Hervaceous Perennials If irrigated, they can slow a fire. African daisy, O.fruticosum Capeweed, A.calendula Carpet bugle, A.reptans Ivy geranium, P.peltatum Periwinkle myrtle, V,major, minor Thyme, T.pseudolanginosus Woolly yarrow, A.tomentosa   Also: Salt Brush, A.semibaccata Santolina, S.virens Caucasian sage brush,A.caucasica Lippa, P.nodiflora Myoporum,M.p.prostratum Trailing gazanias, F.g.leucolaena Wild strawberry, F.chiloensis Succulents Greatest fire retardence, Drought tolerant Croeceum ice plant, M.crocea Hottentot fig, C.edulis Stonecrops, Sedum species Also: Rosea ice plant, D.hispidum White trailing ice plant, D.alba Woody Ground Covers If irrigated, they burn more slowly than wild chaparral. Deep roots help stabilize steepest slopes Algerian ivy, H.canariensis Bearberry, Manzanita, A.hookeri Dwarf coyote brush, B.pilularis Dwarf rosemary, R.officinalis English Ivy, H.helix   Also: Wild lilac, C.gloriosus Aaron's beard, H.calyinum Natal palm, C.grandiflora Sageleaf rockrose, C.salviifolius Sunrose, H.nummularium Trailing lantana, L.camara Trees Highly flammable tress should never be planted in high fire danger areas. Avoid pines and junipers Information from Sunset Magazine Please feel free to visit our fire safe garden at the Headquarters Station, 3111 Woodside Road.   You need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view many articles on this site.   Woodside Fire Protection District Copyright 2009. All rights reserved. 3111 Woodside Rd., Woodside, CA 94062 Tel 650-851-1594Fax 650-851-3960