California
Native plants in San Jose
97 plants native to this area with Sow catalog pages.
23 of them need no watering beyond San Jose’s own rainfall
Yard rebates in San Jose
6 programs from the city, the county or local utilities pay residents for yard projects, plus 1 statewide. 1 ask for a plan or plant list before they approve a project.
- OpenPlan required
Valley Water Landscape Rebates (Lawn and Pool Conversion)
Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water)
$2 per sq ft for landscape conversion (lawn or pool to low-water landscape); Lawn to Mulch $1 per sq ft is for commercial/5+ unit sites only; other categories have separate rates in the portal
Up to $3,000 per household
- Open
Our City Forest Free Trees for Yards and Park Strips
Our City Forest (nonprofit)
Free tree and planting services in eligible areas; suggested donation $50 or more
- Open
Valley Water Graywater (Laundry-to-Landscape) Rebate
Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water)
$200 base; $400 for residential customers of Milpitas, Morgan Hill, Palo Alto Utilities, Santa Clara Utilities or San Jose Municipal Water
Up to $400 per household
Showing 97 plants
Trees8
Canopy and structure
Shrubs28
Backbone planting
Grasses6
Movement and texture
Perennials62
Seasonal colour
Vines1
Verticals and screens
Ferns2
Shade and damp
Succulents1
Dry and architectural
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