Gardening in North Texas means overcoming the unique challenges of our soils and climate. One of the keys to success is choosing plants that thrive in our area and some of the best options are native plants. Whether you’re looking for the right tree, shrub, perennial, succulent, vine, or groundcover, a plant indigenous to Texas is likely the perfect fit. They offer a diverse selection of colors, textures and forms from which to choose. You can find native plants to thrive in shade to full sun conditions, large or tight spaces, and attracting different pollinators to your landscape. Native plants also help save water and look good too!

The list below includes some of the best plants available at local nurseries that carry or specialize in native plants. Search and save the plants that fit best in your landscape and create a plan or start with a pollinator garden. Once completed, it’s time to find your native plants. The Native Plant Society of Texas maintains a helpful list of local nurseries that span the DFW area.

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Creating A Pollinator Garden

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Native and Adaptive Plants

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