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BORDERLANDS
RESTORATION
Native Plants & Seed
Catalogue 2017-18
A Horticultural Flora
© Jill Johnson
Who We Are
The Borderlands Restoration Native Plant Materials Program was founded in 2012 when a group of
restoration practitioners identified and responded to the need for locally produced native plants.
Native plants have spent centuries developing distinct adaptations to regional conditions, held deep in
the plants’ genomes and expressed as increased drought-tolerance, cold-tolerance, and high nectar
quantities for local pollinators, among others. We promote habitat resiliency by working with plant
material that is sourced within our ecoregion, maximizing the benefits of these adaptations.
The program now encompasses production of over 100,000 plants a year and a regional seed center
with over 550 collections of seed from wild lands. It is the product of many hours spent with wild
habitats; with fingers in the soil; with many passionate hands of staff and volunteers; producing a
truly unique program that is a distinct expression of the exceptional experience of living in the
borderlands.
Our mission is to promote biodiversity by providing individuals, communities,
and land managers access to restoration quality plant materials and guidance
for effective use.
We offer organically grown plants and seeds specific to the Madrean
Archipelago’s semi-arid highlands, focusing on those with high habitat value
and good in-situ survival rates. We are a founding member of the Madrean
Archipelago Plant Propagation (MAPP) Initiative with the goal of
increasing the availability of genetically appropriate native plant materials
in the region.
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Principle #1
Supporting Food Webs
Restoration is not limited to wild-lands; by creating
backyard habitat, human communities can also be
actively eng aged in supporting wildlife.
Additionally, native plants have value as medicine
and food for people of the borderlands as well as
wildlife.
We strive to connect borderlands
communities to their native plants, inviting them to
engage with native species in a unique and
meaningful way.
Our plant and seed offerings are strategically
chosen to maximize habitat value for
nectivorous (nectar-eating) pollinators and
frugivorous (fruit-eating) birds and wildlife,
supporting the foundation of strong food webs
that ripple out to provide maximum benefit for
habitat and wildlife.
Principle #2
Engaging Communities
Principle #3
Collecting Seeds Ethically
Standard practices in the nursery industry include
using chemical fertilizers and pesticides, resulting in
root-stressed plants covered in chemical residue that
can injure or kill pollinating insects. Rather than
focusing on “show-quality” nursery plants, we
produce “restoration-quality” plants without any
chemical additives. Locally-sourced compost
provides all the natural fertilizer our hearty native
plants require, and pest problems are handled
organically. If the insects are not harmful to the
plant, they’re left alone - aphids are part of the food
web too!
Native plant propagation begins with seed
collected from wild lands. Our collection team
abides by stringent national standards for ethical
c o l l e c t i o n , p ro m o t i n g m i n i m a l - i m p a c t
harvesting and genetically diverse seed lots. See
“Our Offerings” for more information on the
seed that we sell.
Principle #4
Organic Nursery Production
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CONTENTS
Our Offerings: Native Plants and Seeds…………………….… 5…
Ordering, Delivery & Payment Information….……………..… 7…
Plant Lists: Pollinator Gardens & Disturbed Areas……….. 9…
Our Plants At A Glance: Botanical Overview Table………. 11…
Seed Mixes & Collections……………….………………………… 13…
Detailed Plant Descriptions……………………………………… 14…
Native Forbs………………………………….…. 15…
Native Grasses…………………………………..27…
Native Shrubs…………………………………… 32…
Native Trees……………………………………..36…
Native Vines…………………………………..… 39…
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Where to Find Us
The Borderlands Restoration Nursery & Seed Lab
Our facilities are located in Patagonia, Arizona, 44 miles from Sierra
Vista, 65 miles from Tucson, and just 18 miles from Nogales and Rio
Rico. Visiting and informal retail hours for the Nursery are every week
Tuesday-Thursday from 9 am - 12 pm. The Seed Lab is available for
tours by request.
Visiting Patagonia, Arizona
Patagonia is a small town in southern Arizona with big biological and
cultural wealth. Sit and relax along Sonoita Creek, hike the Arizona Trail,
visit the bird sanctuary, explore premier local dining options and artist
offerings, or spend a day or weekend at nearby Patagonia Lake State Park.
Remember to leave time for a visit to the Native Plant Nursery!
Directions to the Native
Plant Nursery
We are located just north of
Patagonia, AZ, near the Native Seed
Search Conservation Farm (locatable
on google maps at 42 San Antonio
Road). Turn onto San Antonio
Road from Hwy 82 and follow the
dirt road until it ends; turn left onto
Emily Lane, and you will see the
BR/MAPP Native Plant Nursery at
the far end of the field before you hit
the intersection with Cross Creek
Road.
42 San Antonio Rd.
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Native Plants
Wholesale & Retail: We offer a regular inventory of
over 30 native species and a rotating inventory of up to 50
additional species that are available for order, reservation
or sale at our Native Plant Nursery.
Grow-out Orders: Large-scale restoration efforts are
best executed by ordering a grow-out of plants specially
selected for your restoration project. Our horticultural
staff can help you choose the right plants for your project
and assist with timeline planning to ensure a successful
installation. Start planning early - grow-outs can take from
3 months to 2 years to fill, depending on the species
requested. Contact the Nursery Manager to get started!
Plant sizes & prices (exceptions may apply): See below.
We offer seasonal discounts on select species and
additionally offer discounts for our public agency and nonprofit partners, and other projects on a case-by-base basis.
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Type
Size
Cost
Herbaceous Cone-tainer, 5”
(Forbs,
Grasses)
Cone-tainer, 8”
$1 each,
$98/tray
$2 each,
$196/tray
Plug Tray (67/tray) $67 (tray only)
3” pot (25/flat)
$4 each
1-gallon pot
$8
4”x10” tallpot
$8
Woody
(Trees,
Shrubs)
Cone-tainer, 8”
Plug Tray (67/tray)
3” pot (25/flat)
1-gallon pot
4”x10” tallpot
5-gallon pot
$2 each, $196/tray
$67 (tray only)
$4 each
$10
$10
$20-$50
Pictured Pot Sizes (left to right). Cone-tainers 5” (yellow), 8” (white); Plug Tray; 3” pot; 1-gallon pot;
4x10” tallpot
Native Seed
Wholesale & Retail: Since 2013, we have worked with public and private land managers to provide
regionally-adapted and wild-harvested seed for restoration. Beginning in 2017, we are able to offer home and
restoration gardeners specialty retail seed and seed mixes that we produce or source from cooperating partner
farms and landowners. A listing of our retail offerings and introduction to our restoration contract offerings is
available in this catalog. For complete availability, please contact us!
Seed Mixes: A successful restoration plan includes using native seed in the most effective ways possible. We
provide curated seed collections and seed mixes at the retail and landscape scale, building on the strength of
plant “guilds” or natural groupings of species. When matched with the correct habitat type - considering sun,
moisture, and soil conditions - this strategy sets your home or landcscape-scale restoration
project up for success.
Seed Balls: Coating seed with a mixture of organics and binding it into a ball or pellet is a lowtech method to improve plant establishment following seeding. Join us for a workshop or follow
our online DIY to learn how to make your own seed balls, or place a custom order with our
Seed Lab
Conservation Collection & Research: We contribute to regional plant conservation efforts by partnering
with public agencies and conservation groups to collect seed of and research propagation methods for 450
species native to the Madrean Archipelago ecoregion, and counting!
Design Services
Restoration: Don’t just plant –
restore! Hydrological function is the
foundation of thriving native floral and
faunal communities. Hire Borderlands
Restoration to plan and implement
restoration of creek flow, eroded
hillsides or drainages, or topsoil quality.
Landscapes & Gardens:
Work with us to design or
enhance your backyard habitat
with custom plant and seed
orders, and a full suite of
consultation services.
Permaculture: Our staff
includes certified permaculture
landscape designers adept at
integrating native plantings into
designs that produce food for
humans and wildlife with
minimal energy input.
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Order
Order Information
Thank you for choosing to grow with Borderlands Restoration! Please fill out this order form and
send a physical or scanned digital copy to the appropriate address (see the bottom of this page).
