Native Plants for Georgia: Adapted Beauty for Heat and Humidity

Not every native is drought-proof or carefree, but their key advantage: superior adaptation to Georgia's heat and humidity. Many match non-natives in color and ornamental value.

UGA Native Plant Publications

• Native Trees, Shrubs and Vines
• Native Wildflowers
• Native Vines
• Native Grasses and Sedges

Additional Resources

• Photo guide to native plants
• Native alternatives to common landscape plants
• Invasive plants list with native substitutes

Sources

• Georgia Native Plant Society
• Nearly Native Nursery
• Georgia Native Plant Botanical Garden
• State Botanical Garden of Georgia

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