This document provides information on selecting and caring for water-efficient native plants for the Intermountain West region. It discusses choosing plants that are adapted to the local climate and conditions, and that provide benefits like pollinator habitat, wildlife food sources, and reduced water and resource demands. Care tips emphasize using mulch, watering infrequently, and avoiding fertilizers. Specific plant profiles give details on suitable growing conditions and maintenance for over 50 native shrub, tree, perennial, and grass species.
This document provides information about plant structure and growth processes. It discusses the main plant parts including roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits. It explains how plants transport water and nutrients as well as photosynthesis. The document also covers plant reproduction, classification, growth stages from germination to senescence, and how plant growth is regulated by hormones and environmental triggers.
This document discusses reasons why fruit trees may fail to bear fruit, including factors related to the tree's age, climate, weather, pruning, pollination, and pests/diseases. It provides average bearing ages for different fruit tree species and explains how proper training, thinning, fertilizing, and pest management can encourage earlier and consistent fruit production. Pollination is also identified as essential for most fruit trees to set a good crop.
The document provides recommendations for native plant species well-suited for gardens in Southwestern Oregon, highlighting plants unique to the region as well as those shared with other parts of Oregon, California, and the Pacific Northwest. Examples are given of various native shrubs, trees, ferns, flowers and groundcovers including their characteristics, growing requirements, and images. The document aims to educate homeowners on selecting native plants well-adapted to the climate and conditions of Southwestern Oregon.
Fungi are multicellular organisms that are not closely related to plants or animals. They break down organic matter as decomposers and can also feed on plants and animals. Plants evolved from algae and developed vascular tissue, roots, stems and leaves to adapt to life on land. They reproduce using alternation of generations between haploid gametophytes and diploid sporophytes. Angiosperms are the most abundant group of plants and reproduce using flowers and seeds. Plant tissues include epidermis, ground tissue and vascular tissue which transports water and nutrients.
The Leopard Lily is a native bulbous perennial from coastal California that grows 3-6 feet tall. It forms dense clumps and has large, showy orange or yellow-orange flowers with maroon spots from late spring to summer. The Leopard Lily prefers part shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is well-suited for bog gardens, rain gardens, or other moist areas and naturalizes well in woodland gardens.
This document provides an overview of the key structures and functions of plants. It discusses the main tissue systems - dermal, vascular and ground tissues - that make up plant bodies and allow them to transport water and nutrients. Roots are described as having important functions of nutrient/water uptake and transport. Stems are discussed as providing structure, support and a transport system between roots and leaves. Leaves are highlighted as the main photosynthetic organs. The document also covers plant diversity and types of plant reproduction including seeds and their protective structures.
This document provides information about a student's MSc project on ornamental aquaculture. The student's name is Ipsita Sahoo and they are studying types of aquatic plants and their propagation under the guidance of Dr. Sambid Swain at CUTM BBSR. The document discusses types of aquatic plants including truly aquatic, semi-terrestrial, and marginal plants. It also summarizes methods of plant propagation including asexual, sexual, and artificial propagation. Specific aquatic plant species and their descriptions are provided.
This document provides information about plant structure and growth processes. It discusses the main plant parts including roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits. It explains how plants transport water and nutrients as well as photosynthesis. The document also covers plant reproduction, classification, growth stages from germination to senescence, and how plant growth is regulated by hormones and environmental triggers.
This document discusses reasons why fruit trees may fail to bear fruit, including factors related to the tree's age, climate, weather, pruning, pollination, and pests/diseases. It provides average bearing ages for different fruit tree species and explains how proper training, thinning, fertilizing, and pest management can encourage earlier and consistent fruit production. Pollination is also identified as essential for most fruit trees to set a good crop.
The document provides recommendations for native plant species well-suited for gardens in Southwestern Oregon, highlighting plants unique to the region as well as those shared with other parts of Oregon, California, and the Pacific Northwest. Examples are given of various native shrubs, trees, ferns, flowers and groundcovers including their characteristics, growing requirements, and images. The document aims to educate homeowners on selecting native plants well-adapted to the climate and conditions of Southwestern Oregon.
Fungi are multicellular organisms that are not closely related to plants or animals. They break down organic matter as decomposers and can also feed on plants and animals. Plants evolved from algae and developed vascular tissue, roots, stems and leaves to adapt to life on land. They reproduce using alternation of generations between haploid gametophytes and diploid sporophytes. Angiosperms are the most abundant group of plants and reproduce using flowers and seeds. Plant tissues include epidermis, ground tissue and vascular tissue which transports water and nutrients.
The Leopard Lily is a native bulbous perennial from coastal California that grows 3-6 feet tall. It forms dense clumps and has large, showy orange or yellow-orange flowers with maroon spots from late spring to summer. The Leopard Lily prefers part shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is well-suited for bog gardens, rain gardens, or other moist areas and naturalizes well in woodland gardens.
This document provides an overview of the key structures and functions of plants. It discusses the main tissue systems - dermal, vascular and ground tissues - that make up plant bodies and allow them to transport water and nutrients. Roots are described as having important functions of nutrient/water uptake and transport. Stems are discussed as providing structure, support and a transport system between roots and leaves. Leaves are highlighted as the main photosynthetic organs. The document also covers plant diversity and types of plant reproduction including seeds and their protective structures.
