New Mexico
New Mexico's diverse landscapes—from high deserts and grasslands to mountain forests—support a remarkable variety of native plants. The following species provide exceptional benefits for pollinators, birds, wildlife, water conservation, and overall ecosystem health.
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Helpful Native Plant Resources
- Ecological Introduction
- Why is Reducing Your Lawn a Good Thing?
- Reasons to Plant Native Plants
- What are Soft Landings?
- Why Leave the Leaves?
- Best Practices for Communicating with HOAs
- EcoRegion vs Plant Zone Maps
- Consider Signage in your Yard
Visit Native Plant Resources Near You
Plants of the Southwest is a small native plant nursery and seed store based in both Santa Fe and Albuquerque. They sell seeds, trees, shrubs, grasses, cacti & perennials that are native and desert-adapted.
Rehm’s Nursery and Garden Center is a long-established, family-owned garden center located at 5801 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Known locally as the “Purple Greenhouse,” it has served the community for over 80 years, offering a wide range of plants, garden supplies, and expert horticultural advice.