Field Guide to Grasses of California Horticulture Cold Hardy to Less than

Cold Hardy to Less than 15 degrees F Distribution Selected for the garden Natural Habitat Coastal sage scrub

including 600 species arranged by flower

Recommended places to visit for viewing each plant community

Pink flowers attract hummingbirds

The full color photographs are separated by color so that identification is easier

Field Guide to Grasses of California Horticulture Cold Hardy to Less thanGrasses and grasslands are of increasing interest to conservationists, biologists, and gardeners. There are more than 300 species of native California grasses and they are found in almost every climatefrom cool, wet forests to hot, dry deserts. Native grasses are also important to land restoration as they improve soil quality, increase water infiltration, and recycle nutrients. Their deep roots can tap soil water, which allows them to stay green year