Compacta Oregon Grape

Berberis aquilifolium 'Compacta'

Calscape.org

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Plant type: Shrub
Size: 2 ft tall , 3 - 5 ft wide
Form: Spreading, Upright
Growth rate: Moderate, Slow
Flower Color: Yellow
Flowering season: Spring
Dormancy: Evergreen
Wildlife supported:
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Deep Shade, Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water
Water

Low
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast, Medium, Slow

Oregon Grape

Berberis nervosa

Calscape.org

© 2009 DHochmayr

Plant type: Shrub
Size: 1 - 7 ft tall , 7 ft wide
Flower Color: Yellow
Flowering season: Spring
Dormancy: Evergreen
Wildlife supported:
Bats
caterpillar
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Partial Shade
Water
Water

Moderate
Irrigation
Summer irrigation

Max 1x / month once established
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast

Nevin's Barberry

Berberis nevinii

Calscape.org

© 2010 Calscape. Photo take at Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Garden

Plant type: Shrub
Size: 3 - 7 ft tall , 6 - 12 ft wide
Form: Mounding, Rounded
Growth rate: Slow
Flower Color: Yellow, Green
Flowering season: Spring
Dormancy: Evergreen
Wildlife supported:
Bats
caterpillar
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water
Water

Very Low, Low, Moderate
Irrigation
Summer irrigation

Max 2x / month once established
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast, Medium

Ken Hartman California Barberry

Berberis pinnata 'Ken Hartman'

Calscape.org

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Plant type: Shrub
Size: 5 - 6 ft tall , 5 - 6 ft wide
Form: Rounded
Growth rate: slow
Flower Color: Yellow
Flowering season: Spring
Dormancy: Evergreen
Wildlife supported:
caterpillar
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Deep Shade, Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water
Water

Low
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast, Medium, Slow

Golden Spined Cereus

Bergerocactus emoryi

Calscape.org

© 1995 Dieter Wilken

Plant type: Shrub,Succulent
Size: 3 ft tall
Flower Color: Yellow
Flowering season: Spring
Wildlife supported:
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Partial Shade
Water
Water

Extremely Low, Very Low
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast

Common Goldenstar

Bloomeria crocea

Calscape.org

© Copyright Lynn Watson (SB)

Plant type: Perennial herb,Geophyte
Size: 1 ft tall
Flower Color: Yellow
Flowering season: Spring
Wildlife supported:
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water
Water

Very Low
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast, Medium, Slow

California Elegant Rock Cress

Boechera californica

Calscape.org

Copyright © 2013 Phillip Roullard

Plant type: Perennial herb
Flower Color: Pink
Wildlife supported:
caterpillar
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast

Cane Bluestem

Bothriochloa barbinodis

Calscape.org

© Copyright 2005 Steve Matson

Plant type: Grass
Size: 2 - 4 ft tall
Form: Upright
Growth rate: Fast
Flower Color: Yellow, White, Red
Flowering season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Wildlife supported:
caterpillar
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun
Water
Water

Low
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast, Medium, Slow

Side Oats Grama

Bouteloua curtipendula

Calscape.org

Plant type: Grass
Size: 3 ft tall
Form: Upright
Growth rate: Moderate
Flower Color: Yellow, Purple
Flowering season: Summer
Wildlife supported:
caterpillar
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water
Water

Low, Very Low
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast, Medium, Slow

Blue Grama

Bouteloua gracilis

Calscape.org

© 2008 Pethan

Plant type: Grass
Size: 6 - 24 in tall , 2 ft wide
Form: Upright
Growth rate: Fast, Moderate
Flower Color: Yellow
Flowering season: Summer
Wildlife supported:
caterpillar
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water
Water

Very Low
Irrigation
Summer irrigation

Max 2x / month once established
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast, Medium