Contact our management staff with any questions. We accept cash, check, and PayPal.
Date
Name/Organization
Contact Person
Email
Phone
Physical Address
Project Description
Please include any timelines, deadlines,
project briefs, or other applicable
information. You may attach
additional information to this form (e.g.
photographs, maps, species lists etc.).
Material Requested
Seeds
Live Plants
Both
Delivery Information
Pick Up
Delivery
Mail (Seed Orders Only)
Date Needed By
Custom Grow-Out Order Information
Fill out this section if you are commissioning a custom grow-out order. If you are purchasing plants from our inventory, please continue
Are you providing seed?
Yes
If no, do you need seed
collection services?
Yes
No
Desired Planting Date
Please contact the Seed Lab
Manager to schedule services.
No
Please inquire about seed
availability for your project.
HAVE QUESTIONS or READY TO ORDER?
Seed
Questions
Allegra Mount
Seed Lab Manager
949-690-2592
[email protected]
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Mail/Email
Borderlands Restoration L3C
Attn: Plant/Seed Sales
PO Box 1191, Patagonia, AZ 85624
Or send a scanned copy of this form to:
[email protected]
Paypal at: www.borderlandsrestoration.org
Nursery
Questions
Francesca Claverie
Nursery Manager
706-996-0893
[email protected]
Sheet
Species
(Common or Latin Name)
Type
Size (live plants)/
Amount (bulk
seed weight)
Number
Requested
Elevation or
Region
Cost
*Live Plants
*Seed/Seed Mix
*Seed Balls
*Live Plants
*Seed/Seed Mix
*Seed Balls
*Live Plants
*Seed/Seed Mix
*Seed Balls
*Live Plants
*Seed/Seed Mix
*Seed Balls
*Live Plants
*Seed/Seed Mix
*Seed Balls
*Live Plants
*Seed/Seed Mix
*Seed Balls
*Live Plants
*Seed/Seed Mix
*Seed Balls
*Live Plants
*Seed/Seed Mix
*Seed Balls
ORDER
SUBTOTAL:
Sales Tax: 9.6% Sales tax is additional for retail orders. For wholesale orders please inquire!
Additional Fees
* Delivery: Fees for deliver of materials vary depending on the project and size. Please contact the Nursery
Manager to arrange delivery of your plants, seeds, and seed balls!
* Mail Order and Pick Up: Shipping and Handling Fees Apply
Please contact us to complete your order!
www.borderlandsrestoration.org
[email protected]
© Karen LeMay, Pollinator Corridors Southwest
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Create A
Pollinator Refuge
© Karen LeMay, Pollinator Corridors Southwest (all photos this page)
As pollinating hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies fly along their migratory routes, they need to refuel.
Pollinator gardens are like gas stations, providing much needed fuel to distance travelers and local residents
alike. Pollinators have evolved with native plants and these relationships are complex and fantastic, providing
great opportunity for learning and connecting to the natural world. Planting pollinator gardens creates
critical
habitat, invites these amazing creatures into our backyards, and enriches our lives.
Strategies for designing pollinator gardens:
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Combine container plantings and seedings to provide reliable yearly nectar sources and long term
habitat structure.
Eliminate nectar gaps: Plant species that bloom in succession and that bloom for long periods of
time. Maintaining nectar forage is critical for supporting migratory pollinators such as Monarchs,
Bats, and Hummingbirds as they stop for food throughout their journey.
Consider the caterpillar: Many species of butterflies require specific host plants in their larval stage.
Including larval host/food plants in your pollinator garden will guarantee you a good butterfly show!
Keep it messy: Bees and other insects depend on garden debris for protection, warmth, and breeding.
Leaving mulch debris, old/rotting wood, upturned flowerpots, or “insect hotels” in your garden can
Recommended Species
Larval Host Plants:
Bouteloua curtipendula, Boutaloua gracilis, Clematis drummondii, Celtis pallida, Celtis
reticulata, Maurandya antirhinniflora, Mimulus guttatus, Mimulus cardinalis, Muhlenbergia
emersleyi, Prunus serotina, Ribes aureum, Funastrum cynanchoides, Senna hirsuta, Asclepias
spp, Datura wrightii
Pollen/Nectar/Fruit Sources:
Clematis drummondii, Ericameria nauseosa, Salvia lemmonii,
Tecoma stans, Chilopsis linearis, Aquilegia chrysantha, Oenothera elata, Asclepias spp.,
Funastrum cynanchoides, Anisicanthus thurberi, Agastache wrightii, Datura wrightii,
Mimulus guttatus, Mimulus cardinalis, Conoclinium greggii, Erythrina flabelliformis,
Epilobium canum, Ribes aureum, Maurandya antirrhiniflora, Celtis pallida, Gaillardia
pulchella, Solidago wrightii, Solidago missouriensis, Cucurbita foetidissima,
Penstemon parryi, Penstemon barbatus
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Restore Eroded &
Disturbed Areas
Restoring biodiversity to areas that have been seen major disturbances – e.g. erosion, construction,
flooding, tilling – can be a challenge. Before you attempt any planting, it’s wise to consider erosion control
measures to prevent further loss of soil or the seed bank. For more information visit our website at
www.borderlandsrestoration.org.
Strategies for successful planting in disturbed or eroded soil:
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Use a combination of strategies – seeding with seed pellets, container plantings, mulching, erosion
control structures – for best results.
Promote topsoil creation by mulching and planting in basins to encourage water infiltration.
Choose native species that thrive in disturbance - those you notice on road-cuts, eroded slopes, in
drainages next to roads.
Stack functions by choosing plants that will not only compete with non-native weeds but also
provide habitat value to pollinators, birds, and other wildlife.
In eroded or erosion-prone areas, use restoration workhorse species like native grasses (Muhlenbergia
emersleyi is a favorite!) to stabilize soil with deep and complex root structures.
