Local Resources
The best nurseries, organizations, and resources for native plant gardening in the Austin area.
Nurseries
The Natural Gardener ↗
📍 South Austin (8648 Old Bee Caves Rd)
Largest native plant selection in Austin. Knowledgeable staff, organic approach, great prices.
Barton Springs Nursery ↗
📍 South Austin (3601 Bee Caves Rd)
Excellent quality plants with a strong native and adapted plant section. Expert staff.
Great Outdoors ↗
📍 South Congress (2730 S Congress Ave)
Good native selection, regular sales, and a friendly, approachable vibe.
Leaf Landscape Supply ↗
📍 Multiple locations
Solid selection of native trees and larger shrubs. Great for bigger landscaping projects.
Organizations
Native Plant Society of Texas (Austin Chapter) ↗
Local chapter hosts plant sales, educational events, and field trips. Great community of native plant enthusiasts.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center ↗
World-class botanical garden and research center dedicated to native plants. Incredible resource and beautiful to visit.
Travis Audubon Society ↗
Bird conservation organization that promotes native habitat gardening. Great programs on creating bird-friendly yards.
Grow Green ↗
City of Austin and Austin Water program promoting water-wise landscaping with native and adapted plants.
Online Resources
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Plant Database ↗
Comprehensive native plant database with photos, growing info, and range maps for Texas species.
iNaturalist ↗
Identify plants in your yard and see what natives grow in your area. Free app for iOS and Android.
Native American Seed ↗
Texas-based source for native grass and wildflower seed. Ships to Austin area.
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