Water-wise plant information

What is a water-wise plant?

"A term used to describe water- and plant-management practice that emphasizes using plants that have lower supplemental water needs and grouping plants by water needs to encourage more efficient water use." - gardening magazine

See a list of water-plants best suited to the region.

Additional plant lists

Browse the websites below to explore what plants would be best for your project:

• California Native Plant Society's Plant Database

• Bloom! California Gardener's Guide
   
• UC Davis Arboretum All-Stars 
   
• San Jose Water Company's Water-Wise Plant Database
   
• Santa Clara Valley Water District's Approved Plant List
   
• PlantRight Guide to Better Plants