Brickell Bush

Brickellia californica

Calscape.org

© 2006 Stan Shebs

Plant type: Shrub
Size: 2 - 7 ft tall , 2 - 7 ft wide
Form: Mounding, Spreading
Growth rate: Moderate
Flower Color: Yellow, Cream, White
Flowering season: Summer, Fall
Dormancy: Evergreen
Wildlife supported:
caterpillar
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water
Water

Very Low, Low, Moderate
Irrigation
Summer irrigation

Max 2x / month once established
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast, Medium, Slow

Hoover's Brodiaea

Brodiaea appendiculata

Calscape.org

© 2007 Stan Shebs

Plant type: Perennial herb,Geophyte
Flower Color: Blue, Lavender, Purple
Wildlife supported:
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water
Water

Low, Very Low
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast, Medium, Slow

California Brodiaea

Brodiaea californica

Calscape.org

© 2006 Stan Shebs

Plant type: Perennial herb,Geophyte
Size: 8 - 28 in tall
Flower Color: Blue, Lavender, Purple
Flowering season: Spring, Summer
Wildlife supported:
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water
Water

Low, Very Low
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast, Medium, Slow

Babylon California Brodiea

Brodiaea californica 'Babylon'

Calscape.org

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Plant type: Perennial herb,Geophyte
Size: 1 - 2 ft tall , 6 - 12 in wide
Form: Clumping
Growth rate: Moderate
Flower Color: Lavender
Flowering season: Spring
Dormancy: Summer Deciduous
Wildlife supported:
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water
Water

Low, Very Low
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast

Pink California Brodiaea

Brodiaea californica 'Lavender'

Calscape.org

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Plant type: Perennial herb,Geophyte
Size: 1 - 2 ft tall , 6 - 12 in wide
Form: Clumping
Growth rate: Moderate
Flower Color: Lavender
Flowering season: Spring
Dormancy: Summer Deciduous
Wildlife supported:
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water
Water

Low, Very Low
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast

Pink California Brodiaea

Brodiaea californica 'Pink'

Calscape.org

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Plant type: Perennial herb,Geophyte
Size: 1 - 2 ft tall , 6 - 12 in wide
Form: Clumping
Growth rate: Moderate
Flower Color: Pink
Flowering season: Spring
Dormancy: Summer Deciduous
Wildlife supported:
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water
Water

Low, Very Low
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast

Violet California Brodiaea

Brodiaea californica 'Violet'

Calscape.org

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Plant type: Perennial herb,Geophyte
Size: 1 - 2 ft tall , 6 - 12 in wide
Form: Clumping
Growth rate: Moderate
Flower Color: Purple
Flowering season: Spring
Dormancy: Summer Deciduous
Wildlife supported:
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water
Water

Low, Very Low
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast

White California Brodiaea

Brodiaea californica 'White'

Calscape.org

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Plant type: Perennial herb,Geophyte
Size: 1 - 2 ft tall , 6 - 12 in wide
Form: Clumping
Growth rate: Moderate
Flower Color: White
Flowering season: Spring
Dormancy: Summer Deciduous
Wildlife supported:
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water
Water

Low, Very Low
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast

Sierra Brodiaea

Brodiaea minor

Calscape.org

© 2008 Gary A. Monroe

Plant type: Perennial herb,Geophyte
Size: 4 in tall
Flower Color: Blue, Lavender, Purple
Flowering season: Spring, Summer
Wildlife supported:
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun
Water
Water

Low, Very Low
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast, Medium, Slow

Elephant Tree

Bursera microphylla

Calscape.org

© 2010 Toedrifter

Plant type: Tree,Succulent
Size: 13 ft tall , 10 ft wide
Growth rate: Very Slow
Flower Color: Yellow, Cream, White
Flowering season: Summer
Dormancy: Summer Deciduous
Wildlife supported:
caterpillar
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun
Water
Water

Very Low, Low
Irrigation
Summer irrigation

Max 2x / month once established
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast

The King Pacific Reed Grass

Calamagrostis nutkaensis 'The King'

