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Western Redbud

Cercis occidentalis

Shiny brown branches with heart-shaped leaves that deepen in color through the season are topped in spring by clusters of bright pink to magenta flowers.

 

Full Sun

Landscape Size: 10-20ft tall x 10-15ft wide

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White flower with a yellow center surrounded by green leaves

Coulter’s Matilijia Poppy

Romneya coulteri

With large, showy blooms that attract pollinators, this low-water plant thrives in sunny, sandy soil, spreads by rhizomes, and needs no summer irrigation once established.

 

Full Sun

Landscape Size: 7-10ft tall x 20ft wide

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Red Buckwheat

Eriogonum grande

This mat-forming perennial blooms in summer with tall flower clusters that attract pollinators, and performs well inland with some shade and occasional water.

 

Partial Sun

Landscape Size: 10-18in tall x 3ft wide

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St. Catherine's Lace

Eriogonum giganteum

Thriving in full sun and rocky, fast-draining soil, this plant tolerates clay with good drainage, endures inland heat, supports pollinators, and should be cut back after blooming.

 

Full Sun

Ladnscape Size: 2-5ft tall x 4-10ft wide

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Purple Needle Grass

Stipa pulchra

This deep-rooted, easy-to-grow grass thrives in sun, tolerates poor soils, suits low-water gardens, and can be cut back in late summer.

 

 

Full Sun to Partial Sun

Landscape Size: 3ft tall x 2ft wide

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Wild Mock Orange

Philadelphus lewisii

A large, fast-growing, deciduous shrub native to

much of the foothills outside of Sacramento. Its

leaves are light green in color.

 

 

Full Sun

Landscape Size: 5-12ft tall x 6ft wide

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White flower with a yellow center surrounded by green leaves

Pearly Everlasting

Anaphalis margaritacea

Fast-growing native perennial with upright spring and summer growth, yellow flowers, and pearly-white dried flower heads ideal for floral arrangements.

 

 

Full Sun

Landscape Size: 3-4ft tall x 4ft wide

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Wild Lilac

Ceanothus ‘Concha’

Fast-growing, drought-adapted shrub with lush year-round foliage and vibrant spring cobalt-blue flowers that attract pollinators, thriving best without summer watering once established.

 

Partial Sun

Landscape Size: 3-6ft tall x 3-6ft wide

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California Native Plants

Locally Grown, Ready To Plant

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California Wild Rose

Rosa californica

This adaptable shrub attracts pollinators with fragrant blooms, thrives with occasional summer water, and forms dense thickets ideal for barriers with light pruning.

 

Full Sun

Landscape Size: 8-10ft tall x 10ft wide

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Aster Autumn Blue

California Aster

Symphyotrichum chilense

Drought-adapted perennial that thrives in loamy clay soil with sun, blooms summer to fall, complements spring bloomers, and should be cut back in late fall or early winter.

 

Full Sun to Partial Sun

Landscape Size: 1-3ft tall x 3ft wide

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Aster Autumn Blue
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Sticky Monkey Flower

Diplacus aurantiacus

A low-water, deer-resistant plant that thrives in well-draining soil and partial shade, with cheerful orange and yellow blooms that attract hummingbirds and bees.

 

Partial Sun

Landscape Size: 4-5ft tall x 5ft wide

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White Sage

Salvia apiana

Drought-tolerant and traditionally used for cleansing, this shrub thrives in sun and well-drained soil, attracts pollinators, and benefits from pruning for a compact shape.

 

Full Sun

Landscape Size: 8-10ft tall x 10ft wide

 

 

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Garden Talk: Growing California Natives

Saturday, November 1 from 10AM to 11AM

Green Acres Nursery & Supply Sacramento

Join us for an educational morning with Lesley Hamamoto, President of the Sacramento Valley Chapter of the California Native Plant Society. This special event will iexplore the rich diversity, resilience, and ecological value of California native plants, perfect for gardeners, nature lovers, and anyone curious about sustainable landscaping.

 

Lesley will share expert insights on how native plants like Yarrow, California Fuchsia, Western Redbud, and Sticky Monkey Flower can transform your garden into a thriving habitat for pollinators, birds, and butterflies. Learn how these plants adapt to our local climate, require less water, and offer year-round beauty with minimal maintenance.

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Chaparral Currant

Ribes malvaceum

Deer-resistant and drought-deciduous, this plant prefers cool, part-shaded areas with good drainage and benefits from spring mulching and water for better summer appearance.

 

Partial Sun

Landscape Size: 5-8ft tall - 5ft wide

 

California native plants are a smart and stunning choice for your landscape. They thrive with less water, require minimal maintenance, and offer seasonal beauty while supporting pollinators and improving soil health. Visit one of our local nurseries to shop our new fall collection featuring locally grown plants perfectly adapted to our region and ready to bring biodiversity and resilience to your garden.

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Elderberry

Sambucus nigra

Fast-growing and easy to grow, this deciduous shrub or small tree produces summer flowers and fall berries that feed California birds.

 

 

Full Sun

Landscape Size: 8-10ft tall x 10ft wide

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Sentinel Manzanita

Arctostaphylos densiflora

Medium-sized manzanita with striking red bark, excellent garden tolerance, and heavy flowering, thriving even in heavy clay soils.

 

 

Partial Sun

Landscape Size: 3-8ft tall x 6-8ft wide

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Coyote Mint

Monardella villosa

Fragrant, mint-scented foliage and delicate lavender blooms make this spreading subshrub a drought-tolerant favorite that thrives in well-drained soil and benefits from light water and occasional pruning.

 

Partial Sun

Landscape Size: 2ft tall x 3ft wide

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Silver Bush Lupine

Achillea millefolium

Silvery-green foliage and tall spring flower spikes in shades of pale blue to deep purple make this evergreen shrub a pollinator favorite thriving in full sun, sandy soil, and low-water conditions.

 

Full Sun

Landscape Size: 3-5ft tall x 2-3ft wide

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California Buckwheat

Eriogonum fasciculatum

Tough and easy to grow even in dry conditions, this sun-loving plant thrives in well-drained soil, needs little to no water, and is a top choice for supporting butterflies and other wildlife.

 

Full Sun

Landscape Size:1-7ft tall x 3ft wide

Vibrant red flowers on silvery-green foliage

California Fuchsia

Epilobium canum

Easy to grow and thriving in full sun with minimal water, this plant blooms through late fall and benefits from a hard cutback to encourage lush spring growth.

 

 

Full Sun

Landscape Size: 3-18in tall x 2-3ft wide

 

A variety of small orange and white pumpkins displayed for sale
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Yarrow

Achillea millefolium

This durable, low-water perennial spreads quickly, thrives in many soil types, and attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators with its abundant white blooms.

 

Full Sun

Landscape Size: 1-3 ft tall x 16-18 inches wide

 

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Showy Milkweed

Asclepias speciosa

Fragrant blooms in delicate shades of pink, white, and purple. Large leaves are on attractive grey-green color.

 

 

Full Sun

Landscape Size: 5-6ft tall x 1-2ft wide

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California Milkweed

Asclepias californica

Thick, woolly white stems sprawl along the ground, accented by lavender to pink blooms that contrast beautifully with silvery foliage.

 

Full Sun

Landscape Size: 3 ft tall x 3 ft wide

 

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Narrowleaf Milkweed

Asclepias fascicularis

Flowering from summer to fall with clusters of lavender or pinkish-white blooms, this essential Monarch host supports caterpillars.

 

Full Sun to Partial Sun

Landscape Size: 2-3ft tall x 1ft wide

 

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