Workhorse Restoration Species
Upland/Xeric:
Muhlenbergia emersleyi, Cucurbita foetidissima, Sporobolus airoides, Bouteloua
curtipendula, Bouteloua gracilis, Hopia obtusa, Rhus trilobata, Rhus microphylla,
Funastrum cynanchoides, Celtis ehrenbergiana, Muhlenbergia porteri
Riparian/Mesic:
Muhlenbergia emersleyi, Muhlenbergia rigens, Cucurbita foetidissima, Chilopsis linearis,
Celtis reticulata, Sporobolus wrightii, Hopia obtusa, Vitis arizonica, Mirabilis
longiflora, Ericameria nauseosa
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SPECIES
COMMON NAME
FAMILY
TYPE
ELEVATION
WATER USE
Agastache wrightii
Sonoran Giant Hyssop
Lamiaceae
Native Forb
3500-6500'
Medium
Aquilegia chrysantha
Golden Columbine
Ranunculaceae
Native Forb
3000-1100'
High
Asclepias angustifolia
Arizona Milkweed
Apocynaceae
Native Forb
3500-7500'
Medium
Asclepias asperula
Apocynaceae
Native Forb
2500-8500'
Medium
Asclepias linaria
Antelope Horn Milkweed, Spider
Milkweed
Pineneedle Milkweed
Apocynaceae
Native Forb
1000-6000'
Medium
Asclepias subulata
Desert Milkweed
Apocynaceae
Native Forb
0-3000'
Low
Asclepias subverticillata
Horsetail Milkweed
Apocynaceae
Native Forb
3000-8000'
Medium
Conoclinium greggii
Palmleaf Thoroughwort
Asteraceae
Native Forb
3500-6000'
Medium-Low
Datura wrightii
Sacred Datura, Sacred
Thornapple
Hummingbird Trumpet
Solanaceae
Native Forb
1000-6500'
Low
Onagraceae
Native Forb
4000-7000'
Medium
Epilobium canum
Gaillardia pulchella
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Asteraceae
Native Forb
4000-6000'
Medium
Scarlet Monkeyflower
Phrymaceae
Native Forb
2000-8000'
High
Common Monkeyflower
Phrymaceae
Native Forb
2500-9500'
High
Sweet Four O'Clock
Nyctaginaceae
Native Forb
2500-9000'
Medium
Hooker's Evening Primrose
Onagraceae
Native Forb
2000-9000'
High
Beardlip Penstemon
Plantaginaceae
Native Forb
4000-10000'
Medium
Parry's Beardtongue
Plantaginaceae
Native Forb
1500-5000'
Medium-Low
Desert Beardtongue
Plantaginaceae
Native Forb
2000-7000'
Medium-Low
Golden Currant
Grossulariaceae
Native Forb
4000-7000'
Medium
Lemmon's Sage
Lamiaceae
Native Forb
6000-8000'
Medium
Missouri Goldenrod
Asteraceae
Native Forb
6500-9000'
Medium
Wright's Goldenrod
Asteraceae
Native Forb
3500-9500'
Medium
Sideoats Grama
Poeaceae
Native Grass
2500-7000'
Medium-Low
Blue Grama
Poeaceae
Native Grass
4000-8000'
Medium-Low
Vine Mesquite
Poeaceae
Native Grass
1000-6000'
Medium-Low
Bullgrass, Bully Muhly
Poeaceae
Native Grass
3500-6500'
Low
Bush Muhly
Poeaceae
Native Grass
2000-6000'
Low
Deergrass, Deer Muhly
Poeaceae
Native Grass
3000-8500'
Medium-High
Sporobolus airoides
Alkali Sacaton
Poeaceae
Native Grass
2500-6500'
Medium-Low
Sporobolus wrightii
Giant Sacaton
Poeaceae
Native Grass
2000-6500'
Medium
Anisicanthus thurberi
Desert Honeysuckle
Acanthaceae
Native Shrub
2000-5000'
Medium
Ericameria nauseosa
Rubber Rabbitbrush
Asteraceae
Native Shrub
2000-8000'
Low
Erythrina flabelliformis
Coralbean
Fabaceae
Native Shrub
3000-5500'
Medium
Rhus microphylla
Little Leaf Sumac
Anacardiaceae
Native Shrub
3500-6500'
Medium
Rhus trilobata
Fragrant Sumac
Anacardiaceae
Native Shrub
2500-7500'
Medium
Senna hirsuta
Woolly Senna
Fabaceae
Native Shrub
2500-5500'
Medium-Low
Celtis pallida
Cannabaceae
Native Tree
1500-4000'
Medium-Low
Celtis reticulata
Spiny Hackberry, Desert
Hackberry
Netleaf Hackberry
Cannabaceae
Native Tree
1000-7500'
Medium-High
Chilopsis linearis
Desert Willow
Bignoniaceae
Native Tree
1500-5500'
Medium
Tecoma stans
Trumpetflower
Bignoniaceae
Native Tree
3000-5000'
Medium
Clematis drummondii
Old Man's Beard, Drummond's
Clematis
Fingerleaf Gourd
Ranunculaceae
Native Vine
0-4500'
Medium
Cucurbitaceae
Native Vine
1000-5000'
Low
Vining Milkweed, Wavyleaf
Twinevine
Roving Sailor, Climbing
Snapgragon
Canyon Grape
Apocynaceae
Native Vine
1500-4500'
Medium-Low
Plantaginaceae
Native Vine
1500-6000'
High
Vitaceae
Native Vine
2000-7500'
Medium-High
Mimulus cardinalis
Mimulus guttatus
Mirabilis longiflora
Oenothera elata
Penstemon barbatus
Penstemon parryi
Penstemon pseudospectabilis
Ribes aureum
Salvia lemmonii
Solidago missouriensis
Solidago wrightii
Bouteloua curtipendula
Bouteloua gracilis
Hopia obtusa
Muhlenbergia emersleyi
Muhlenbergia porteri
Muhlenbergia rigens
Cucurbita foetidissima
Funastrum cynanchoides
Maurandya antirrhiniflora
Vitis arizonica
SUN EXPOSURE
FLOWERING TIME
NATURAL HABITAT
SEED
PLANT
SIZE (HxW)
Shade, Partial Shade, Full Sun
August-October
Woodland
⦿
⦿
3x2
Shade, Partial Shade
April-September
Riparian, Woodland
⦿
⦿
4x3
Shade, Partial Shade, Full Sun
September-June
Riparian
⦿
⦿
3x3
Partial Shade, Full Sun
April-September
Chapparal/Woodland
⦿
⦿
2x2
Partial Shade, Full Sun
February-December
⦿
⦿
5x5
Partial Shade, Full Sun
⦿
⦿
6x6
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Sporadically Year
round
June-September
Semidesert Grassland/
shrubland
Desertscrub
⦿
⦿
3x2
Partial Shade, Full Sun
March-November
⦿
⦿
2x3
Partial Shade, Full Sun
April-October
⦿
⦿
3x4
Partial Shade, Full Sun
June-October
⦿
3x4
Partial Shade, Full Sun
May-August
Shade, Partial Shade
May-August
Semidesert Grassland/
Woodland
Semidesert Grassland/
Shrubland
Desertscrub, Semidesert
Grassland/Shrubland, Riparian
Riparian in Semidesert
Grassland/Shrubland,
Woodland, Semidesert
Grassland/Shrubland
Riparian, Woodland
⦿
⦿
2x2
Shade, Partial Shade
March-September
Riparian, Woodland
⦿
⦿
1x3
Partial Shade
August-September
Woodland
⦿
Shade, Partial Shade
June-October
Riparian, Woodland
⦿
⦿
4x2
Partial Shade
June-October
Woodland, Conifer Forest
⦿
⦿
3x2
Partial Shade, Full Sun
March-May
Woodland
⦿
Partial Shade, Full Sun
March-June
Woodland
⦿
Shade, Partial Shade
March-June
Riparian
Shade, Partial Shade
July-October
Woodland
⦿
Partial Shade, Full Sun
June-October
⦿
3x3
Partial Shade, Full Sun
July-October
Woodland, Semidesert
Grassland/Shrubland
Woodland, Conifer Forest
⦿
3x3
Partial Shade, Full Sun
June-November
⦿
3x2
Partial Shade, Full Sun
July-October
⦿
2x2
Partial Shade, Full Sun
May-October
⦿
2x3
Partial Shade, Full Sun
June-November
Full Sun
August-November
Partial Shade, Full Sun
July-October
Partial Shade, Full Sun
May-October
Semidesert Grassland/
Shrubland, Woodland
Semidesert Grassland/
Shrubland, Woodland
Semidesert Grassland/
Shrubland
Semidesert Grassland/
Shrubland, Woodland
Semidesert Grassland/
Shrubland
Riparian, Semidesert
Grassland/Shrubland
Floodplain
Partial Shade, Full Sun
March-November
Floodplain
⦿
⦿
6x3
Shade, Partial Shade, Full Sun
March - October
Riparian
⦿
⦿
5x3
Full Sun
July-October
⦿
⦿
6x3
Partial Shade, Full Sun
May-Juny
⦿
⦿
6x10
Partial Shade, Full Sun
March-May
⦿
9x5
Shade, Partial Shade
March-August
Riparian in Semidesert
Grassland/Shrubland
Riparian in Desertscrub,
Semidesert Grassland/
Semidesert Grassland/
Shrubland
Woodland
⦿
9x5
Partial Shade, Full Sun
March-June
⦿
5x5
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Partial Shade, Full Sun
March-April and
July-October
March-May
Partial Shade, Full Sun
April-August
Partial Shade, Full Sun
May-October
Shade, Partial Shade, Full Sun
March-September
Partial Shade, Full Sun
June-October
Shade, Partial Shade
April-August
Shade, Partial Shade
April-October
Partial Shade, Full Sun
April-July
Semidesert Grassland/
Shrubland
Desertscrub, Semidesert
Grassland/Shrubland
Riparian, Semidesert
Grassland/Shrubland
Riparian, Semidesert
Grassland/Shrubland
Desertscrub, Semidesert
Grassland/Shrubland
Riparian, Semidesert
Grassland/Shrubland
Semidesert Grassland/
Shrubland
Desertscrub, Semidesert
Grassland/Shrubland, Riparian
Riparian, Semidesert
Grassland/Shrubland
Riparian, Woodland
2x2
⦿
⦿
3x4
3x2
⦿
3x2
⦿
6x4
⦿
3x3
⦿
2x3
⦿
⦿
⦿
4x4
5x2
⦿
⦿
5x3
18x15
⦿
⦿
⦿
30x20
⦿
⦿
20x20
⦿
⦿
6x6
⦿
⦿
Climbing Vine
Spreading Vine
⦿
⦿
⦿
Climbing Vine
⦿
Climbing Vine
⦿
Climbing Vine
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NATIVE
forbs
Our selection of perennial forbs, or herbaceous (not woody)
flowering plants, is curated for beauty, edibility, medicinal
value, and pollinator support.
