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LA's Top Gardens and Nurseries For Stylish Plant Life

By Natalie Alcala
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By Natalie Alcala

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As seen at inspiring new stores like Calder Blake and Retrosuperfuture, and past pop-ups like Little Shop of Flowers and Slow Matter, plant life is having a moment. If you're thinking of incorporating some gorgeous greenery into your own home this season, we've rounded up eight of our favorite places to score LA's most in-demand plants, from succulents to cacti.

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Sunset Nursery

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On the hunt for the perfect large plant to place near your entryway? Head to this Silver Lake favorite. For the new gardeners out there, they also have a wide selection of organic seedlings. [Photo]
4368 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 661-1642
(323) 661-1642

Echo Garden & Nursery

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If you're on the east side and are specifically looking for indoor plants (cactus, ferns, flowers) AND want to make your trip quick, head here first. The Korean couple behind this favorite are as sweet as they are knowledgable. [Photo]
4515 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041

Dream Garden

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This Sunset mainstay has a wide selection of large succulents and plants at an affordable price. Their planter section is a favorite, too. [Photo]
6751 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 465-0161
(323) 465-0161

Hot Cactus

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This hot spot is on just about every blogger's go-to list for its rare, Instagram-worthy cacti offerings, hand-picked by owner Carlos Morera from unique farms near the border of Mexico and California. [Photo]
505 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 947-3009
(213) 947-3009

Mickey Hargitay Plants

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Boasting a celebrity client list that ranges from George Clooney to Jim Carrey, this is where to go for large-scale plant life and McMansion-worthy displays, including epic fountains. [Photo]
1255 N Sycamore Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90038
(323) 467-8044
(323) 467-8044

Potted

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Although this Atwater Village star's plant selection is small, it's mighty. Succulents and terrariums are standout favorites. Their plant holder offerings, however, are abundant and absolutely beautiful. [Photo]
3158 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 665-3801
(323) 665-3801

Rolling Greens

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LA's superstar plant life option is definitely Rolling Greens, which was even featured in an episode of Nicole Richie's Candidly Nicole series. Whether you're looking for indoor or outdoor greenery, this is your place. But be forewarned: most options are quite pricey. [Photo]
7505 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 934-4500
(323) 934-4500

The Plant Provocateur

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This Silver Lake new kid is run by plant-obsessed garden designer Hank Jenkins is located right across from Clare Vivier's boutique. [Photo]
3318 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90026
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Sunset Nursery

4368 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90029
On the hunt for the perfect large plant to place near your entryway? Head to this Silver Lake favorite. For the new gardeners out there, they also have a wide selection of organic seedlings. [Photo]
4368 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 661-1642
(323) 661-1642

Echo Garden & Nursery

4515 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041
If you're on the east side and are specifically looking for indoor plants (cactus, ferns, flowers) AND want to make your trip quick, head here first. The Korean couple behind this favorite are as sweet as they are knowledgable. [Photo]
4515 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041

Dream Garden

6751 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028
This Sunset mainstay has a wide selection of large succulents and plants at an affordable price. Their planter section is a favorite, too. [Photo]
6751 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 465-0161
(323) 465-0161

Hot Cactus

505 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90026
This hot spot is on just about every blogger's go-to list for its rare, Instagram-worthy cacti offerings, hand-picked by owner Carlos Morera from unique farms near the border of Mexico and California. [Photo]
505 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 947-3009
(213) 947-3009

Mickey Hargitay Plants

1255 N Sycamore Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90038
Boasting a celebrity client list that ranges from George Clooney to Jim Carrey, this is where to go for large-scale plant life and McMansion-worthy displays, including epic fountains. [Photo]
1255 N Sycamore Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90038
(323) 467-8044
(323) 467-8044

Potted

3158 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039
Although this Atwater Village star's plant selection is small, it's mighty. Succulents and terrariums are standout favorites. Their plant holder offerings, however, are abundant and absolutely beautiful. [Photo]
3158 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 665-3801
(323) 665-3801

Rolling Greens

7505 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
LA's superstar plant life option is definitely Rolling Greens, which was even featured in an episode of Nicole Richie's Candidly Nicole series. Whether you're looking for indoor or outdoor greenery, this is your place. But be forewarned: most options are quite pricey. [Photo]
7505 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 934-4500
(323) 934-4500

The Plant Provocateur

3318 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90026
This Silver Lake new kid is run by plant-obsessed garden designer Hank Jenkins is located right across from Clare Vivier's boutique. [Photo]
3318 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90026