Native Plants By State, State Flowers & State Birds

Hello native plant enthusiasts! In the lists below, you will find recommendations for some of our most popular native plants and wildflower seeds, listed in the states where they have a native distribution. You’ll also find information about your state bird, state flower, and state wildflower.

• You might notice that the plant list is similar for many states. Why is that? Remember, native plants don't know about state lines! Many of the native plants and seeds available from American Meadows have a very wide native distribution range that covers many states.
• The links will take you to a single plant or seed selection for the plant listed -- but in many cases, we offer multiple cultivars for each plant. This list is a work in progress as we expand our native plant educational resources. 
• The list for your state is a great place for getting started with native plants - but it is by no means a comprehensive listing of the hundreds of native plants growing in each state. 

• Native plants are essential for healthy ecosystems and habitat. They have evolved over time with local wildlife and climate conditions. Many pollinators have special relationships with native plants that they rely on for survival. For instance, some bees are specialists and require nectar and pollen from specific native plants to survive; and butterflies and moths often have specific host plants needed to nourish their caterpillars. For example, Asclepias (Milkweed or Butterfly Weed) is the host plant required for Monarch caterpillars to survive and grow into Monarch Butterflies!
• It’s OK to grow native plants in your yard that may not be native to your state or region. Remember – just because a plant is not native, does not necessarily mean that it is invasive or harmful. In fact, growing well-behaved introduced plants that are suited to your growing conditions can still provide many benefits to your yard (especially when compared to a traditional turf lawn).  
• Know before you grow – It's always a good idea to learn what plants are native, well-behaved, and invasive or aggressive in your region before digging in.
• Learn More: Why Every Garden Needs Native Plants

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