We’re excited to announce the launch of a powerful new feature on our website: the Native Plant Search by Location — now live and ready to help you discover plants that are not only native to your region, but also perfect for your edible garden, medicinal use, or ecological restoration project.
This easy-to-use tool allows you to explore native plant species based on your country or state, with advanced filters to help you zero in on the right plants for your needs. Whether you’re a gardener, forager, educator, or environmental planner, our new search feature puts practical, plant-specific knowledge at your fingertips.
How it Works
Enter the full name of your country or region (e.g., “United Kingdom” rather than “UK”) to get the most accurate results. In some areas, like the United States, you can even search by individual states (e.g., “California”).
Need a broader search? Use the site-wide search bar or try our Advanced Search from the homepage.
🔍 Filter by Ratings and Special Uses
Once you’ve selected your location, narrow your search using rating-based filters for:
- Edible Rating – How valuable the plant is for food (roots, fruits, leaves, etc.)
- Medicinal Rating – Traditional or modern healing uses
- Other Uses Rating – Ecological, practical, or industrial functions
You can also choose plants with special ecological roles or growing habits, such as:
- Nitrogen Fixer – Improves soil health
- Ground Cover – Helps prevent erosion
- Coppice, Hedge, or Espalier – Great for garden structure and form
- Carbon Farming and Dynamic Accumulator – Contribute to sustainable practices
- Attracts Wildlife – Supports pollinators and native fauna
- Food Forest – Suitable for layered, perennial growing systems
- Scented Plants – Adds fragrance to your garden
Explore and Grow
This new tool is designed to help everyone—from beginner gardeners to ecological designers—find the right plants for the right place, while encouraging biodiversity and sustainability. Start exploring today and build a garden or landscape that supports nature, people, and the planet.
