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Rain Garden Refuge Perennial Native Plants Collection
Rain Garden Refuge Perennial Native Plants Collection
Rain Garden Refuge Perennial Native Plants Collection
Rain Garden Refuge Perennial Native Plants Collection

Rain Garden Refuge Perennial Native Plants Collection

$199.00 $250.00
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    ThisĀ wet tolerant, 24-plant,Ā 150 square foot gardenĀ featuresĀ 4 species of native perennials that will beautify a sunnier andĀ damper partsĀ of yourĀ propertyĀ while supporting pollinators. A great way to fit the same plants in Bumblebee Bioswale into a smaller space, this collection is the perfect fit for areas of your yard that take on a lot of rain during storms or otherwise get routinely soaked! Grown inĀ Santa CruzĀ by native plant specialists at Central Coast Wilds. Blooms from around February to November.

    You can findĀ Rain Garden RefugeĀ and other My Home Park Bay Area native kits using the California Native Plant Society'sĀ Bay Area Garden Planner ToolĀ - a collaborative effort between the California Native Plant Society and My Home Park to help Bay Area residents find the right native plants for their yard.

    Kit includes aĀ planting mapĀ andĀ gardeningĀ guideĀ to get you going.

    Support your local ecosystems and growers with this awesome garden!

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    Featuring:

    Common Name Latin Name Count
    Common Rush Juncus patens 6
    California Mugwort Artemisia douglasiana 6
    California Aster Symphyotrichum chilense 6
    Western Goldenrod Euthamia occidentalis 6


    How it Ships:

    This and other kits ship directly fromĀ Central Coast WildsĀ to your door as a set of young plants (typically referred to as "plugs") in one or more trays (see below). Unless otherwise specified, your plants will be ready to install upon receipt. See "How We Ship" for more general details.

    tree band tray of 49 plants
    Example tray of native plants delivered for a given Central Coast Wilds kit. Number and species of plants will vary by kit, and growth stage will vary by time of year.

    Plant Bloom Chart

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    Area: 150-200 feet
    Plants: 24
    Min Height: 30 in
    Max Height: 48 in
    Soil Moisture: Moist and Wet
    Soil Types: Sand, Loam, and Clay
    Sun Exposure: Full Sun (6+ hrs/day)
    Ecological Benefits: Birds, Pollinators, Butterflies, Butterfly Host, and Deer Resistant