Looking for plants that don't use a lot of water?
Our thanks to many local nurseries for providing a list of water-wise plants. You can access the information by downloading the Approved Plant List document at the right. The list is not complete -- many other beautiful water-wise plants flourish in the Bay Area.
Remember that these plants do not need much water, so be careful not to over-water them.
Searching for water-wise plant information and efficient landscaping examples?
The Water-Wise Gardening for Santa Clara County CD-ROM provides a wealth of plant information and landscaping ideas. This PC software includes hundreds of local garden photos, low water use plant information, an extensive plant list and a water-wise gardening guide.
To request a free copy of Water-Wise Gardening for Santa Clara County, Santa Clara County residents can contact the Water Conservation Hotline at (408) 265-2607, ext. 2554.
Where do I find water-wise plants?
There are many nurseries in the Bay Area carry a variety of water-efficient plants appropriate for our climate and have trained staff to help with your questions. Below is a starting list to help you seek out water-wise plants and materials.
Being mindful of water conservation takes place both in the home and out of it. In this case, right out the doorstep and into your garden. Home gardens can often be one of the most taxing sources on our water supply. However, nurseries and public demonstration gardens around the Bay Area offer residents examples of how to be water-wise (also known as xeriscaping) by conserving water and improving local water quality - all while maintaining a beautiful garden.
(The Santa Clara Valley Water District does not specifically endorse any nursery)
Almaden Valley Nursery
15800 Almaden Expressway
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 997-1234
Berkeley Horticultural Nursery
1310 McGee Avenue
Berkeley, California 94703
(510) 526-4704
Central Coast Wilds
114 Liberty St
Santa Cruz , CA 95060
(831) 459-0655
Central Wholesale Nursery
1670 McKinley Avenue
San Jose, California 95126
(408)280-1131
Ciardella's Garden Supply
1001 San Antonio Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 321-5913
Common Ground Organic Garden Supply
559 College Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
650-493-6072
Cornflower Farms
P.O. Box 896
Elk Grove, CA 95759
(916) 689-1015
Elkhorn Native Plant Nursery
1957B Highway 1
Moss Landing CA 95039
Johnson Garden Center
520 Tennant Avenue
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 779-7171
Larner Seeds
P.O. Box 407
Bolinas, CA 94924
(415) 868-9407
Middlebrook Gardens
76 Race Street
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 292-9993
Mostly Natives Nursery
27235 Highway 1
P.O. Box 258
Tomales, CA 94971
(707) 878-2009
Mt. Green Nursery
12690 Harding Avenue
San Martin, CA 95046
(408) 683-4356
Native Revival Nursery
2600 Mar Vistal Drive
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 684-1811
Payless Nursery
2927 South King Road
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 274-7815
Saratoga Horticulture Foundation
15185 Murphy Avenue
San Martin, CA 95046
(408) 779-3303
Sierra Azul Nursery and Gardens
2660 East Lake Ave. (Highway 152)
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 763-0939
Summer Winds Garden Centers
725 San Antonio Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 493-5136
805 Yuba Drive
Mountain View, CA 94041
(650) 967-3154
1491 So. De Anza Boulevard
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 996-8355
861 E. El Camino Real
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 245-4532
2460 Winchester Boulevard
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 866-0171
4606 Almaden Expressway
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 266-4440
Yamagami's Nursery
1361 S. De Anza Blvd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-3347
Yerba Buena Nursery
19500 Skyline Blvd.
Woodside, CA 94062
(650) 851-1668
West Side Nursery
3875 Hecker Pass Rd
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408)842-8895
For more information, call the water district Conservation Hotline at (408) 265-2607, ext. 2554.
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