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Welcome to The Plant Native—native gardening made easy and fun. Explore native gardening FAQs, landscaping ideas, and native plant guides.
Native Plant Library
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Explore our extensive library of native plants and learn about their unique characteristics, ideal growing conditions, and more.
Native Guides by Region
Native plants for the Midwest
Native plants for the Midwest
Living in the Midwest want to start a native plant garden? Here is the garden inspiration you were looking for. These native flowers, shrubs, and trees are easy to find, easy to plant, and will look stunning in your garden. Scroll on to find plant ideas, alongside list of Midwestern nurseries and online plant sellers.
Native plants for the Northeast
Native plants for the Northeast
Living in the Northeast and want to plant a native garden? Here is the garden inspiration you were looking for. These native plants are easy to find, easy to plant, and will look stunning in Northeastern gardens. Scroll on for inspiration alongside native nurseries and Northeast online plant sellers. Why plant native in the Northeast?Planting
Native plants for the South
Native plants for the South
Living in the South and want to plant a native garden? Here is the garden inspiration you were looking for. These native plants are easy to find, easy to plant, and will look stunning in your Southern garden. Scroll on for inspiration, alongside southern native nurseries to visit. This article is filled with ideas for
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Discover the Beauty and Benefits of American Beautyberry | The Plant Native
Discover the Beauty and Benefits of American Beautyberry | The Plant Native
Thinking about growing American beautyberry? Learn if your yard is a good fit, how much sun or water it needs, and why those purple berries are a bird favorite.
Benefits of Planting Native Bee Balm | The Plant Native
Benefits of Planting Native Bee Balm | The Plant Native
Meet 15 native bee balm species with photos, bloom colors, and planting tips so you can choose the right one for your garden.
Discover the Beauty and Benefits of Black-Eyed Susan | The Plant Native
Discover the Beauty and Benefits of Black-Eyed Susan | The Plant Native
Get bright late-summer color with black-eyed Susans. These drought-tolerant, deer-proof natives feed pollinators and thrive in full sun with little care.
Blazing Star: A Beginner's Guide | The Plant Native
Blazing Star: A Beginner's Guide | The Plant Native
Looking for a low-care pollinator magnet? Blazing star sends up purple flower spikes that feed butterflies and bees, tolerate drought, and return every year.
Growing Cardinal Flower: A Guide | The Plant Native
Growing Cardinal Flower: A Guide | The Plant Native
Coneflowers: Easy-to-Grow Native Plants | The Plant Native
Coneflowers: Easy-to-Grow Native Plants | The Plant Native
Golden Alexander: A Native Garden Star | The Plant Native
Golden Alexander: A Native Garden Star | The Plant Native
Brighten your garden with Golden Alexander’s yellow blooms and attract Swallowtail butterflies. Easy to grow and perfect for pollinator gardens. Find tips here.
How to Plant Native Milkweed - The Plant Native
How to Plant Native Milkweed - The Plant Native
There are 100+ milkweed species native to North America—meet 10+ options in our milkweed round-up. Find planting inspiration and photos, and help monarchs.
How to Plant Rattlesnake Master - The Plant Native
How to Plant Rattlesnake Master - The Plant Native
Rattlesnake master is an iconic native flower that thrives in full sun, well-drained areas. Learn how to grow and where to find this native plant.
Redbud: Burst of Spring Color | The Plant Native
Redbud: Burst of Spring Color | The Plant Native
Our beginner-friendly guide teaches you how to plant and care for native redbud trees. It includes lots of images and sourcing tips for this springtime gem.
The Beauty and Benefits of Native Rhododendrons | The Plant Native
The Beauty and Benefits of Native Rhododendrons | The Plant Native
Native rhododendrons light up spring with clusters of flowers and keep their green leaves year-round. Learn planting tips and which species to try.
The Beauty of the Tulip Poplar: A Guide to Planting and Care
The Beauty of the Tulip Poplar: A Guide to Planting and Care
Grow a stunning Tulip Poplar in your landscape with this guide to planting, care, and seasonal beauty for year-round enjoyment.
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