Plants Native to California

California spans USDA zones 5–11 across diverse habitats. Below are 7 native species — wildflowers, grasses, shrubs and trees adapted to California's climate and soils.

Type ▾ Sun ▾ USDA zone ▾ Pet-safe 7 results · Sort: A–Z

Pet-safe annual

Common Sunflower

Helianthus annuus

Full sun 234

annual

California Poppy

Eschscholzia californica

Full sun 678

Pet-safe perennial

Saguaro

Carnegiea gigantea

Full sun 910

Toxic perennial

Common Yarrow

Achillea millefolium

Full sun 345

Pet-safe perennial

Switchgrass

Panicum virgatum

Full sun 456

Pet-safe perennial

Canada Goldenrod

Solidago canadensis

Full sun 345

Pet-safe perennial

Bearberry

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

Full sun 234