Plants that are adapted to long, dry summers and short, rainy winters are called “Mediterranean-zone” plants. These include plants that are native to California, as well as those that originated in southern Europe, South America, and other “Mediterranean” climates. These plants don’t need much water in the summer and have thrived in water-scarce conditions for thousands of years.

For a searchable list of approved plants in your climate zone, you can access the Conservation Programs and Rebates Portal and click the “Eligible Plants” button under the Lawn-to-garden (turf replacement) rebate program.