Marin Backyard Habitats

The Marin Backyard Habitats program invites you to transform your yard into a thriving habitat by planting native species that support local wildlife, conserve water, and improve soil health.

By replacing invasive plants and reducing pesticide use, you can protect waterways from pollution and create a sanctuary for birds, bees, bats, butterflies, and more.

Start your journey to creating a healthy backyard habitat by selecting plants from the searchable Marin Local Native Plant Guide listing below .

Here we have suggested over 40 resilient local native plants that will enrich your garden, improve your appreciation of local wildlife and enhance the resilience of your neighborhood.

Full Sun or Part Shade, Dry Soil, Bats, Caterpillars, Butterflies, Bees, Hummingbirds Maya Normandi Full Sun or Part Shade, Dry Soil, Bats, Caterpillars, Butterflies, Bees, Hummingbirds Maya Normandi

Pacific Madrone

Tree

Arbutus menziesii

White to pink Spring flowers followed by orange Fall berries.

A broadleaf evergreen with rich orange-red bark that peels away on the mature smooth wood,.

Supports Bats, Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, Caterpillars and 40 Species of Butterflies and Moths

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Type: Tree
Size: To 20 ft

Watering: Maximum Summer Water 1 x / Month
Uses:

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Full Sun or Part Shade, Dry Soil, Bats, Butterflies, Caterpillars Maya Normandi Full Sun or Part Shade, Dry Soil, Bats, Butterflies, Caterpillars Maya Normandi

California Buckeye

Tree

Aesculus californica

White Spring and Summer flowers in large displays followed by Buckeye nuts
Drops its leaves during Summer Heat

Supports Bats, Catterpillars and 12 species of Butterflies and Moths

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Type: Shrub , Tree
Size: 10 To 20+ ft

Watering: Maximum Summer Water 2 x / Month

Note: poisonous

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