A plant nursery in Buellton, grown for the Santa Ynez Valley
Walk the benches at Root 246 Nursery on Highway 246 in Buellton and pick out plants that are already used to valley sun, dry summers and winter frost.
What you'll find at the nursery
- California natives — ceanothus, manzanita, sages, buckwheats and oaks that need little water once established.
- Shrubs and perennials for borders, hedges and pollinator gardens.
- Succulents for pots, patios and dry slopes.
- Fruit trees for home orchards, with bare-root trees arriving in winter.
- Houseplants, herbs and vegetable starts, plus soil and supplies.
Everything in the shop online shows live stock, so you can check what's on the benches before you drive over.
Why buy from a local grower
Plants raised in the Santa Ynez Valley have already lived through its hot afternoons, cool nights and frosty winter mornings. That makes the move into your garden easier than for a plant shipped up from a greenhouse on the coast or out of state.
Staff can tell you what will grow in your spot: full sun on a south slope in Santa Ynez, a shady patio in Solvang, or clay soil in Buellton.
Plan your visit
Find hours and directions on the contact page. You can also order online for pickup and we'll have it set aside at the counter.
Questions people ask
Where is Root 246 Nursery?
On Highway 246 in Buellton, in the Santa Ynez Valley. See the contact page for the address, hours and directions.
Can I see what's in stock before I visit?
Yes. The online shop shows live stock for every plant, and sold-out plants have a button to get an email when they're back.
Do you help choose plants?
Yes. Tell staff about your sun, soil, water and any deer or gophers, and they'll point you to plants that suit it.