California Native Plants and where to plant them

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6/29/20231 min read

Here's a list of California native plants along with their sunlight requirements and water needs:

  1. California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica):

    • Sunlight: Full sun

    • Water: Low to moderate water

  2. Manzanita (Arctostaphylos spp.):

    • Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

    • Water: Low water

  3. Toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia):

    • Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

    • Water: Low to moderate water

  4. Matilija Poppy (Romneya coulteri):

    • Sunlight: Full sun

    • Water: Low water

  5. Ceanothus (Ceanothus spp.):

    • Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

    • Water: Low water

  6. California Buckwheat (Eriogonum fasciculatum):

    • Sunlight: Full sun

    • Water: Low water

  7. California Lilac (Ceanothus spp.):

    • Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

    • Water: Low to moderate water

  8. Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia):

    • Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

    • Water: Low to moderate water

  9. Redbud (Cercis occidentalis):

    • Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

    • Water: Low to moderate water

  10. California Fuchsia (Epilobium canum):

    • Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

    • Water: Low water

  11. Deergrass (Muhlenbergia rigens):

    • Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

    • Water: Low to moderate water

  12. Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium bellum):

    • Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

    • Water: Low water

  13. California Sagebrush (Artemisia californica):

    • Sunlight: Full sun

    • Water: Low water

  14. California Flannelbush (Fremontodendron californicum):

    • Sunlight: Full sun

    • Water: Low water

  15. California Wild Rose (Rosa californica):

    • Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

    • Water: Moderate water

Please note that the sunlight and water requirements may vary slightly based on specific varieties within each plant species. Additionally, it's always a good idea to consider the local climate and conditions when selecting and caring for native plants.