Resources

Learn & Explore

Calscape

Discover which plants are truly native to your location. Search by zip-code, plant type, or landscape needs to learn which plants thrive in your climate and support local wildlife.

Bloom! California

A public campaign encouraging the use of California native plants in home and commercial gardens—with planting tips, stories, and regional inspiration.

Calflora

A comprehensive plant database used by scientists and gardeners alike. Explore maps, plant traits, and observations across California.

California Native Plant Council (Cal-IPC)

Not sure what to remove from your landscape? Cal-IPC offers clear guidance on invasive species and how to replace them with natives.

Native Here Nursery

A volunteer-run CNPS East Bay Chapter project tucked into Tilden Regional Park in the Berkeley hills. Dedicated exclusively to plants native to Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, grown from ethically collected local seed. The gold standard for true East Bay ecotype sourcing.

Larner Seeds

A beloved Bolinas institution providing California native seeds, plants, and ecological inspiration since 1977. Larner's depth of knowledge — spanning wildflowers, bunchgrasses, shrubs, and trees — and commitment to natural history make it one of the finest native seed sources in the state.

Nature's Seed

A national seed supplier with a strong California native collection, including wildflower mixes, bunchgrasses, and individual species sourced from wild-origin genetics and USDA-tested for purity and germination. A good resource for larger-scale seeding projects.

Oaktown Native Plant Nursery

A West Berkeley gem specializing in California natives propagated from locally sourced seed and cuttings, with particular depth in Bay Area habitats and microclimates. An excellent source for ecotype-appropriate plants for East Bay projects, with knowledgeable staff and a strong restoration background.

Theodore Payne Foundation

The cornerstone of Southern California's native plant movement, founded in 1960. TPF operates a full-service nursery, seed room, and demonstration gardens, with an exceptional selection of plants propagated from throughout the state. An essential resource for LA-area projects.

Tree of Life Nursery

One of Southern California's premier native plant nurseries, with an exceptional selection of locally propagated species and deep expertise in California native plant communities.