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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. 1 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 2 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… 3 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. 4 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. 5 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. 6 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] 7 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 8 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: • • • • 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 9 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: • • • • • 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 10 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 l a c i n a t w o e i B v r e e v O l b ta Firewheel, Indian Blanket 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 PAGE 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. 15 Asclepias angustifolia © Robert A. Behrstock, Naturewide Type: Native Forb AGASTACHE wrightii - 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 - 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 16 Type: Native Forb ASCLEPIAS angustifolia - 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 - 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. 17 © Robert A. Behrstock, Type: Native Forb ASCLEPIAS Linaria - 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 - © 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. 18 Type: Native Forb ASCLEPIAS subverticillata - 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 - 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. 19 © Karen LeMay, Pollinator Corridors Type: Native Forb DATURA wrightii - 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 - © 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. 20 Type: Native Forb - Gaillardia pulchella - 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 - 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. 21 © T. Beth Kinsey, MAPP Type: Native Forb MIRABILIS longiflora - 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 - Oenothera elata - © 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. 22 © Patrick Alexander, SEINet PENSTEMON barbatus - 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 - Availability: 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 23 © Max Licher, Type: Native Forb PENSTEMON pseudospectabilis - 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 - 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 24 Type: Native Forb RIBES aureum - 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 - 25 © 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 - 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 - © 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. 26 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. 27 Bouteloua curtipendula © Robert A. Behrstock, Naturewide Images Type: Native Grass BOUTELOUA curtipendula - 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 - 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 28 Type: Native Grass HOPIA obtusa - 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 - Muhlenbergia emersleyi - 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. 29 © Karen LeMay, Pollinator Corridors Southwest Type: Native Grass - Muhlenbergia porteri - 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 - Muhlenbergia rigens - © 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. 30 Type: Native Grass - Sporobolus airoides - 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 - Sporobolus wrightii - 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. 31 © 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 32 Type: Native Shrub - Anisicanthus thurberi - 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 - Ericameria nauseosa - 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 33 © Max Licher, SEINet Type: Native Shrub - Erythrina flabelliformis - 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 - 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 34 Type: Native Shrub RHUS trilobata - 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 - SENNA hirsuta - 35 © 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. 36 Type: Native Tree CELTIS pallida - Availability: 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 - Availability: 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. 37 © Type: Native Tree - Chilopsis linearis - Availability: 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 - 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 38 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. 39 Type: Native Vine CLEMATIS drummondii - 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 - © 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. 40 Type: Native Vine Availability: FUNASTRUM cynanchoides - 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 - Maurandya antirrhiniflora - 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. 41 © Karen LeMay, Pollinator Corridors Type: Native Vine VITIS arizonica - 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 42 SEED mixes Our seed mixes and collections are designed and curated by our horticultural staff are based on years oftoobservation natural, Vining native plants accustomed creeping upinthrough nursery, andcanopy farm settings. Mixes highlight workhorse mesquite to receive enough sunlight to flower.species The for restoration and landowners, while reliable collections species we practitioners offer are fast growers and excellent, provide a more in-depth introduction bloomers. to the native plants of our region for the gardener or plant enthusiast. We offer our vines in 3” pots, 1-gallon pots and 4x10” Collections are retail onlytall and are $30. Small retail mixes pots. are $10; Large retail mixes are $30. Wholesale or bulk seedofmixes made istoavailable order and vary. Seed selectare varieties forprices $5 per packet and includes at least 100 seeds. 43 Type: Native Seed Mix POLLINATOR refuge - 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 - 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 44 Type: Native Seed Mix MADREAN grassland - 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 - 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! 45 © T. Beth Kinsey, MAPP Type: Native Seed Mix MONARCH garden seed kit - 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 46