California Native Plants for Southern California Landscapes

California native plants can reduce irrigation demand, support local habitat and create landscapes that fit Southern California's climate.

Choose for the site, not just the label

Sun, drainage, coastal exposure, mature size and summer irrigation tolerance vary dramatically among native species.

Popular groups

Manzanitas, ceanothus, sages, buckwheats, monkeyflowers, toyons and lemonade berry can all be valuable when matched to the right site.

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