Your Florida Native Plant Resource Hub
Whether you’re just starting your native plant journey or looking to deepen your knowledge, these guides are here to help you make informed decisions for your landscape.
🗺️ Florida Hardiness Zones Find your USDA hardiness zone using the 2023 map. Includes a complete Tampa Bay county breakdown and tips for choosing native plants suited to your specific zone.
🌿 Florida Native Plant Atlas Wondering if a plant is truly native to your county? The Atlas of Florida Plants, developed by the University of South Florida, is a free searchable database covering more than 4,700 Florida plant species. Look up any plant by common or scientific name, browse all natives documented in your specific county, check threatened and endangered status, and view verified herbarium specimens from across the state. An essential research tool for any Florida native plant gardener.
🐾 Pet Safe Plants Not sure which plants are safe for your dogs, cats, or horses? Use the ASPCA toxic and non-toxic plant database to make pet-safe choices for your garden.
📋 Understanding Our Nursery Badges New to native plants or wondering what our nursery badges mean? Our badge system helps you quickly identify what type of native plant focus each nursery has — from Florida Native Specialists to Butterfly Friendly and FNPS membership. Learn what each badge means before you browse.
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