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Spring Garden Fair Native Plants
Remember that California contains a wide variety of growing conditions, from sandy deserts to moist creek sides. Some plants are broadly adaptable while others have specific soil, water, or sun requirements. For gardening success, try to select plants whose growing requirements best match your landscape's conditions.
Please understand that some varieties may sell out quickly or not be available due to germination difficulties.
Native plant list
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Serpentine Columbine, Aquilegia eximiaPerennial. Red and yellow flowers in May–October. 3' tall x 2' wide. Regular water. Loam soil, Part/full sun. Hardy to 28°F |
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Big Berry Manzanita, Arctostaphylos glaucaShrub, evergreen. White-pink flowers in January–February. 3–20' tall x 6–20' wide. Water max 1/month once established. Full sun. Hardy to 0°F |
Perennial, winter deciduous. White or lavender flowers in June–September. Hosts monarch & queen butterflies and birds. 2–3' tall x 1' wide. Water 2/month once established. Full/part sun. Hardy to 5°F |
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Showy Milkweed, Asclepias speciosaPerennial, winter deciduous. White or pink flower in June–July. Very easy to grow. Hosts Monarch butterflies. 4–6' tall x 4' wide. Water 2/month once established. Prefers draining soil. Full sun. Hardy to -5°F |
Annual, hemiparasite of native grasses. Lavender, pink, purple or white flowers in March–June. Being grown in the same pot with Purple Needlegrass. 18" tall x 12" wide. Very low water once established. Prefers draining soil. Full sun. Hardy to 15°F |
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Soap Plant/Soaproot, Chlorogalum pomeridianumPerennial, summer deciduous. White flowers in May–July in the evening. Supports bees & butterflies. 3' tall x 2' wide. Very low water. Draining soil. Full/part sun. Hardy to 5°F |
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Chinese Houses, Collinsia heterophyllaAnnual. Blue, lavender or purple flowers February–April. Attracts butterflies & native bees. Very easy to grow. 4–18" tall x 4" wide. Water 2/month once established. Prefers rich soil. Part/full sun |
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Blue Larkspur, Delphinium parryiPerennial, summer deciduous. Blue or purple flowers in April–May. Deer resistant. 3" tall x 8" wide. Low water. Loam soil. Full/part sun. Hardy to 27°F |
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San Bernadino Larkspur, Delphinium parryiPerennial, summer deciduous. Blue flowers in April–June. Attracts hummingbirds & native bees. 2–4' tall. Full/part sun. Hardy to 27°F |
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Red Bush Monkey Flower, Diplacus puniceusShrub, summer semi–deciduous. Red or orange flowers in March–August. 1–2' tall x 2–3' wide. Water 1/month once established. Prefers draining soil. Part/full sun. Hardy to 15°F |
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Panicled Willow Herb, Epilobium brachycarpumAnnual. Purple flowers July–October. Low water. Attracts hummingbirds and other birds. Good in containers. 8–60" tall. Adapts to soil. Full/part sun. |
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California Fuchsia, Epilobium canumPerennial, winter semi-deciduous. Summer flowering native bears red flowers Aug–Oct. Low/very low water. Attracts hummingbirds. 3–18" tall x 2–3’ wide. Full/part sun. Hardy to 5–10°F |
Shrub, evergreen. Yellow, cream, pink, white flowers April–September. Supports birds, bees, caterpillars, & pollinators. 1–7' tall x 3' wide. Water 1/month once established. Likes loam. Full sun. Hardy to 15°F |
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Nude Buckwheat, Eriogonum nudumShrub, summer semi-deciduous. Pink flowers in May–August. 6–12" tall x 4–7" wide. Water max 1x/month once established. Adapts to soil. Full sun. Hardy to -10°F |
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Sulphur Buckwheat, Eriogonum umbellatumPerennial, evergreen. Yellow flowers in August–October. Attracts birds/bees/butterflies. 4–84" tall x 5' wide. Water max 3/month. Draining soil. Full sun. Hardy to 0°F |
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Golden Yarrow, Eriophyllum confertiflorumShrub, winter deciduous. Yellow flowers February–August. Very low/low water. Water max 2/month once established. Tolerates clay. 2' tall and wide. Full sun. Hardy to 5°F |
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Cow Parsnip, Heracleum maximumPerennial. White flowers in June–July. May cause dermatitis in some people. 4–8' tall x 2–4' wide. Low water. Moist soil. Part shade. Hardy to -10°F |
Perennial, evergreen. Pink or white flowers in February–May. Attracts hummingbirds. 1–2' tall x 2' wide. Water 3/month once established. Full/part sun. Hardy to 12°F |
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Iris Canyon Snow, Iris douglasianaPerennial, evergreen. Large white flowers with yellow spots in spring. Tolerates a variety of soils. 1–2' tall and wide. Low water. Full sun to shade. Hardy to 0°F |
Grass, evergreen. Flowers red, brown. Deer resistant. Seeds in June–October. 1–3' tall x 3' wide. Water 1/month once established. Full sun. Hardy to 15°F |
