What is the Coastal Sage Scrub Mix

The Coastal Sage Scrub Mix is a carefully curated blend of native Californian plant seeds designed to flourish in coastal sage scrub habitats. Bursting with diversity, it includes a mix of grasses, shrubs, and wildflowers that will bring a beautiful variety of colors to your garden. These plants are resilient and adapted to dry, sandy coastal conditions, making them an excellent choice for xeriscaping. This mix helps support local wildlife, including pollinators, and it’s great for anyone looking to restore their landscape with native species.
Species include:
Acmispon heermannii, Acmispon glaber, Artemisia californica, Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia, Collinsia heterophylla, Encelia californica, Eriogonum fasciculatum, Eschscholzia californica, Festuca microstachys, Isocoma menziesii, Lasthenia californica, Lupinus succulentus, Mimulus aurantiacus puniceus, Salvia apiana, Salvia mellifera, Sisyrinchium bellum, and Stipa pulchra.
All seed in this mix was collected with permissions and/or grown in Southern California.

Specifications

Sun Requirement

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Soil Preference

Dry, Well-Drained Soil

Soil pH

6.0 - 7.5

Time to Maturity

90 - 120 days

Height when mature

1 - 3 feet

Seeding Rate

1lb per 1000 sq ft

Planting Depth

1/4 - 1/2 inch

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Coastal Sage Scrub Mix

SKU: PB-COSS

(4.7) - 145 reviews

0.5 Lbs - 500 Sq Ft

$38.81

1 Lb - 1,000 Sq Ft

2 Lb - 2,000 Sq Ft

0.5 Lbs - 500 Sq Ft

$38.81

1 Lb - 1,000 Sq Ft

$77.62 $69.86

10% Bulk Discount

2 Lb - 2,000 Sq Ft

$155.28 $131.99

15% Bulk Discount

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Why Choose This Seed?

Diversity & Beauty

This mix offers a rich diversity of species, bringing a stunning array of colors and forms to your garden.

Wildlife Friendly

The mix supports local wildlife, offering food and habitat to various pollinators and birds.

Drought Tolerant

These native species are adapted to dry climates, making them perfect for water-wise landscaping.

Easy to Grow

These seeds are easy to sow and require minimal maintenance once established.

Ecological Restoration

Perfect for restoration projects, the mix helps to reestablish native plant communities.

Seed Description

Product Details

Sun/Shade

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Height

1 - 3 feet

Seeding Rate

1lb per 1000 sq ft

Uses

Xeriscaping, Wildlife Gardens, Ecological Restoration

Color

Variety of Colors

Water

Drought Tolerant

Native/Introduced

Native

Life Form

Perennial

Planting Guide

When to Start & Weed Control

Start prepping your planting area in fall, so that you are ready to seed between late September and early February, when temperatures cool and rain is on the horizon.
Weed your growing area BEFORE planting any native seeds. We recommend not only pulling visible weeds but also “flushing out” the weed seeds that are waiting in the soil. Irrigate the area and wait for weed seeds to germinate, then remove them using your method of choice. Irrigate again, wait, and perform another round of weed control. Repeat 2-3 times.

Soil Prep

Ensure your soil is as bare as possible for the maximum amount of seed-to-soil contact. If the entire area can’t be completely cleared, rake out as much dead plant material from the area as you can to create bare patches of soil for the seed to make contact with. For best results, the soil should be easily crumbled and not heavily compacted.

Seeding

It is best to seed onto slightly damp soil. If necessary, water the top 1/4 inch of soil before seeding. Scatter seed directly on the soil surface and rake gently or lightly press the seed into the soil. Do not bury the seed deeper than 1/4 inch into the soil.

Water

After planting, keep the top 1/4 inch of soil consistently moist until the seeds have germinated and the first true leaves have emerged. A good rule is to water lightly every day intul the seedlings are an inch high, then you can reduce watering to every 3 days. Skip days when it rains. Within 6 weeks after germinating, your plants should need only occasional watering. Don’t over-water your plants, especially in summer.