This document provides information about a student's MSc project on ornamental aquaculture. The student's name is Ipsita Sahoo and they are studying types of aquatic plants and their propagation under the guidance of Dr. Sambid Swain at CUTM BBSR. The document discusses types of aquatic plants including truly aquatic, semi-terrestrial, and marginal plants. It also summarizes methods of plant propagation including asexual, sexual, and artificial propagation. Specific aquatic plant species and their descriptions are provided.
This document provides information on the Desert senna plant, a woody shrub native to desert regions of California, Arizona, Nevada, and Baja California. It grows 3-5 feet tall and 4-6 feet wide, with mounded to sprawling form. The shrub blooms mostly in spring with bright yellow to salmon pea-like flowers. It is often included in desert theme gardens due to its habitat value for providing cover and food for birds. Desert senna grows well in sandy and gravelly washes and open flats in creosote bush scrub below 3000 feet elevation.
This document provides information on the Northern water plantain plant. It is a herbaceous perennial that grows 1-3 feet tall and spreads via rhizomes, forming dense colonies. It has large green basal leaves and small white flowers in clusters above the foliage in June or July. It can be grown in or near water and provides good habitat for birds and pollinators.
A basic overview of vascular and non vascular plants - gymnosperms and angiosperms; monocots and dicots. Appropriate for High School or advanced middle school.
This document provides information on plant morphology, specifically focusing on roots, stems, and leaves. It discusses the main parts and functions of roots, including the different types of roots and their modifications. It also covers the forms and modifications of stems, including underground, aerial, and specialized modifications. Finally, it addresses the main regions and functions of leaves. The key information presented in the document relates to the differentiation of typical plant bodies and the variations that exist among root, stem, and leaf structures across plant species.
Vascular plants evolved adaptations for survival on land such as obtaining and preserving water. Seed-bearing plants were most successful with adaptations like producing seeds that could be dispersed independently of water. Gymnosperms were the first seed-bearing plants but had exposed seeds, while flowering plants (angiosperms) produced specialized reproductive structures called flowers and fruits to enclose and nurture seeds. Angiosperms diversified greatly and many provided benefits to humans like domesticated grains.
The document describes several native California plant species. It provides details on the Desert Marigold such as its native range in deserts of the southwestern US, growth characteristics as a short-lived perennial that dies back in fall drought, and bright golden-yellow flowers that bloom from spring through fall. It also notes uses in the garden including for accent pots and desert-themed gardens. Requirements include full sun and occasional summer water.
Seeding Plants for the School Garden ~ MA Ag in Classroom
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For more information, Please see websites below:
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Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
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Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
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Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
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Companion Planting Increases Food Production from School Gardens
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
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Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
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City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
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Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
This document discusses growing native plants in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. It notes that gardening with natives is different due to Oregon's dry summers and wet winters, and variable soil types. Gardening with natives is beneficial as the plants are easy to care for, provide natural beauty, and support wildlife. The document provides examples of public and private gardens using natives and discusses pioneers in the native plant movement like Thomas Jefferson. It recommends starting with well-known natives and matching plants to garden conditions before exploring new species, and provides a list of favorite native plants for the region.
The document discusses different types of plants and how they grow. It describes killer plants that catch insects, water plants that float or have roots in water or mud, desert plants that store water in thick leaves, rainforest plants with many tree species, plants that live on other trees, plants that make new plants through runners or roots, and juicy fruit plants whose seeds are spread by birds and animals after eating the fruit.
The Tricolor monkeyflower is a tiny annual wildflower native to Oregon and northern California that typically grows less than one foot tall. It has opposite, lance-shaped leaves that are slightly hairy and clammy to the touch. The striking pink flowers with a white and yellow blotched throat and maroon spot bloom from March to May. It prefers moist soil in full sun or light shade and is suitable for areas around ponds, in rain gardens, or anywhere Mimulus guttatus grows well. Propagation from seed is easy with no pretreatment required.
This document discusses vegetative propagation techniques of budding and grafting. Budding involves joining a bud (scion) from one plant to the stock of another plant of the same species. Grafting similarly joins the scion and stock, but uses a piece of stem rather than a single bud. Reasons for using these techniques include propagating plants that do not breed true from seed and controlling size or traits through the rootstock. Success requires compatible plant materials and proper technique matching vascular tissues. Aftercare such as watering and pruning is also important for graft and bud unions to form. Specific techniques like T-budding roses, chip budding fruit trees, whip-and-tongue grafting, and side v
This document provides information on several native plant species suitable for gardens in coastal Southern California, including the Coastal Woodfern, Western Ladyfern, Great Polemonium, California Sweet Cicely, Splendid Gilia, and Coastal Onion. It describes their growth characteristics, uses in gardens, requirements for sun, soil and water, and how to propagate and care for each plant. The plants attract birds and pollinators and make good alternatives to non-native species.
This document discusses plant biodiversity and provides examples of different types of plants. It describes various plant categories including non-vascular vs. vascular, non-seeded vs. seeded, and non-flowering vs. flowering. Specific plant examples mentioned include giant sequoia, titan arum, duckweed, paw paw trees, swamp cypress, water lilies, cacti like saguaro, African euphorb, gymnosperms, Indian pipe, pitcher plants, kudzu and discusses how plants have adapted to live in diverse habitats. The document emphasizes that plants show high biodiversity and shares attributes that allow them to be recognized as a group.
