Native Plant Information & Resources
Suggested Native Plant ListA handy 13-page guide of Suggested Native Plants for Coastal San Luis Obispo County and Santa Maria [pdf/13 pages]. It lists each plant's common and scientific name, projected size, growing conditions and flowering season grouped by type: perennials for beds and borders, accent plants to 4-feet plus, accent plants to 5-feet plus, ground cover to 3 feet, plants for slopes, deciduous and evergreen trees, and vines. |
NNG Flora & Fauna Information SheetsA list of PDF documents briefly describing plants and animals that may be found in the Nipomo Native Garden. We hope that teachers will find them useful in their classrooms and that local homeowners can use them as quick visual guides for plant selection. Each document is formatted for printing on 8.5" x 11" inkjet printer photo paper, with full color photos and graphics. |
Landscaping With California Native PlantsA series of articles on landscaping and gardening with California natives, published in the Adobe Press. |
Links to Native Plant ResourcesYou may find the following web site links helpful in sourcing California Native Plants as well as additional information on specific plants. The Nipomo Native Garden has no relationship with any of these sources and we make no representation as to their usefulness. |