Virginia Native Plant Resources

Resources

Nurseries, organizations, books, and field guides for Virginia's native plant gardeners.

The best thing you can do for your garden is learn what already belongs here.

Organizations

Central Rappahannock Chapter of the VNPS(opens in new tab)

The Central Rappahannock Chapter of Virginia Native Plant Society (VNPS) is dedicated to the preservation of native plants in Virginia.

Virginia Native Plant Society (VNPS)(opens in new tab)

The statewide organization dedicated to the conservation of Virginia's native plants and habitats.

Plant Virginia Natives(opens in new tab)

Campaign to increase awareness and use of native plants in Virginia landscapes.

Audubon Society of Northern Virginia(opens in new tab)

Conservation and education focused on birds and native habitat. Plants for Birds program promotes native landscaping.

Garden Revolution: How Our Landscapes Can Be a Source of Environmental Change

Larry Weaner and Thomas Christopher

This guide to practical gardening invites you into the natural world with approachable ideas, beautiful pictures and beneficial designs.

Bringing Nature Home

Doug Tallamy

The essential case for why native plants matter — and the book that changed how I garden.

The Living Landscape

Tallamy & Darke

Designing functional native landscapes that support real biodiversity.

Flora of Virginia

Weakley, Ludwig, & Townsend

The definitive field guide to Virginia's native flora. Heavy, comprehensive, worth every ounce.

Virginia Wildflowers(opens in new tab)

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center database. Search by state, habitat, and bloom time.

iNaturalist(opens in new tab)

Citizen science platform for plant identification. Great for learning what's growing near you.

Digital Atlas of the Virginia Flora(opens in new tab)

County-level distribution maps for every plant species documented in Virginia.

Virginia Tech Dendrology(opens in new tab)

Tree and shrub identification with detailed photos, range maps, and botanical descriptions.

Earth Sangha(opens in new tab)

Native plant nursery in Springfield, VA. Wild-collected seed from local ecotypes.

Nature By Design(opens in new tab)

Native plant nursery in Alexandria, VA. Strong selection of woodland and wetland species.