Pink Fairyduster is a perennial shrub native to the Sonoran Desert of Baja California and parts of California, Arizona, and Texas. It grows 2-5 feet tall and 3-6 feet wide, with bright to blue-green compound leaves. In spring, it produces light pink to reddish-purple flower clusters that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. It is drought deciduous but can be evergreen in gardens. Pink Fairyduster is low maintenance and drought tolerant, making it suitable for informal hedges, erosion control, and water-wise gardens. It provides habitat and foraging for birds and butterflies.
Southern mountain monardella is a delicate perennial mint native to mountain ranges in Southern California. It grows 1-2 feet tall and wide, with wispy stems and sparse, aromatic gray-green leaves. From June to August it produces clusters of pastel pink or lavender flowers that attract butterflies. Southern mountain monardella is suitable for use as a groundcover, in perennial beds, or containers, and provides habitat for pollinators and wildlife. It prefers full sun to part shade and well-draining soil with occasional summer watering.
Top fruit such as apples, pears, and plums require consideration of several factors for successful cultivation. Pollination groups ensure varieties bloom at the same time for cross-pollination. A suitable site has shelter from wind, sun exposure, and soil pH between 6.5-7.0. Rootstocks control tree size and hardiness. Pruning methods include winter pruning to shape trees and summer pruning for restricted forms. Pests and diseases specific to each fruit are controlled. Fruit is harvested and stored when ripe based on variety.
Heliconia are tropical flowering plants found near rivers and forests in moist, tropical regions below 1500 feet elevation. There are over 350 varieties that are used as cut flowers, in landscaping, and interior decorating due to their brightly colored bracts. Heliconia species are pollinated by hummingbirds and propagate through rhizomes, division, and tissue culture. They grow best with sunlight, temperatures between 21-35°C, and spacing depending on variety.
Plant classification LAB: students categorize plants based on physical descr...Robin Seamon
Students will complete a plant classification lab by reading plant description cards, determining where organisms belong on a classification chart, and filling out a worksheet with information about each organism. The lab includes 20 plant description cards covering nonvascular and vascular plants with and without seeds. Students are directed to read the cards fully in groups, classify the organisms, and complete the worksheet.
This document discusses plant classification and adaptation. It describes the different types of plants from the smallest that need microscopes to see to the largest trees. It explains the divisions of spermatophytes into gymnosperms and angiosperms, and then further divides angiosperms into monocots and dicots. It also describes plants that do not produce seeds like algae, fungi, bryophytes, and pteridophytes. In addition, it provides examples of plant adaptations and uses of plants for medicine.
Botanical Name : Heliconia spp. (hel-I-KO-nee-a)
Family : Heliconiaceae
Order: Zingiberales
Botanical Name : Heliconia spp. (hel-I-KO-nee-a)
Family : Heliconiaceae
Order: Zingiberales
“Heliconia” refers to Mount Helicon in Greece, home to the muses, goddesses of the arts and sciences in greek mythology. The muses were said to be eternally young and beautiful, thus the name “heliconia” refers to the flowers’ long-lasting and attractive qualities.
This document provides information on the Giant Buckwheat/St. Catherine's Lace plant. It is a perennial shrub native to two California islands. It has large, rounded branches covered in silvery-green foliage and produces tiny pink-cream flowers in dense heads from May to August. The plant requires full sun, well-drained soil, and little to no summer water once established.
This document provides information on the Desert senna plant, a woody shrub native to desert regions of California, Arizona, Nevada, and Baja California. It grows 3-5 feet tall and 4-6 feet wide, with mounded to sprawling form. The shrub blooms mostly in spring with bright yellow to salmon pea-like flowers. It is often included in desert theme gardens due to its habitat value for providing cover and food for birds. Desert senna grows well in sandy and gravelly washes and open flats in creosote bush scrub below 3000 feet elevation.
This document provides information on the Northern water plantain plant. It is a herbaceous perennial that grows 1-3 feet tall and spreads via rhizomes, forming dense colonies. It has large green basal leaves and small white flowers in clusters above the foliage in June or July. It can be grown in or near water and provides good habitat for birds and pollinators.
A basic overview of vascular and non vascular plants - gymnosperms and angiosperms; monocots and dicots. Appropriate for High School or advanced middle school.
This document provides information on plant morphology, specifically focusing on roots, stems, and leaves. It discusses the main parts and functions of roots, including the different types of roots and their modifications. It also covers the forms and modifications of stems, including underground, aerial, and specialized modifications. Finally, it addresses the main regions and functions of leaves. The key information presented in the document relates to the differentiation of typical plant bodies and the variations that exist among root, stem, and leaf structures across plant species.
Vascular plants evolved adaptations for survival on land such as obtaining and preserving water. Seed-bearing plants were most successful with adaptations like producing seeds that could be dispersed independently of water. Gymnosperms were the first seed-bearing plants but had exposed seeds, while flowering plants (angiosperms) produced specialized reproductive structures called flowers and fruits to enclose and nurture seeds. Angiosperms diversified greatly and many provided benefits to humans like domesticated grains.
