native plant resources

Creating habitat gardens begins with planting local, native plants. Getting started can be overwhelming. To get you started in the right direction, here’s a list of excellent, easily searched databases that can guide you, whether you live in Temecula or Trenton. We’ve also provided a “zone map”, so you can identify the “plant hardiness” rating where you live, to fine tune your search.

California Native Plant Tutorials by L.I.F.E. - Landscape Integrity Films and Education.

Few know more about California Native Plants than WYP Co-Founder and former Head of Outreach for Theodore Payne Foundation, Lisa Novick. Dive into this excellent series on California Native Plants to get inspired and to deepen your knowledge.

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