Native Plant Nurseries in Nebraska

Native plant nurseries in Nebraska

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About Native Plants in Nebraska

Nebraska's Sandhills, tallgrass prairies, and river-bottom forests support resilient native plants adapted to continental weather extremes. Prairie restoration is a strong tradition in the state.

Ecoregions

SandhillsTallgrass PrairieMixed-Grass PrairieLoess Hills

Popular Native Species

  • Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida columnifera)wildflower
  • Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa)tree
  • Sand Cherry (Prunus pumila)shrub
  • Big Bluestem (Andropogon gerardii)grass
  • Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa)wildflower

Planting Season

Late fall dormant seeding (November-December) is ideal for prairies. Spring planting (April-May) works for container plants.

USDA Zones

4a-5b