Forbs are sold as 3”, 1-gallon, or 4x10” tallpot.
Seeds are available as retail packets, or for wholesale
purchase or in seed mixes.
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Asclepias angustifolia © Robert A. Behrstock, Naturewide
Type: Native Forb
AGASTACHE
wrightii
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Availability:
DESCRIPTION
A. wrightii, also known as “Sonoran giant hyssop,” is a lowgrowing aromatic mint that can reach 3 ft. in height. It
grows on canyon slopes and bottoms at elevations of
3,500-6,500 ft. The very small, pale-violet inflorescences
bloom between August-October and attracts native bees.
Plant in partial to full sun, and in well-draining soils.
PLANTING TIPS
Transplants well, spreads and reseeds readily; plant
in any soil type.
© Patrick Alexander SEINet
Type: Native Forb
AQUILEGIA
chrysantha
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Availability:
DESCRIPTION
A. chrysantha, or “golden columbine,” has highly
lobed leaves and tall stems with bright yellow, tubular,
spurred flowers blooming between April–September.
It is pollinated by moths, butterflies, and bees. It
grows up to 4ft. in height and prefers damp canyons,
seeps and streamsides at elevations between 3,000–
11,000 ft. Plant in partial to full shade in welldraining soils, water well.
GERMINATION TIPS
Germinates readily from good seed.
PLANTING TIPS
Transplants well; plant in clay or silty soils; likes
standing water and tolerates heavy shade.
© Allegra Mount, MAPP Initiative
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Type: Native Forb
ASCLEPIAS
angustifolia
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Availability:
DESCRIPTION
A. angustifolia, or “Arizona milkweed,” grows up to 2
ft. tall in riparian woodlands, canyons and mountains
between 3,500-7,500 ft in elevation. Its clusters of
white flowers can be seen in bloom between
September-June. This is a host-plant for monarch
and queen butterfly larvae.
GERMINATION TIPS
Germinates readily from good seed and reseeds
prolifically in good conditions!
PLANTING TIPS
Transplants well due to its fibrous root system;
plant in clay or silty soils. Tolerates a wide
variety of conditions but performs the best in
partial shade.
© Allegra Mount, MAPP Initiative
Type: Native Forb
ASCLEPIAS
asperula
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Availability:
DESCRIPTION
A. asperula, or “antelopehorn milkweed,” grows up
to 2.5 ft. tall and has broader leaves and larger umbel
inflorescences than the Asclepias angustifolia. It
blooms between April–September. This milkweed
prefers dry plains, oak woodlands, and pine forests at
elevations between elevations of 2,500–8,500 ft. This
is a host-plant for monarch and queen butterfly
larvae. Plant in partial to full sun, wet to dry
conditions.
GERMINATION TIPS
Germinates readily from good seed. Plants do well
when direct-seeded but take a number of years to
mature.
PLANTING TIPS
Experiences transplant shock due to tuberous
roots, so expect to over-plant; plant in sandy
soil.
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© Robert A. Behrstock,
Type: Native Forb
ASCLEPIAS
Linaria
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Availability:
DESCRIPTION
A. linaria, or “pineneedle milkweed,” grows up to 5
ft. tall and has linear, alternate leaves that are narrow
(like pine needles) and densely crowded along the
stems. The umbellate clusters of small pinkish white
flowers bloom between February-December. This
milkweed prefers mesas, canyons and dry, rocky
slopes between elevations of 1,000-6,000 ft. This is a
host-plant for monarch and queen butterfly larvae.
Plant in partial to full sun, wet to dry conditions.
PLANTING TIPS
Transplants well due to relatively fibrous root
system; plant in sandy soils. Tolerates a wide
variety of planting conditions, including steep slopes
and all sun exposures.
© Robert A. Behrstock, Naturewide Images
Type: Native Forb
ASCLEPIAS
Subulata
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© Stan Shebs
Availability:
DESCRIPTION
A. subulata, or “desert milkweed,” has many grayish
green stems that ascend erect from the base and are
leafless in maturity. This shrub can be up 5 ft. tall
and tends to grow in low desert habitats such as dry
mesas, slopes and sandy washes at elevations below
3,000 ft. Its clusters of small yellow flowers can be
seen sporadically year round. This is a host-plant for
monarch and queen butterfly larvae. Plant in partial
to full sun, wet to dry conditions.
PLANTING TIPS
Experiences transplant shock due to tuberous
roots; plant in sandy soil. One strategy is to
allow a mother plant to establish and re-seed into
favorable conditions.
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Type: Native Forb
ASCLEPIAS
subverticillata
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Availability:
DESCRIPTION
A. subverticillata, or “horsetail milkweed,” grows up
to 4 ft. tall and has very narrow, whorled leaves. It
prefers disturbed habitats such as roadsides, sandy
flats, or grasslands between 3,000-8,000 ft. in
elevation. It’s cream-colored flowers bloom between
June-September. This is a host-plant for monarch
and queen butterfly larvae. Plant in partial to full sun,
wet to dry conditions.
PLANTING TIPS
Transplants well due to its fibrous root system;
plant in clay or silty soils; likes standing water.
© Robert A. Behrstock, Naturewide Images
Type: Native Forb
Conoclinium
greggii
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Availability:
DESCRIPTION
C. greggii, or “palmleaf thoroughwort,” has puffy
violet flowers that bloom from Summer- Fall and are
loved by bees and various species of butterflies. This
little aster grows up to 2 ft. in height and prefers
seasonally wet stream beds and plains between
3,500-6,000 ft. Plant in partial to full sun, and wet to
dry conditions.
GERMINATION TIPS
Germinates readily from good seed.
PLANTING TIPS
Transplants well, spreads and reseeds
readily; plant in any soil type.
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© Karen LeMay, Pollinator Corridors
Type: Native Forb
DATURA
wrightii
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Availability:
DESCRIPTION
D. wrightii, also known as “Jimson weed” or “sacred
datura,” is in the nightshade family that has large
leaves and large, tubular, white flowers that bloom
April–October. It grows up to 4 ft. tall, but can
become very large and laterally sprawling. This plant
grows well in disturbed areas like roadsides and
sandy washes at elevations of 1,000-6,500 ft. Datura
is pollinated by moths, but is toxic to humans. Plant
in partial to full sun, in wet to dry conditions.
GERMINATION TIPS
Soak seeds overnight in hot water before sowing.
PLANTING TIPS
Transplants well; plant in sandy soils. Prolific
re-seeder.
© Patrick Alexander, SEINet
Type: Native Forb
EPILOBIUM
canum
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© Stan Shebs
Availability:
DESCRIPTION
E. canum, or “hummingbird trumpet,” has small,
tubular, fuschia flowers that bloom June-October.
This low-growing (up to 2 ft.) favorite of
hummingbirds and butterflies prefers damp areas
between 4,000-7,000 feet in elevation. Plant in partial
to full sun, and wet to dry conditions.
PLANTING TIPS
Transplants well. After multiple seasons the
stems become woody and benefit from being
planted in large groups for stabilizing support to
prevent breakage and increase blooms by reducing
sunburn and stress.
