--- title: Introducing Our New Native Plant Collection for Southern California description: Discover our new Southern California Native Plant Collection, designed to create a resilient, water-wise garden that supports local wildlife and thrives in your unique climate. Pre-order now for fall planting. image: https://content.gardenforwildlife.com/hubfs/Images/Blog/SoCal%20Blog%20Announcement%201.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://content.gardenforwildlife.com/learn/introducing-our-new-native-plant-collection-for-southern-california#main-content) [![Garden for Wildlife by National Wildlife Federation logo](https://content.gardenforwildlife.com/hubfs/Branding/Logos/GFW%20Stacked%20Primary%20Logo/GFW-logo-stacked-color-1.svg)](https://content.gardenforwildlife.com/) - Get Involved [**At Home**](https://content.gardenforwildlife.com/get-involved/at-home) From planting a garden to spreading the word about native plants, everyone can take action. 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Pre-order now for fall planting. [![gfw-featured-image-home-hummingbird](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/43941187/interactive-160479738010.png)](https://content.gardenforwildlife.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJauczV9zESBpy4Hf6DEZvR0NDcaexBRrM3nmQPQ0zfdgup73d6tvAblAVD1iMaKPwQU5PmuiTBmHRHgoK7JFKAlKI637lx%2BS%2Bt8wt8nJEC5OoRmGuescjAqYJjDF7jy7sSLzc84xTL2eqd82m0hOB%2BAgjR68M%2FviZgCdp7qc5vnoj69n5oz7LutHy0cZhnHFJflV9cQp0pvYXsCHAgDndrtvPG1ye4kx1JBw%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=160479738010&portalId=43941187) 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](https://gardenforwildlife.com/collections/southern-california). 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. [![monarch butterfly on narrowleaf milkweed](https://content.gardenforwildlife.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/Blog/SoCal%20Blog%20Announcement%201.jpg?width=2240&height=1260&name=SoCal%20Blog%20Announcement%201.jpg)](https://gardenforwildlife.com/products/narrowleaf-milkweed-plant-sets) ## A Garden That Thrives and Supports Wildlife [Fall is the ideal time to plant](https://content.gardenforwildlife.com/learn/fall-is-the-best-time-to-plant-native-species) 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](https://gardenforwildlife.com/pages/mission), 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. - [Common Yarrow](https://gardenforwildlife.com/products/common-western-yarrow-plant-sets) (*Achillea millefolium*): A versatile plant with feathery foliage and white flower clusters that attract beneficial insects. - [Narrowleaf Milkweed](https://gardenforwildlife.com/products/narrowleaf-milkweed-plant-sets) (*Asclepias fascicularis*): A host plant for monarch butterflies, providing a critical food source for their caterpillars. - [California Aster](https://gardenforwildlife.com/products/california-aster-plant-sets) (*Symphyotrichum chilense*): A perennial with cheerful purple-blue flowers that offers late-season nectar for pollinators. - [Bush Monkeyflower](https://gardenforwildlife.com/products/bush-monkeyflower-plant-sets) (*Diplacus aurantiacus*): Known for its striking orange-yellow flowers, it's a favorite of hummingbirds. - [Coast Sunflower](https://gardenforwildlife.com/products/coast-sunflower-plant-sets) (*Encelia californica*): A tough, drought-tolerant shrub that produces bright, sunflower-like blooms. - [Coyote Mint](https://gardenforwildlife.com/products/coyote-mint-plant-sets) (*Monardella villosa*): A fragrant, mint-scented plant that attracts butterflies and native bees. - [Showy Penstemon](https://gardenforwildlife.com/products/showy-penstemon-plant-sets) (*Penstemon spectabilis*): Features tall spikes of stunning purple flowers that are a magnet for hummingbirds. - [Black Sage](https://gardenforwildlife.com/products/black-sage-plant-sets) (*Salvia mellifera*): An aromatic shrub with nectar-rich flowers that supports bees and other pollinators. - [Hummingbird Sage](https://gardenforwildlife.com/products/hummingbird-sage-plant-sets) (*Salvia spathacea*): A beautiful sage with pinkish-magenta flowers that are, as the name suggests, irresistible to hummingbirds. - [White Sage](https://gardenforwildlife.com/products/white-sage-plant-sets) (*Salvia apiana*): A highly drought-tolerant, fragrant sage with silvery-white foliage. ## [![Southern California native plants (bush monkeyflower, coyote mint, California aster)](https://content.gardenforwildlife.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/Blog/SoCal%20Blog%20Announcement%202.jpg?width=2240&height=1260&name=SoCal%20Blog%20Announcement%202.jpg)](https://gardenforwildlife.com/collections/southern-california) ## 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. 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