Save your Pentstemon seeds. #SeedSaving #NativePlants

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Not all plants win you over with flowers, some steal the show with their leaves. Here are three of our favorites that bring unique texture, shape, and personality to the garden. Native plants bring more than just flowers, they offer beauty in every season and support local wildlife.

As we move into mid-August in Louisiana, many butterfly and bird species are gearing up for their incredible migratory journeys. Providing them with the right native plants ensures they have the fuel they need to make it! You can be a crucial part of their survival. Plant natives! #PlantForNature

🌿 Speaker Highlight: Kim Eierman 🌿 Want to fight pollinator decline & climate change? Kim Eierman shows you how. Founder of EcoBeneficial LLC, author of The Pollinator Victory Garden, and expert in native plants & climate-resilient landscapes. Register: wildones.org/landscape-st...

Giant Vernonia. In the Aster family, sometimes called ironweed, these tall perennials bloom in vibrant magenta‑purple clusters. They are beginning to light up coastal prairies, wet woodlands, and roadside meadows and bloom between now and fall. A pillar of a healthy native ecosystems.

NEW CLASS DATES RELEASED! Become a Certified Native Plant Professionals. New Class date: Sept 20 & 21 Time: 8am - 5pm both days Location: LSU Hilltop Arboretum, 11855 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70810 Cost: $400 - Lunch provided www.lnps.org/louisiana-pr...

Spurred Butterfly Pea (Centrosema virginianum) This delicate native vine brings subtle beauty to shady and sunny spots alike with its soft purple blooms but its true value lies beneath the surface.🦋 Host Plant Power🌱 Soil Enrichment🌾 Low-Maintenance Beauty - Reseeds easily.

Leavenworth’s Sedge 🌿 Not every plant wants to be the star of the show, some are happy being the quiet backbone of the landscape. Meet Leavenworth’s Sedge, a tough little native that plays the long game. It doesn’t shout for attention, but your garden will thank you for inviting it in.

Meet the American Hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana) also known as Musclewood - one look at its smooth, fluted, bluish-gray trunk explains why! It’s a subtle stunner in the landscape, with fall leaves that glow golden-yellow and bark that adds year-round visual interest. A great native shade maker!

Japanese Climbing Fern, is a vine-like fern from Asia. A Tier I invasive, it smothers native vegetation, steals light and even fuels wildfires by acting as a “ladder” letting flames climb into the canopy. Remove all visible fronds and dig out rhizomes before the spores develop in late summer.

Does anyone have a Botanical Bucket list? We have some great recommendations if you do not! 🌱 For links to each of these visit: www.lnps.org/resources/ga...

🌺 Mallow Madness Begins. If you’ve driven down a rural Louisiana road lately, chances are you’ve seen them, giant blooms exploding in pinks, whites, and reds like summer fireworks. Our native Mallows (Hibiscus species) are back in bloom! They support native pollinators and even hummingbirds.

Carolina Buckthorn (Frangula caroliniana). Despite the name, Carolina Buckthorn doesn’t have thorns, just bright green foliage, glossy berries, and a ton of ecological value. Great for woodland edges, understories, or anywhere you want to add color, texture, and life. A great Native tree.

The Two Joes of Louisiana! Eutrochium fistulosum (Hollow Joe Pye) & Eutrochium purpureum (Sweet Joe Pye). Most Joe Pyes thrive in moist, rich soils, but purpureum can handle woodland garden conditions too. Both species are loved by butterflies especially monarchs and other great pollinators.

Bayou-Buzz’s profile says, “Will pollinate native plants for love” - awww. Better luck next time Bayou-Buzz. 🐝 Have a great weekend everyone!

🌳 Southern Catalpa: More Than Just Fish Bait Sure, anglers know it as the "Catawba Worm Tree" but the Southern Catalpa (Catalpa bignonioides) has way more going for it than just being a bait buffet. It's a fast-growing, shade-throwing, pollinator-pleasing powerhouse.

When the summer turns up the heat, the American Elm turns up the comfort. With its high, arching canopy and fast-growing nature, this native tree provides broad, cooling shade that can drop ground temperatures and give people, pets, and pollinators a much-needed break from the sun.

There is something incredibly patriotic about the protection of land, and habitat. Native plants have always been proudly American. May your native flowers be the fireworks of your garden and the trees the steadfast guardians of this great place we call home. Happy July 4th! #July4th

🌳 The Quiet Work of Native Trees They don’t hum, buzz, or beep but they’re some of the hardest-working members of our communities. While we sweat through another Louisiana summer, native trees are helping us. Let’s show some love to the trees that keep Louisiana livable. 🌳

Meet two unsung heroes of the Louisiana landscape: quietly helping the ecosystem one root system at a time. Partridge Pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata) Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium). This duo works great in poor soil and looks stunning in late summer while supporting ecosystems year-round.

Here are some more Firefly-Friendly Natives! If you want to see more of those magical blinks in your yard, planting native species can help. Fireflies love areas with moist soil, tall grasses, and native plants. Nurture nature and bring out the sparkle to your landscape.

Happy Pollinator Week from Bayou-Buzz! May your day start with beautiful blooms and a smile from our buzz worthy content! 😁

It’s National Pollinator Week! A week native plant growers are ready for! This week, we’re celebrating the bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, hummingbirds, and other pollinators that keep our ecosystems thriving and our native plants blooming. @xercessociety.bsky.social

Attract a combination of visitors with this one plant. If you want to invite hummingbirds and butterflies into your garden, look no further than the Louisiana-native Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis). It’s beautiful and thrives in rain gardens, soggy spots as well as in average garden soil!

