California Native Plants105 Stories

These 3 groups of plants will support masses of beneficial insects come autumn

Plant goat’s beard in perennial and woodland gardens. Its large white spring blooms attract bees, beetles and butterflies

These shade-loving ground covers are good for the environment and say something about where you are

This native California ground cover thrives with little water on grassy slopes, under trees or in patio containers

Oenothera caespitosa waits until the sun is ready to set before unfurling its large white petals that draw visitors and evening pollinators

Plant chokecherry for showy white flowers favored by native bees in spring, and to provide nesting habitat and food for birds

California native Salvia Apiana features silvery-green foliage and seasonal flowers that bees, hummingbirds and butterflies love

Plant Palmer’s Indian mallow for velvety foliage, long-lasting orange flowers and an abundance of wildlife benefits

Rare plants, rain gardens and wildlife habitats are just a few of the features showcased on the 2016 Theodore Payne Native Plant Garden Tour

Plant bridge penstemon, also called mountain fountains, for its long-blooming scarlet spikes that act like a living hummingbird feeder

Plant skunkbush sumac for its brilliant fall color, and tiny late-winter flowers that provide food for pollinators