow** Frequent member of our coastal plant community Aster chilensis ‘Point Saint George’—Point Saint George aster** Improved selection of a similar aster species to the...
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Abronia umbellate ssp. umbellate—Sand verbena Prostrate and spreading with purple flowers in spring and summer common in sandy coastal clearings. Camissonia bistorta—Calfornia sun cup One of the...
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Grasses Not listing any grasses due to invasive qualities. Succulents Agave shawii—Shaw agave*** Excellent barrier plant with clean appearance, bold, architectural shape and ferocious spines....
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Question from Barbara: Can you tell me whether adding gypsum will truly help break up and/or improve clay soil in the home garden? The information I find on line is conflicting and confusing. So glad...
View ArticleNative Plants Suitable For Planting Near A Coastal Lagoon
SHRUBS Adenostoma fasciculatum—Chamise Most abundant shrub in some local coastal chaparral, often called “Chamise chaparral”. Known for spring bloom but often flowers in fall. Arctostaphylos...
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