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Native Plants Suitable For Planting Near A Coastal Lagoon
SHRUBS Adenostoma fasciculatum—Chamise Most abundant shrub in some local coastal chaparral, often called “Chamise chaparral”. Known for spring bloom but often flowers in fall. Arctostaphylos glandulosa, ssp. crassifolia—Del Mar manzanita Coastal...
How Gypsum Improves Drainage
Question from Barbara: Can you tell me whether adding gypsum will truly help break up and/or improve clay soil in the home garden? The information I find on line is conflicting and confusing. So glad you’re there (or here) to help us. Answer...
Native Grasses & Succulents Suitable For Planting Near A Coastal Lagoon
Grasses Not listing any grasses due to invasive qualities. Succulents Agave shawii—Shaw agave*** Excellent barrier plant with clean appearance, bold, architectural shape and ferocious spines. Uniquely-shaped bloom spike is attractive to...
Native Annuals Suitable For Planting Near A Coastal Lagoon
Abronia umbellate ssp. umbellate—Sand verbena Prostrate and spreading with purple flowers in spring and summer common in sandy coastal clearings. Camissonia bistorta—Calfornia sun cup One of the more easily identified yellow spring wildflowers...
Native Perennials Suitable For Planting Near A Coastal Lagoon
Achillea millefolium—Yarrow** Frequent member of our coastal plant community Aster chilensis ‘Point Saint George’—Point Saint George aster** Improved selection of a similar aster species to the species of aster found growing in coastal...
