5 Native Plants to Fill Out Your North Bay Garden
North Bay Climate Zones Native PlantsNo matter where you live, it is always beneficial to introduce Native Plants to your garden. Native Plants evolved in their preferred climate & soil type, and around local animals, so they are most adapted to thrive in their local environment. These plants also need less watering & maintenance, they will attract local wildlife, and need no pesticides.
At FYGN, we love Native Plants because they are the easiest for our clients to take care of on a day-to-day basis. Here is a list of 5 of our favorite plants, native to San Francisco, and the Northern Bay Area.
1. Amethyst flower
Amethyst flowers blossom in vibrant blues, purples, and whites, while growing one to two feet tall. Plant them in your yard or in hanging baskets to add a beautiful touch of color to your green garden, and a smile to your face.
2. Begonia (Tuberous)
The Begonia is another dashingly colorful plant, perfect for pots, hanging, or in your garden bed. They flourish best when potted with rich soil in filtered shade, making them perfect for Bay Area gardens. They will bloom abundantly by hanging them, but the flowers will grow larger by potting them, so you can decide what works best for your home.
3. Dead Nettle (Lamium maculatum)
Despite the name, the Dead Nettle produces pretty flowers and an exuberant green hue guaranteed to liven up any garden. The Dead Nettle grows in many varieties, and some are even edible. Whether you plant it as an accent to your garden, or to consume, the Dead Nettle is a solid choice for your Bay Area home.
4. Flowering Maple (Abutilon hybrids)
The Flowering Maple is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 8 feet tall. The dwarf genus of this plant is commonly referred to as “Melon Sorbet”, and will grow 18 to 36 inches in pots. This bell-shaped orange plant is a nice complement to other blue and purple flowers, and is the perfect addition to your garden.
5. Heuchera
The “Electric Lime” coloring of the Heuchera is certainly enough to liven up even the darkest greens of your garden. Heuchera grows up to 28 inches, and is best suited for cooler climates with little sun in the Bay Area. This plant attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, and is sure to brighten your day.
FYGN primarily caters to CA Climate Zones 15, 16, & 17.
