Plants of the Southwest

Plants of the Southwest is a locally-owned native plant nursery and seed store with over 45 years of experience serving the Santa Fe and Albuquerque, New Mexico communities. Founded in 1976, the company specializes in cultivating and supplying southwest native plants, desert-adapted species, seeds, trees, shrubs, grasses, cacti, and perennials that thrive in arid climates. The company's philosophy centers on low-work and no-work gardening principles, leveraging the natural strengths of native plants that flourish once established in their native environments. Plants of the Southwest emphasizes ecological gardening and land reclamation using plants specifically suited to the southwestern dryland climate, enabling customers to create sustainable landscapes while reducing maintenance demands. With knowledgeable staff at both their Santa Fe and Albuquerque retail locations, the company provides customers direct access to quality native plant materials and expert guidance.