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The Garden Nursery
Building Your Native Plant Garden
Located in our courtyard, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Nursery is open to our members and the public seven days a week, featuring the largest selection of California’s native plants on the central coast. With hundreds of varieties available, there is something for everyone. Our knowledgeable staff are available to answer your questions and help you handpick the right native plants for your garden. Open year-round, the Nursery is always changing, so stop by to browse our selection often to see what’s new. Remember, all Garden members receive 10% off purchases — for every purchase.
Nursery Hours
daily
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Members’ hour
9 to 10 a.m.
GET HORTICULTURE’D
Green Thumbs Will Save Us All
Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned pro, the Garden offers horticultural classes for every skill level. Enjoy various class options all year long from an introduction to native plant gardening to our popular native plant landscaper certification program.
Partner Nurseries
Shop for Native Plants
If you’re ready to invest in your home garden, but can’t visit our Nursery, we can still help.
We’ve partnered with nurseries across the central coast to help you grow. These nurseries are knowledgeable, have inventory, and are ready to support you — from beginners to seasoned pros.
Plus, if you’re a Garden member, you’ll receive 10% off your purchase — every time!
Native Plants for Your Garden Needs
Easy To Grow
perennials
Shrubs
Perennials
Lemonade berry (Rhus integrifolia)
Buckwheat species (Eriogonum spp.)
Black, white, and purple sage (Salvia mellifera, S. apiana, S. leucophylla)
Groundcover & Lawn Substitutes
Turf, Light foot traffic
Bentgrass (Agrostis pallens)
Blue grama grass (Bouteloua gracilis)
California field sedge (Carex praegracilis)
Red fescue (Festuca rubra)
Low Groundcover
Arroyo Cascade manzanita (Arctostaphylos ‘Arroyo Cascade’)
Seaside daisy (Erigeron glaucus)
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Terra Seca sage (Salvia mellifera ‘Terra Seca’)
Common juniper (Juniperus communis)
Slopes & Erosion Control
Perennials
California brittlebush (Encelia californica)
California buckwheat (Eriogonum fasciculatum)
Matilija poppy (Romneya coulteri)
Shrubs & Trees
Chamise (Adenostoma fasciculatum)
Lemonade berry (Rhus integrifolia)
Black, white, and purple sage (Salvia mellifera, S. apiana, S. leucophylla)
Toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia)
Hollyleaf cherry (Prunus ilicifolia)
Join the Movement
Book Your Home Consultation
If you’re ready to start your native plant journey, but don’t know where to start, we can help!
With our one-on-one home consultation, we’ll assess your existing landscape, discuss your goals, and provide you with a few personalized resources to help you get your gardening project off the ground. So, are you ready to grow with us?