NP4E...
Native Plants for Encinitas (NP4E) is a group of professionals dedicated to public education and advocacy for restoring and preserving Southern California’s native plants and the ecosystems they support, with a special focus on urban settings.
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Mission Statement…
Native Plants for Encinitas (NP4E) promotes the use of native plants in urban environments to create thriving, sustainable natural spaces that support wildlife, enhance human well-being, and foster resilience in our changing climate.
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Goals…
NP4E’s goal is to guide the City of Encinitas toward a future that embraces California native plants while helping both the public and city staff understand and appreciate their value in gardens, landscaping, and open spaces.
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What Are California Native plants?
Native plants are species that have evolved in California over thousands of years, forming essential relationships with local wildlife, fungi, and microbes.These plants are uniquely adapted to the local climate and soil, making them foundational to thriving ecosystems.
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Why We Should Use CA Natives…
Native plants not only enhance the beauty of gardens and public spaces but also provide essential food and shelter for pollinators, birds, and other wildlife. They conserve water, require less maintenance, and reduce the need for harmful pesticides and fertilizers, making them a sustainable choice for any landscape.Unlike non-native plants, native species actively support the biodiversity that keeps ecosystems healthy and thriving. By incorporating native plants, we create spaces that are not only beautiful but also meaningful, contributing to the preservation of California’s unique natural heritage and benefiting both people and the environment.
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Native Plant Information
Calscape
CNPS
California Botanic Garden
Theodor Payne
San Diego Botanic Garden
SFEI - Making Nature’s City
San Diego Natural History Museum
Xerces Society
Waterwise Garden Planner
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Where to get CA Natives
Buyer beware! Quite a few general purpose retail nurseries carry some CA native plants. A lot more might sell plants that are labeled "native", but are actually native to Georgia or Nebraska. If you have decided that having CA native plants in your yard is important, educate yourself if buying from a general-purpose nursery.
Brymal Plants
CNPS San Diego Seed and Bulb Sales
Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery - Carmel Valley
Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery - Oceanside
Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery - Vista
Mission Hills Nursery
Moosa Creek Nursery
Native West Nursery
Neel's Nursery
Tree of Life Nursery (Orange County)
Walkers Wildlands
Walter Andersen Nursery Poway
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