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Native Plants Of California
Posted By High Country Gardens Content Team on Mar 7, 2025 · Revised on Nov 4, 2026
Posted By High Country Gardens Content Team on Mar 7, 2025 · Revised on Nov 4, 2026
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California's diverse ecoregions make this state home to an amazing array of native plant species. Our friends at Calscape, from the California Native Plant Society, make it easy for gardeners to select, find and grow locally native plants that support California's unique biodiversity and wildlife. Native plants support wildlife, save water, are resilient to climate change, and help create a sense of place that embraces the natural beauty of the landscape around you.
Planning your garden? Browse our California native plants and native cultivars below.
By Kendall Frost, High Country Gardens Content Manager | Updated 3/7/25
These native perennials come back year after year, and many are favorites of bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.
Grow these California natives from seed for a colorful, pollinator-friendly meadow or garden bed.
Native grasses add movement and texture, and pair beautifully with wildflowers and perennials.
Native shrubs give a garden year-round structure and provide food and shelter for birds and wildlife.
Low-water succulents for rock gardens, containers and dry, sunny spots.
Native plants contribute to a robust ecosystem where people, plants and wildlife thrive.
