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Native Plant and Seed Sources

Despite being the agriculture capital of the country, it's nearly impossible to walk into a commercial garden center or even a local nursery and find plants native to the area. 

Whenever possible, look for local vendors through the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) and LBJ Wildflower Center. There are seasonal sales, swaps, and giveaways seasonally and throughout the year. Plus, many hyperlocal (Central Texas-specific) vendors host pop-up shops at local markets.

Follow our Instagram at @replant_the_prairie to keep up with the most recent local plant sales and swaps!

When in doubt, use the NPSOT or Wildflower Center database to plan your space. Then this page will give you the resources to make it a reality!

Plan For Your Plants!

If you're anything like me, you could spend an entire week in a plant nursery and never get bored. A display of tropical-looking flowers or a funky succulent arrangement will always stop me in my tracks. Nurseries are supposed to be intoxicating that way - in the end, they are businesses that need to make money like the rest of us.

 

There's nothing wrong with that, but it does mean that when you're buying plants, you should be an informed buyer just like you would with anything else you intend to keep around for a long time.

Here's how to be successful shopping for native plants at your local nursery!

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shop small, shop local

Buy from local nurseries that grow or source their plants in our region. The larger the store, the more exotic (and often invasive) the plant selection is. Avoid big box garden centers whenever you can...and by any means possible.

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ASk questions

Don't be afraid to ask nursery staff to help you find a specific plant, where they source their plants from, or what kind of pesticides they use. It's important information, and they should know!

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Come prepared

Know the latin name of the plant you're looking for. Many plants have similar common names, like "Butterfly Bush," that refer to completely different species! Don't worry, you don't need to pronounce anything correctly.

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shop around

If you don't find what you're looking for at the first place you shop, keep looking! Believe me, I know it's hard to walk away empty handed. But plants are a commitment, which means they are worth the extra effort.

Native Plant Specialists

These growers and vendors specialize in plants native to Central Texas, mostly from the Austin and San Antonio region.

Native plants from Kimberly's Native Plants

Pop-up shops in south Austin with only natives, including species collected by the Native Plant Rescue Project.

Native American Seed logo

Native plant seed specialists in New Braunfels. Order online or visit in person.

It's Your Nature logo

Online vendor located and specialized in Central Texas natives and adapted plants.

Wright's Nursery logo

Native plant nursery located in Briggs, TX, open by appointment only.

Central Texas Seed Savers logo

Fun fact: you can borrow and share seeds at most Austin Public Libraries!

Ecosystem Regeneration Artisans logo

Monthly plant sales from the Ecosystem Regeneration Artisans in San Marcos.

Pollinatives logo

Local San Antonio native plant nursery with a focus on supporting pollinators.

Nectar Bar logo

Central Texas native plants, available by appointment while they transition locations

PS: look for plants propagated from seeds collected by the Native Plant Rescue Project. This is a project associated with the Native Plant Society of Texas that gathers native plants on development sites before they are disturbed. Several of the vendors above sell these plants, including Kimberly's Native Plants and Pollinatives!

NICE Nurseries

The Native Plant Society of Texas partners with nurseries in the areas to provide well-labeled sections of native plants. These are known as NICE partners: Natives Improve and Conserve Environments. 

This list includes nurseries in the Bastrop and Hill Country areas. Please note that most of these nurseries sell exotic plants as well.

Barton Springs Nursery logo

3601 Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX 78746

Graystone Gardens logo

791 State Highway 21, Bastrop, TX 78602, USA

Tillery Street Nursery logo

801 Tillery St, Austin, TX 78702

McIntires Nursery logo

303 Leander Rd #8401, Georgetown, TX 78626

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Native Wildlife Federation

Garden for Wildlife

Find native plants and curated collections online through the National Wildlife Federation's Garden for Wildlife Program. All plants are sourced from regional growers.

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