The document describes several native California plant species. It provides details on the Desert Marigold such as its native range in deserts of the southwestern US, growth characteristics as a short-lived perennial that dies back in fall drought, and bright golden-yellow flowers that bloom from spring through fall. It also notes uses in the garden including for accent pots and desert-themed gardens. Requirements include full sun and occasional summer water.
Seeding Plants for the School Garden ~ MA Ag in Classroom
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For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases Food Production from School Gardens
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
This document discusses growing native plants in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. It notes that gardening with natives is different due to Oregon's dry summers and wet winters, and variable soil types. Gardening with natives is beneficial as the plants are easy to care for, provide natural beauty, and support wildlife. The document provides examples of public and private gardens using natives and discusses pioneers in the native plant movement like Thomas Jefferson. It recommends starting with well-known natives and matching plants to garden conditions before exploring new species, and provides a list of favorite native plants for the region.
The document discusses different types of plants and how they grow. It describes killer plants that catch insects, water plants that float or have roots in water or mud, desert plants that store water in thick leaves, rainforest plants with many tree species, plants that live on other trees, plants that make new plants through runners or roots, and juicy fruit plants whose seeds are spread by birds and animals after eating the fruit.
The Tricolor monkeyflower is a tiny annual wildflower native to Oregon and northern California that typically grows less than one foot tall. It has opposite, lance-shaped leaves that are slightly hairy and clammy to the touch. The striking pink flowers with a white and yellow blotched throat and maroon spot bloom from March to May. It prefers moist soil in full sun or light shade and is suitable for areas around ponds, in rain gardens, or anywhere Mimulus guttatus grows well. Propagation from seed is easy with no pretreatment required.
This document discusses vegetative propagation techniques of budding and grafting. Budding involves joining a bud (scion) from one plant to the stock of another plant of the same species. Grafting similarly joins the scion and stock, but uses a piece of stem rather than a single bud. Reasons for using these techniques include propagating plants that do not breed true from seed and controlling size or traits through the rootstock. Success requires compatible plant materials and proper technique matching vascular tissues. Aftercare such as watering and pruning is also important for graft and bud unions to form. Specific techniques like T-budding roses, chip budding fruit trees, whip-and-tongue grafting, and side v
This document provides information on several native plant species suitable for gardens in coastal Southern California, including the Coastal Woodfern, Western Ladyfern, Great Polemonium, California Sweet Cicely, Splendid Gilia, and Coastal Onion. It describes their growth characteristics, uses in gardens, requirements for sun, soil and water, and how to propagate and care for each plant. The plants attract birds and pollinators and make good alternatives to non-native species.
This document discusses plant biodiversity and provides examples of different types of plants. It describes various plant categories including non-vascular vs. vascular, non-seeded vs. seeded, and non-flowering vs. flowering. Specific plant examples mentioned include giant sequoia, titan arum, duckweed, paw paw trees, swamp cypress, water lilies, cacti like saguaro, African euphorb, gymnosperms, Indian pipe, pitcher plants, kudzu and discusses how plants have adapted to live in diverse habitats. The document emphasizes that plants show high biodiversity and shares attributes that allow them to be recognized as a group.
Pink Fairyduster is a perennial shrub native to the Sonoran Desert of Baja California and parts of California, Arizona, and Texas. It grows 2-5 feet tall and 3-6 feet wide, with bright to blue-green compound leaves. In spring, it produces light pink to reddish-purple flower clusters that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. It is drought deciduous but can be evergreen in gardens. Pink Fairyduster is low maintenance and drought tolerant, making it suitable for informal hedges, erosion control, and water-wise gardens. It provides habitat and foraging for birds and butterflies.
Southern mountain monardella is a delicate perennial mint native to mountain ranges in Southern California. It grows 1-2 feet tall and wide, with wispy stems and sparse, aromatic gray-green leaves. From June to August it produces clusters of pastel pink or lavender flowers that attract butterflies. Southern mountain monardella is suitable for use as a groundcover, in perennial beds, or containers, and provides habitat for pollinators and wildlife. It prefers full sun to part shade and well-draining soil with occasional summer watering.
Top fruit such as apples, pears, and plums require consideration of several factors for successful cultivation. Pollination groups ensure varieties bloom at the same time for cross-pollination. A suitable site has shelter from wind, sun exposure, and soil pH between 6.5-7.0. Rootstocks control tree size and hardiness. Pruning methods include winter pruning to shape trees and summer pruning for restricted forms. Pests and diseases specific to each fruit are controlled. Fruit is harvested and stored when ripe based on variety.
Heliconia are tropical flowering plants found near rivers and forests in moist, tropical regions below 1500 feet elevation. There are over 350 varieties that are used as cut flowers, in landscaping, and interior decorating due to their brightly colored bracts. Heliconia species are pollinated by hummingbirds and propagate through rhizomes, division, and tissue culture. They grow best with sunlight, temperatures between 21-35°C, and spacing depending on variety.
Plant classification LAB: students categorize plants based on physical descr...Robin Seamon
Students will complete a plant classification lab by reading plant description cards, determining where organisms belong on a classification chart, and filling out a worksheet with information about each organism. The lab includes 20 plant description cards covering nonvascular and vascular plants with and without seeds. Students are directed to read the cards fully in groups, classify the organisms, and complete the worksheet.
