The Dirt

Florida is too diverse for a one-size-fits-all native plant list. Discover beautiful Florida native flowers, grasses, shrubs, vines, and trees and learn how to choose species that actually fit your part of the state and your yard.

Discover 25 California native flowers by color, with a bloom calendar and the best picks for hummingbirds, shade, the coast, and fall color.

How to grow narrowleaf milkweed, the California native milkweed for monarchs: when to plant, water, seasonal care, native species, and FAQs.

How to grow California buckwheat, a drought tolerant native shrub that feeds bees and butterflies: planting, pruning, seasonal care, and FAQs.

Where to buy California native plants: online delivery, native plant nurseries, plant sales, seeds, and garden tours across California.

How to grow hummingbird sage, a fragrant California native groundcover for dry shade: planting, water, seasonal care, propagation, companion plants, and FAQs.

Learn how to grow California poppy, the state flower: when to plant, sun and water needs, care by season, companion plants, and answers to common questions.

How to grow California fuchsia, a drought tolerant native with red fall flowers for hummingbirds: planting, pruning, varieties, companions, and FAQs.

How to grow coyote mint, a fragrant, drought tolerant California native: when to plant, sun and water needs, seasonal care, companion plants, and FAQs.

Discover native shade plants for Texas gardens, from groundcovers and flowering perennials to grasses and shrubs. Learn how to match plants to part shade, full shade, dry shade, and your local growing conditions.

Discover native full sun plants for Texas gardens, including heat-tolerant flowers, grasses, and shrubs. Learn how to choose the right plants for your region, soil, and growing conditions.