Finding native plants
Chapter Plant Sales
Many NPSOT chapters hold plant sales, especially in Spring or early Fall, both prime times in Texas for incorporating native plants into your landscape. Also your local chapter can provide resource information and advice specific to where you live. Look under the chapters heading to find out how to contact your local NPSOT chapter.
Arboretums and Botanical Gardens
Texas is fortunate to have many outstanding arboretums and botanical gardens where you can see and research native plants. In addition many of them sell plants either year-round or at special sales.
Master Gardeners
The Texas Master Gardeners are an educational resource sponsored by Texas A&M AgriLIFE Extension Service. Many Master Gardener chapters hold spring or fall plant sales which usually feature many native plants.
Native Plant Nurseries
There are numerous retail and wholesale nurseries around the state which carry good selections of native plants. The link below will take you to a directory maintained by Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center where you can search for native plant suppliers by your zip code.
Collecting Wild Plants
Read the official NPSOT policy for collecting in the wild or along roadsides.
