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| This is a list of local native species for the Santa Cruz Mountain area. I am developing this list in response to homeowners looking for guidance for what is safe to plant in a shady, irrigated garden near structures. Ideally all plant material should not be planted within the first 5 ft of structures according to latest recommendations from CalFire (2020). All of these plants form a low flammability ground cover ranging in height from 2 to 6 inches (not including early spring flower stalks which may rise above foliage). For questions, please email me at: Nikki@cal-sisters.com For more info on defensible space see: https://www.firesafemarin.org/defensible-space | ||||||
| 15 PLANTS |
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Aquilegia formosa Crimson columbine, Sitka columbine, Western columbine
native
Perennial herb 
© 2022 Charles Russell 
© 2019 Diane Etchison 
© 2022 David Strauch |
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Asarum caudatum Creeping wild ginger, Longtail wild ginger
native
Perennial herb 
© 2023 Dana York 
© 2022 Jamie Spielmann 
© 2016 Richard Chasey |
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Clinopodium douglasii Yerba buena
native
Perennial herb 
© 2019 Gary McDonald 
© 2012 Gary McDonald 
© 2012 Gary McDonald |
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Dicentra formosa Pacific bleeding heart, Pacific bleedinghearts
native
Perennial herb 
© 2005 Steve Matson 
© 2005 Steve Matson 
© 2005 Steve Matson |
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Potentilla glandulosa Sticky cinquefoil
native
Perennial herb 
© 2020 Mary Conway 
© 2019 Diane Etchison 
© 2020 Diane Etchison |
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Fragaria vesca California strawberry, Wild strawberry, Wood strawberry
native
Perennial herb 
© 2024 Dana York 
© 2020 Cara Wilcox 
© 2023 R.A. Chasey |
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Fritillaria affinis Checker lily, Mission bells
native
Perennial herb (bulb) 
© 2008 Steve Matson 
© 2008 Steve Matson 
© 2008 Steve Matson |
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Horkelia californica California horkelia
native
Perennial herb 
© 2023 R.A. Chasey 
© 2020 Mary Conway 
© 2023 R.A. Chasey |
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Maianthemum dilatatum False lily of the valley, False lily of the vally, Pacific may lily
native
Perennial herb 
© 2021 Steve Matson 
© 2021 Steve Matson 
© 2021 Steve Matson |
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Maianthemum stellatum Starry false lily of the valley
native
Perennial herb 
© 2003 Steve Matson 
© 2003 Steve Matson 
© 2003 Steve Matson |
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Oxalis oregana Redwood sorrel
native
Perennial herb 
© 2021 Caitlyn Allchin 
© 2021 Steve Matson 
© 2021 Steve Matson |
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Polypodium californicum California polypody
native
Fern 
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2023 Keir Morse |
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Viola adunca Blue violet, Dog violet, Hookedspur violet
native
Perennial herb 
© 2015 Steve Matson 
© 2004 Steve Matson 
© 2015 Steve Matson |
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Viola ocellata Pinto violet, Twoeyed violet, Western heart's ease
native
Perennial herb 
© 2020 Amy Rapport 
© 2008 Steve Matson 
© 2018 Stacie Wolny |
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Viola sempervirens Evergreen violet, Redwood violet
native
Perennial herb 
© 2021 Steve Matson 
© 2021 Steve Matson 
© 2021 Steve Matson |