California Native Plants105 Stories
Native PlantsGreat Design Plant: Color Outside the Lines With Bluebell Bellflower
Plant this Campanula on pathway and patio edges for shots of bright blue from May through September
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: California Buckwheat Pleases Pollinators
Beneficial insects go wild for this drought-tolerant plant’s summer flowers, while seed heads feed critters foraging in the cold
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Beloperone Brightens Casual Desert Gardens
Hummingbirds feast on its red or yellow flowers, and its drought tolerance and low maintenance will satisfy your need for ease
Full StoryShrubsGreat Design Plant: Baja Fairy Duster, a Scarlet Stunner
Bright red puffball flowers are the main attraction here; consider the minimal care a bonus
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Desert Marigold Cheers Up Hot, Dry Areas
Sunny but tough, this perennial thrives with little water and lots of sun
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Brittlebush Brightens Rocky, Dry Spots
Masses of cheerful golden flowers belie the tough nature of this highly drought-tolerant shrub
Full StoryGardening for ButterfliesGreat Design Plant: Ocotillo for High-Reaching Flair
Add a dramatic accent to a dry landscape with this striking desert plant silhouetted against the sky
Full StoryLandscape DesignGreat Design Plant: Quaking Aspen for 3-Season Beauty — on Its Own Turf
It offers bright fall foliage, snowy winter bark and lush green leaves in summer. Just don't try to plant quaking aspen away from its home
Full StoryLandscape DesignGreat Design Plant: Catalina Ironwood, a Tree for Antiquity
Peeling bark gives this tree an antique look, but its low water needs are perfect for drought-prone areas today
Full StoryGardening for ButterfliesGreat Design Plant: California Fuchsia Brings Color and Hummingbirds
Set this summer perennial up in a dry and sunny spot for blazing orange or red blooms into fall
Full StoryLandscape DesignGreat Design Plant: Paint the Summer Landscape With Desert Willow
If the vibrant flowers of this Southwestern native tree don't blow you away, the hummingbirds, fire resistance and low maintenance will
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