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California Native Plants

California has more native plants than any other state in the nation, making it one of the world's biodiversity hotspots. At least one-third of California’s plants are not found anywhere else in the world. Our native garden is home to many of these amazing native California plants.

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Why Use Natives?

Beautify the landscape – color, form, texture, and aroma.
Nuture pollinators and other wildlife
Save water – once established – up to 80% less water needed
Thrive in our local climate – adapt to our natural cycle – cool, wet winters with lush growth and slow down in dry, hot summers
Prefer our soils – no amendments = no contaminates to ground water
Cut pesticide use – fewer pest problems as they have naturally co-evolved
Minimize your carbon footprint – grown in state, reduce carbon footprint, support local economy
Reduce maintenance – not NO maintenance
Can be installed at low cost – use one gallons, save on installation costs
Cool the environment – water thrifty
Harmonize with diverse garden styles - formal, contemporary, rustic
Create a sense of place – diversity of our natural flora – connect with CA past and future

"A plant's whole purpose is to propagate."
- Today's quote from UC Master Gardner Beth Crosse.