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| This is a list of species which are all low maintenance and hardy to seasonal mowing. Typically mowing should happen in late summer or fall, but if the ground is adequately firm (so as not to cause erosion or damage to soil structure) these plants can survive mowing at any time of the year and recover. Although, mower should be adjusted for a high mow (3 inches or so). Most of these species are moderately drought tolerant and aimed for flat areas or gentle slopes. The exception is Buttercups which is often found in seasonally boggy areas which contrasts to CA Fuchsia's need for adequate drainage. So don't combine these last two species in the same exact location :) For questions about this plant list, contact me at: Nikki@cal-sisters.com | ||||||
| 18 PLANTS |
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Achillea millefolium Common yarrow
native
Perennial herb 
© 2022 Andy Ford 
© 2020 Bob Sweatt 
© 2018 Gary McDonald |
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Bromus carinatus California brome
native
Perennial grass 
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2022 David popp 
© 2014 Vertin Alvarez |
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Calandrinia ciliata red maids, Calandrinia
native
Annual herb 
© 2021 Mary Ann Machi 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Carex tumulicola Foothill sedge, Slender sedge, Split awn sedge
native
Perennial grasslike herb 
© 2017 David Greenberger 
© 2021 John Rawlings 
© 2021 John Rawlings |
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Elymus glaucus Blue wildrye
native
Perennial grass 
© 2020 Denise Defreese 
© 2019 Patrick Furtado 
© 2018 Cynthia Powell |
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Epilobium canum California fuchsia, Hummingbird trumpet, zauschneria
native
Perennial herb 
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2015 Gerald Carr 
© 2015 Gerald Carr |
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Eschscholzia californica California poppy
native
Annual, Perennial herb 
© 2019 Dee Shea Himes 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2019 Amy Rapport |
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Festuca rubra Red fescue
native
Perennial grass 
© 2012 Ove Anderson 
© 2022 John Rawlings 
© 2018 Alexandra Kookootsedes |
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Fragaria chiloensis Beach strawberry
native
Perennial herb 
© 2016 Teresa R Spade, AICP 
© 2019 Patrick Furtado 
© 2020 Carlos Davidson |
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Fragaria vesca California strawberry, Wild strawberry, Wood strawberry
native
Perennial herb 
© 2020 Cara Wilcox 
© 2017 James Gonsman 
© 2022 Dee Shea Himes |
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Ranunculus californicus California buttercup
native
Perennial herb 
© 2016 Steve Matson 
© 2016 Steve Matson 
© 2016 Steve Matson |
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Sidalcea malviflora Checker bloom, Checker mallow, Dwarf checkerbloom
native
Perennial herb 
© 2022 David Strauch 
© 2018 Sheila Lodge 
© 2022 Suzanne L. Weakley |
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Sisyrinchium bellum Western blue eyed grass
native
Perennial herb 
© 2024 Steve Conger 
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2019 Stacie Wolny |
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Solidago velutina Threenerve goldenrod
native
Perennial herb 
© 2013 Steve Matson 
© 2008 Steve Matson 
© 2013 Steve Matson |
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Stipa pulchra Purple needle grass
native
Perennial grass 
© 2019 Michelle Karle 
© 2008 Zoya Akulova 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Symphyotrichum chilense California aster, Pacific aster
native
Perennial herb 
© 2020 Suzanne L. Weakley 
© 2013 Arcangelo Wessells 
© 2018 Stacie Wolny |
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Verbena lasiostachys Common verbena, Vervain, Western verbena
native
Perennial herb 
© 2010 Steve Matson 
© 2010 Steve Matson 
© 2010 Steve Matson |
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Viola pedunculata California golden violet, Johnny jump up
native
Perennial herb 
© 2014 Steve Matson 
© 2014 Steve Matson 
© 2014 Steve Matson |