Calscape.org

Calamagrostis nutkaensis 'The King'

Plant type: Grass
Size: 3 - 4 ft tall , 3 - 4 ft wide
Form: Clumping
Growth rate: Fast
Flowering season: Spring, Summer
Dormancy: Evergreen
Wildlife supported:
caterpillar
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water
Water

Moderate
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast

Red Maids

Calandrinia menziesii

Calscape.org

Copyright © 2007 Lynn Watson

Plant type: Annual herb
Size: 1 ft tall
Flower Color: Red, Pink
Wildlife supported:
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun
Water
Water

Low
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast, Medium

Fairyduster

Calliandra eriophylla

Calscape.org

© 2007 Melburnian

Plant type: Shrub
Size: 1 - 3 ft tall , 3 ft wide
Form: Rounded
Growth rate: Slow, Moderate
Flower Color: Purple, Pink
Flowering season: Spring, Winter
Dormancy: Evergreen
Wildlife supported:
caterpillar
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun
Water
Water

Very Low, Low
Irrigation
Summer irrigation

Max 3x / month once established
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast

Golden Orb Mariposa Lily

Calochortus 'Golden Orb'

Calscape.org

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Plant type: Perennial herb,Geophyte
Size: 1 - 2 ft tall , 6 - 12 in wide
Form: Clumping
Growth rate: Moderate
Flower Color: Yellow
Flowering season: Spring
Dormancy: Summer Deciduous
Wildlife supported:
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water
Water

Low, Very Low
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast

Blue Star Tulip

Calochortus coeruleus

Calscape.org

© Copyright 2006 Steve Matson

Plant type: Perennial herb,Geophyte
Size: 6 in tall
Flower Color: White, Lavender, Blue
Flowering season: Spring
Wildlife supported:
caterpillar
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water
Water

Low, Very Low
Irrigation
Summer irrigation

Never irrigate once established
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast

Leichtlin's Mariposa Lily

Calochortus leichtlinii

Calscape.org

© Copyright 2005 Steve Matson

Plant type: Perennial herb,Geophyte
Size: 2 ft tall
Flower Color: White, Pink, Blue
Flowering season: Summer
Wildlife supported:
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water
Water

Low, Very Low
Irrigation
Summer irrigation

Never irrigate once established
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast

Yellow Mariposa Lily

Calochortus luteus

Calscape.org

© 2010 Barry Breckling

Plant type: Perennial herb,Geophyte
Size: 2 ft tall , 6 in wide
Form: Upright Columnar
Flower Color: Yellow, Red
Flowering season: Spring
Dormancy: Summer Deciduous
Wildlife supported:
caterpillar
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water
Water

Low, Very Low
Irrigation
Summer irrigation

Never irrigate once established
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast, Medium, Slow

San Luis Obispo Mariposa Lily

Calochortus simulans

Calscape.org

Copyright © 2011 Aaron E. Sims

Plant type: Perennial herb,Geophyte
Size: 2 ft tall
Flower Color: Pink, Yellow, White, Red
Wildlife supported:
caterpillar
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water
Water

Low, Very Low
Irrigation
Summer irrigation

Never irrigate once established
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast

Splendid Mariposa Lily

Calochortus splendens

Calscape.org

Copyright © 2016 Keir Morse

Plant type: Perennial herb,Geophyte
Size: 2 ft tall , 6 in wide
Flower Color: Pink, Purple, Lavender, Blue
Flowering season: Spring
Dormancy: Summer Deciduous
Wildlife supported:
caterpillar
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water
Water

Low, Very Low
Irrigation
Summer irrigation

Never irrigate once established
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast, Medium, Slow

Violet Queen Splendid Mariposa Lily

Calochortus splendens 'Violet Queen'

Calscape.org

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Plant type: Perennial herb,Geophyte
Size: 1 - 2 ft tall , 6 - 12 in wide
Form: Clumping
Growth rate: Moderate
Flower Color: Purple
Flowering season: Spring, Summer
Dormancy: Summer Deciduous
Wildlife supported:
caterpillar
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water
Water

Low, Very Low
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast

Cupido Mariposa Lily

Calochortus uniflorus 'Cupido'

Calscape.org

© Theodore Payne Foundation.

