Protecting the Texas environment through conservation, research and utilization of native plants
Native Plant Database
Search for plants that fit your landscape by soil type, sun/shade, height, and more
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Native Plants ...
Are drought-tolerant, naturally conserving our precious water resources
Provide habitat and food for birds, butterflies, bees and other wildlife
Don’t need special pampering or fertilizing
Are natural to their ecosystem
Help us maintain biological biodiversity
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Never has the mission of the Native Plant Society of Texas been more important. Read our first Annual Report to learn about the mission, governance, and operations of the Society.
Shop Native Plants Near You!
The Native Plant Society of Texas partners with local nurseries and growers. Learn more about our NICE Program and start shopping.
Latest Chapter News
Local chapters across the state help promote the Native Plant Society of Texas mission while providing a social context which many members enjoy. Each chapter chooses projects according to the interests of their members, and organizes local field trips, meetings, plant sales and other events. Most chapters publish their own websites and newsletters.
Diagnosing and Treating Issues with Native Plants
Andrew Labay, horticulturist and plant biologist from San Antonio Botanical Garden, discuss best practices in growing native plants.
2024 Summer Plants of the Season
Announcing NICE Plants of the Season for Summer 2024!
Creating a Pollinator Garden Step-by-Step
If you want to create a pollinator garden, but don’t know where to start, Holly Simonette, this month’s speaker at Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) Fredericksburg Chapter, will share tips and resources for going from blank slate to recognized pollinator garden
Where to see native plants
Chapter members support native plant gardens, or Chapter Demo Gardens, in many cities and parks in Texas.
Classes and Native Landscape Certification
Class Descriptions
Level 1 is a prerequisite for Level 2 and for Level 3. Subsequent levels may be taken in any order. NLCP is a state-wide program, but classes focus on the
Native Landscape Certification Program
Registration for the Fall Classes will open August 1st at 8am. The classes will say “Registration Closed” until then. Classes are consistent across the state but focus on
Gardening for Monarchs
Monarch & Milkweed Resources
Learn about Monarchs Learn about the Monarch Butterfly Learn about Milkweed Texas Parks and Wildlife Identification of Milkweeds (Illustrated Guide) Learn about Butterfly Gardens Wildflower Center guide to making
Monarch Waystation Requirements
Monarch Waystations are places that provide all the resources necessary for monarchs to produce successive generations and sustain their migration. A Monarch Waystation needs milkweeds, nectar plants, and some kind of
Garden Grants
Monarch Garden Grants The Native Plant Society of Texas awards small grants to nature centers, schools, educational groups and others to help fund development of Monarch demonstration gardens or Monarch Waystations
Texas Native Plants Member Magazine
Spring 2024 Member Magazine
Winter 2024 Member Magazine
