Cotati Co-op Plant Legend 11/06/17 Botanical Name Common Name Shrubs Artemisia californica Ceanothus griseus horizontalis Rhamnus californica California Sagebrush Carmel Creeper California Coffeeberry Ground covers Arctostaphylos 'Emerald Carpet' Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Manzanita Emerald Carpet Kinnikinnick, Bearberry Perennials Achillea 'Moonshine' Epilobium canum canum Salvia leucophylla Salvia mellifera Salvia sonomensis Salvia spathacea Yarrow, Milfoil 'Moonshine' California Fuchsia, Hummingbird Flo Purple Sage Black Sage Sonoma Sage, Creeping Sage Hummingbird Sage, Pitcher Sage Grasses Calamagrostis foliosa Carex divulsa Festuca californica 'Serpentine Blue' Juncus patens Muhlenbergia rigens Sisyrinchium bellum Stipa gigantea Reed Grass Berkeley Sedge California Fescue selection California Gray Rush Deer Grass Blue-eyed Grass Giant Feather Grass
Artemisia californica California Sagebrush Photo by: Asteraceae Shrub Information provided by: Native Sons Origin: California 3-6' All soils Average soil Well-drained soil Neutral ph 1 Growth rate: Fast Tolerances: Salt/ocean spray Heat Wind Deer resistant Rabbit resistant Alkaline soil Summer Months of bloom: June July August The California sagebrush is an evergreen medium sized, gray green aromatic shrub. The foliage has wispy soft texture.this shrub is native to CA, is drought tolerant, and attracts butterflies. This is a highly combustible plant. ~Cornflower Farms 1
Ceanothus griseus horizontalis Carmel Creeper Photo by: Linda Engstrom/Mod.Jr. Rhamnaceae Shrub Ground cover Information provided by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Origin: N. California 1-3' 3-6' All soils Average soil Well-drained soil Neutral ph 2 Growth rate: Fast Moderate Tolerances: Salt/ocean spray Heat Wind Deer resistant Alkaline soil Spring Months of bloom: March April May June Blue Carmel Creeper is one of the most popular forms of spreading shrubs. Its glossy oval leaves of 2" are bright green. The tiny, light blue flowers are abundant and form 1" clusters. This shrub benefits from pruning. It does best in well-drained soil with little to no summer water. 2
Rhamnus californica California Coffeeberry Photo by: Betsy Thompson Information provided by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Rhamnaceae Shrub Origin: Pacific Coast 6-12' All soils Average soil Poor soil Well-drained soil Tolerances: Wind Smog 2 Growth rate: Moderate Spring Summer Green Yellow Months of bloom: March April The California coffeeberry is an evergreen shrub that reaches 6'-8' high. It grows inland and has large green to black berries in late summer. This shrub tolerates sun or partial shade in all soil types. The California coffeeberry is a native to California and is drought tolerant. It is a beneficial insect plant and attracts butterflies. -Cornflower Farms 3
Arctostaphylos 'Emerald Carpet' Manzanita Emerald Carpet Photo by: El Nativo Information provided by: Ericaceae Shrub Ground cover Origin: 1-3' All soils Average soil Well-drained soil Neutral ph Water: Drought tolerant Light water Extra Tolerances: 1 Growth rate: Slow Winter Spring White Months of bloom: January February March April May December The 'Emerald Carpet' is an evergreen groundcover that grows to 1' tall by 6'-8' wide. It is favored by many landscapers as the manzanita of choice for inland situations. It has dark green leaves and exhibits compact growth. This variety is relatively tolerant of adverse soil conditions. -Monterey Bay Nursery 4
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Kinnikinnick, Bearberry Photo by: Steve Mullany Information provided by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum Ericaceae Broadleaf Evergreen Origin: N. America Under 1' All soils Average soil Acid ph Neutral ph Tolerances: Salt/ocean spray 2 Growth rate: Moderate Slow Winter Pink White Months of bloom: January February December A hardy, creeping evergreen shrub, it grows 6"-12" high and spreads as much as 10"-12'. It has glossy green leathery leaves attached to dark brown branches. Its flowers are white to light pink in late winter and early spring; berries are bright red. 5
