At The Garden Hub, we love celebrating the beauty and resilience of Louisiana’s native plants. These plants are perfectly adapted to our climate, requiring less water, fertilizer, and maintenance while supporting local wildlife like pollinators and birds. Whether you’re looking for shade trees. vibrant flowers, or hardy ground cover, native plants are an excellent choice for sustainable and thriving landscapes.

• Low-Maintenance - Native Plants naturally thrive in Louisiana’s environment, reducing the need for extra care.

• Wildlife Friendly - They provide food and shelter for pollinators, birds, and beneficial insects.

• Drought & Flood Resistant - Adapted to Louisiana’s weather patterns, these plants handle wet and dry conditions better than non-native species.

• Pest & Disease Resistant - They have built-in defenses against many common pests and diseases, reducing the need for presticides.

Native Trees

• Live Oak (Quercus virginiana) - A majestic, long-living shade tree perfect for large landscapes.

• Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) - Famous for its fragrant white flowers and glossy leaves.

• Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum) - Thrives in wet areas and is the official state tree of Louisiana.

Flowering Plants & Shrubs

• Louisiana Iris (Iris giganticaerulea) - A stunning, easy-to-grow flower that thrives in wet conditions.

• American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) - A wildlife favorite with vibrant purple berries in the fall.

• Southern Wax Myrtle (Morella cerifera) - A Fast-growing shrub that provides shelter for birds and butterflies.

Pollinator Favorites

• Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) - Essential for monarch butterflies, with pink summer blooms.

• Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) - A hardy, drought-tolerant plant that attracts bees and butterflies.

• Coral Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) - A beautiful, vining plant that hummingbirds love.

Native Ground Cover & Grasses

• Gulf Muhly Grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris) - Stunning pink feathery plumes in the fall.

• Frogfruit (Phyla nodiflora) - A fast-spreading ground cover that supports pollinators.

• Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) - A native grass with gorgeous blue-green foliage that turns bronze in fall.

We proudly offer a selection of Louisiana native plants for your garden and landscape. Visit us to explore our current inventory, get expert advice, and find the perfect plants for your space.