Plant type: Perennial herb,Geophyte
Size: 6 - 12 in tall , 6 - 12 in wide
Form: Clumping
Growth rate: Moderate
Flower Color: White, Purple
Flowering season: Spring
Dormancy: Summer Deciduous
Wildlife supported:
caterpillar
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun
Water
Water

Low, Very Low
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast

Butterfly Mariposa

Calochortus venustus

Calscape.org

© Copyright 2006 Lynn Watson (SB)

Plant type: Perennial herb,Geophyte
Size: 4 - 24 in tall , 6 in wide
Form: Upright Columnar
Flower Color: Cream, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Flowering season: Spring
Dormancy: Summer Deciduous
Wildlife supported:
caterpillar
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water
Water

Low, Very Low
Irrigation
Summer irrigation

Never irrigate once established
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast, Medium, Slow

Burgundy Mariposa Lily

Calochortus venustus 'Burgundy'

Calscape.org

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Plant type: Perennial herb,Geophyte
Size: 1 - 2 ft tall , 6 - 12 in wide
Form: Clumping
Growth rate: Moderate
Flower Color: Purple
Flowering season: Spring, Summer
Dormancy: Summer Deciduous
Wildlife supported:
caterpillar
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water
Water

Low, Very Low
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast

Weed's Mariposa Lily

Calochortus weedii

Calscape.org

2003 Charles E. Jones

Plant type: Perennial herb,Geophyte
Size: 1 - 3 ft tall , 6 in wide
Flower Color: Cream, Orange, Purple, Red, Yellow
Flowering season: Spring, Summer
Dormancy: Summer Deciduous
Wildlife supported:
caterpillar
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun
Water
Water

Low, Very Low
Irrigation
Summer irrigation

Never irrigate once established
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast, Medium

Pussy Paws

Calyptridium monandrum

Calscape.org

© Copyright 2006 Steve Matson

Plant type: Annual herb
Size: 7 in tall
Flower Color: Pink, Red
Wildlife supported:
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast

One Seeded Pussypaws

Calyptridium monospermum

Calscape.org

© 2009 Eric in SF

Plant type: Perennial herb
Size: 2 ft tall
Wildlife supported:
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast

Pussy Paws

Calyptridium umbellatum

Calscape.org

Copyright © 2010 Keir Morse

Plant type: Annual herb,Perennial herb
Size: 2 ft tall
Wildlife supported:
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast

Island Morning Glory

Calystegia macrostegia

Calscape.org

Copyright © 2007 Lynn Watson

Plant type: Shrub,Perennial herb,Vine
Size: 1 ft tall , 20 - 30 ft wide
Form: Spreading
Growth rate: Fast
Flower Color: Pink, White
Flowering season: Summer, Spring, Winter
Dormancy: Summer Semi-deciduous
Wildlife supported:
bumblebee
caterpillar
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun
Water
Water

Low, Moderate
Irrigation
Summer irrigation

Max 1x / week once established
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast, Medium

Anacapa Pink Island Morning Glory

Calystegia macrostegia 'Anacapa Pink'

Calscape.org

© Theodore Payne Foundation.

