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If you have a specific goal (drought tolerance, pollinator garden, fire safety, slope stabilization), use the advanced filters inside “What Grows Here?” to narrow results.

General Inquiry Date: October 26, 2023 Source: calscape.org / California Native Plant Society

Sort plants by height, drainage needs, sun exposure, and ease of care. Why Native Plants Matter calscape

As urban sprawl reduces wild lands, residential gardens become critical corridors for wildlife. Calscape encourages "habitat at home," allowing users to select specific plants (like Milkweed for Monarchs or Oak trees for Acorn Woodpeckers) to support local food webs.

Many native bees and butterflies are "specialists," meaning they can only feed on specific native plants. While a general "pollinator garden" might attract bees, a "habitat garden" using native plants supports the entire lifecycle, including providing food for caterpillars. If you have a specific goal (drought tolerance,

Calscape: Your Digital Compass for Restoring California’s Wild Beauty

A design tool that allows users to create a virtual garden layout. Users can add plants from the database to a personalized list, view them in a "garden view," and plan spacing and design aesthetics. Calscape encourages "habitat at home," allowing users to

Using the Calscape Garden Planner, you can find species that are naturally fire-resistant or suited for "firewise" landscaping designs. How to Use Calscape Like a Pro