California
Native plants in Santa Monica
65 plants native to this area with Sow catalog pages.
17 of them need no watering beyond Santa Monica’s own rainfall
Yard rebates in Santa Monica
3 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.
- Open
City of Santa Monica Cash for Grass
City of Santa Monica Water Resources (Public Works)
$3.50 per sq ft up to $6,000 for single-family (per Sept 2022 program guide; a city-linked event listing circa 2024 advertised up to $6,000 single family; current rate unverified)
Up to $6,000 per household
- Open
City of Santa Monica Spray to Drip Rebate
City of Santa Monica Water Resources (Public Works)
$2.00 per sq ft up to $4,000 for single-family homes; multi-family/commercial $2.00 per sq ft up to $6,000 per metered account, plus an additional $1.00 per sq ft up to $10,000 total (per the Sept 2022 program guide linked from the official page)
Up to $4,000 per household
- Status not posted
City of Santa Monica Rain Harvest Rebate
City of Santa Monica Water Resources (Public Works)
$200 for a 0-199 gal rain barrel; $500 for a 200-499 gal cistern; $2,000 for a 500+ gal cistern (per Sept 2022 guide)
Up to $2,000 per household
Showing 65 plants
Trees3
Canopy and structure
Shrubs27
Backbone planting
Grasses1
Movement and texture
Perennials35
Seasonal colour
Ferns3
Shade and damp
Succulents4
Dry and architectural
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