This document discusses plant classification and adaptation. It describes the different types of plants from the smallest that need microscopes to see to the largest trees. It explains the divisions of spermatophytes into gymnosperms and angiosperms, and then further divides angiosperms into monocots and dicots. It also describes plants that do not produce seeds like algae, fungi, bryophytes, and pteridophytes. In addition, it provides examples of plant adaptations and uses of plants for medicine.
Botanical Name : Heliconia spp. (hel-I-KO-nee-a)
Family : Heliconiaceae
Order: Zingiberales
Botanical Name : Heliconia spp. (hel-I-KO-nee-a)
Family : Heliconiaceae
Order: Zingiberales
“Heliconia” refers to Mount Helicon in Greece, home to the muses, goddesses of the arts and sciences in greek mythology. The muses were said to be eternally young and beautiful, thus the name “heliconia” refers to the flowers’ long-lasting and attractive qualities.
This document provides information on the Giant Buckwheat/St. Catherine's Lace plant. It is a perennial shrub native to two California islands. It has large, rounded branches covered in silvery-green foliage and produces tiny pink-cream flowers in dense heads from May to August. The plant requires full sun, well-drained soil, and little to no summer water once established.
This document provides information on the Southern Honeysuckle vine native to southern California. It is an evergreen vine or shrub that climbs on other plants with paired, leathery leaves. It blooms in spring with cream-white flowers and produces edible red or yellow berries in fall. It prefers partial shade and moderate summer water, and provides habitat for birds and pollinators.
Scarlet Monkeyflower is a native California perennial herb that grows 1-3 feet tall and wide. It has bright scarlet tubular flowers that bloom from April to October and attract hummingbirds. The plant prefers partial shade and moist, well-draining soil. It is easy to grow and makes a colorful addition to gardens, edging walks, and areas around ponds or birdbaths where it will spread vigorously.
Sand Dune Sedge is a perennial sedge native to coastal areas of northern and central California as well as the Channel Islands. It forms dense colonies through spreading rhizomes and provides fine-textured, dark green foliage that is evergreen in mild climates. Small flowers in early spring are followed by inconspicuous seed heads. Sand Dune Sedge is well-suited as a low-maintenance lawn substitute in sunny areas with sandy, well-drained soil and tolerates occasional flooding. It requires little care beyond occasional mowing and removal of dead foliage in winter.
This document provides information on the Berkeley Sedge plant, including that it is a perennial sedge native to coastal northern California and British Columbia. It grows 1-2 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide, with fine-textured dark green arching foliage. It spreads via rhizomes and is often used as a ground cover that tolerates foot traffic and provides erosion control on slopes. It requires full sun to partial shade and tolerates various soil types and water zones 1-3.
Carex pansa, or sand dune sedge, is a perennial sedge native to coastal areas of northern and central California and the Channel Islands. It forms dense colonies through spreading rhizomes and provides excellent habitat for birds. Sand dune sedge can be used as a low-maintenance lawn substitute in full sun to part shade, thriving in sandy, well-drained soils with occasional summer watering. Little other care is needed beyond occasional mowing or raking of dead leaves.
This document provides information on the Hooker's Evening Primrose plant, including its native range in California and the southwest U.S., its growth characteristics as a perennial subshrub reaching 2-5 feet tall and wide, and its white flowers that bloom from late spring through summer. The document notes that the plant is suitable for meadow and prairie gardens due to its attractive flowers and ability to tolerate some drought once established. It attracts butterflies and moths with its nectar and provides habitat for other pollinators and insects.
Scarlet Monkeyflower is a native California perennial herb that grows 1-3 feet tall and wide. It has bright red tubular flowers that bloom from April to October and attract hummingbirds. Scarlet Monkeyflower prefers partial shade and moist soil, tolerating seasonal flooding. It spreads vigorously via rhizomes and reseeding, making it a good choice for brightening flower beds, edging walks, and re-vegetating wet areas.
Beautiful butterflies 2013 - plant info sheets cvadheim
Plant information Sheets for July, 2013 lecture 'Beautiful Butterflies' for the native plant gardening series 'Out of the Wilds and Into Your Garden'. This series features California native plants suitable for western Los Angeles County.
This document provides a list of water wise plant suggestions for homeowners in Santa Barbara's semi-arid climate. It includes trees, large shrubs, and smaller shrubs and perennials that are drought tolerant, pest resistant, and well-suited to the local conditions. For each plant, it provides a brief description and cultural information on sunlight, water, soil and pest requirements to help the homeowner select plants that can create a beautiful low-water landscape.
Vine Hill Manzanita is a woody shrub native to Northern California that grows 3-6 feet tall and 4-6 feet wide, forming a dense, mounding shape. It blooms pinkish-white urn-shaped flowers in early spring and produces small red edible berries in summer. As a drought tolerant evergreen, it is well suited for use as a groundcover, hedge, or landscape addition under native oaks to attract birds and bees with its foliage and fruits.
Golden currant is a woody, deciduous shrub native to western North America that grows up to 10 feet tall and 8-10 feet wide. It has yellow flowers in spring and edible red fruits in summer and fall. The shrub spreads by rhizomes and has an open habit. Golden currant is drought tolerant and thrives in full sun or partial shade with moderate watering and organic fertilizer. It attracts hummingbirds and bees to its flowers and provides food for birds who eat its berries.
