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Native Plants By State

Native plants are adaptable, low-maintenance, and beautiful. They are the best choice for habitat-friendly gardens and thriving ecosystems. Find top picks for native plants in your state — and learn about your state bird and state flowers!

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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.

About Our Native Plant Lists For Each State

  • You might notice that the plant list is similar for many states. Why is that? Native plants don't know about state lines! Many of the native plants and seeds available from American Meadows have a wide distribution that covers many states.
  • The links will take you to a single plant or seed selection — in many cases, multiple cultivars are available. This list is a work in progress as we expand our native plant educational resources.
  • This is a great starting point, but not a comprehensive list of all native species in your state.

Find Your State

AlabamaNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
AlaskaNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
ArizonaNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
ArkansasNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
CaliforniaNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
ColoradoNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
ConnecticutNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
DelawareNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
FloridaNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
GeorgiaNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
HawaiiNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
IdahoNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
IllinoisNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
IndianaNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
IowaNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
KansasNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
KentuckyNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
LouisianaNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
MaineNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
MarylandNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
MassachusettsNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
MichiganNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
MinnesotaNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
MississippiNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
MissouriNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
MontanaNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
NebraskaNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
NevadaNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
New HampshireNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
New JerseyNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
New MexicoNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
New YorkNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
North CarolinaNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
North DakotaNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
OhioNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
OklahomaNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
OregonNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
PennsylvaniaNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
Rhode IslandNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
South CarolinaNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
South DakotaNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
TennesseeNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
TexasNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
UtahNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
VermontNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
VirginiaNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
WashingtonNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
West VirginiaNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
WisconsinNative Plants, State Flower & Bird
WyomingNative Plants, State Flower & Bird

About Native Plants

  • Native plants are essential for healthy ecosystems and habitat. Many pollinators rely on them for survival. For instance, some bees are specialists and require specific native plants; and butterflies and moths often have specific host plants for their caterpillars. Asclepias (Milkweed/Butterfly Weed) is required for Monarch caterpillars.
  • It’s OK to grow native plants from nearby regions — not all non-natives are invasive or harmful. Well-behaved introduced plants suited to your conditions can still benefit your yard (especially versus a traditional turf lawn).
  • Know before you grow — learn which species are native, well-behaved, or invasive in your region before planting.
  • Learn More: Why Every Garden Needs Native Plants

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