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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.
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# [Introducing Our New Native Plant Collection for Southern California](https://content.gardenforwildlife.com/learn/introducing-our-new-native-plant-collection-for-southern-california)

 Written by [Julie Anne Dellinger](https://content.gardenforwildlife.com/learn/author/julie-anne-dellinger) | Aug 4, 2025, 6:08:36 PM

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.

<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.

## <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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