Native Species Planting Guide for New York City

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Krigia virginica Virginia Dwarf Dandelion


Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: UPL Soil: Acidic soils.


Form/Color Annual, slender, grows to 12", basal Stormwater Insufficient information to determine
rosette forming leaves, flowers yellow in Tolerance: tolerance.
May-July.


Urban Insufficient information to determine


Tolerance: tolerance.


Habitat: Dry to mesic, sandy soil.


Ecosystem


Services:


Hydrology: Dry, well-drained soil.


Ornamental Yellow flowers, similar in appearance to
Value: dandilions. Compatibility:


Salt Insufficient information to determine
Tolerance: tolerance. Other: Leaves and flowering stems contain


a white latex.
Shade Intolerant of shade.
Tolerance:


Lechea maritima Beach Pinweed


Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: NI Soil: Acidic soils.


Form/Color Red flowers bloom June-July. Stormwater Insufficient information to determine


Tolerance: tolerance.


Urban Insufficient information to determine


Tolerance: tolerance.


Habitat: Dunes, beaches; sandy soils.


Ecosystem
Services:


Hydrology: Dry, well-drained soil. Drought tolerant.


Ornamental Red flowers.
Value: Compatibility:


Salt Tolerant of salt.
Tolerance: Other:


Shade Intolerant of shade.


Tolerance:

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