California Native Plants Quiz

What is one of the benefits of California native plants?

• They are low maintenance

• They attract a variety of wildlife

• They are resistant to pests and diseases

• They require minimal irrigation beyond normal rainfall

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Why is saving water important when using California native plants?

• It reduces the need for fertilizer

• It helps conserve a vital resource

• It attracts beneficial insects

• It improves fruit set in the garden

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What advantage do California native plants have over common non-native garden plants?

• They grow faster

• They require less time and resources for maintenance

• They have a longer lifespan

• They are more colorful

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Why is reducing or eliminating pesticide use beneficial when using native plants?

• It allows natural pest control to take over

• It attracts more pollinators

• It improves the health of the soil

• It increases the lifespan of the plants

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What type of wildlife do native plants attract?

• Deer and rabbits

• Snakes and lizards

• Hummingbirds and butterflies

• Squirrels and chipmunks

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How can planting California native plants help support local ecology?

• By reducing the need for irrigation

• By providing a bridge to nearby remaining wildlands

• By attracting more birds to the area

• By improving air quality

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What is one alternative to lawns that can be achieved with native grasses?

• Reducing the amount of sunlight in the garden

• Increasing the value of the property

• Attracting more insects to the garden

• Creating a low-maintenance landscape

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What is the main focus of the California Native Plant Society?

• Encouraging the removal of native plants from natural habitats

• Celebrating and preserving California's native plant heritage

• Promoting the use of non-native plants in gardens

• Advocating for the use of pesticides in gardening

What is the purpose of AB 1573?

• To increase the use of pesticides in gardening

• To promote the use of non-native plants in gardens

• To ban the use of native plants in landscaping

• To create a native plant requirement in California

What can a California native plant garden fit?

• Only a specific type of style but any budget

• Only a specific type of budget but any style

• Only a specific type of style and budget

• Every type of style and budget

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