NativeSeed Group Inventory

 A-100 Grazer Alfalfa by Star Seed is an exceptionally high yielding and high quality alfalfa that will withstand grazing compaction and high traffic. Product Tech Sheet Related ProductsSlingshot Alfalfa Exclusive genetics with sunken crowns developed with Star Seed breeding partner A-100 Grazer Brand has an excellent agronomic package that provides a very persistent and healthy plant Top production on a varying soil types Fast recovery after cutting Excellent yield potential Proven yields with high forage quality Subset crown Aphanomyces Race 2 resistance Seeding Rate of 18-22 LBS per acre Seeding Dates of April to Mid-May and August to Early September

• Growing Region:  California
• Blooms: 
• Life Form:  Legume

• Application Type:  Agricultural Conservation, Cover Crop
• Height:  1-3 ft

Introduced annual with showy yellow, orange and cream flowers, blooming early spring and summer. Recommended for beautiful groundcover, garden borders or areas where quick cover is needed. Drought and heat tolerant; full sun. Attracts pollinator species. 

• Growing Region:  Southwest, California
• Blooms:  Spring, Summer
• Life Form:  Forb

• Application Type:  Agricultural Conservation, Cover Crop, Commercial Beautification
• Height:  0-1 ft

This is an annual grass that grows between 1 to 2 feet tall. It is used for habitat restoration and as a cover crop. This grass prefers full sun and is typically found in grasslands, prairies, and disturbed areas.

• Growing Region:  Pacific Northwest, Intermountain West, California
• Blooms: 
• Life Form:  Grass

• Application Type:  Habitat Restoration, Land Reclamation
• Height:  0-1 ft

Formerly Scirpus maritimus. Cool season, rhizomatous, perennial grasslike occurring in wet alkaline or saline soils in meadows, marshes or near waterways. Valuable for providing cover for waterfowl and shore birds. Recommended for reclamation of mud flats, bogs or other areas adjacent to shallow or stagnant water.  

• Growing Region:  California, Pacific Northwest, Southeast
• Blooms: 
• Life Form:  Grasslike

• Application Type:  Habitat Restoration, Land Reclamation, Erosion Control
• Height:  1-4 ft

Cool season, stout, rhizomatous, native, grass-like perennial occurring in wet alkaline or saline soils in meadows, marshes or near waterways. Valuable for providing cover for waterfowl and shore birds. Recommended for reclamation of mud flats, bogs, or other areas adjacent to shallow or stagnant water.

• Growing Region:  Pacific Northwest, California
• Blooms: 
• Life Form:  Grasslike

• Application Type:  Habitat Restoration, Land Reclamation
• Height:  1-3 ft

Acmispon amiericanus is a native annual herb in the Fabaceae (Legume) family that grows in Northern, Southern and Central California in most habitats except desert. It tends to grow in streambanks and wet places, at elevations from sea level to 7,900 feet, often in disturbed areas. As with other members of this genus, it is not often used in gardens but is useful for restoration projects.

• Growing Region:  California, Southwest
• Blooms: 
• Life Form:  Forb

• Application Type:  Habitat Restoration, Land Reclamation
• Height:  0-1 ft

Cool season, perennial grasslike species that occurs in saline and alkaline marshes, peat lands, plains and basins at low to middle elevations. Frequently grows with sedges and grasses but is often overlooked because of its slight stature. Poisonous to livestock.  

• Growing Region:  Pacific Northwest, California
• Blooms: 
• Life Form:  Grass

• Application Type:  Habitat Restoration, Land Reclamation
• Height:  1-2 ft

Large native annual legume with deep violet-blue flowers and a white mark on the upper petal, blooming February to June. Tolerates heavier soils than most lupine species; more water tolerant. Occurs in many habitat types, often densely colonizing disturbed areas; up to 5,000 ft. elevation. Used often in restoration, erosion control and as an ornamental.  

• Growing Region:  California
• Blooms:  Spring
• Life Form:  Forb, Legume

• Application Type:  Habitat Restoration, Land Reclamation
• Height:  1-4 ft

 This pea species is a Cool-season, annual legume crop that is primarily used for cover crops, winter grazing, and wildlife food plots. Austrian Winter Peas has a low temperature threshold of about 10 degrees.  Product Tech Sheet Related ProductsChick MagnetGreen Spring MixGreen Up Mix     Low growing vine-like legume Excellent nitrogen fixer Seeding rate of 30-60 LBS/Acre Seeding depth of 1.5 to 2 inches Popular food plot legume Beneficial rotational crop to help reduce disease and other pests Very good green manure cover crop legume Creates habitat for upland birds Good mixer with oats for early spring hay, pasture crop or green manure

• Growing Region:  California
• Blooms: 
• Life Form:  Legume

• Application Type:  Agricultural Conservation, Cover Crop
• Height:  1-3 ft

Short trailing annual native with pale blue flowers and white centers, blooming prolifically February to June. Low to moderate water requirement; full sun to shade. Occurs on meadows, woodlands and desert washes up to 6,500 ft. elevation. Early spring blooms are significant pollen and nectar sources for Blue orchard bees, an important native pollinator for almond orchards. Also use for wildflower plantings beyond its native range.  

• Growing Region:  California
• Blooms:  Spring
• Life Form:  Forb

• Application Type:  Habitat Restoration, Land Reclamation
• Height:  0-1 ft

Drought tolerant introduced annual with mixed colors of pink, red, orange, yellow, lavender and white, blooming prolifically from early spring to summer. Widely adaptable and easy to establish. Used for full to part sun ornamental borders and garden mixtures. 

• Growing Region:  California, Southeast, Midwest
• Blooms:  Spring, Summer
• Life Form:  Forb

• Application Type:  Agricultural Conservation, Cover Crop, Commercial Beautification
• Height:  1-2 ft

This is a low-growing perennial, reaching heights of 4 to 12 inches. It is primarily used as ground cover and is especially effective in preventing erosion in sandy coastal habitats. This plant thrives in full sun and is well adapted to the harsh, salt-laden environment of beaches and dunes.

• Growing Region:  California
• Blooms:  Winter, Spring, Summer
• Life Form:  Forb

• Application Type:  Commercial Beautification, Habitat Restoration, Land Reclamation
• Height:  0-1 ft

This is a perennial grass-like sedge that grows between 1 to 3 feet tall. It is commonly used in wetland restoration projects. This plant prefers full sun and grows in wet, marshy soils, often found in wetlands and along streams.

• Growing Region:  Pacific Northwest, Intermountain West, California
• Blooms: 
• Life Form:  Grass

• Application Type:  Commercial Beautification, Habitat Restoration, Land Reclamation
• Height:  1-2 ft

Large shrub or small tree with bipinnate leaves and attractive red and yellow flowers borne in a raceme. Originally used in landscaping, it has escaped and can be found on well-drained rocky or sandy sites in hot desert areas.

• Growing Region:  Southwest, California
• Blooms: 
• Life Form:  Shrub

• Application Type:  Commercial Beautification, Land Reclamation
• Height:  1-3 ft

Widely adaptable native annual with pale to deep blue-violet flowers with yellow throats and five pairs of purple spots at the base of each petal, blooming February to June. Endemic to California; up to 4,500 ft. elevation. Also use for beautification mixes beyond its native range; full sun to part shade. Attracts bees. 

• Growing Region:  California
• Blooms:  Spring, Summer, Fall
• Life Form:  Forb

• Application Type:  Habitat Restoration, Land Reclamation
• Height:  1-2 ft