Native Plant Database
Native Plant Database Pick the right native plant for the right place. This searchable database of 300+ plants native to the lower Midwest includes trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, sedges, rushes, and wildflowers suitable for landscaping as well as species for creating wildlife habitat, stabilizing streams, and for other ecological purposes.
Native Plants Lists
Checklist - full color. 2022. PDF. Summer Wildflower Checklist (8.5 x 11 - bw) Checklist - black & white. 2022. 1. Documents about Ohio Native Plants, including the list of rare plants as well as lists by type of habitat.
Native Plant Database
It is not meant to provide an exhaustive list of Texas native plants. Use the filters below to search for plants that are just right for your landscape . Click on the name of each plant to view more detailed information.
Washington State Native Plants
Incorporating these species in your garden not only supports the state's biodiversity but also reduces water usage and maintenance needs, thanks to their adaptation to local conditions. Washington State native plants include Western hemlock, Pacific rhododendron, sword fern, Douglas fir, and salmonberry.
34 Amazing Plants That Are Native to North …
White Sage (Salvia apiana) Native to the southwestern United States, white sage (also known as bee sage) had many traditional uses—both medicinal and spiritual—for Native Americans. Bees ...
L.A. native plants that support California's environment
4. Toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia) It can be hard to believe of the 6,000-plus native plants in California, very few still are referred to by their Indigenous names. Toyon comes from the Ohlone ...
9 Australian native plants and trees to attract wildlife and …
The wattle is a fast-growing tree with beautiful yellow flower balls. Growing any type of acacia species (there are over 1,350 species in the world, with close to 1,000 found in Australia) will help provide shelter, food and habitats for Australian birds… and because they're also a great source of pollen, they're a popular choice for attracting …
Native Plant Types
Most native flowers are also known as herbaceous (or a non-woody stems) plants. Many are perennials (that come back each year) or biennials which self-seed (to reappear every other year). This cost savings for gardeners …
Learn about the value of indigenous trees—and …
Learn about the value of indigenous trees—and plant one! "This tree grows on one mountain in Malawi and there are hardly any left," says botanist Mark Nicholson, …
Plant Directory
The WNPS Native Plant Directory goal is to provide basic information on Washington State native plants including identifying features, plant propagation and landscaping uses, ethnobotanical uses, and conservation and restoration uses. If you are interested in writing listings or submitting photos, please contact website@wnps.
Common Native Plants of Pennsylvania
Common Alien Plants. Plants By Color Blue & Lavender Wildflowers. Purple Wildflowers. Red & Pink Wildflowers. Yellow Wildflowers. White Wildflowers. Orange Wildflowers. Green Wildflowers. Contributors Common Native Plants View as: Sort by: Scientific Name. Common Name. Search Filters Reset Filters. Category: Bloom Season:
Identifying Las Vegas Native Plants: 13 Plants to Know
Dorr's sage ( Salvia dorrii) is native to the mountain areas of western United States and northwestern Arizona. It grows mainly in the dry, well-draining soils of the Great Basin and southward to the Mojave Desert. It usually grows 4–28 …
19 Stunning Native Plants for Delaware Gardens
1. Witch Hazel ( Hamamelis iana) Photo Credit: Fritzflohrreynolds / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0. The Delaware Nursery and Landscape Association picked its favorite woody plant for 2022! It's witch hazel, and boy, is it special. This native shrub has a totally funky look that'll make your garden stand out.
New York Native Plants
These factors will guide your selection of native plants. Choose Diverse Species: Various trees, shrubs, and perennials will create a more resilient and vibrant garden. Opt for Trees: Species like the Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum) and Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus) are classic New York natives that provide shade and wildlife habitat.
Get to Know These 20 Common Types of Native Plants
Below are some recommended native plants and trees. We have broken them down into categories. If you are interested in a particular category, click on the tab to see the …
17 Native Plants For Tennessee Gardens
Food source for wildlife. Nectar and host plants for native butterflies. Attract native honeybees. Variety of beautiful species to choose from. Many are very easy to grow. If you live in Tennessee, there are a wide variety of native plants you can choose from, including trees, shrubs, wildflowers, vines, and ferns.