🌱What’s a native plant you tried to grow and just couldn’t keep alive? Who knows we may just turn your answer into a helpful post and ask some experts how they grow it. 😁

Creating a resilient native landscape starts with a layered approach. 1️⃣ Recognize and Remove Non-Native Invasives 2️⃣ Replant with Natives 3️⃣ Embrace Native Volunteers Over time, this strategy applies pressure on invasive plants from both side. Learn more: www.lnps.org/invasive-pla...

Dog Fennel – A Wild Louisiana Native with Flair! (Eupatorium capillifolium). Loved by pollinators, especially native bees and beneficial insects. Provides habitat for butterfly larvae and small critters. Dog Fennel helps the scarlet-bodied wasp moth survive. It thrives in poor soil but is poisonous.

If you want to see more of those magical blinks in your yard, planting native species can help. Fireflies love areas with moist soil, low-mowed grasses, and native plants like these. These plants support the healthy ecosystems fireflies need to thrive & make your yard feel like a summer fairytale.

Wildflowers are more than just beautiful, they're vital to our ecosystems. By leaving wildflowers untouched, we allow them to continue their life cycle, support wildlife, and be enjoyed by others. When you see a wildflower, appreciate its beauty and let it thrive in its natural habitat.

Are the kids out of school and you need to find ways to keep them busy? Download one of our FREE coloring pages from LNPS.org. Many more to select from.

A keystone native plant is like the VIP of the ecosystem, when it’s there, everything thrives. They support a large number of of wildlife. Without keystone plants, the insects cannot thrive. Fewer insects mean fewer birds, and that ripple effect goes all the way up. Adding just a few can help!

Thank you for the interest in the Louisiana Native Professional Certification Program. Registration for the Lafayette class is now closed. If you would like to be notified of future classes stay tuned here or sign up to get notified by email. mailchi.mp/319f833637ea...

Louisiana has several geographic areas that are different from one that affect plant growth and determine what native plants are found there and will grow there successfully. These distinct areas are called Ecoregions or Plant Regions. To learn more: www.lnps.org/native.../pl...

💧 Got soggy spots in your garden? Don’t fight the wet, plant for it! Some native shrubs actually thrive in areas with standing water or consistently damp soil.

Wahoo! This native’s a showstopper!🌿 Meet the American Wahoo (Euonymous americanus). A striking shrub brings the wahoo factor! Great for late-summer interest with reddish fruits and soft yellow foliage. Attractive berries that birds appreciate. Shade-tolerant but this shrub can grow in full sun too.

This species is a native of Europe, introduced into the U.S. as an ornamental. Classified as a Tier I invasive species. Currently causing severe or widespread negative impacts on wildlife or natural communities in Louisiana. Find alternatives with Native Iris's instead.

🌿Be the FIRST to be certified as a Louisiana Native Plant Professional! Registration is NOW OPEN with full program details available on our website. There is a lot more to this program than we can fit in a post here. Visit: www.lnps.org/louisiana-pr... to see the details and register by May 30th!

Mother’s Day is coming up so why not give a gift that is a little outside the box by giving Mom a Native Plant. Beautiful, hardy and will remind Mom for many years she is loved! We have a great list of retailers to visit: www.lnps.org/resources/pl... to find a local Native Plant seller near you!

🌿✨ May the Forest Be With You! ✨🌿 When you plant natives, you’re not just gardening...You’re joining the Rebellion, fighting for healthier ecosystems, cleaner water, and a more beautiful, balanced world. 🌍 Plant native. Trust the Force. Grow strong, you will. #TheForceOfNature

It is special when you can surround yourself with nature in public spaces. Someone has shifted this metal table to sit in a small open space amongst the native flowers at the #UniversityofNewOrleans. This is one of FIVE native gardens at the University. Way to go UNO for stepping up for natives.

As Native Plant Month Comes to a Close… Let’s carry that energy forward! 👉 Keep planting 👉 Keep learning 👉 Keep sharing the why behind natives Every yard, every garden, every roadside patch can make a difference. Truly every month is Native Plant Month, but thank you all for growing with us.

It is #WorldBookDay. There are some great books out there that are helpful for native plant growers and nature conservation enthusiasts. What are your favorites? Bonus points for rare gems and locally written!

Happy Earth Day! Louisiana’s native plants don’t just look beautiful , they are Earth Day in action. They clean air and water, feed our wildlife, and thrive without extra fuss. Whether it’s a full pollinator garden or one humble native milkweed, it matters. Stewardship starts one plant at a time.

If you are getting started with planting native plants here are 3 plants that are easier to grow. 🌻Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) 🌸Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) 🌼Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata) These plants are easy to get started in the fall or early Spring by spreading the seed.

Learning to identify plants as they spring to life can be challenging, let’s practice. Can you identify this young plant that volunteered in a planter? Clues: It is a large shrub to small tree. It will get clusters of white flowers. It is much loved for its berries. Do you know what plant this is?

If you're looking to add beauty to your garden, Coral Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) might just be a new favorite native vine. This Louisiana native is one of our evergreen vines, offering lush greenery year-round and multiple flushes of blooms, even in winter! A hummingbird magnet.

Anyone else breaking up with the turf grass? 😆

Spiderwort is a useful landscaping plant. It will grow in a variety of conditions, but does best with some shade and average moisture. Spiderwort forms thick mounds of narrow leaves and reseeds readily producing a grassy, expanding groundcover. Great for bees! #Louisiana #NativePlants

Big Blue Lilyturf, commonly called Liriope, is native to China and Japan. Liriope is classified by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries as a Tier II invasive species. Plant these native options instead: Leavenworth’s Sedge, Carex leavenworthii, Cherokee Sedge, Carex cherokeensis