Plant type: Vine
Size: 15 - 20 ft tall , 15 - 20 ft wide
Form: Climbing
Growth rate: Fast
Flower Color: Pink
Flowering season: Spring, Summer
Dormancy: Evergreen
Wildlife supported:
bumblebee
caterpillar
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun
Water
Water

Low, Moderate
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast, Medium, Slow

Coast Morning Glory

Calystegia macrostegia ssp. cyclostegia

Calscape.org

Copyright © 2013 Zoya Akulova

Plant type: Shrub,Perennial herb,Vine
Flower Color: White
Flowering season: Winter, Spring, Summer
Wildlife supported:
bumblebee
caterpillar
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun
Water
Water

Low, Moderate
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast

Candy Cane Morning Glory

Calystegia macrostegia ssp. cyclostegia 'Candy Cane'

Calscape.org

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Plant type: Vine
Size: 3 - 12 ft tall , 3 - 12 ft wide
Form: Climbing
Growth rate: Fast
Flower Color: Pink, White
Flowering season: Spring, Summer
Dormancy: Summer Deciduous
Wildlife supported:
bumblebee
caterpillar
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun
Water
Water

Low, Moderate
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast

Beach Morning Glory

Calystegia soldanella

Calscape.org

© 2004 Jeffdelonge

Plant type: Perennial herb,Vine
Size: 3 - 4 in tall , 2 - 3 ft wide
Form: Spreading
Flower Color: White, Pink, Lavender
Flowering season: Spring, Summer, Fall
Dormancy: Evergreen
Wildlife supported:
bumblebee
caterpillar
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun
Water
Water

Extremely Low, Very Low
Irrigation
Summer irrigation

Max 1x / month once established, Never irrigate once established
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast

Common Camas

Camassia quamash

Calscape.org

1999 California Academy of Sciences

Plant type: Perennial herb,Geophyte
Size: 1 - 2 ft tall
Form: Upright
Growth rate: Moderate
Flower Color: Blue, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flowering season: Spring
Wildlife supported:
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water
Water

Moderate
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast, Medium, Slow

Blue Melody Camas Lily

Camassia quamash 'Blue Melody'

Calscape.org

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Plant type: Perennial herb,Geophyte
Size: 1 - 2 ft tall , 6 - 12 in wide
Form: Clumping, Upright
Growth rate: Moderate
Flower Color: Blue, Purple
Flowering season: Spring, Summer
Dormancy: Summer Deciduous
Wildlife supported:
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water
Water

Moderate
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast, Medium, Slow

Orion Camas Lily

Camassia quamash 'Orion'

Calscape.org

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Plant type: Perennial herb,Geophyte
Size: 1 - 2 ft tall , 6 - 12 in wide
Form: Clumping, Upright
Growth rate: Moderate
Flower Color: Blue, Purple
Flowering season: Spring, Summer
Dormancy: Summer Deciduous
Wildlife supported:
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water
Water

Moderate
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast, Medium, Slow

White Camas Lily

Camassia quamash 'White'

Calscape.org

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Plant type: Perennial herb,Geophyte
Size: 1 - 2 ft tall , 6 - 12 in wide
Form: Clumping, Upright
Growth rate: Moderate
Flower Color: White
Flowering season: Spring, Summer
Dormancy: Summer Deciduous
Wildlife supported:
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water
Water

Moderate
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast, Medium, Slow

California Sun Cup

Camissoniopsis bistorta

Calscape.org

© 2010 Stickpen

Plant type: Annual herb
Size: 2 - 3 ft tall
Flower Color: Yellow, Red
Wildlife supported:
Bats
caterpillar
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast, Medium, Slow

Beach Primrose

Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia

Calscape.org

© Copyright 2006 Steve Matson

Plant type: Perennial herb
Size: 1 - 4 in tall , 6 - 36 in wide
Form: Mounding, Spreading
Growth rate: Fast
Flower Color: Red, Yellow
Flowering season: Summer, Spring, Winter
Dormancy: Evergreen
Wildlife supported:
caterpillar
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun
Water
Water

Very Low, Low
Irrigation
Summer irrigation

Max 1x / month once established
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast

Beach Evening Primrose

Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia ssp. cheiranthifolia

Calscape.org

© Copyright 2006 Steve Matson

Plant type: Annual herb,Perennial herb
Flower Color: Yellow
Wildlife supported:
caterpillar
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun
Water
Water

