Native Plant Species

The introduced tortoises are dispersing seeds of several native plants and are selectively grazing invasive plant species.

What is a native plant? A native plant is a plant that is a part of the balance of nature that has developed over hundreds or thousands of years in a particular region or ecosystem.

Discover native plants for your region since 1999. Browse our database of 2,000+ species, find local native plant nurseries, and learn sustainable gardening practices.

Discover why native plants are essential for supporting local wildlife and ecosystems and how to introduce them into your garden.

145+ native plants and counting! Filter by type, region, color, or view all. Even the most talented gardeners out there still kill plants. It is going to happen. Try to learn from it rather than let it discourage you.

The Alabama Plant Atlas is a joint effort by the Alabama Herbarium Consortium (AHC) and The University of West Alabama to provide users with a comprehensive searchable database of plants that occur in the state of Alabama.

Native vs non-native plant species. .Native plants also promote biodiversity and provide easier forage for livestock and wildlife compared to many invasive weed species.

Furthermore, visual representations like the one above help us fully grasp the concept of Native Plant Species.

When choosing native plants, know the differences among species, cultivars and hybrids and how they affect the overall effectiveness of your garden as a habitat for pollinators.

Many native plant genera have species that grow in particular states. Heres an example: the Pacific bleeding heart is native to the Pacific Northwest, and a related species Dicentra...