Bigpod Ceanothus is a large, evergreen shrub native to central and southern California coasts. It grows up to 10-12 feet tall and 8-10 feet wide, with rounded dense foliage. In spring, it is covered in showy white or pale lavender blooms that provide important habitat and food for birds and butterflies. Bigpod Ceanothus thrives in full sun to light shade with low water needs once established. It is a low maintenance shrub that requires good drainage and little fertilizer.
The document provides information on the Bladderpod plant, including that it is a woody shrub native to coastal and desert areas in California and Baja California. It has attractive yellow flowers and inflated seedpods that give it its common name. It is drought tolerant once established and can be used as a specimen plant, hedge, or screen in dry gardens. It requires full sun and well-drained soil and attracts hummingbirds to its flowers.
Basket rush is a large, evergreen perennial rush native to coastal California and northern Mexico. It grows in clumping stems up to 6 feet tall and 10 feet wide, spreading via stout rhizomes. The stiff, woody stems retain their shape when dried and were traditionally used for basket making. Basket rush blooms from May to June but retains seed heads through the summer, providing habitat and food for birds and small mammals. It is often used for pond and stream banks, as an attractive barrier plant, and to stabilize slopes.
Gardening sheets trees & shrubs for futurecvadheim
This document provides information on several species of trees and shrubs native to California and the southwestern United States, including their growth characteristics, uses in the garden, requirements for sun, soil, water and fertilizer, propagation methods, and attractiveness to wildlife. The species described are singleleaf pinyon pine, pinyon pine, Piute cypress, Tecate cypress, Cuyamaca cypress, blue paloverde, and desert willow. Each plant is highlighted for its drought tolerance and suitability for water-wise gardens in southern California.
Yellow bush penstemon is a woody shrub native to southern California and northern Baja California. It grows 3-8 feet tall and 3-6 feet wide, with small, narrow leaves and bright yellow snapdragon-like flowers that bloom from March through May. The plant does well in full sun and well-drained soil, and attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators, though it may lose its leaves during dry periods without summer watering.
This document provides information about the Southern California Walnut tree, including its native habitat along the coastal regions and coastal ranges of California. It is often found on slopes, canyons, valleys, and riparian areas. The tree can reach 20-40 feet tall with a 25 foot width, and features gray-brown bark that becomes furrowed with age. It blooms from April to May and produces edible nuts in August. The document also lists its requirements for sun, soil, water, and fertilizer.
This document provides a summary of woody plant identification for 55 different plant species across 16 plant families. It includes the scientific and common names of species like red maple (Acer rubrum), silver maple (Acer saccharinum), American sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), butterfly bush (Buddliea davidii), Tatarian honeysuckle (Lonicera tatarica), snowball bush (Viburnum opulus), Austrian pine (Pinus nigra), Leyland cypress (× Cupressocyparis leylandii), and Chinese juniper (Juniperus chinensis). For each species, brief descriptive details are given. Contact information is provided
This document provides an overview of soils, fertilizers, and potting mixes for green industry training. It discusses the importance of soil texture, structure, and organic matter for plant growth. Different fertilizer types like slow-release and those suitable for turfgrass are described. The challenges of Nevada's alkaline, coarse-textured soils are addressed, emphasizing the need to choose adapted plants and amend soils for optimal growing conditions.
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2. Withstand regional weather extremes
when properly sited and planted.
Provide habitat for native bees, birds,
butterflies and other wildlife.
Helps restore the regional character of the
land.
Places fewer demands on natural
resources.
Prevents future invasive plant
introductions.
3. Availability? (will a nursery grow or carry
them?)
Easy to produce? (propagation barriers)
Life cycle – bloom in first year?
(marketing)
Broadly adapted? (genetically diverse)
Fire safety? (combustibility)
Tolerance to typical urban conditions?
4. Mason bee
(Osmia) on
Berberis. Photo by
USDA-ARS, Jack
Dykinga.
Blue Orchard bee (Osmia) foraging in
arrowleaf balsamroot. Photo by Matthew Shepherd,
The Xerces Society.
Solitary pollen wasp
(Pseudomasaris vespoides)
specializes on Penstemon.
5. Source of
nectar for
adults…
AND
Host plants for
larvae
Butterfly bush provides nectar for
adults but the young (larvae) won’t
eat it.
Buddleja davidii
6. Attracts a large
number of native
bees, including
bumblebees.
Larval host for
monarch and queen
butterfly.
Good for moist well-
drained garden soils.
Cultivars ‘Ice Ballet’
and ‘Soul Mate’
Asclepias incarnata
Danaus plexippus
Danaus gilippus
12. Source: H.A. Kratsch, Water Efficient Landscaping in the Intermountain West
Spring Late
Summer
13.
14. Non-combustible
area (within 5 feet of
home)
Lean, clean and
green area (within
30 feet)
Wildland fuel
reduction area
(around the outer
perimeter of home
landscape)
Herbaceous plants contain 65% to 85% moisture by weight.
15. Birch love water but rarely get irrigated properly in
our urban landscapes.
16. Look for clues in the plant’s native habitat.
Stanleya pinnata
17. Adapted to IMW
climate.
Lower nutrient and
water needs.
Some are slow-growing
and take on interesting
forms.
Many do best when
neglected.
