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GROUNDCOVERS
Alumroot/Island Alumroot (Heuchera maxima)
Perennial groundcover; round scalloped leaves; 2 to 3 ft
clusters of pinkish white flowers on stalks; attracts
hummingbirds. An understory plant; will burn in full sun.
Planting Notes: Dig hole, insert plant slightly higher than soil
grade. Disturb root ball very little. No amendments, just native
soil. No fertilizers. Backfill the hole .Water lavishly. Mulch top of
soil around plant in a 4' diameter circle. - Bert Wilson Las Pilitas
http://bewaterwise.com/Gardensoft/plant_description.aspx?PlantID
=1926
California Buckwheat (Eriogonum fasiculatum)
Originally, wild species growing on the Headlands; low
groundcover; light green leaves; creamy white flowers; ice plant
alternative.
Planting Notes: Dig hole, insert plant slightly higher than soil
grade. Disturb root ball very little. No amendments, just native
soil. No fertilizers. Backfill the hole .Water lavishly. Mulch top of
soil around plant in a 4' diameter circle. - Bert Wilson Las Pilitas
http://bewaterwise.com/Gardensoft/plant_description.
aspx?PlantID=2733
California Goldenrod (Solidago californica)
California Goldenrod is a spectacular yellow flowered perennial
that is very showy in the late summer to fall. Attracting
pollinating insects and butterflies. Associated plants are
commonly Rosa, Symphoricarpos, Juncus, Carex, Rubus, Salvia
spathacea, and Satureja douglasii. Sun to part shade,
seasonally wet.
http://www.laspilitas.com/nature-ofcalifornia/plants/solidago-californica
Coral Beauties (Cotoneaster dammeri)
Groundcover; up to 1 ft tall and up to 6 ft wide; evergreen plant
with white flowers with red berries, ovate to rounded leaves
with prominent veins; good for slopes.
Planting Notes: For optimum planting, the site should be welldrained, with plenty of space to spread. Be cautious so as not
to provide excess mulch to this cotoneaster.
http://bewaterwise.com/Gardensoft/plant_description.
aspx?PlantID=184
Deer Grass (Muhlenbergia rigens)
Warm season perennial bunchgrass, up to 3 ft tall and wide;
olive green; slender white summer flowers grow to 5 ft; Native
Americans ground seeds, wove stalks.
http://bewaterwise.com/Gardensoft/plant_description.
aspx?PlantID=2316
Desert Carpet or Low Boy (Acacia redolens)
This is a fast, aggressive shrub or groundcover used frequently
for embankments. Dense shrub mass; woody stems with
greenish-silver leaves and small yellow flowers; 1 to 3 ft tall and
up to 15 ft wide.
Planting Notes:. Dig a hole 2 times the width and 1 and 1/2
times the height of the container. 2. Set rootball at ground
level. 3. Prepare soil mix of equal parts soil and soil
amendment. 4. Backfill with amended soil. 5. Build Basin and
water. Information by Gardensoft
http://bewaterwise.com/Gardensoft/plant_description.
aspx?PlantID=1547
Hens and Chicks (Echeveria imbricata)
Groundcover succulent with rosettes; greenish-red in color; less
than 1 ft tall and less than 1 ft wide.
http://bewaterwise.com/Gardensoft/plant_description.
aspx?PlantID=24159
Mauve Clusters (Scaevola aemula)
Under 0.5 ft tall and up to 5 ft wide; perennial groundcover;
pink and lavender small flowers.
Planting Notes: 1. Dig a hole 2 times the width and 1 and 1/2
times the height of the container. 2. Set rootball at ground
level. 3. Prepare soil mix of equal parts soil and soil
amendment. 4. Backfill with amended soil. 5. Build Basin and
water.
http://bewaterwise.com/Gardensoft/plant_description.
aspx?PlantID=1564
Sage (Salvia sp.)
(S. spathacea), Groundcover, 1 to 2 ft tall; red, aromatic
trumpet-shaped flowers on long stalks; attracts hummingbirds.
http://bewaterwise.com/Gardensoft/plant_description.
aspx?PlantID=1485
Planting Notes: Dig hole, insert plant slightly higher than soil
grade. Disturb root ball very little. No amendments, just native
soil. No fertilizers. Backfill the hole .Water lavishly. Mulch top of
soil around plant in a 4' diameter circle. - Bert Wilson Las Pilitas
Seaside Daisy or Beach Fleabane (Erigeron glaucus):
Daisy-like flowers in white, pink, lavender or violet with yellow
stamen; blue-green foliage and stems; clumps about 1 ft high
and wide.
Planting Notes: Dig hole, insert plant slightly higher than soil
grade. Disturb root ball very little. No amendments, just native
soil. No fertilizers. Backfill the hole .Water lavishly. Mulch top of
soil around plant in a 4' diameter circle. - Bert Wilson Las Pilitas
http://bewaterwise.com/Gardensoft/plant_description.
aspx?PlantID=21890
Sedge (Carex sp.)
Perennial grass-like plant. Species range from 4 to 6 ft in
height. Good choice for a bio-swale or lawn alternative. This
native Carex can be successfully used as a lawn substitute but
requires significant water to obtain good coverage. Once
coverage is reached, water can be reduced and maintenance is
close to zero. Unmowed, the plant can be used effectively in a
variety of conditions and will reach a height of 6" or under and
spreads by rhizomes eventually to 2' +.-Information by James
Campbell, El Nativo Growers
http://bewaterwise.com/Gardensoft/plant_description.
aspx?PlantID=21852
Sedum (sedum sp.):
Groundcover; 0.5-2 ft tall; pink, yellow, or burgundy colored
flowers; attracts butterflies. The unusual purple-grey foliage of
this low-growing spreading succulent is the feature attractive to
most. The leaves form rosette and reaches 1 - 2" high. Cymes
of bright yellow star-like flowers in late spring are stunning.
Prefers good drainage. Plant in full the part sun. Good in rock
gardens or planted in crevices along the edges of steps and
paths.
http://bewaterwise.com/Gardensoft/plant_description.aspx?Plan
tID=21825
Silver Carpet (Dymondia margaretae):
Compact, very tight to ground; blue-grey leaf on top, silvery
sheen under; tiny yellow daisy-like flowers in summer.
Planting Notes: 1. Dig a hole 2 times the width and 1 and 1/2
times the height of the container. 2. Set rootball at ground
level. 3. Prepare soil mix of equal parts soil and soil
amendment. 4. Backfill with amended soil.
http://bewaterwise.com/Gardensoft/plant_description.
aspx?PlantID=3283