Native Plant Recommendations | United States …
10 Native Small Trees. Sometimes you want the look and benefits of a tree, but don't have a lot of space. These 10 favorite small trees will retain their size, perfect for compact …
A guide to South African indigenous trees | Stodels Garden Centre
The Kei Apple (Dovyalis caffra): This small indigenous evergreen tree has glossy green leaves and long, sharp thorns, making it an excellent choice for boundary walls where you require extra security. If you plant both a male and a plant in your garden, you'll be rewarded with bright yellow fruit in February.
South Carolina Native Plants for Landscaping [with Pictures]
Sweet Bay. Sweet bay (Magnolia iana) is a graceful tree that grows well in the low country of South Carolina. This tree is native to the Eastern US and can be found growing throughout the Southeast. Sweet bay is a medium to large-sized tree that typically grows to around 40-60 feet tall and 25-35 feet wide.
15 Types of Plants in Spain
Each region in Spain is home to a specific type of plant . Lowland areas- chestnuts, ash trees, linden, hazelnuts, Marple trees. Mediterranean regions- myrtle, lavender, and laurel plants. Cooler and …
ia Native Plant Guides
A growing number of regional native plant guides are available that highlight the beautiful variety of ia's native plants! Each of these full-color guides shown below highlight 100 or so species of flowering …
10 Iconic Native Idaho Plants | The Nature Conservancy
Aase's Onion ( Allium aaseae) With its beautiful display of small pink-purple flowers, this plant is rare and only found in southwestern Idaho, mainly on steep, sandy slopes in the lower foothills between Boise and Emmett. In 2006, several Aase's onion plants were salvaged from a landfill expansion and replanted at the Idaho Botanical …
Small native gardens and courtyards
A small garden is still a garden! Do you have a small garden or courtyard that you'd like to be native? This article outlines the types of small gardens and coutyards, as well as …
Guide to Australian Native Plants
This Guide presents detailed information on a commonly encountered native plant genera and families – Acacia, Banksia, Grevillea, Callistemon, Eremophila, Leptospermum, Melaleuca, Kangaroo Paws and many others – including their the natural distributions, cultivation and propagation. The guide also addresses some of the questions that are ...
20 Rare and Unique Native Plants of India | Native Gardening
Native Plants of India. 1. Milkwort. Botanical Name: Polygala irregularis. This beautiful plant with purple and blue flowers can be a good addition to your garden. It is easy to maintain and does best in full sun exposure. 2. Spider Wort. Botanical Name: Belosynapsis vivipara.
Embracing the Richness of South Africa's Indigenous Plants …
Indigenous Plants for Different Garden Types: Adapting to Your Space. No matter the size or location of your garden in South Africa, an indigenous plant can thrive in your space. The versatility of native flora means there's a perfect plant for every garden type, from compact urban balconies to sprawling rural landscapes. ... For Small Urban ...
Dogwood Tree: Types, Planting, and Growing Guide
Dogwood trees and shrubs (Cornus spp.) include a large group of flowering plants within the genus Cornus.The 17 types of dogwood trees in this genus that are native to the United States also include some species that are best described as subshrubs—fast-growing woody plants that tend to die back in the winter to ground level …
Pacific NW native plants by plant community
Bare-root native plants are an economical way for gardeners to contribute to the health of ecosystems and watersheds. While they are affordable because of their small size, they …
Mississippi Native Plants
Incorporating these native species into your landscape can help support Mississippi's unique biodiversity, conserve water, and reduce maintenance, as these plants are naturally suited to thrive in the local environment. Mississippi native plants include southern magnolia, black-eyed Susan, trumpet vine, butterfly weed, and eastern red cedar.
Native Plants for Georgia Part I: Trees, Shrubs and Woody …
This publication focuses on native trees, shrubs and woody vines for Georgia. It is not our intent to describe all native species — just those available in the nursery trade and those that the authors feel have potential for nursery production and landscape use. Rare or endangered species are not described. Information on each …