Native Species Planting Guide for New York City

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Oenothera perennis Small Sundrops


Native To: Regional Wetland Indicator: FAC- Soil: Not Available.


Form/Color Perennial, stems to 2', unbranched, Stormwater Insufficient information to determine
narrow leaves, flowers yellow in June- Tolerance: tolerance.
August.


Urban Insufficient information to determine


Tolerance: tolerance.


Habitat: Moist or wet soil in undisturbed, open


areas, meadows.
Ecosystem Attractive to hummingbirds.
Services:


Hydrology: Moist to average sandy or gravelly soil.


Ornamental Yellow flowers.
Value: Compatibility:


Salt Moderately tolerant of salt.
Tolerance: Other:


Shade Tolerant of partial shade.


Tolerance:


Opuntia humifusa Prickly Pear Cactus


Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: FAC Soil: pH 5.5-7.0


Form/Color Grows to 1'; evergreen, prickly; showy, Stormwater Insufficient information to determine


yellow flowers bloom in June-July; Tolerance: tolerance.
reddish, fleshy fruit ripe October-
November. Urban Insufficient information to determine


Tolerance: tolerance.


Habitat: Dry sand, back dunes, cliff faces and


rocky sites.
Ecosystem Used for protection and shelter by
Services: birds, snakes, and lizards. Flower very


attractive to bees.


Hydrology: Drought tolerant; grows well on varied
moisture conditions; well drained soil.


Ornamental Yellow flowers.
Value: Compatibility: Can form colonies.


Salt Tolerant of salt.
Tolerance: Other: Also known as Devil's tongue


Shade Tolerant of partial shade.
Tolerance:

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