California Native Pollinator Plant Resources

A close-up of a bee on pink flowers, with vibrant green foliage in the background. Nature in bloom!
A butterfly perched on a cluster of pink and white flowers against a blurred green background.
A butterfly rests on vibrant purple flowers, surrounded by lush greenery in a sunny outdoor setting.
A Monarch butterfly rests on green plants amidst a vibrant field of orange flowers. Nature's beauty on display!
A close-up of a bee on pink flowers, with vibrant green foliage in the background. Nature in bloom!
A butterfly perched on a cluster of pink and white flowers against a blurred green background.
A butterfly rests on vibrant purple flowers, surrounded by lush greenery in a sunny outdoor setting.
A Monarch butterfly rests on green plants amidst a vibrant field of orange flowers. Nature's beauty on display!

Native pollinators are essential to the health of Central Sierra ecosystems, supporting the reproduction of native plants and contributing to biodiversity, food systems, and resilient landscapes. By connecting community members with resources, education, and locally appropriate native pollinator plants, we can help restore and sustain critical habitat for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinating species. Empowering residents to create pollinator-friendly gardens and landscapes strengthens both environmental stewardship and community engagement across the Central Sierra region.

Native Planting Guidelines

Native California Wildflower Seed Mix 
The image details a wildflower seed mix with planting info: sow in fall, full sun, low water, and it's easy to care for.
Narrowleaf Milkweed 
The image provides information about Narrowleaf Milkweed, its pollinators (Monarch butterflies), care, and preferred conditions.
White Sage 
The image provides care guidelines for White Sage (Salvia apiana), including sun, water needs, maintenance, and preferred locations.
Coyote Mint 
The image is about Coyote Mint (Monardella villosa), detailing its sunlight, water needs, care level, soil description, and preferred locations.
Redflower Buckwheat 
Info on Redflower Buckwheat: needs full sun, low water, prefers dry cliffs; easy care, low maintenance. Key pollinators included.

Resources

Calflora 

CalFora can help you explore the native plants that can grow in your backyard. To find out specific native plants that grow in your region, click the link below. 

NRCS eVegGuide

California Native Plant Society: Central Sierra Chapter 

The Central Sierra Chapter serves Mariposa, Tuolumne, Calaveras and Amador Counites, providing a local connection for community members to join in meetings, educational opportunities and field trips. The goal is for people to meet other people who share an interest in native plants.

Native Plant Propagation Guide

Propagation1d-CNPS.pdf

CNPS Shooting Star Newletter, June 2026

June 2026 CNPS Shooting Star.pdf

Check out their website to find out more information, https://chapters.cnps.org/centralsierra/

 

Calscape California Native Plant Society 

 Looking for plants that attrats or hosts butterflies/caterpillars, bees, birds & bats. Look no further, Calscape has generated a list of native plants that are perfect for the Sierra Nevada Foothills! 

Follow the link below to find specific plants to:

Amador County, CA 

UC Master Gardeners of Amador County 

The UC Master Gardeners volunteers work in the community to provide educational classes on a variety home gardening topics, including but not limited to: fire resilient landscaping, pollinator habitats, home orchard care, vegetable gardening and more! 

Check out their website for upcoming classes!

Xerces Society 

Pollinator Conservation Resources: California 

Access regionally tailored resources, including publications and native plant and seed suppliers, to support pollinator habitat planning, restoration, and stewardship. Educational materials are also available to help deepen your understanding of local native plants and invertebrate species.

 Click the Xerces Society link to find more resource like habitat assessment, habitat installation, plant lists, etc.

Additional Funding

Funding Resources 

 

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