18. Well drained soil
Lots of sun
Only small amount of
organic matter; no
fertilizer
Little to no deadheading
(perennials)
Occasional rejuvenation
pruning (trees & shrubs)
Avoid overwatering
Unsheared rabbitbrush
Rabbitbrush after shearing
19. Renewal pruning is for
plants that produce
‘canes’ directly from the
roots.
Heavy shearing
rejuvenates faster
growing shrubs and
cleans up dead
vegetative perennial
growth.
Renewal pruning
Heavy shearing
22. Plants that bloom on last year’s growth:
Prune after flowering is finished
Examples: Amelanchier, Lonicera, Philadelphus,
Prunus, Physocarpus, Rosa
MockorangeTwinberry NinebarkServiceberry
23. Inhibits decomposition of organic
mulches.
Inhibits natural spread of native
perennials and ground covers.
Best use is beneath 3 to 4 inches of
mulch in unplanted areas (ex.
walkways), or….
Use in planted areas with inorganic
mulch.
24. Grouping plants into
irrigation zones
according to water
needs.
Each zone irrigated
by a separate valve.
The deeper the roots,
the longer and less
often to water.
It’s especially important to
irrigation turfgrass separately from
other plants in your landscape.
26. Montane
Greater precipitation
Understory vs.
overstory
Soils shallow, rocky
Foothill
Moderate precip,
higher ET
Soils well-drained
Rapid urbanization
Desert
Low precip, high
temps and ET
Soils highly variable,
from clayey to sandy,
may be salty
Many microclimates also exist
in the built environment.
27. General care:
• Mulch with shredded bark or wood
chips
• Water every 7 to 10 days
• May benefit from compost
amendment of soil
• Some species tolerate partial shade
28. Subalpine species (but does really well in an urban
environment)
Slow-growing, long-lived
Prefers rocky, well-drained soil
Shade-intolerant
Pinus longaeva
29. Zone 3-6
Small multistemmed
tree; can be trained to
a single trunk
Tolerates alkaline soil
Full sun for best fall
color
Tolerates drought better
than most maples
30. Deciduous shrub with
a tight rounded form
Bright yellow flowers
all summer
Tolerates light shade
Occasional heavy
shearing will
stimulate flowering.
Potentilla fruticosa
Zone 2-7
31. Evergreen, rounded
symmetrical crown
Good for fire-resistance
and erosion control.
Needs excellent
drainage.
Arctostaphylos patula
Zone 2-6
32. Broadleaved evergreen
shrub with a vanilla like
aroma
Flower clusters in spring
to early summer
Water weekly
Thin to remove older
canes (stems)
Loves full sun
Ceanothus velutinus
Zone 3-6
33. Fruits are edible.
Attracts large
numbers of native
bees.
Larval host for
California Hairstreak
and Elf butterflies.
Also try Amelanchier
utahensis.
Try cultivars ‘Regent’
(compact) and
‘Success’ (heavy
fruit).
Amelanchier alnifolia
California hairstreak
Elf butterfly
Zone 3-6
34. 10 to 15 feet tall
Flowers in spring
Berries make good
jam.
Riparian species, so
likes extra moisture.
Prune out old canes to
enhance flowering and
fruiting.
Best for naturalized
landscape.
Prunus virginiana
Zone 2-6
35. 3 to 6 feet tall
Bark orange and
peeling – very
ornamental
Attracts large
numbers of native
bees.
Plant in part shade;
or place in a northern
exposure.
Physocarpus malvaceus
Zone 2-5
36. Attracts large
numbers of native
bees.
Blooms orange-
scented in early
morning.
Becomes rangy, leggy
in shade.
Site in full sun.
Also try P. lewisii
Philadelphus microphilus
Zone 4-10
37. 6 to 8 feet tall
Attracts large numbers
of native bees.
Good for erosion
control.
Prune out deadwood in
fall in fire-prone areas.
Occasional
rejuvenation pruning
to reshape.
Purshia tridentata
Zone 3-6
38. 4 to 6 feet tall
Spicy, fragrant flowers
Berries orange, red or
black, used in pies and
preserves.
Sun or part shade
Will tolerate extra
moisture.
Try cultivar ‘Crandall’
Ribes aureum
39. 3 to 6 inches tall
Mat-like, spreading
6-inch long flower
clusters in May.
Grows along rock faces
in canyons
Excellent ground cover
Infrequent irrigation,
good drainage, do not
prune.
Petrophytum caespitosum
Zone 3-7
40. Up to 3-1/2 inches tall
Needs full sun
Blooms all summer
Will tolerate extra water.
Erigeron speciosus
Zone 3
41. General care:
• Mulch with rocks, gravel or DG
• Water every 2 weeks
• Light compost if nutrient
deficiency suspected
42. 4 to 5 feet tall
Fine-textured
evergreen leaves
Tiny tube-shaped pink
flowers in spring
Requires infrequent
irrigation; no compost
Cercocarpus intricatus
Zone 4-6
Fruits appear in August
44. 6 to 12 feet tall
Both male and female
plants required for fruit
set – fruit is edible.
Full sun
Tolerates extra
moisture but should be
irrigated infrequently.
Best in naturalized area
- thorns
Shepherdia argentea
Zone 3-6
45. Rhus trilobata
3 to 4 feet tall
Three-lobed leaves
with nice fall color
Berries are edible.
Sun or part shade
Very drought tolerant.
Good for erosion
control.
