Lists of Native Plants For Georgia

Although not every native plant is drought-tolerant or carefree, their main advantage is that they are more adapted to our heat and humidity. Many are just as colorful as common non-native plants you’d find at a garden center.

The University of Georgia has just published a great compilation of native trees, shrubs, ferns, grasses, wildflowers and vines you should consider for your landscape.

Native Plants for Georgia (May take a minute or two to download. It’s a big file.)

Also, check out this photo guide to native plants

Native Plant Alternatives to Common Landscape Plants

SOURCES

Georgia Native Plant Society

Nearly Native Nursery

Georgia Native Plant Botanical Garden

State Botanical Garden of Georgia

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