Root 246 Nursery

Buellton, California

Grown slow, sold close to home.

A wholesale grower and retail nursery on Highway 246 in the Santa Ynez Valley. Natives, perennials, shrubs, succulents and fruit trees — grown here, ready for pickup or local delivery.

Rows of potted plants at the nursery in afternoon sun

Order online. Pick up at the nursery or get local delivery.

Fall is planting season for natives — roots settle in over winter rain. Bare-root fruit trees arrive in January.

  • Evergreen shrub to 3-4' tall by 5' wide w/glossy lvs & lavender flwrs in summer-fall. Full sun. Moderate irrigation. Hardy to <15 degrees F.

    5 gal
  • Evergreen shrub 8-10 tall w/dark green foliage and hanging 3" flowers of deep maroon. Plant in sun (coastal) to shade. Water regularly. Hardy to 25 F

    5 gal
  • Evergreen shrub 2-3' x 8+' w/green fine textured foliage. Full sun/light shade - well drained soil & occasional H2O. Hardy to 20-25 F.

    5 gal
  • Evergreen shrub 1-2' x 10-15'. Yellow blooms. Sun/light shade. Once established: no water coastally, infrequent inland. Hardy to 15-20F.

    5 gal
  • Grass-like perennial to 12 in. tall w/fans of yellow folliage. Full sun to light shade. Moderate to high water needs. Hardy <0 degrees F.

    1 gal
  • Evergreen fine textured low shrub 3' high by 7' wide w/gray leaves and red flowers in spring/fall. Full sun. Drought tolerant. 20-25 degrees F.

    5 gal
  • Succulent to 18" tall w/ 1' wide rosettes of white variegated green leaves edged coppery red. Little irrigation required. Hardy to about 28 F.

    5 gal
  • Rosette-forming evergreen succulent with fleshy leaves and branched flower stalks when mature. Sun/light shade; bright coastal light. Low water and fast-draining soil. Protect from hard frost.

    Only 2 left
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  • Evergreen perennial 18-20" x 12-18". Early white flowers; reblooms. Part sun. Low water once established; well-drained soil. Hardy to 10-20F.

    1 gal
  • Evergreen groundcover to 8" tall spreading to 36" wide. Blue flower in summer. Part sun. Moderate water needs. Hardy to <0 degrees F.

    1 gal
  • Spreading perennial with long stolons and small, densely arranged, dark green leaves. White flowers and small, edible fruits appear in spring and summer. Prefers some shade and requires regular garden water. Exceptional selection for use in understory plantings or woodlands. Hardy to 0F. California.

    Only 5 left
  • Airy perennial with slender stems and delicate butterfly-like flowers over a long warm season. Full sun. Low to moderate water once established; well-drained soil. Cut back to renew growth.

    1 gal
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  • Evergreen groundcover 10-16" x 3-6'. Dense green foliage and white winter-spring flowers. Full sun. Occasional water once established. Hardy to 15-20F.

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  • Evergreen shrub 4-6' x 3-5'. Fragrant saucer-shaped flowers with yellow stamens. White flowers spring-summer. Sun/shade. Low water. Hardy to 15-20F.

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  • Evergreen shrub 2-3' tall and 10-15' wide w/blue flwrs in spring. Full sun/ part shade inland. Low water needs in coastal gardens. Hardy to 10-15 F.

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  • Evergreen groundcover to 2' tall by 15' wide with light blue flower in winter-spring. Sun/Light Shade. Low water needs. Hardy to 20 degrees F.

    5 gal
  • Fine-textured evergreen shrub with aromatic foliage and a profusion of small star-shaped spring flowers. Full sun; well-drained soil. Low to moderate water. Protect from hard frost.

    1 gal
  • Evergreen shrub to 2' x 6' w/chartreuse colored foliage pale pink flowers in winter-spring. Full/part sun. Moderate/ low water. 20-25 degrees F.

    5 gal
  • Evergreen shrub to 4-6' tall w/blue flowers in summer. Full sun/light shade. Occasional to low irrigation. 25-30 degrees F.

    5 gal
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  • Evergreen tree to 50' with red bark and pale pink flower year-round. The flowers are followed by red gritty fruit that, while technically edible, are not really that palatable. Full sun. Low water needs. Hardy to 15-20 F.

    1 gal
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Aerial view of the nursery's container yard and hoop houses

For landscapers and contractors

Growing for the trade

Landscapers, designers and contractors: we grow natives, perennials and shrubs in volume, from flats to 15-gallon. Ask about trade pricing, availability lists and contract growing.

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