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Native Plant Database

Welcome to the latest edition of the Native Plants Database. From this page you can explore the wealth of native plants in North America. Use the options below to search for 7,219 native plants by scientific or common name or choose a particular family of plants. If you are not sure what you are looking for, try the combination search or our Recommended Species lists. If you are looking for non-native or introduced species, we suggest you visit the USDA Plants Database.

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Use the options below to search for plants based on a combination of characteristics. If there are too many results, try narrowing your search by selecting more characteristics. If the results are too few, broaden your search by selecting fewer characters.

Recommended Species Lists

Find native plant species by state. Each list contains commercially available species suitable for gardens and planned landscapes. Once you have selected a collection, you can browse the collection or search within it using the combination search.

View Recommended Species page

Combination Search

Select State or Province

Habit (general appearance)

Duration (lifespan)

Light requirement
 Sun - 6 or more hours of sun per day
 Part shade - 2 to 6 hours of sun per day
 Shade - Less than 2 hours of sun per day

Soil moisture
 Dry - soil does not exhibit visible signs of moisture
 Moist - soil looks and feels damp
 Wet - soil is saturated with water
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Time:  Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec
Bloom Color:  White  Red  Pink  Orange  Yellow  Green  Blue  Purple  Violet  Brown  Black

Leaf Characteristics
Leaf Arrangement:  Alternate  Opposite  Whorled  Fascicled
Leaf Retention:  Deciduous  Evergreen  Semi-evergreen

Size Characteristics
Height:  0-1 ft.  1-3 ft.  3-6 ft.  6-12 ft.  12-36 ft.  36-72 ft.  72-100 ft.  More than 100 ft.

Plant Database Resources

Bibliography - Find floras, field guides, and other native plant publications appropriate for your area.
Botanical Glossary - Glossary of commonly used botanical terms and their definitions.
Complete Species List - An alphabetized list of all species in the native plant database.
Become a Contributor - Find out how you can help this project grow.
Linking to the Database - Instructions for linking to the Native Plants Database.
Data Fields - Learn more about Native Plant Database information fields.