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.

Part Shade, Dry Soil, Hummingbirds, Bats, Birds, Bees, Caterpillars, Butterflies Maya Normandi Part Shade, Dry Soil, Hummingbirds, Bats, Birds, Bees, Caterpillars, Butterflies Maya Normandi

Bee Plant

Perennial

Scrophularia californica

Easy to Grow

Red Flowers in Winter and Spring

Supports Hummingbirds, Bats, Bees, Birds, Caterpillars and 12 species of Butterflies and Moths

As the name suggests, bees are extremely attracted to the flowers. It is also a host plant for many butterflies, an important food source for small wasps and hummingbirds. The flowers are ideal for native bees, especially bumblebees

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Type:Perennial
Size: To 3 ft

Watering: Maximum Summer Water 2 x / Month
uses: TAGS Deer Resistant, Self Seeds

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Part Shade, Dry Soil, Hummingbirds, Bats, Birds, Bees, Caterpillars, Butterflies Maya Normandi Part Shade, Dry Soil, Hummingbirds, Bats, Birds, Bees, Caterpillars, Butterflies Maya Normandi

Red Flowering Currant

Shrub

Ribes sanguineum

Easy to Grow

Red and Pink Winter and Spring Flowers

Supports Hummingbirds, Bats, Bees, Birds, Catterpilars and 86 species of Butterflies and Moths !

Ecological History

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Type: Annual Grass Perennial Herbaceous Shrub Tree
Size: 6 To 10 ft

Watering: Maximum Summer Water 3 x / Month
uses: Deer Resistant

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