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The Plant Life of the Maloof Discovery Garden

A Living Archive of Native and Mediterranean Flora

The Maloof Discovery Garden is home to a rich variety of plant species, carefully chosen to reflect the unique climate and ecosystem of Southern California. From majestic palms to delicate Japanese maples, each plant has been selected for its ability to thrive in our water-wise environment. Explore our comprehensive plant gallery, where you’ll find the botanical and common names of over 350 distinct species that contribute to the beauty and sustainability of the garden.

Each image in this gallery showcases the unique features of these plants, offering you an opportunity to learn more about the flora that thrives in the garden's carefully curated zones. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or simply a lover of nature, we hope this collection inspires you to create your own water-wise oasis.

Visit the Maloof Discovery Garden

There’s no substitute for seeing these beautiful plants up close! The Maloof Discovery Garden and Jacobs Education Center Gallery are open to the public without charge or reservation during operating hours. Take a leisurely stroll through our water-wise oasis, explore each distinct garden zone, and find inspiration for your own sustainable landscaping.

Plan your visit today and experience the tranquility and beauty of the garden firsthand.

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The Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts is a member of the Historic Artists' Homes and Studios program (HAHS) of the National Trust for Preservation.  HAHS is a coalition of 30 museums that were homes and working studios of American artists. Come, witness creativity!

The Maloof is a Smoke Free Facility.

Smoking or vaping is not allowed anywhere on the property or in the parking lots.

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5131 Carnelian St. 

Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701

Office hours: Mon-Fri 9am - 4pm

For school art programs and teen programs:

The Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts acknowledges the Tongva peoples as the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar (the Tongva world, including the Los Angeles Basin, South Channel Islands, San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys, and portions of Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside Counties) and are grateful to have the opportunity to work for the Taraaxatom (Indigenous peoples) in this place. As institutions located on unceded Indigenous land, we pay our respects to Honuukvetam (ancestors), 'Ahiihirom (elders), and ̓Evoohiinkem (our relatives/relations) past, present, and emerging.

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