Annual. Yellow flower w/white tips in March–June. 18" tall. Water in spring. Prefers heavy soil. Full sun |
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Coastal Tidy Tips, Layia platyglossaAnnual. 2" white tipped yellow flowers in February–May. Nectar for checkerspot butterflies. 6–24" tall and wide. Water 3/month once established. Prefers clay or loamy soil. Full sun |
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Tiger Lily, Lasthenia californicaPerennial, winter deciduous. Orange, red, & brown flowers in June–July. 7–8' tall x 6" wide. Low water. Slow draining soil (clay). Part/full sun. Hardy to 5°F |
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Douglas’ Meadowfoam, Limnanthes douglasii ssp roseaAnnual. White flowers in March–May. Found in masses with baby blue eyes & meadowfoam. Attracts native bees. 8–12" tall x 6" wide. Water 2/month once established. Prefers draining soil. Full sun |
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Silver Bush Lupine, Lupinus albifronsShrub, evergreen. Blue–violet flowers in April–July. Very easy to grow. 3–5' tall x 2–3' wide. Water 2/month once established. Prefers draining soil. Full sun. Hardy to -10°F |
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Sky Lupine, Lupinus nanusAnnual. Bright blue flowers in March–May. Glossy leaves. Attracts birds & native bees. 4–24" tall x 12" wide. Water 2/month once established. Full sun |
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Rodeo Rose Lupine, Lupinus succulentus ‘Rodeo Rose’Annual. Selected native variety. Pink flowers in February–May. 2–3' tall x 1–2' wide. Moderate water. Adapts to soil. Full/part sun. |
Perennial, evergreen. Orange flowers in March–August. Attracts hummingbirds, birds & native bees. 4–5' tall x 5' wide. Water 1/month once established. Prefers draining soil. Part/full sun. Hardy to 15°F |
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Lewis’ Monkey Flower, Mimulus lewisiiPerennial, winter dormant. Pink flowers June–August. Good in containers. Supports pollinators. 1–3' tall x 1–2' wide. Regular water. Draining soil. Part sun. Hardy to 20°F |
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Five Spot, Nemophila maculataAnnual. White flowers with blue or purple spots in February–April in Sierra foothills. Excellent for pollinators. 6–12" tall x 12" wide. Keep moist. Prefers fast draining soil. Full/part sun |
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Baby Blue Eyes, Nemophila menziesiiAnnual. Blue flowers with white center in March–July. 6" tall x 5" wide. Water 2/month once established. Prefers draining soil. Full/part sun |
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Yellow Evening Primrose Oenothera elataPerennial. Yellow/orange flowers in June–September. 5' x 3'. Water 1–2 times/month once established. Full/part sun |
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Bladderpod, Peritoma arboreaShrub, evergreen. Yellow flowers in November–June. Attracts hummingbirds. Deer resistant. Low/very low water. Draining soil. 2–7' tall x 6' wide. Full sun. Hardy to 0°F |
Annual. Blue to lavender 1/2" flowers w/clover scent in dense spikes in March–May. Finely cut leaves. CA to Mexico. Attracts pollinators. 2–4' tall x 1.5' wide. Water 1/month once established. Prefers draining soil. Full sun |
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Dotseed Plantain, Plantago erecta Annual. Needle-like leaves, brown & white flowers in Mar–Apr. Host for Bay Checkerspot Butterfly. 2–10" tall. Very low water. Full/part sun |
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Creamcups, Platystemon californicusAnnual. White flowers in March–May. Found in masses with baby blue eyes & meadowfoam. Attracts native bees. 8–12" tall x 6" wide. Water 2/month once established. Prefers draining soil. Full sun |
Tree, evergreen. White or cream flowers May–June. Edible cherries with large pits. Attracts pollinators. 25–40' tall x 20' wide. Water 2/month once established. Full/part sun. Hardy to 10–20°F |
Perennial, summer dormant. Yellow-gold flowers in February–May. Attracts native bees. 1–2' tall x 1' wide. Low water. Any soil. Part/full sun. Hardy to 10°F |
Shrub. Aromatic bluish-white floliage. Tall white flower stalks April–July. Deer resistant. 3–5' tall x 3–8' wide. Water 1/month once established. Full sun. Hardy to 0°F |
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Chia, Salvia columbariaeAnnual. Blue-purple flowers in March–July. Edible seeds. Found in dry, hot, sunny areas. 4–15" tall x 12" wide. Water 2/month once established. Prefers draining soil. Full sun |
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Purple Needlegrass, Stipa pulchraBunch grass, evergreen. Cream/green/purple-red needle flowers March–May. Very easy to grow. CA state grass. 3' tall x 1.5' wide. Water 1/month once established. Full sun. Hardy to 5°F |
Perennial, winter deciduous. Pale lilac daisy-like flowers in July-August, deadhead for more. Can copice in winter. Fast growing. Deer resistant. Attracts bees, birds & butterflies (nectar). Very easy care. Spreads by rhizomes. 1–3' tall x 3' wide. Water 2/month once established. Full/part sun. Hardy to 5°F |
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Tom Cat Clover, Trifolium willdenoviiAnnual. Lavender & white flowers in April–May. Attracts native bees. Very easy to grow. Low, spreading, reseeds. Water 2/month once established. Tolerates clay soil. Full sun |