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Type: Native Forb
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Gaillardia
pulchella
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Availability:
DESCRIPTION
G. pulchella, also known as Firewheel or Indian
Blanket Flower, is a native forb in the sunflower
family that grows to be about 2x2’. This small
perennial (or annual that reseeds to act like a
perennial) can be found growing at elevations
between 4000-6000’ in woodland and semidesert
grassland/shrubland habitats. The ray flowers are a
bright pink towards the center, around the disc
flower, then fade to yellow at the outer tips. These
beautiful flowers attract native bees and bloom MayAugust. Plant in partial shade to full sun in moist
soils.
GERMINATION TIPS
Germinates readily from good seed. Plant will
reach full maturity after 2-3 years.
© Karen LeMay, Pollinator Corridors Southwest
Type: Native Forb
MIMULUS
cardinalis
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Availability:
DESCRIPTION
M. cardinalis, also known as “scarlet monkeyflower,”
has a crimson-orange, tubular flower and blooms
from May-August. It is pollinated by hummingbirds
and butterflies. It can be up to 3 ft tall and grows in
wet places such as streambeds, in seeps, or near
springs between 2,000-8,000 ft. in elevation. Plant in
partial to full shade and water well.
GERMINATION TIPS
Germinates readily from good seed.
PLANTING TIPS
Transplants well; spreads and reseeds readily;
plant in clay or silty soils; likes standing water
and is well suited for a pond, seep, or other
system.
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© T. Beth Kinsey, MAPP
Type: Native Forb
MIRABILIS
longiflora
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Availability:
DESCRIPTION
M. longiflora, or Sweet Four O’Clock, is a native forb
with medium water requirements that grows best
when planted in partial shade. The Mirabilis
longiflora grows to be about 3x4’ in size and can be
found in woodland habitats at elevations ranging
from 2500-9000’. The lery long, tubular white
flowers, with bright pink and red stamens, attract
butterflies and and hummingbirds when they bloom
August-September.
GERMINATION TIPS
Soak seeds overnight in hot water before
sowing.
PLANTING TIPS
Transplants well; plant in clay or silty soils with
some shade and periodic deep watering for best
results.
© T. Beth Kinsey, MAPP Initiative
Type: Native Forb
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Oenothera
elata
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© Stan Shebs
Availability:
DESCRIPTION
O. elata, or “Hooker’s evening primrose,” form a
basal rosette from which tall flower stalks emerge
with 4 petal, yellow blossoms that open in the early
morning, before the heat of the day, or in the evening
just before sunset. This plant reaches 3-4ft. in height
and blooms between June-October. It is found in
moist places in elevations between 2,000-9,000ft.
Plant partial to full shade, wet conditions.
GERMINATION TIPS
Germinates readily from good seed.
PLANTING TIPS
Transplants well; plant in clay or silty soils;
likes regular watering. Prolific re-seeder in
good soil conditions.
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© Patrick Alexander, SEINet
PENSTEMON
barbatus
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Type: Native Forb
DESCRIPTION
P. barbatus, also known as Beardlip Penstemon, is a
native wildflower that grows in woodland and conifer
forest habitats between 4,000-10,000’ in elevation.
This forb has bright red, tubular flowers that bloom
from June-October and attract hummingbirds and
butterflies. The Beardlip Penstemon can grow to be
about 3x2’ in size and has medium water
requirements. Plant in partial shade.
GERMINATION TIPS
Germination is staggered over a long period.
PLANTING TIPS
Transplants well; plant in sandy soils.
Type: Native Forb
PENSTEMON
parryi
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Availability:
DESCRIPTION
P. parryi, or Parry’s Beardtongue, is a native
penstemon species that thrives at a slightly lower
elevation range compared to the other Penstemon
species we carry. It can be found at in woodlands
between 1,500-5,000’ and can grow to be 3x2’ in
medium-low soil moisture conditions. The pink,
tubular flowers are visited by hummingbirds and
butterflies from March-May. Plant in partial shade to
full sun.
GERMINATION TIPS
Germination is staggered over a long period.
PLANTING TIPS
Transplants well; plant in sandy soils
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© Max Licher,
Type: Native Forb
PENSTEMON
pseudospectabilis
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Availability:
DESCRIPTION
P. pseudospectabilis, commonly known as Desert
Beardtongue, is a native forb with reddish green
foliage and bright pink flowers that can be found
growing in woodland habitats between 2000-7000’ in
elevation. It grows to be about 3x2’ with mediumlow watering requirements and blooms between
March-June. The stalks of tubular, pink flowers draw
hummingbirds and butterflies as pollinators. Plant in
partial shade to full sun.
GERMINATION TIPS
Germination is staggered over a long period.
PLANTING TIPS
Transplants well; plant in sandy soils
© Max Licher, SEINet
Type: Native Forb
RATIBIDA
columnifera
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Availability:
DESCRIPTION
R. columnifera, also known as Prairie Coneflower or
Mexican Hat, is a native perennial in the sunflower
family that is known for its brightly, bi-colored
colored flowers that bloom March-November. These
native bee attracting ray flowers are red closest to the
center, yellow at the tips, and have columnar discs.
Ratibida columnifera is found in woodland and
conifer forest habitats between 4000-7000’ in
elevation, but have medium-low water requirements
and are very hearty and versatile. Plant in partial to
full sun.
GERMINATION TIPS
Germinates readily from good seed
PLANTING TIPS
Transplants well and grows well from seed.
Self-seeds readily.
© Max Licher, SEINet
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Type: Native Forb
RIBES
aureum
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Availability:
DESCRIPTION
R. aureum, or “golden currant,” is another host
plant for birds and other wildlife. It’s yellow, narrowly
tubular flowers bloom between March - June and
provide nectar to butterflies, hummingbirds and bees.
The fruits that follow are orange, red, or black and
provide forage for wildlife. The golden currant grows
up to 9 ft. tall and can be found on hillsides and
along streambeds, in a varying soil types and
moisture levels, at elevations of 4,000-7,000 ft. Plant
in partial to full shade, wet to dry conditions.
PLANTING TIPS
Transplants well; likes standing water and
produces the best fruit when given full sun and
abundant water - consider pairing it with an outdoor
kitchen or shower!
© Robert A. Behrstock, Naturewide Images
Type: Native Forb
SALVIA
lemmonii
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© Patrick Alexander,
Availability:
DESCRIPTION
S. lemmonii, or “Lemmon’s sage,” has small, tubular,
pink flowers that are a favorite of butterflies,
hummingbirds and bees between July-October. This
low-growing aromatic mint can reach up to 3 ft. tall
and prefers rocky slopes and canyon habitats at
elevations of 6,000-8,000 ft. Plant in partial to full
sun, in well-draining soil.
GERMINATION TIPS
Germinates readily from good seed.
PLANTING TIPS
Transplants well, spreads and reseeds readily;
plant in any soil type.
Type: Native Forb
SOLIDAGO
missouriensis
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Availability:
DESCRIPTION
S. missouriensis, or Missouri Goldenrod, is a native
forb in the sunflower family that can be found in
woodlands and semidesert grasslands/shrublands
between 650-9000’ in elevation. This plant grows to
be about 3x3’, has medium water requirements and
should be planted in partial shade to full sun. It’s
inflorescences can be seen covered in small, yellow
flowers from June-October and are pollinated by
native bees.
GERMINATION TIPS
Germinates readily from good seed. Sow near an
area that receives flooding in the monsoon season a gutter, rainwater-harvesting garden basin, pond,
stream, or marsh for best results.
© Max Licher, SEINet
Type: Native Forb
SOLIDAGO
wrightii
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© Patrick Alexander, SEINet
Availability:
DESCRIPTION
S. wrightii, or Wright’s Goldenrod, is a native forb in
the sunflower family that can be found in woodland
and conifer forest habitats between 3,500-9,500’ in
elevation. Wright’s Goldenrod grows to be about
3x3’ in size, has medium water requirements and
should be planted in partial shade to full sun. The
inflorescences of many smallish, yellow flowers
bloom from July-October and attract native bees.
GERMINATION TIPS
Germinates readily from good seed. Sow near
an area that receives flooding in the monsoon
season - a gutter, rainwater-harvesting garden basin,
pond, stream, or marsh for best results.
