OZARK NATIVE PLANTS
White River Nursery offers one of the largest selections of native perennials, grasses, shrubs, and trees in Northwest Arkansas. Whether you’re planting for pollinators, building a low-maintenance landscape, or restoring habitat, you’ll find host plants, nectar sources, and hardy native varieties that thrive in our region.
Why choose native plants for Northwest Arkansas landscapes?
Native plants are adapted to our local soils and weather, which makes them a smart choice for both new and experienced gardeners. Many Arkansas native plants are naturally more tolerant of heat, humidity, and seasonal swings, and they often require less water and fewer inputs once established.
Benefits of planting natives include:
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Better drought tolerance once established
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Stronger pest and disease resistance
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Less maintenance in the right conditions
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Important support for native bees, butterflies, and birds
Native plants can also be the best solution for tricky spots where other plants struggle. If you’re dealing with sun-baked areas, poor soil, or places that stay damp, we can help you pick native plants that actually want those conditions.
What does “native” mean?
A “native plant” is a plant species that occurs naturally in a region and has existed here for a long time. You may also hear the term “naturalized,” which refers to plants that have been established in an area for many years and behave similarly to natives.
When planted in the proper light, soil, and moisture conditions, native plants can thrive with minimal care and maintenance.
Want to see what’s available right now? Browse our current selection of native plants for sale and check back often-availability changes with the season.
This awesome community partner is a major player in native plant conservation and can help you learn more about all the native plants we carry.
Grow Native! is a native plant marketing and education program of the Missouri Prairie Foundation. Grow Native! helps protect and restore biodiversity by increasing conservation awareness of native plants and their effective use in urban, suburban, and rural developed landscapes.
