Water Smart Plant Picker
A curated list of plants that will thrive in our climate
Water conservation is an essential consideration when designing and managing Sonoma and Marin County landscapes. Our area enjoys a Mediterranean climate characterized by wet winters and long, dry summers with little rainfall. Plants that are suited or adapted to local conditions not only use less water but generally grow more successfully and robustly, with fewer insect and disease problems. They ultimately create a healthier, more beautiful and more sustainable landscape.
Below is a hand selected plant list for Sonoma and Marin counties that displays mostly native species that will thrive in our climate. You can search, filter and save specific plants to your plant list and also print plant cards.
Coyote Brush
Baccharis pilularis & cvs.
CA Native, Ground Cover, Shrub
Care:
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Low
Most Soils
Look:
Medium
size
Green
leaves
Green - Dark
leaves
Cream
flowers
White
flowers
- Blooming seasons:
- Fall
- Life cycle:
- Perennial
- Foliage:
- Evergreen
- Wildlife habitat:
- Bird Habitat | Butterfly Habitat
- Animal resilience:
- Deer Resistant
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