Bay Laurel Garden Center specializes in California native plants and drought tolerant plants suitable for our area, the northern part of San Luis Obispo County. Browse through our extensive stock of quality plants. We are happy to help you select the ideal varieties for your garden.
Fall is the prime time for planting California natives. We have some handsome 5 gallon Howard McMinn and Mt. St. Helena manzanitas. Varieties of Ceanothus, desired for their shades of blue, are in stock. The buckwheat Eriogonum grande var. rubescens is a lovely, small plant with rosy flowers. Available in 4″ are two native Asclepias (Milkweed), Salvia apiana and Heuchera maxima.
Fall bulbs are still arriving, We have lots and lots of daffodils, large cupped and charming dwarf varieties. Our selection includes mixed Dutch iris and the more unusual ‘Eye of the Tiger’. You can plant single or double freesias. Don’t forget the tulips.
Our 2026 bare root website is up and running! You can go to baylaurelnursery.com and check it out. If you wish to submit an order you can do it online and note that you are picking it up at the nursery to avoid shipping costs. Remember the prices are a bit lower for in store pick up. Easier still, pick up the phone at 805-466-3449 and call us between business hours 9 to 5 except Sunday 9 to 4.
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Our nursery carries a great selection of pottery, statuary and gifts as well as everything you need for a beautiful landscape. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff look forward to meeting you!