Native Plant Nurseries in Virginia

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

About Native Plants in Virginia

Virginia's geography ranges from the Chesapeake Bay tidal marshes through the rolling Piedmont to the Blue Ridge and Appalachian highlands. This ecological gradient supports rich native plant diversity from coastal grasses to mountain wildflowers. Explore Virginia native plant nurseries to restore habitat and create beautiful, low-maintenance gardens.

Ecoregions

Coastal PlainPiedmontBlue RidgeRidge and ValleyAppalachian Plateau

Popular Native Species

  • Virginia Sweetspire (Itea virginica)shrub
  • American Holly (Ilex opaca)tree
  • Virginia Bluebell (Mertensia virginica)wildflower
  • River Birch (Betula nigra)tree
  • Blue Flag Iris (Iris versicolor)wildflower
  • Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum)grass

Planting Season

Fall (September-November) is the ideal planting season in Virginia, giving roots time to establish before winter. Spring (March-May) is the second-best window, especially for herbaceous plants in the mountains.

USDA Zones

5b-8a