California
Native plants in Chula Vista
81 plants native to this area with Sow catalog pages.
9 of them need no watering beyond Chula Vista’s own rainfall
Yard rebates in Chula Vista
1 program from the city, the county or local utilities pay residents for yard projects, plus 1 statewide. 3 ask for a plan or plant list before they approve a project.
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Otay Water District Outdoor Rebates (Rain Barrels, Cisterns, Controllers)
Otay Water District
Rain barrel $50 (max 2); cistern $300 (200-500 gal), $375 (501-999 gal), $450 (1,000+ gal), max 1; weather-based controller $130 (under 1 acre) or $35 per station over 1 acre; nozzles $2 each (min 15); soil moisture sensor $80 per controller ($35 per station)
- OpenPlan required
San Diego County Waterscape Turf Replacement Rebate
County of San Diego Watershed Protection Program (Waterscape Rebate Program)
County supplement stacks on SoCal WaterSmart base: total $3-$4 per sq ft (County page; the page notes the County $1/sq ft portion was not paid for July-Aug 2026 notices-to-proceed, SoCal WaterSmart $2/sq ft still paid). Properties not eligible for SoCal WaterSmart: $4 per sq ft. Plus $1 per sq ft for California native plants.
Up to $20,000 per household
- OpenPlan required
SoCal Water$mart Turf Replacement Program
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (SoCal Water$mart)
$2.00 per sq ft of lawn removed; optional tree add-on of $100 per tree up to 5 trees ($500). Local water agencies may add to this.
Up to $10,000 per household
Showing 81 plants
Trees6
Canopy and structure
Shrubs29
Backbone planting
Grasses5
Movement and texture
Perennials44
Seasonal colour
Ferns2
Shade and damp
Succulents4
Dry and architectural
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