Plant Lists and Palettes
Map of San Francisco Climate Zones
San Francisco possibly has over 26 micro-climates. For a climate zone map that illustrates the three major climates zones of San Francisco (Zones 1-3) and that will assist you in selecting adaptable plants for your zone, check out the Climate Zone Map of San Francisco.
Here are some gardening resources from the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission.
Recommended Drought-Tolerant Plant List for San Francisco’s Sidewalk Landscaping Installation
1. Drought tolerant perennials, ferns, grasses and low shrubs adaptable to a variety of microclimates and sidewalk conditions:
- Recommended drought-tolerant plant list
- Thrifty 50 - List of recommended, durable, low-maintenance, water-wise plants
- Thrifty 150 - List of recommended, durable, low-maintenance, water-wise plants
2. Lists that include drought-tolerant perennials, ferns, grasses and low shrubs adaptable to specific micro-climates:
Zone 1
- Plants that tolerate sun, wind, seacoast and fog conditions
- Plants that tolerate shade, part shade, wind, seacoast and fog conditions
Zones 2 & 3
- California native plants that tolerate sun and attract hummingbirds & butterflies
- California native plants that tolerate shade
Pre-designed Plant Palettes
Pre-designed plant palettes have been developed to assist residents.
Zone 1
Pre-designed plant palettes and planting plans for Zone 2 & 3
Mission
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