When it comes to California Native Plants for your home garden there is a lot to consider, here are a few tips to get you started. 

Besides the natural beauty, low water use, low maintenance,  enhanced wildlife and pollinator habitat, positive environmental impacts native plant gardens offer they are often more resilient to local pest. But that’s not to say they are the easiest to cultivate. Be sure to take a close look at your climate, micro climate and specific issues you might face when starting your California Native Plant garden.

Some great California Native Plants to consider would be.

• Muhlenbergia rigens (Deer Grass) – striking, architectural

• Arctostaphylos spp. (Manzanita) – beautiful bark and flowers

• Ceanothus spp. (California Lilac) – vibrant blue flowers

• Salvia apiana (White Sage) – aromatic, silvery foliage

• Epilobium canum (California Fuchsia) – attracts hummingbirds

• Penstemon spectabilis (Showy Penstemon) – vibrant purples

• Verbena lilacina (Cedros Island Verbena) – long blooming

• Quercus agrifolia (Coast Live Oak) – iconic and majestic

• Platanus racemosa (Western Sycamore) – large shade tree

As with all garden make sure to consider the following for a more successful garden.

• Mix textures and heights for visual interest

• Use mulch and drip irrigation for efficiency

• Think seasonally – stagger bloom times

• Consider wildlife attraction (butterflies, bees, birds)

Be sure to consider maintenance issue for your Native Garden such as.

• Most natives dislike summer watering

• Prune lightly after flowering

• Minimal fertilization needed

If you would like additional help designing your California Native Plant Garden please feel free to contact Cleator Landscape Design at 619 917 3644