Native Plant Nurseries in Colorado

Find local native plant nurseries in Colorado. Support pollinators and local ecosystems with plants native to your region.

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

Shortgrass PrairieFront Range FoothillsMontane ForestAlpine TundraColorado Plateau

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.

USDA Zones

3a-7a