We visited nurseries here in the Morongo Basin and further afield to compile a list of sources for drought-tolerant and native plants. Some list their inventory online and offer plant information. If you have a favorite plant supplier or organization not listed here we’d love to hear about it.
FYI The robust poaching trade has put cactus on a list of the five most threatened groups of organisms along with coral reefs! Buy from reputable sources to make sure that you’re not contributing to illegal harvest. Steer clear of ornamental plants that become invasive in the Morongo Basin.
Don’t rely on well-meaning sales staff to understand our conditions when shopping at nurseries outside the Morongo Basin. Look through our Learning Resources and Before You Buy pages to make sure that the plants will work for you.
ANNUAL NATIVE PLANT LOCAL SALES
MORONGO BASIN NURSERIES
Joshua Basin Water District x Joshua Tree National Park Nursery
One annual spring sale (mid-March) with plants grown by JTNP native nursery from locally collected seed. This is the only day and location where JTNP makes plants available to the public. Optional JBWD seed workshop includes JTNP nursery tour. Watch JBWD Calendar for date announcements.
One annual spring sale (mid-March) with plants grown by JTNP native nursery from locally collected seed. This is the only day and location where JTNP makes plants available to the public. Optional JBWD seed workshop includes JTNP nursery tour. Watch JBWD Calendar for date announcements.
Mojave Desert Land Trust
One annual fall sale (late October) with plants grown by MDLT from locally collected seed. Inventory announced a few weeks prior to sale. Volunteer at the seed bank and learn. Watch MDLT events page for details.
One annual fall sale (late October) with plants grown by MDLT from locally collected seed. Inventory announced a few weeks prior to sale. Volunteer at the seed bank and learn. Watch MDLT events page for details.
MORONGO BASIN NURSERIES
Cactus Mart, Morongo Valley, CA
Desert tested plants and special ordering for Moosa Creek. Bagged soil and desert plant feed. Containers, garden gifts and hardware.
Desert tested plants and special ordering for Moosa Creek. Bagged soil and desert plant feed. Containers, garden gifts and hardware.
Unique Garden Center, Yucca Valley, CA (Weds. and Sat. only seasonally)
Design, delivery and install available. Nursery stock and expert plant advice. Call-in local radio show on Z107.7 FM. 56637 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA 92284; 760-365-1511.
Design, delivery and install available. Nursery stock and expert plant advice. Call-in local radio show on Z107.7 FM. 56637 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA 92284; 760-365-1511.
Gary Ward Sand and Gravel, Yucca Valley, CA
Excellent local source for bulk mulch, gravel, boulders, delivery. Small selection of drought tolerant plants.
Excellent local source for bulk mulch, gravel, boulders, delivery. Small selection of drought tolerant plants.
LOW DESERT
*Desert Strawhouse Nursery, Desert Hot Springs, CA
Subscribe to the informative monthly newsletter. Workshops, blog. Knowledgeable nursery owner. Closed in summer.
Subscribe to the informative monthly newsletter. Workshops, blog. Knowledgeable nursery owner. Closed in summer.
Moller’s Nursery, Palm Desert, CA
Trees, desert ornamentals, natives and edibles. Large cactus specimens. Houseplants, fountains, and containers. Good tool department and selection of bagged soils.
Trees, desert ornamentals, natives and edibles. Large cactus specimens. Houseplants, fountains, and containers. Good tool department and selection of bagged soils.
Sonora Gardens, Bermuda Dunes, CA
Specimen cactus, trees, and shrubs in quantity. Will deliver large items. Knowledgeable designer/owner.
Specimen cactus, trees, and shrubs in quantity. Will deliver large items. Knowledgeable designer/owner.
FURTHER AFIELD, ALL NATIVE NURSERIES
*Las Pilitas, Santa Margarita, CA
Online plant inventory. Walk-in purchase closed summer, mail order year round. Dig for exceptional website information.
*Theodore Payne Foundation, Sun Valley, CA
Online plant inventory. Walk-in purchase or order online and pick up. Educational program with online and in-person workshops, instructional videos.
*Grow Native Nursery at the California Botanical Garden, Claremont, CA
Online plant inventory. Walk-in purchase. Located at one of California’s premier native botanical gardens.
Online plant inventory. Walk-in purchase closed summer, mail order year round. Dig for exceptional website information.
Online plant inventory. Walk-in purchase or order online and pick up. Educational program with online and in-person workshops, instructional videos.
Online plant inventory. Walk-in purchase. Located at one of California’s premier native botanical gardens.
*Native plants available
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