California native plants

Enjoy a fuss-free, water-wise garden by growing plants naturally in tune with the climate and wildlife of Southern California

Enjoy a fuss-free, water-wise garden in the Golden State by growing plants naturally in tune with the climate and wildlife

Learn which California Native Plants are best for your garden in this illustrated presentation that offers tips on designing a native garden

Growing native plants is the gardening equivalent of having your cake and eating it too. Not only are these plants beautiful and more likely to thrive in your landscape, they […]

Plan your yard with California native plants that alternate blooms to have color in spring, summer, fall and winter. We've listed a handful of plants that will bloom in each Southern California season to give you an idea of the possibilities.

The watershed approach to landscaping allows us to change "ornamental" landscapes into multi-benefit environmental solutions.

CNPS chapters each spring to host dozens of garden tours up and down the state. Thousands of Californians are able to tour real native gardens thanks to the generous hosts.

Embrace California's Native Shade Plants that are boons to weary travelers. Create a tranquil oasis at home. with these specimens!

For those familiar with gardening maintenance associated with the traditional flowering perennials and annuals common in California home gardens, learning what to do with California native plants is a process.

Desert mallow is a favorite evergreen shrublet with fuzzy, silvery, crenulated leaves and cupped flowers in shades of brilliant orange to watermelon red. #gardening #gardenideas #gardenplants #bhg