Replacing thirsty lawns and exotic ornamentals with drought-tolerant natives can reduce outdoor water use by over 50% and create habitat for wildlife. The result is a landscape that stays attractive year-round.

Trees

• Coast Live Oak
• California Buckeye
• Western Redbud

 Ground Cover

• Yarrow
• Coyote Brush

Perennials, Shrubs & Grasses

• Manzanita
• California lilac
• California sage
• Cleveland sage
• Purple Needlegrass
• Toyon
• Coffeeberry
• California Fuchsia
• Deer Grass
• Buckwheat
• Sticky Monkey Flower
• California Sagebrush
• Bush Anemone
• Blue Wild Rye
• California Flannelbush
• Woolly Blue Curls

 

Reduce Water Use
Once established, many California native plants thrive on seasonal rainfall with little to no supplemental irrigation, significantly lowering utility bill.

Healthy Soil
Native plants develop extensive root systems that improve soil structure reducing erosion and help rainwater soak into the ground.

Reduce Erosion
Deep, fibrous root systems help stabilize slopes and prevent soil from washing away.

Increase Drought Resilience
Adapted to California's long, dry summers, and are more likely to survive drought conditions.

Support Pollinators & Wildlife
Native flowers, shrubs, and trees provide food and habitat.