California Native Plants for Drier Areas
Many plants native to Southern California, including desert regions, are adapted to prolonged dry spells. They grow in
response to rain, and go dormant during the hot, dry summer
These native birds
and insects
use the Greenway’s
native plants for
food and shelter
Tour with the Echoes Explorer mobile app at the Greenway or listen now.
Which native plants would work for you? The California Native Plant Society’s website has plant pictures and descriptions, landscaping information (climate, sun, soil, moisture, watering), wildlife supported, and nurseries where they are available.