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NATIVE
grasses
The native grasses of the Madrean Archipelago truly deserve
to be celebrated. They add beauty and texture to gardens and
landscapes while also enriching soil and creating habitat. We
have native grass species available for every habitat and soil
type.
Grasses are best installed as Cone-tainers, 1”x8” tubes.
We also have select larger grass species available in 1gallon pot sizes.
Seeds are available as retail packets, or for wholesale
purchase. We offer a variety of bulk grass seed and seed
mixes.
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Bouteloua curtipendula © Robert A. Behrstock, Naturewide Images
Type: Native Grass
BOUTELOUA
curtipendula
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Availability:
DESCRIPTION
B. curtipendula, also known as “sideoats grama,” is a
native, perennial bunch grass that is excellent for
forage and erosion control. It generally grows
between 2-3 ft. tall, and it’s flowering stems are
distinct in the arrangement of oat-like seed spikes
that hang from one side. This grass blooms from
June-November, which gives the grass a purple-tinge.
It is very drought-tolerant and can tolerate many soiltypes, but grows best in mixed prairies and wetland
areas at elevations of 2,500-7,000ft. Plant in full sun,
wet to dry conditions.
GERMINATION TIPS
Germinates readily from good seed.
PLANTING TIPS
Transplants well from any container size.
© Patrick Alexander, SEINet
Type: Native Grass
BOUTELOUA
gracilis
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Availability:
DESCRIPTION
B. gracilis, or “blue grama,” is a native, perennial
bunch grass that is excellent for forage and erosion
control. It generally grows between 1-2 ft. tall, and
it’s flowering stems are distinguished by the unique
shape of it’s seed spikes that hang from one side like
large, false eye-lashes. This grass blooms from JulyOctober, which gives the grass a reddish-purple tinge.
It is very drought-tolerant and can grow in many soiltypes, but needs good drainage. It grows best in
prairies and disturbed areas with rocky or clay soils at
elevations of 4,000-8,000 ft. Plant in full sun, in welldraining soil.
GERMINATION TIPS
Germinates readily from good seed.
PLANTING TIPS
Transplants well from any container size.
© Max Licher, SEINet
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Type: Native Grass
HOPIA
obtusa
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Availability:
DESCRIPTION
H. obtusa, also known as “vine mesquite,” is a
perennial grass that provides excellent ground cover,
as it spreads by stolons. It can grow up to 3 ft. tall
and flowers between May-October. This grass grows
in seasonally moist areas and disturbed landscapes,
such as low pastures, ditches, stream sides, and
roadsides. It prefers elevations between 1,000–6,000
ft.
GERMINATION TIPS
Germination is staggered over a long period, and
germination rates tend to be low so plan to overseed slightly.
PLANTING TIPS
Transplants well; Great workhorse species for
preventing soil erosion. Prefers areas that
receive periodic flooding.
© Russ Kleinman
Type: Native Grass
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Muhlenbergia
emersleyi
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Availability:
DESCRIPTION
M. emersleyi, or “bullgrass,” is a native clumping
grass that reaches up to 5 feet tall and 5 feet wide. It
has blue-green foliage and loose, bushy purplish
florets blooming between June-November. It grows
along gravelly slopes, on cliffs, and in sandy arroyos
and canyons at elevations between 3,500-6,500 feet.
Plant in partial to full sun, wet to dry conditions.
GERMINATION TIPS
Germinates readily from good seed.
PLANTING TIPS
Transplants well; choose this plant for
stabilizing soil on steep slopes, it is a great
workhorse species and has a complex, fast-growing
root structure. It is the largest bunch grasses that can
tolerate upland, disturbed soils.
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© Karen LeMay, Pollinator Corridors Southwest
Type: Native Grass
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Muhlenbergia
porteri
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Availability:
DESCRIPTION
M. porteri, or Bush Muhly, is a perennial bunchgrass
that grows in semidesert grassland and shrubland
habitats at elevations ranging from 2000-6000’. Bush
Muhly grows to be about 3’ tall, has low water
requirements and should be planted in full sun. The
yellow tinged florets bloom August-November and
the seed provides forage for wildlife. This native grass
is an excellent choice for soil stabilization.
GERMINATION TIPS
Germinates readily from good seed.
© Max Licher, SEINet
Type: Native Grass
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Muhlenbergia
rigens
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© Stan Shebs
Availability:
DESCRIPTION
M. rigens, commonly known as “deergrass,” is a
perennial bunchgrass that reaches up to 5 feet in
height. Deegrass can be found along gravelly or
sandy canyon bottoms or washes, often in moist soil,
at elevations ranging from 3,000–8,500 ft’. The
densely clumped stems can be seen in bloom July–
October.
GERMINATION TIPS
Germinates readily from good seed.
PLANTING TIPS
Transplants well; plant in sandy soils adjacent
to or in areas that receive periodic flooding;
or provide periodic deep watering for best growth.
An excellent species for stabilizing stream systems.
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Type: Native Grass
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Sporobolus
airoides
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Availability:
DESCRIPTION
S. airoides, or Alkali Sacaton, is a native bunchgrass
that can grow up to 5’ tall. Alkali Sacaton can be
found growing on floodplains at elevations between
2,500-6,500’. The yellow-tinged, nondescript florets
can be seen in bloom May-October, and the seed
provides forage for birds and wildlife. This excellent
erosion control species has medium-low watering
requirements and should be planted in partial shade
to full sun.
GERMINATION TIPS
Germinates readily from good seed.
PLANTING TIPS
Native grasses are hearty, resilient species for
restoration plantings. S. airoides tolerates saline
soils while providing soil stabilization and forage.
© Matt Lavin
Type: Native Grass
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Sporobolus
wrightii
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Availability:
DESCRIPTION
S. wrightii, or “giant sacaton,” is a perennial bunch
grass that reaches up to 7ft. in height and 3ft. in
diameter and flowers between March-November. It
grows in desert grasslands, shrublands, and along
floodplains at 2,000-6,500 ft. elevations, where it
provides excellent forage as well as erosion control. It
also works well as a windbreak and is a host plant for
many bird and rodent species. Plant in partial to full
sun, wet to dry conditions.
GERMINATION TIPS
Germinates readily from good seed.
PLANTING TIPS
Transplants well; plant in floodplain regions
with silty to sandy soils that are adjacent to
drainages that period flood; this feeds S. wrightii’s root
systems that can reach 30 feet or more below
ground-level, making this grass incredibly droughttolerant and an excellent competitor in disturbed or
eroded sites.
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© Patrick Alexander, SEINet
NATIVE
shrubs
Native shrubs are woody and stout, storing energy for long
periods of time which makes them reliable bloomers even in
years of drought. They are long-lived and can thrive for
decades in the right conditions.
Shrubs are best when planted as mature 1-gallon or
4x10” tall pot plants. We also offer 3” pots of select
species (please inquire).
Seeds are available as retail packets, and are found in our
seed mixes.
Rhus trilobata © Stan Shebs
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Type: Native Shrub
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Anisicanthus
thurberi
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Availability:
DESCRIPTION
A. thurberi, commonly known as “desert
honeysuckle,” is a great plant for pollinator support,
especially butterflies and hummingbirds. Its bright
orange, small, tubular flowers bloom mainly between
March-June but throughout the year as well. This
woody shrub can grow up to 6 feet tall and enjoys
sandy washes and canyon habitats between
2,000-5,000 ft. This is a versatile plant- it needs
partial to full sun, and wet to dry conditions.
GERMINATION TIPS
Germinates readily from good seed.
PLANTING TIPS
Transplants well; plant
Exceptionally resilient as a
and can tolerate out-planting in
with good survival rates. Tolerates
sun exposures.
in sandy soils.
restoration plant,
harsh conditions
a wide variety of
© Patrick Alexander, SEINet
Type: Native Shrub
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Ericameria
nauseosa
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Availability:
DESCRIPTION
E. nauseosa, commonly known as “rubber
rabbitbrush,” is an excellent plant for erosion control.