Occasional shearing to
improve form. Zone 4-7
46. 4 to 20 inches tall
Blooms June to
August
Tolerates some shade
Good native
substitute for Liatris
sp. (gayfeather)
Very drought tolerant
Prefers gravelly soils
Phacelia sericea
Hardy to zone 3
47. Showy flowers throughout the summer
Interesting round seed heads in fall
Drought tolerant, adaptable flower
Re-seeds easily
Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years.
Gaillardia sp.
48. Mound-forming 6 to 12 inches
Blooms July to September, fragrant
Water needs: low
Prune to encourage
bushy form
Easy to establish
and maintain
Attracts bees and
butterflies
Monardella odoratissima
Zone 3
49. Leaves palmate, turn
red in fall
Flowers in two’s,
blooms all summer.
Drought-tolerant if
placed in shade
Use compost to
improve soil.
Easy to seed and
transplant
Geranium viscosissumZone 2
50. 4 to 8 inches tall
Blooms June to August
Spreads from stolons
Withstands light foot
traffic – use between
paving stones
Will dieback if
drought-stressed but
comes back with
irrigation.
Antennaria microphylla
Zone 2
51. 6 to 30 inches tall
Bloom June to
September
Leave in the garden for
winter interest
Needs good drainage
and low nutrients.
Excellent as a dried
flower
Anaphalis margaritacea
Zone 4-8
Zone 4-8
52. 10 to 40 inches tall
Blooms April to July.
Red tube-shaped flowers
attract hummingbirds.
Very adaptable to climatic
conditions.
Must have good drainage.
Do not overwater.
Penstemon eatonii
Zone 3
53. 6 to 30 inches tall
Cornflower blue
flowers that bloom in
May to July
Prefers well drained
soils
Easy from seed
Short-lived but will
self sow
Extremely drought-
tolerant
Linum lewisii
Zone 4-9
54. General care:
• Mulch with rock, gravel or DG
• Water only when needed
• No compost or fertilizer
• May be tolerant of salt
55. Chilopsis linearis
To 30 feet tall
Prune as multi-
trunked tree form
Showy catalpa-like
flowers in May-June
Prefers a sandy soil
and full sun
Water every 2 to 3
weeks.
Prune out old limbs.
Zone 4-9
56. Low and rounded shrub;
1 to 2-1/2 feet tall
Evergreen leaves
Two-toned blooms in late
spring
Requires fast-draining
infertile soil and full sun
Do not overwater.
Looks good without
pruning.
Salvia dorrii
Zone 3-6
57. 4 to 24 inches tall;
flowers on leafless
stalks
Larval host for Lupine
Blue butterfly
Morphologically
variable.
Opportunities for
cultivar development
Low water, no fertilizer
Eriogonum umbellatum
Zone 4
58. Annual
1 to 3 feet tall
Blooms June to Sept.
Great cover for spent
bulbs
Very drought tolerant
Grows on disturubed
sites; plant in dry,
gravelly soil
Mentzelia laevicaulis
Zone 4
59. To 3 feet tall
Variable forms from
strongly upright to weeping
Leaves turn salmon-peach
color in fall
Needs good drainage and
low organic matter
Full sun
Very salt- and drought-
tolerant
Atriplex confertifolia
Zone 3-6
60. Up to 16 inches tall
Flowers orange-scarlet,
blooms May to July.
Attracts large numbers
of native bees.
Diadasia diminuta
(globemallow bee) is a
specialist.
Readily hybridizes with
other globemallows.
Prefers rocky, well
drained soil. Sphaeralcea coccinea
Zone 4-7
61. 15 to 40 inches tall
Flowers large and
showy (“Cowboy’s
fried eggs”)
Prickly leaves
Blooms June to Sept.
Water sparingly
Like hot, dry sites
Pollinated by native
bees and butterflies
Argemone munita
Zone 4(5)-7
62. Perennial to 1 foot tall
Blooms April to July
Large fragrant
blossoms open in early
evening
Blooms its first year
A good choice for hot,
rocky spots
Tolerates clay or sand but
take care not to overwater.
Zone 4-9
63. Up to 6 feet tall
Blooms May to August in
majestic spires – sweetly
fragrant.
Its large flowers attract
native bees.
Prefers dry, gravelly soils.
Water only when
necessary; susceptible to
root rot.
Penstemon palmeri
Zone 4
64. Krascheninnikovia lanata
Up to 2-1/2 feet tall
Evergreen leaves,
flowers cottony
Requires full sun
Looks best with only
occasional irrigation
and regular
rejuvenation pruning.
Salt-tolerant
Zone 2-7
65. Blossom spikes to 5
feet tall
Evergreen succulent
Bell-shaped flower
tinged with purple
Sandy, well drained
soil
Don’t irrigate.
Don’t prune.
Yucca harrimaniae
Zone 4-8
66. To 2 feet tall
Cool season bunch
grass
Coarse-textured, low
fertility soil
Will not tolerate
saturated or
compacted soil
Intolerant of salt
Stipa speciosa Zone 4
67. 6’ tall warm season
bunchgrass
Attractive pink, lacy seed
head
Tolerant of salty and heavy,
wet or dry soil
Prefers fine-textured,
alkaline soil
Water needs: very low
Versatile, ornamental
specimen Sporobolus airoides
Zone 3