Plant Database
We’re here to help you navigate the process of creating a thriving native landscape.
We’re passionate about your success with native plants. Our goal is to expand this resource over time, empowering gardeners, contractors, and architects with the knowledge they need to create thriving native landscapes.
We prepared these plant profiles with anecdotal experiences: insights from our own gardens and stories shared by others. We encourage you to comment on the plant profiles and share your experiences and recommendations.
We’ve started with 50 of our hardiest species and will continue adding from our inventory.
Agave shawii (Shaw's Agave)
Rare in California due to habitat loss. Found only along the Pacific coast of Baja and San Diego.
Condea emoryi (Desert Lavender)
A desert shrub that needs little water, is heat tolerant, and produces fragrant, colorful flowers over a long season.
Chilopsis linearis (Desert Willow)
A small tree with beautiful, large pink flowers. Ideal for full sun and sandy soil.
Dudleya brittonii (Giant Chalk Dudleya)
A striking silver succulent that maintains a small rosette form year-round. Great as an accent around rocks or planted en masse.
Sphaeralcea ambigua (Desert Globemallow)
A drought tolerant perennial with vibrant orange blooms. Works great in hot, sunny areas.