Southern California is a gardener's paradise, but its unique climate of dry summers and mild, wet winters can be a challenge. We're thrilled to announce a solution designed to help you create a beautiful, resilient, and thriving landscape: our new Southern California Native Plant Collection.
This new selection of native plants is perfectly adapted to the region, grown in southern California for southern California gardens. By planting these native gems, you’ll not only conserve water and reduce lawn maintenance but also create a vibrant sanctuary for local wildlife.
A Garden That Thrives and Supports Wildlife
Fall is the ideal time to plant in Southern California, allowing new plants to establish a strong root system before the heat of summer returns. These plants are available now for fall pre-order and will help you create a self-sustaining ecosystem right in your backyard! You'll be planting with purpose, providing vital resources for local pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
This collection includes ten native species, each chosen for its ability to flourish in your climate and contribute to a healthy ecosystem.
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Common Yarrow (Achillea millefolium): A versatile plant with feathery foliage and white flower clusters that attract beneficial insects.
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Narrowleaf Milkweed (Asclepias fascicularis): A host plant for monarch butterflies, providing a critical food source for their caterpillars.
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California Aster (Symphyotrichum chilense): A perennial with cheerful purple-blue flowers that offers late-season nectar for pollinators.
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Bush Monkeyflower (Diplacus aurantiacus): Known for its striking orange-yellow flowers, it's a favorite of hummingbirds.
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Coast Sunflower (Encelia californica): A tough, drought-tolerant shrub that produces bright, sunflower-like blooms.
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Coyote Mint (Monardella villosa): A fragrant, mint-scented plant that attracts butterflies and native bees.
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Showy Penstemon (Penstemon spectabilis): Features tall spikes of stunning purple flowers that are a magnet for hummingbirds.
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Black Sage (Salvia mellifera): An aromatic shrub with nectar-rich flowers that supports bees and other pollinators.
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Hummingbird Sage (Salvia spathacea): A beautiful sage with pinkish-magenta flowers that are, as the name suggests, irresistible to hummingbirds.
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White Sage (Salvia apiana): A highly drought-tolerant, fragrant sage with silvery-white foliage.
Pre-Order Now for Fall Planting
Your new wildlife-friendly garden starts here. Our Southern California Native Plant Collection is available for pre-order today, with shipping scheduled to begin in October—the perfect time to get these plants in the ground.