California Native Landscaping

Why Native?

California natives evolved here. They're adapted to our climate, require less water once established, and support local pollinators and wildlife. Plus they look good doing it.

Resources

• Las Pilitas Nursery Encyclopedic database of California natives with growing guides
• Calscape Find plants native to your specific area
• California Native Plant Society Plant sales, events, and advocacy

Plants I Like

• Ceanothus (California Lilac) Blue flowers, evergreen, bees love it
• Manzanita Beautiful bark, drought-proof once established
• Salvia clevelandii Fragrant, purple blooms, hummingbird magnet

Notes

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