San Antonio Chapter

Native Plants for All!

New Name, Same Mission: Native Plants for All!

We’re rebranding! After five wonderful years, “Plants x Donation” is officially becoming Native Plants for All!

  • Where to Find Us: Look for the Native Plants for All table at our monthly meetings and various chapter events.

  • What to Bring: We welcome donations of native plants and collected seeds. We kindly ask that you label all items with both their common and scientific (Latin) names. (Labels can be provided at the event if needed.)

  • Can’t Attend? If you can’t make it to a meeting, we encourage you to share your extra native plants with neighbors and friends!

A huge thank you to the dedicated members who have grown and propagated plants for the “Plants x Donation” program. Your efforts have allowed us to share the beauty of native species with the public while generating vital revenue for the chapter.

We look forward to seeing the program flourish as you continue to share your plants and expertise through Native Plants for All!

Sharing Plants at NPSOT Meeting

Looking for Native Plants at a Nursery? Visit our NICE Native Plant Partner Nurseries:

PREMIER NICE! Nursery Partner

101 South St, Converse, TX, USA
7600 Eckhert Road, San Antonio, TX, USA

About the Region

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Salado, the location of our Fall 2025 Symposium, lies at the intersection of two ecoregions: the Edwards Plateau (Limestone Cut Plain) and Blackland Prairie (Northern Blackland Prairie).

The Edwards Plateau area is also called the Hill Country; however, this general term covers a much larger area extending farther north. Spring-fed creeks are found throughout the region; deep limestone canyons, rivers, and lakes (reservoirs) are common. Ashe juniper is perhaps the most common woody species found throughout the region. Additional woody species include various species of oak, with live oak (Quercus fusiformis) being the most common. Sycamores (Platanus occidentalis) and bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) border waterways. This area is well known for its spring wildflower displays, though they may be viewed in spring, late summer, and fall, as well. According to Texas Parks and Wildlife, average annual rainfall in the Edwards Plateau ranges from 15 to 34 inches.

The Blackland Prairie extends from the Red River south to San Antonio, bordered on the west by the Edwards Plateau and the Cross Timbers, and on the east by the Post Oak Savannah. Annual rainfall averages 30 to 40 inches, with higher averages to the east. This region is dominated by prairie species. The most common grass species include little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) and Indian grass (Sorghastrum nutans) in the uplands and switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) in the riparian areas and drainages. Common herbaceous flowering plants include salvias, penstemons, and silphiums. This area has suffered greatly from overgrazing and agricultural use. Few intact areas remain, though many of the plants can be found along county roadsides throughout the region.

Our fall Symposium host chapter, the Tonkawa Chapter, includes both of these ecoregions.

Source: Wildflowers of Texas by Michael Eason