--- title: Tufa Rock for Sale in Sacramento | Mid Valley Rock url: https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/tufa/ business: Mid Valley Rock phone: (916) 363-4239 address: 5300 Excelsior Road, Sacramento, CA 95827 hours: Mon-Fri 7:00-4:00, Sat 7:30-3:00, Sun closed --- - [Home](https://midvalleyrock.com/) - [Stone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/) - [Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/boulders/) - Tufa # Tufa rock boulders Tufa rock for sale in Sacramento: Tufa is a calcium carbonate stone formed by hot springs, and Tufa boulders are mostly cream, white and tan with some brown, used for rock gardens, succulent plantings and water features. Tufa pieces vary a lot in shape, so call Mid Valley Rock to see what is on hand and pick yours in person. Tufa Colors vary by pallet and wet vs dry. See it in the yard. Tufa does not look like any other boulder in the yard. It is calcium carbonate formed by hot springs. The colors are light and soft: cream, white and tan, with some brown. Gardeners like its light, soft colors. It brings a bright, desert feel to a planting bed and looks right at home with succulents and grasses. ## How Tufa forms and what it looks like Tufa builds up where hot spring water deposits calcium carbonate. The boulders are mostly cream, white and tan, with some brown. Because it is pale, Tufa lights up a shady corner and contrasts well with dark mulch or darker gravel. Every piece has its own shape, so pick yours by walking the pallets. ## Planting around Tufa Tufa boulders sit well among succulents and grasses in a rock garden. Larger boulders make strong focal points in drought-tolerant beds. It also works along dry creek beds and around ponds. If the stone will sit in constant water, tell staff so they can talk through whether it suits your feature. See our [water feature stone guide](https://midvalleyrock.com/rock-talk/choosing-stone-for-water-features/). ## Buying and placing Tufa Tufa is sold by weight like other boulders, so staff quote by phone or at the yard once you know the sizes you want. Bring a photo of the spot and rough measurements. Set each boulder so part of it sits below grade. That makes it look natural rather than placed on top of the soil. ## Popular uses - Succulent and rock gardens - Drought-tolerant landscape accents - Dry creek beds - Pond edges - Focal boulders in pale color schemes ### Is it in the yard today? Stock changes with the quarries. Ask us and we will check what is on hand for Tufa. [Is it in the yard today?](https://midvalleyrock.com/contact/?stone=Tufa#quote) ### At a glance - **Category:** Boulders - **Sold by:** Weight, on pallets - **Pricing:** Call for today’s price - **Stock:** Changes often. Ask before you drive over - **Delivery:** Flatbed + forklift, Mon-Sat ### Good to know - Walk the pallets and pick each boulder by its shape. - Pair pale Tufa with dark mulch or gravel for strong contrast. - Tell the yard if the boulder will sit in running water. ### Keep reading - [Boulder sizes and weights](https://midvalleyrock.com/rock-talk/boulder-sizes-and-weights/) - [Boulder landscaping](https://midvalleyrock.com/ideas/boulder-landscaping/) - [Ponds & water features](https://midvalleyrock.com/ideas/water-features/) - [Water-wise yards](https://midvalleyrock.com/ideas/drought-tolerant-landscaping/) ### Visit or call - **Monday - Friday:** 7:00 am - 4:00 pm - **Saturday:** 7:30 am - 3:00 pm - **Sunday:** Closed 5300 Excelsior Road Sacramento, CA 95827 Arrive 45 minutes before closing so we have time to help. [(916) 363-4239](tel:+19163634239) ## Pairs well with Tufa - [Lava: Lace Lava Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/lava-lace-lava/) - [Petrified Wood Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/petrified-wood/) - [Jade Pebbles Cobbles and pebbles](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/jade-pebbles/) - [Lompoc Oatmeal Flagstone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/lompoc-oatmeal/) ## Tufa questions Still unsure? Call the yard at [(916) 363-4239](tel:+19163634239). We are happy to talk it through. ### What color is Tufa? Tufa boulders are mostly cream, white and tan, with some brown coloring. ### Where does Tufa fit in a garden? It is used in rock gardens and succulent plantings, and as a light-colored accent. Tell staff about your project so they can help you choose. ### Is Tufa good for water features? It is used around ponds and streams, but not every stone suits constant water. Tell staff how you plan to use it so they can help you choose. ## More boulders - [Sydney Peak Boulders / Flagstone / Tumbled flagstone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/sydney-peak/) - [Moss Rock Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/moss-rock/) - [Lompoc Boulder Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/lompoc-boulder/) - [Arizona Sandstone Boulders Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/arizona-sandstone-boulders/) - [Lava: Black Lichen Lava Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/lava-black-lichen-lava/) - [Lava: Red Lava Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/lava-red-lava/) - [Lava: Planter Lava Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/lava-planter-lava/) - [Lava: Golden Lace Lava Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/lava-golden-lace-lava/) - [Sculpture Stone Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/sculpture-stone/) - [Rainbow Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/rainbow/) [All boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/boulders/) ## Come see the stone in person Walk the yard with us, bring your measurements and a photo of your house, and we will help you pick stone that fits the project and the budget. 5300 Excelsior Road, Sacramento, CA 95827 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mid+Valley+Rock&query_place_id=ChIJhQvD0VfCmoARcSXoEbY0WSc) - **Monday - Friday:** 7:00 am - 4:00 pm - **Saturday:** 7:30 am - 3:00 pm - **Sunday:** Closed