Achillea 'Moonshine' Yarrow, Milfoil 'Moonshine' Photo by: Asteraceae Perennial Information provided by: jerry sortomme Origin: Hybrid 1-3' Sun: Full sun Tolerances: Alkaline soil Sandy soil Loam soil Average soil Poor soil 2 Growth rate: Moderate Spring Summer Months of bloom: April May June July August September Yellow Long, straight stems with pale yellow flowers are striking on the mats of green to grey-green leaves of this plant, which are flatter and less divided than those of the Achillea millefolium. This Yarrow propagates easily from rooted cuttings or divisions which should be performed in the early spring or fall. Following bloom, one should dead head the plant and divide the clumps when it appears crowded. Introduced by Alan Bloom in the 1950's. 6
Epilobium canum canum California Fuchsia, Hummingbird Flo Photo by: Information provided by: Onagraceae Shrub Perennial Origin: 1-3' All soils Average soil Poor soil Well-drained soil Extra summer water 2 Growth rate: Fast Tolerances: Heat Summer Fall Months of bloom: July August September Red The California fuchsia is a perennial with dense, narrow, green gray foliage and red orange summer flowers. The growth habit of this plant is sprawling and low. The California fuchsia is native to California, is drought tolerant, and attracts hummingbirds. 7
Salvia leucophylla Purple Sage Photo by: Susan Frommer Information provided by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Lamiaceae Shrub Origin: California 3-6' Sun: Full sun Water: Drought tolerant Sandy soil Loam soil Rocky soil Average soil 1 Growth rate: Fast Moderate Tolerances: Heat Saline soil Deer resistant Rabbit resistant Adverse factors: Attracts Bees Spring Fall Lavender Months of bloom: April May June October November December White The Purple Sage is an evergreen shrub that grows 2'-3' tall and 5'-6' wide. It has white stems and leaves and light purple flowers that bloom between May and June. This shrub tolerates heat and drought. The Purple Sage is a California native. 8
Salvia mellifera Black Sage Photo by: Lamiaceae Shrub Information provided by: Origin: California 3-6' All soils Average soil Well-drained soil Neutral ph Water: Drought tolerant 1 Growth rate: Fast Tolerances: Heat Saline soil Deer resistant Rabbit resistant Adverse factors: Attracts Bees Spring Summer Blue White Months of bloom: March April May June This woody shrub has fragrant, dark green leaves with blue, white, or lilac flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. 9
Salvia sonomensis Sonoma Sage, Creeping Sage Photo by: El Nativo Growers, Inc. Lamiaceae Shrub Ground cover Information provided by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor Origin: California 1-3' Sandy soil Rocky soil Average soil Well-drained soil 1 Growth rate: Moderate Tolerances: Heat Saline soil Deer resistant Rabbit resistant Spring Summer Blue Lavender Months of bloom: March April May This low growing, native ground cover has glaucous (covered with whitish, waxy material) green leaves with blue violet flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. 10
Salvia spathacea Hummingbird Sage, Pitcher Sage Photo by: El Nativo Growers, Inc. Lamiaceae Shrub Ground cover Information provided by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Origin: California 1-3' Shade All soils Average soil Poor soil Well-drained soil 2 Growth rate: Moderate Tolerances: Heat Saline soil Deer resistant Rabbit resistant Spring Summer Months of bloom: March April May June Pink The extravagant leaves of this small clumping sage emit a perfectly sweet fragrance, which attracts hummingbirds. In the spring, the reddish pink flowering spikes become a deep fuchsia. It is a great plant for dry shade. 11
