Native Plant Nurseries in Colorado
Find local native plant nurseries in Colorado. Support pollinators and local ecosystems with plants native to your region.
4 results found
Finding Nectar Nursery
Arvada, Colorado
Native plant nursery located in Arvada, Colorado.
Gulley Greenhouse and Garden Center
Fort Collins, Colorado
Native plant nursery located in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Harlequin's Gardens
Boulder, Colorado
Native plant nursery located in Boulder, Colorado.
High Plains Environmental Center
Loveland, Colorado
Native plant nursery located in Loveland, Colorado.
Finding Nectar Nursery
Arvada, Colorado
Native plant nursery located in Arvada, Colorado.
Gulley Greenhouse and Garden Center
Fort Collins, Colorado
Native plant nursery located in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Harlequin's Gardens
Boulder, Colorado
Native plant nursery located in Boulder, Colorado.
High Plains Environmental Center
Loveland, Colorado
Native plant nursery located in Loveland, Colorado.
About Native Plants in Colorado
Colorado's dramatic elevation changes create distinct life zones from shortgrass prairie to alpine tundra. Native plants adapted to intense sun, low humidity, and variable precipitation are perfect for xeric landscapes.
Ecoregions
Popular Native Species
- •Blue Columbine (Aquilegia caerulea)— wildflower
- •Gambel Oak (Quercus gambelii)— tree
- •Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus montanus)— shrub
- •Blue Grama (Bouteloua gracilis)— grass
- •Aspen (Populus tremuloides)— tree
Planting Season
Spring (May-June) is preferred on the Front Range and mountains. Fall planting (September-October) works at lower elevations with adequate irrigation.