Landscaping that benefits the environment and community

A guide to native landscaping in the UK

At Phillips 66, we are dedicated to being good stewards of the environment.

We’re proud of our voluntary conservation programs to advance biodiversity and land preservation—efforts that help protect wildlife and their habitats.

That’s why we’ve created a Habitat and Conservation Initiative to support Phillips 66’s employees, communities, operating facilities and JET® branded stations across the United Kingdom in updating their landscaping with native plants.

Native landscaping — even the smallest patches —can make a big difference to wildlife, air and water quality, and the community.

For more information on Phillips 66’s sustainability efforts, visit www.phillips66.com.

Together, we can make a difference!

Let’s do it together

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Landscaping designed to include a variety of native plant species (called native landscaping) can have a wide range of benefits to the environment and the local community.

Why native landscaping?

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Native landscaping is good for pollinators (like butterflies and bees) • Produces nectar and pollen food sources • Provides shelter for bees and butterflies • Supports a variety of pollinator populations • Supplies larval host plants for caterpillars

Native landscaping is good for the community • Enhances appearance • Provides unique wildlife watching opportunities • Increases environmental awareness

Native landscaping is good for air and water quality • Reduces irrigation and fertiliser needs • Stabilises soil • Reduces flooding by absorbing stormwater runoff • Improves soil drainage for groundwater • Filters, absorbs and detoxifies pollutants in runoff

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It’s easy to get started!Here’s a step-by-step checklist on how to create a beautiful and beneficial native landscape.

Already have plants growing at your home, facility or station? Use the resources on pages 6-7 to check if they are native species. If the plants are not native species, weed them out.

Look at the planting lists on pages 6-7 and choose plants for your zone that are best suited to your landscaping needs and conditions.

Decide how you will install native plants into your landscaping. Will you create a new landscaped area or update an existing one? If the latter, will you use native species to replace plants as they die or replace all of the plants in one go?

Work with a local plant nursery to choose the native plants. They can also help you find alternative plants if those are not available.

Plant your container plants after the last frost (usually April-May). Shrub seedlings can often be planted earlier in the year (early March). Be sure to ask your nursery for specific timing recommendations.

Weed the landscaped area as needed to prevent undesirable plants from taking over the garden.

Water the landscaped area as needed. Native plants require more watering than normal in the first growing season while they establish their roots. After the first year, the plants should not require much watering, depending on rainfall.

Install signs to share your native landscaping story with community members and raise awareness about biodiversity.

Prepare, Select and Purchase Plant and Maintain

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Find your zoneThe zone in which your home, facility or station is located will help determine what kinds of plants are best suited for your soil and climate.

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Planting listsType Common Name/Image (See key

above)Scientific Name

Bloom Color

Bloom Dates

Plant Height

Drought Tolerance

Zone(s)

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Agrimony Agrimonia eupatoria yellow Jun -

Aug30-60 cm Med All

Bugle Ajuga reptans

blue, white, pink

May - Jul

10-30 cm Med All

Angelica Angelica sylvestris

white, pink

Jul - Sep

30-200 cm Low All

Sea thrift Armeria maritima pink Apr -

May15-30 cm High 1,2,3,4

Daisy Bellis perennis white Jan -

Dec2-15 cm Low 2,3,4,5

Clustered bellflower

Campanula glomerata

blue, purple, white

May - Sep

3-20 cm Med 2,3,4,5

Common centaury

Centaurium erythraea pink Jun -

Oct2-50 cm Low All

Foxglove Digitalis purpurea

purple, pink, white

Jun - Sep

50-150 cm Low 2,3,4,5

Viper’s bugloss Echium vulgare

blue, white, pink, purple

Jun - Sep

20-90 cm High 2,3,4,5

Meadow cranesbill

Geranium pratense

blue, purple

Jun - Sep

30-80 cm High All

Common toadflax

Linaria vulgaris

yellow, orange

Jul - Oct

30-80 cm Low All

Musk mallow Malva moschata

pink, white

Jul - Aug

30-80 cm High All

Wood forget-me-not

Myosotis sylvatica

blue, pink, white

May - Sep

15-45 cm Low 2,3,4,5

Primrose Primula vulgaris

yellow, white, pink

Mar - Jun

1-10 cm Low 2,3,4,5

Common selfheal

Prunella vulgaris

purple, blue, pink, white

Jun - Sep

5-30 cm Med All

White stonecrop Sedum album

white, pink

Jun - Aug

7-15 cm High All

Common comfrey

Symphytum officinale

purple, pink, white

May - Jun

30-120 cm High All

Wild pansy Viola tricolorblue, purple, yellow

Apr - Sep

10-50 cm Med All

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Scientific Name

Bloom Color

Bloom Dates

Plant Height

Drought Tolerance

Zone(s)

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Foxtail Alopecurus pratensis

green, brown, purple, white

Apr - Jun

30-110 cm Low 4,5

Sweet vernal grass

Anthoxanthum odoratum

green, brown, purple, white

Apr - Jun

20-50 cm Med All

Quaking-grass Briza mediagreen, yellow, purple

Jun - Jul

15-60 cm Med 2,3,4,5

Crested dogs-tail Cynosurus cristatus

green, brown, purple, white

May - Aug

15-75 cm None All

Cocksfoot Dactylis glomerata

green, brown, purple, white

May - Jul

30-100 cm Med 2,3,4,5

Purple moor-grass

Molinia caerulea

green, brown, purple, white

Jun - Aug

15-150 cm Low 2,3,4,5

Timothy Phleum pratense

green, brown, purple, white

Jul 0-150 cm Low All

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Scientific Name

Bloom Color

Bloom Dates

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Drought Tolerance

Zone(s)

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Heather Calluna vulgaris

pink, white

Jul - Sep

8-60 cm Med 2,3,4,5

Dog rose Rosa canina  white, pink

Jun - Jul

100-300 cm Med All

Sweet briar Rosa rubiginosa pink Jun -

Jul100- 200 cm High All

Gorse Ulex europaeus yellow Mar -

Jun150-250 cm Med All

Viburnum Viburnum opulus white Jun -

Jul200- 400 cm Med 2,3,4,5

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Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Learn how to prepare, plant, and maintain wildlife-friendly gardens and landscapeswww.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/advice/gardening-for-wildlife/plants-for-wildlife

Ecological Flora of the British Isles Search for information about plant species in the UKwww.ecoflora.org.uk

Royal Horticultural SocietyLearn about gardening and search for plant species and supplierswww.rhs.org.uk

Royal Horticultural Society Hardiness Ratings Use this chart to determine which plants are most likely to thrive at a locationwww.rhs.org.uk/plants/pdfs/rhs-hardiness-rating.pdf

Waterwise Plant Guide Use this interactive guide to select drought-resistant native plants for your gardenwww.southernwater.co.uk/waterwise-plant-guide

Resources

Phillips 66 and the Wildlife Habitat Council have partnered to create conservation education materials to develop and maintain wildlife habitats in the United Kingdom. To learn more about the Phillips 66 Habitat and Conservation Initiative,

please contact Maria.Dunn@p66.com | +1.832.765.1013