The Mary Wattis Brown Garden of California Native Plants includes an extensive collection of native plants that work well in home landscapes, arrayed along meandering paths under stately oaks. "The garden showcases a native meadow—a California-style lawn—and many "Arboretum All-Stars", our recommended plants for Valley-wise gardens. Mary Wattis Brown was an avid gardener and botanist who recognized the need for education to promote conservation of California’s wild heritage. The collection is located along the southern shore of Lake Spafford across from Mrak Hall.

Eschscholzia californica and Triteleia laxa 'Koningin Fabiola', Photo by Mia Ingolia Asclepias speciosa, Photo by Mia Ingolia

Photo by Mia Ingolia

UC Davis Arboretum
Hydrology
Arboretum Waterway Lake Spafford Putah Creek
Plant Collections
Shields Oak Grove Valley-Wise Garden White Flower Garden Mediterranean Collection South American Collection Acacia Collection Southwest US/ Mexican Collection Conifer Collection Roberts Redbud Collection Desert Collection California Foothill Collection East Asian Collection Mary Wattis Brown Garden North Coast Collection Weier Redwood Grove Australian Collection Arboretum Terrace
Features
Gazebo Dock Boathouse Putah Creek Lodge Bridges The Foundation Native American Contemplative Garden Lois Crowe Patio
Related
Nursery Town Wildlife Town Flora
All entries are listed from West to East.

Mary Wattis Brown was my grandmother on my fathers side. It is a joy to see a garden in her honor. —Damon "Mark" Brown

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