California Native Plant Society We’re on a mission to save California’s native plants and places using both head and heart CNPS brings together science, education, conservation, and gardening to power the native plant movement Read on to see what’s happening now
Gardening - California Native Plant Society Restoring nature, protecting pollinators, nurturing wildlife—these can all be done by you when you garden with native plants California native plants are not only beautiful, they help save water, reduce maintenance and pesticide use, and invite beneficial pollinators
Choosing Your Plants - California Native Plant Society Native plants are adapted to the local climate and soil, making them low-maintenance and water-efficient To help you select the best native plants for your landscape, here are some tips and resources to guide you through the process
Planting California Natives - California Native Plant Society When and how a California native is planted can make all the difference in the plant’s survival, and the overall success of a new landscape Time of year, plant size, treatment of the plant and planting hole, and mulching are all important factors to consider when starting out
Why Natives? - California Native Plant Society By gardening with native plants, you can bring the beauty of California into your own landscape, enjoy numerous benefits, and help preserve our local ecosystems California is home to nearly 7,000 plants – many found no where else in the world!
What are Native Plants? - California Native Plant Society California’s native plants evolved here over a very long period, and are the plants which the first Californians knew and depended on for their livelihood These plants have co-evolved with animals, fungi and microbes, to form a complex network of relationships
The Coastal Native Garden - California Native Plant Society One of perks of landscaping with native plants is the diversity of wildlife that will seek out your garden habitat In the minds-eye, picture an undeveloped coastal swath of beach strand, shifting dunes, stabilized back dunes, grassland wildflower prairie and marshland habitats
California Native Plant Conservation | CNPS The California Native Plant Society is dedicated to celebrating California's native plant heritage and preserving it for future generations