Native Plant Publications

(Updated: May 31, 2023, 7:58 a.m.)

Finding good information on native plants on the internet can be daunting. So, here are some of the best resources for researching native plants for the southeast including the mountains.

native rhododendron
Native rhododendron is one our best native mountain plants.

Useful Native Plant Publications

These three UGA publications are so expansive as to form a large book when printed. The information within is mostly applicable to North Carolina.

UGA publication - Native Trees, Shrubs, Vines

Native Plants for Georgia

UGA publication  - Ferns

Ferns

UGA publication - Wildflowers

wild flowers

The North Carolina Native Plant Society maintains a very well organized list that is useful for planning gardens and landscapes.

firepink wildflower

NC Native Plant Society - Plant List

Native Plants for Birds