The main focus of this botanical garden is to advance knowledge, conservation, and appreciation of native plants, specifically those native to California.
Visitors can expect to see a living museum with curated collections of over 22,000 native plants, including some that are rare or endangered, spread across 86 acres.
This garden offers classes, a nursery, and a gift shop, in addition to its diverse native gardens and plants.
The garden displays about 2000 taxa of California plants, including those native to the California Floristic Province, making it a valuable resource for the public and scientific community.
The garden is devoted to California native plants and all the wildlife and people who love them, promoting botany, conservation, and horticulture to inspire, inform, and educate its visitors.