Calamagrostis foliosa Reed Grass Photo by: Information provided by: Poaceae Origin: Grass 3-6' 6-12' All soils Average soil Well-drained soil Dry soil Water: Medium water Tolerances: 3 Growth rate: Moderate Months of bloom: This tufted, perennial bunchgrass forms a beautiful, dense mound of gray green leaves that reach 2' tall, with showy arching flower stalks to 3' tall. Reed Grass leaves assume an attractive purple coloration in the fall and winter. This evergreen should be grown under sun, with little or no summer watering required. Tall grasses are highly combustible. -Monterey Bay Nursery 12
Carex divulsa Berkeley Sedge Photo by: El Nativo Growers, Inc. Cyperaceae Perennial Grass Information provided by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor Origin: Washington to Monterey, Calif. 1-3' All soils Average soil Poor soil Moist soil Neutral Water: Medium water Tolerances: Heat Wind Alkaline soil 3 Growth rate: Fast Summer Months of bloom: Berkeley Sedge is a fast growing, vibrant green clumping sedge to 2' tall and wide. Widely adaptable, it can be planted in wet soil or arid soil, tolerates sun to partial shade and can be drought tolerant. Tan to brown flowers show in spring. 13
Festuca californica 'Serpentine Blue' California Fescue selection Photo by: Information provided by: Poaceae Ground cover Perennial Origin: California 1-3' Sandy soil Loam soil Rocky soil Average soil Extra summer water 2 Growth rate: Moderate Tolerances: Wind Alkaline soil Wet soil Spring Blue Yellow Months of bloom: The California fescue is a cool season bunchgrass with blue-green blades that reach 2 ft. high. The flower stalks are 5 ft. tall and create fountain-like clumps. This grass is drought tolerant for sun and shade. The California fescue is native to northern California and southern Oregon. Tolerates summer drought in cooler climates. A ohst to beneficial insects. 14
Juncus patens California Gray Rush Photo by: El Nativo Growers, Inc. Information provided by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Juncaceae Origin: Perennial 1-3' Sandy soil Clay soil Loam soil Average soil Rich soil Medium water Extra Tolerances: Wet soil 2 3 Growth rate: Fast Months of bloom: Although a wetland plant, Juncus patens can tolerate fairly dry conditions. It will slowly clump to 2'-3' wide and a height of 2'-2.5'. There are many selections of this species available with different heights and widths. It is carefree, with little to no maintenance. It provides great upright structure to many styles of landscapes. 15
Muhlenbergia rigens Deer Grass Photo by: Susan Frommer/MSN Poaceae Perennial Grass Information provided by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Origin: Southwestern USA 1-3' All soils Average soil Rich soil Well-drained soil Water: Medium water 3 Growth rate: Fast Tolerances: Heat Saline soil Wind Smog Oak root fungus Alkaline soil Summer Months of bloom: The Deer Grass is a warm season perennial that forms dense clumps from the base. The spike-like flower stalks grow 2'-3' tall and this grass has striking foundation form. The Deer Grass is native to California, is drought tolerant, and is a beneficial insect plant. 16
Sisyrinchium bellum Blue-eyed Grass Photo by: GardenSoft Information provided by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Iridaceae Perennial Origin: California Under 1' Sandy soil Clay soil Loam soil Average soil Water: Drought tolerant Tolerances: Heat 1 Growth rate: Fast Spring Blue Purple Months of bloom: April May June Following winter rains, this grassy perennial brings a soft texture back into the garden. It produces an abundance of small, blue purple flowers which have a long bloom. 17
Stipa gigantea Giant Feather Grass Photo by: Susan Frommer/Mullany Information provided by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Poaceae Grass Origin: Europe 3-6' Sun: Full sun Sandy soil Loam soil Rocky soil Average soil 2 Growth rate: Moderate Tolerances: Summer Months of bloom: July August September This grass will grow 2'-3' tall and 2'-3' wide. It has narrow, dark green leaves with golden flowers that bloom in the summer. Tall grasses are highly combustible. 18