This shrubby aster astablishes quickly and can grow
to 6 ft. or more. It is drought-tolerant and versatile
but does especially well in disturbed areas with
alkaline soils in upland desert habitats and grasslands
between 2,000-8,000 ft. in elevation. The bright
yellow flowers bloom between July-October. It is
pollinated by bees and butterflies. Plant in full sun, in
well-draining soil.
GERMINATION TIPS
Germinates readily from good seed.
PLANTING TIPS
Superior ability to withstand transplanting in
harsh conditions, and performs especially well
in sandy, nutrient poor soils that receive seasonal
flooding, like sandy washes and drainages. Reseeds
readily and
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© Max Licher, SEINet
Type: Native Shrub
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Erythrina
flabelliformis
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Availability:
DESCRIPTION
E. flabelliformis, or “coralbean,” can be classified as
either a shrub or a tree and can grow up to 15 ft. tall.
It has large, showy clusters of bright red, tubular
flowers that bloom in spring and early summer and
are pollinated primarily by hummingbirds. This plant
grows best on dry, rocky slopes at elevations between
3,000-5,500 ft. It’s bright red seeds are beautiful but
toxic! Plant in partial to full sun, wet to dry
conditions.
GERMINATION TIPS
Seeds require mechanical scarification
(sandpaper, grinder, exacto knife) followed by
an overnight hot water soak.
PLANTING TIPS
Matures slowly. Plant during the spring, while
plant is dormant, and water only infrequently until
flowers and foliage appear.
© T. Beth Kinsey, MAPP Initiative
Type: Native Shrub
RHUS
microphylla
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Availability:
DESCRIPTION
R. microphylla, commonly known as “little leaf
sumac,” is a densely branched, deciduous shrub that
reaches 6-12ft. tall. The female plants have dense
spikes of small, cream-colored flowers that bloom
March-May and are followed by clusters of small,
orange-red fruits. It is pollinated by native bees and is
a host-plant to birds and other wildlife to which it’s
fruits provide forage. It grows mostly on gravelly
mesas, rocky hillsides, and in semi-desert grasslands
at elevations of 3,500-6,500ft. Plant in shade or sun,
wet to dry conditions.
GERMINATION TIPS
Reluctant, "double dormant" germinator.
Decent results acquired with overnight hot
water soak. Germination is improved with a 2-month
cold stratification following hot water soak.
PLANTING TIPSS
Rhus species transplant well; plant in sandy
soils and time with the monsoon rains to
increase rapid root establishment.
© Jerry Friedman
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Type: Native Shrub
RHUS
trilobata
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Availability:
DESCRIPTION
R. trilobata, also known as Fragrant Sumac, is a
native shrub species that can grow up to 9’ tall. It is
generally found on slopes and canyon bottoms in
semidesert grassland/shrubland and woodland
habitats between 2,500-7,500 ft in elevation. The
small yellow flowers bloom from March-August and
are followed by fruits that provide forage to birds and
wildlife. The leaves are tri-lobed and turn orange and
brown in the Fall. This Rhus should be planted in full
shade to partial shade and should be provided with
enough water to keep a medium level of soil
moisture.
GERMINATION TIPS
Reluctant, "double dormant" germinator.
Decent results acquired with overnight hot
water soak. Germination is improved with a 2-month
cold stratification following hot water soak.
PLANTING TIPS
Transplants well; plant in sandy soils.
© Trans-Pecos Plants Gallery
Type: Native Shrub
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SENNA
hirsuta
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© Patrick Alexander, SEINet
Availability:
DESCRIPTION
S. hirsuta, or “woolly senna,” grows up to 5 ft. tall in
disturbed habitats such as roadsides, as well as in
sandy desert washes, and riparian uplands between
2,500-5,500 ft. in elevation. This shrub shows it’s
yellow flowers from July-September, is pollinated by
bees, and also serves as a larval host plant for
multiple species of butterflies. Plant in partial to full
sun and wet to dry conditions.
PLANTING TIPS
Transplants well; plant in sandy soils.
Tolerates dormant season (winter) mowing.
NATIVE
trees
We offer a limited selection of native trees that are both
powerhouses for restoration and also beautiful in the garden
setting.
Native trees have deep, long taproots and so are best
planted as 4x10” tall pots or 5-gallon pots (limited
availability, please inquire).
Seeds are available as retail packets.
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Type: Native Tree
CELTIS
pallida
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DESCRIPTION
C. pallida (now ehrenbergiana), also known as Spiny
Hackberry or Desert Hackberry, is a native tree that
can grow up to 18’ tall in desert scrub and semidesert
grassland/shrubland ecoregions at elevations of
1.500-4,000 ft. The small, spherical reddish orange
fruits provide forage for birds and wildlife, and the
tree is also a larval host plant for butterflies and
moths. Celtis pallida flowers March-April and again
July-October. The tree is great for its medium-low
water requirements, and should be planted in full to
partial sun in well draining soil.
GERMINATION TIPS
Reluctant germinator. Requires a 2 month cold
stratification
PLANTING TIPS
Transplants well; plant in sandy soils and
provide periodic deep watering for best
growth.
© Anthony Mendoza, SEINet
Type: Native Tree
CELTIS
reticulata
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DESCRIPTION
C. reticulata, also known as “netleaf hackberry,” is a
tree that can reach up to 30 ft. tall. It’s blooms, which
occur in March-May, are followed by small, round,
orange fruits which provide forage to birds and other
wildlife. This tree grows best in riparian areas and
canyons, from high desert to oak woodland habitats
at elevations between 1,000-7,500 ft. Plant in partial
to full sun, in wet to dry conditions.
GERMINATION TIPS
Reluctant germinator. Requires a 2 month
cold stratification.
PLANTING TIPS
Transplants well; plant in sandy soils and
provide periodic deep watering for best
growth.
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Type: Native Tree
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Chilopsis
linearis
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DESCRIPTION
C. linearis, commonly known as “desert willow,” can
reach 25-30 ft. in height. This small tree tends to
grow along desert waterways and sandy washes at
elevations between 1,500-5,500 ft. The whitish,
orchid-like flowers, tinged with light purple and
yellow, can be seen April-August and are pollinated
primarily by large bees. This is a great species for
erosion mitigation. Plant in partial to full sun in welldraining soil. Water well.
GERMINATION TIPS
Germinates readily from good seed.
PLANTING TIPS
Transplants well and tolerates a wide variety
of conditions, but will perform best when
given sandy soils and full sun with periodic deep
watering.
© Stan Shebs
Type: Native Tree
TECOMA
stans
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Availability:
DESCRIPTION
T. stans, or “yellow trumpetbush,” is known for it’s
bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers which bloom
from May-October and attract a variety of
p o l l i n a t o r s f r o m b e e s , t o b u t t e r fl i e s , t o
hummingbirds. This large, leafy shrub can grow up
to 15 ft. tall and prefers dry, gravelly slopes and
canyons at elevations between 3,000-5,000 ft. It is
deciduous and loses its leaves in freezing winters.
Plant in partial to full sun, wet to dry conditions.
GERMINATION TIPS
Germinates readily from good seed, however
exhibits some dormancy
PLANTING TIPS
Transplants well; plant in sandy soils and time
with the monsoon rains to ensure best root
establishment. Tolerates a wide variety of
conditions.
© Allegra Mount, MAPP Initiative
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NATIVE
vines
Vining native plants are accustomed to creeping up through
mesquite canopy to receive enough sunlight to flower. The
species we offer are fast growers and excellent, reliable
bloomers.
We offer our vines in 3” pots, 1-gallon pots and 4x10”
tall pots.
Seed of select varieties is available for $5 per packet and
includes at least 100 seeds.
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Type: Native Vine
CLEMATIS
drummondii
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Availability:
DESCRIPTION
C. drummondii, or “virgin’s bower,” is a woody vine
that can grow as large as 20 ft. tall. It has small white
flowers with many yellow stamens, followed by fluffy
white plumes, and it blooms between MarchSeptember. This climbing plant grows in a variety of
habitats such as grasslands, scrub oak, fencerows, and
along streams and slopes below 4,500 ft. elevation. It
is pollinated by . Plant in partial to full sun, wet to
dry conditions.
