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California Native Plants & GrassesTolerant of Very Dry ConditionsCalifornia native plants can be found growing in various types of soil and exposures including wet, dry and very dry conditions. It is imperative when choosing a plant palette that all of the material on the palette is tolerant of similar conditions. One common misconception is that native plants do not need water. This is far from the truth; remember that all plants (even the most drought tolerant ones) need some water. Properly establishing native plants is the key to the success of each planting. Irrigation frequency is dependent on the type of irrigation being used, soil type, climatic conditions and exposure. Natives and other drought tolerant material benefit from deep, infrequent watering. As a general rule, native plants should be planted during October through May. Though some plants that are tolerant of regular water can be transplanted without any problems during the summer, to increase the success of the planting, it is not recommended that certain genera be planted. Some of these include, but are not limited to: Arctostaphylos, Ceanothus, Malosma, Mimulus, Nassella, Rhus and some species of Salvia. *Without a contractual agreement, material may be unavailable or only in limited quantities during certain times of the year.
Grasses The grasses listed below will go semi-dormant or fully dormant during the hot, dry summer months. This is a natural way for these types of plants to survive in the wild. It is recommended that minimal water be applied during the summer to allow these species to act as they do in nature. Too much summer water may cause the grasses to die.
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