Low, Very Low
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast

Jurupa Hills Sun Cups

Camissoniopsis ignota

Calscape.org

Copyright © 2012 Jake Ruygt

Plant type: Annual herb
Size: 2 ft tall
Flower Color: Yellow
Wildlife supported:
caterpillar
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast, Medium, Slow

Small Flowered Evening Primrose

Camissoniopsis micrantha

Calscape.org

Copyright © 2003 Lynn Watson

Plant type: Annual herb
Size: 1 - 2 ft tall
Flower Color: Yellow
Wildlife supported:
caterpillar
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun
Water
Water

Low
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast

Sandcarpet

Cardionema ramosissimum

Calscape.org

© Copyright 2006 Steve Matson

Plant type: Perennial herb
Size: 1 ft tall
Wildlife supported:
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast

Short Stem Sedge

Carex brevicaulis

Calscape.org

© Copyright 2003 Steve Matson

Plant type: Grass
Size: 6 in tall
Flower Color: Brown
Wildlife supported:
caterpillar
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Deep Shade
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast

Douglas' Sedge

Carex douglasii

Calscape.org

© 1998 Hurd, E.G., N.L. Shaw, J. Mastrogiuseppe, L.C. Smithman, and S. Goodrich.

Plant type: Grass
Size: 10 - 18 in tall
Form: Upright
Growth rate: Slow
Flower Color: Green
Flowering season: Spring
Wildlife supported:
caterpillar
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast

Round Fruit Sedge

Carex globosa

Calscape.org

© Copyright 2003 Steve Matson

Plant type: Grass
Size: 1 ft tall
Flower Color: Brown
Wildlife supported:
caterpillar
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Deep Shade
Water
Water

Low
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast

Hood's Sedge

Carex hoodii

Calscape.org

© 1998 Hurd, E.G., N.L. Shaw, J. Mastrogiuseppe, L.C. Smithman, and S. Goodrich.

Plant type: Grass
Size: 3 ft tall
Flower Color: Green, Red
Wildlife supported:
caterpillar
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Partial Shade
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast

Torrent Sedge

Carex nudata

Calscape.org

© Copyright 2007 Keir Morse (www.keiriosity.com)

Plant type: Grass
Size: 1 - 2 ft tall , 2 ft wide
Form: Fountain
Flower Color: Red, Cream, Black, Brown
Dormancy: Winter Deciduous
Wildlife supported:
caterpillar
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Partial Shade, Deep Shade
Water
Water

Moderate, High
Irrigation
Summer irrigation

Keep moist
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast, Medium, Slow

Slough Sedge

Carex obnupta

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© Copyright 2007 Keir Morse (www.keiriosity.com)

Plant type: Grass
Size: 3 - 4 ft tall
Form: Upright
Growth rate: Fast
Flower Color: Yellow
Flowering season: Spring
Wildlife supported:
caterpillar
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Deep Shade
Water
Water

Moderate, High
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast, Medium, Slow

Sand Dune Sedge

Carex pansa

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© 2009 Stickpen

Plant type: Grass
Size: 8 - 16 in tall
Flower Color: Cream, Brown
Dormancy: Evergreen
Wildlife supported:
caterpillar
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun
Water
Water

Moderate
Irrigation
Summer irrigation

Max 1x / month once established
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast, Medium

Clustered Field Sedge

Carex praegracilis

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© 2009 Stickpen

Plant type: Grass
Size: 2 - 4 ft tall , 4 ft wide
Form: Upright, Mounding
Growth rate: Moderate
Flower Color: Green
Flowering season: Spring
Dormancy: Evergreen
Wildlife supported:
caterpillar
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun
Water
Water

Moderate
Irrigation
Summer irrigation

Max 1x / month once established
Watering
Soil drainage

Fast, Medium, Slow