GERMINATION TIPS
Germinates readily from good seed.
PLANTING TIPS
Transplants well, reseeds readily; plant in any
soil type and provide opportunities for
climbing.
© Patrick Alexander, SEINet
Type: Native Vine
CUCURBITA
foetidissima
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© Patrick Alexander, SEINet
Availability:
DESCRIPTION
C. foetidissima, commonly known as Fingerleaf
Gourd, is a native vine with minimal water
requirements that grows from 1,000-5000 ft in
semidesert grasslands and shrublands and in
disturbed areas. This low-spreading vine has very
large yellow flowers that bloom May-August and are
pollinated by native bees. This plant can be grown in
partial to full sun in well-draining soils and is a good
plant for erosion control.
GERMINATION TIPS
Germinates readily from good seed. This
species is best direct seeded using cleaned seed
or whole gourds that can be nestled into rocks. It is
an excellent restoration species for disturbed areas
that provides protection from high-velocity rains that
would remove soil, and also provides shade to
prevent germination of weed seeds.
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Type: Native Vine
Availability:
FUNASTRUM
cynanchoides
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DESCRIPTION
F. cynanchoides, the “climbing milkweed,” is a vine
that climbs trees and shrubs along streams and in
desert washes. It also grows in drier plains habitats at
elevations of 1,500-4,500 ft. This milkweed blooms
between May-September and is pollinated by bees.
This is a host-plant for monarch and queen butterfly
larvae. Plant in partial to full sun, wet to dry
conditions.
GERMINATION TIPS
Germinates readily from good seed.
PLANTING TIPS
Transplants well, reseeds readily; plant in any
soil type. The plant will produce the most
flowers if allowed to climb, but it will also
sprawl.
© Robert A. Behrstock, Naturewide Images
Type: Native Vine
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Maurandya
antirrhiniflora
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Availability:
DESCRIPTION
M. anthirrhiniflora, or “climbing snapdragon,” is a
delicate vine with small, slightly lobed, arrowheadshaped leaves and “closed-throat” purple flowers that
are visited by hummingbirds. Its shoots can extend
up to 8ft. long. This vine grows under trees and
shrubs in desert washes and riparian areas, and
climbs up other plants in desert uplands. It prefers
elevations between 1,500-6,000 ft. and it blooms
April-October. Plant partial shade to full shade, in
wet to dry conditions.
GERMINATION TIP
Germinates readily from good seed.
PLANTING TIPS
Transplants well; plant in sandy soils and
provide opportunity for climbing.
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© Karen LeMay, Pollinator Corridors
Type: Native Vine
VITIS
arizonica
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Availability:
DESCRIPTION
V. arizonica, or “canyon grape,” grows in riparian
and canyon habitats between 2,000 and 7,500 ft. in
elevation. This woody vine grows in a low and
sprawling fashion and sends out tendrils to climb
slopes and trees. It blooms between April and July
and is a host-plant to birds. This is a versatile plant
with flexible needs: full sun and wet to dry
conditions.
PLANTING TIPS
Transplants well, reseeds readily; plant in
any soil type and near a structure (tree, log,
fence, etc.) that the vine can climb up for
healthiest growth.
© Patrick Alexander, SEINet
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SEED
mixes
Our seed mixes and collections are designed and curated by
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our region for the gardener or plant enthusiast.
We offer our vines in 3” pots, 1-gallon pots and 4x10”
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Type: Native Seed Mix
POLLINATOR
refuge
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Availability:
DESCRIPTION
Our Pollinator seed mix is specially designed with
guilds of native pollinator-supporting species that
provide nectar and larval hosts for caterpillars. Using
our regionally-adapted, collected and farmed seed
will help you create a haven for pollinators in a wide
variety of habitat conditions.
SAMPLE SPECIES COMPOSITION
Gaillardia pulchella, Ratibida columnifera, Asclepias
angustifolia, Solidago spp., Zinnia peruviana, Oenothera elata,
Penstemon barbatus, Penstemon pseudospectabilis, Senna
lindheimeriana, Conoclinium greggii
ESTABLISHMENT TIPS
Expect to see full results after 2 full years.
Combine with erosion control structures,
rainwater-harvesting, or mulching for best results.
© Karen LeMay, Pollinator Corridors Southwest
Type: Native Seed Mix
MONSOON
wildflower
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Availability:
DESCRIPTION
This seed mix is specially designed for areas that
receive partial flooding in the monsoon season and
includes a variety of regionally-adapted native
wildflower species that will produce an abundance of
blooms throughout the summer.
SAMPLE SPECIES COMPOSITION
Solidago spp., Dieteria canescens., Heterotheca
subaxillaris, Rudbeckia hirta, Cleome serrulata,
Baccharis thesiodes, Gaillardia pulchella, Helianthus
annuus, Asclepias angustifolia.
ESTABLISHMENT TIPS
You can direct the water from roads, houses,
and carports to strategically placed basins to
create your own monsoon floods that will improve
germination and establishment rates!
© Saxon Holt, PhotoBotanic
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Type: Native Seed Mix
MADREAN
grassland
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Availability:
DESCRIPTION
This mix represents the unique Madrean grasslands
that weave through and connect the Sky Island
mountain ranges of the Madrean Archipelago: a lush
mix of native grasses, flowering shrubs, dramatic
stalk-flowering succulents and low-growing forbs.
SAMPLE SPECIES COMPOSITION
20 native grass species, Nolina microcarpa, Agave palmeri,
Dasilirion wheeleri, Yucca madrensis, Fouqueria splendens,
Gomphrena nitida, Krascheninnikovia lanata, Baileya
multiradiata, Brickellia californica, Ericameria laricifolia,
Engelmannia peristenia, Gymnosperma glutinosum, Isocoma
tenuisecta, Parthenium incanum
ESTABLISHMENT TIPS
Expect to see full results after 2 full years.
Combine with erosion control and mulching for
best results.
© Allegra Mount, MAPP Initiative
Type: Native Seed Mix
HIGH
disturbance
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Availability:
DESCRIPTION
Areas that have been denuded by disturbances
(construction, invasive species removal, etc.) are
vulnerable to weed invasion. Our mix includes quick
growing grasses, native amaraths, and earlysuccessional species to stabilize and compete with
non-native species while still providing wildlife and
habitat value.
SAMPLE SPECIES COMPOSITION
Sphaeralcea spp., Hopia obtusa, Bouteloua curtipendula,
Isocoma tenuisecta, Ericameria laricifolia, Gymnosperma
glutinosum, Heterotheca subaxillaris, Cucurbita
foetidissima, Atriplex canescens
ESTABLISHMENT TIPS
You can direct the water from roads, houses,
and carports to strategically placed basins to
create your own monsoon floods that will improve
germination and establishment rates!
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© T. Beth Kinsey, MAPP
Type: Native Seed Mix
MONARCH
garden seed kit
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Availability:
DESCRIPTION
Our Pollinator seed mix is specially designed with
guilds of native pollinator-supporting species. Using
our regionally-adapted, collected and farmed seed
will help you create a haven for pollinators in a wide
variety of habitat conditions.
SEED PACKETS INCLUDED (8)
Any of the following, depending on availability:
Asclepias angustifolia, Asclepias speciosa, Ericameria
nauseosa, Cosmos sulphureus, Raticida columnifera, Zinnia
peruviana, Cirsium neomexicanum, Ericameria laricifolia,
ESTABLISHMENT TIPS
Expect to see full results after 2 full years.
Combine with erosion control structures,
rainwater-harvesting, or seed along roadsides.
Milkweeds will thrive when mowed every year!
© Karen LeMay, Pollinator Corridors Southwest
“Ask the questions that have no answers.
invest in the millenium. plant sequoias.
say that your main crop is the forest
that you did not plant,
that you will not live to harvest.
say that the leaves are harvested
when they have rotted into the mold.
call that profit.”
-Wendell Berry, manifesto: mad farmer liberation front
© T. Beth Kinsey, MAPP Initiative
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