As Master Gardeners we are often asked which plants grow best locally. Top Plants for Sonoma County, is a compendium of species that can survive our wet winters and dry summers with minimal care. Plants 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. Some of the plants on the list are California natives while others are native to other Mediterranean climates around the world. All flourish here in Sonoma County.
Finally, this list is not intended to be exhaustive. There are many more plants that can be—and are—grown successfully in Sonoma County. However, the list represents a thorough collection of the ones with which most gardeners are likely to enjoy the most success. So dive in to explore the Top Plants for Sonoma County.
Sonoma Superstars--30 of our very favorites.
Printable Version: Sonoma Superstars Brochure (pdf)
The following are several reports that allow you to find plants by specific characteristics, such as deer resistant, native plants, and plants by combinations of exposure and water requirements.
All plants grouped by exposure requirements.
All Plants grouped by water requirements
Plants grouped by first by exposure requirements (sun) and further by water requirements.
Plants grouped first by water requirements and further by exposure requirements
Native Plants
Deer-resistant Plants
Click the category links below to view tables of the plants in each category.
Vines
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