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New Jersey Native Plants

FAQs about native plants in New Jersey

These plants are native to and will thrive in New Jersey. Help New Jersey wildlife and enjoy the beauty of nature when you add one of our curated native plant collections outside your New Jersey home.

New Jersey is called the Garden State for good reason. It’s wildly diverse but under threat from non-native invasive plant species. There are many reasons to plant New Jersey native plants, and it’s never been easier. Simply browse our collections of New Jersey native plants for sale, and find the ones to perfectly match your garden.

Not sure if these are the right native plants for your New Jersey garden? Try using our native plant finder by ZIP code. Not in New Jersey? Then you can shop by state instead!

Single Species Curated Collections Native Shrubs
Pollinator Power Plants - Garden for Wildlife

Pollinator Power

from $98.00
from $98.00
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Buttonbush Shrub Plants - Garden for Wildlife

Buttonbush Shrub

from $69.00
from $69.00
$145.00
Pinxterbloom Azalea Shrub Plants - Garden for Wildlife

Pinxterbloom Azalea Shrub

$69.00
$69.00
Path Rush Plant Sets Plants - Garden for Wildlife

Path Rush Plant Sets

from $38.00
from $38.00
Golden Alexander Plant Sets Plants - Garden for Wildlife

Golden Alexander Plant Sets

from $38.00
from $38.00
Firefly Delight Plants - Garden for Wildlife

Firefly Delight

from $105.00
from $105.00
Rain Garden Plants - Garden for Wildlife

Rain Garden

from $98.00
from $98.00
Spring Bee Buffet Plants - Garden for Wildlife

Spring Bee Buffet

from $98.00
from $98.00
Hummingbird Heroes Plants - Garden for Wildlife

Hummingbird Heroes

from $98.00
from $98.00
Summer Songbird Plants - Garden for Wildlife

Summer Songbird

from $98.00
from $98.00
Grassy Gala Plants - Garden for Wildlife

Grassy Gala

from $98.00
from $98.00
Shady Sanctuaries Plants - Garden for Wildlife

Shady Sanctuaries

from $98.00
from $98.00
Little Bluestem Grass Plant Sets Plants - Garden for Wildlife

Little Bluestem Grass Plant Sets

from $38.00
from $38.00
Virginia Mountain Mint Plant Sets Plants - Garden for Wildlife

Virginia Mountain Mint Plant Sets

from $38.00
from $38.00
Sneezeweed Plant Sets Plants - Garden for Wildlife

Sneezeweed Plant Sets

from $38.00
from $38.00
Jacob's Ladder Plant Sets Plants - Garden for Wildlife

Jacob's Ladder Plant Sets

from $38.00
from $38.00
Grayleaf Goldenrod Plant Sets Plants - Garden for Wildlife

Grayleaf Goldenrod Plant Sets

from $38.00
from $38.00
Bigleaf Aster Plant Sets Plants - Garden for Wildlife

Bigleaf Aster Plant Sets

from $38.00
from $38.00
Foxglove Beardtongue Plant Sets Plants - Garden for Wildlife

Foxglove Beardtongue Plant Sets

from $38.00
from $38.00
Black Eyed Susan Plant Sets Plants - Garden for Wildlife

Black Eyed Susan Plant Sets

from $38.00
from $38.00
Purple Lovegrass Plant Sets Plants - Garden for Wildlife

Purple Lovegrass Plant Sets

from $38.00
from $38.00
Side Oats Grama Grass Plant Sets Plants - Garden for Wildlife

Side Oats Grama Grass Plant Sets

from $38.00
from $38.00
Zig Zag Goldenrod Plant Sets Plants - Garden for Wildlife

Zig Zag Goldenrod Plant Sets

from $38.00
from $38.00
Slender Mountain Mint Plant Sets Plants - Garden for Wildlife

Slender Mountain Mint Plant Sets

from $38.00
from $38.00
Blue Wood Aster Plant Sets Plants - Garden for Wildlife

Blue Wood Aster Plant Sets

from $38.00
from $38.00
Wild Geranium Plant Sets Plants - Garden for Wildlife

Wild Geranium Plant Sets

from $38.00
from $38.00
Spotted Joe Pye Plant Sets Plants - Garden for Wildlife

Spotted Joe Pye Plant Sets

from $38.00
from $38.00
Oxeye Sunflower Plant Sets Plants - Garden for Wildlife

Oxeye Sunflower Plant Sets

from $38.00
from $38.00
Downy Woodmint Plant Sets Plants - Garden for Wildlife

Downy Woodmint Plant Sets

from $38.00
from $38.00
Purple Coneflower Plant Sets Plants - Garden for Wildlife

Purple Coneflower Plant Sets

from $38.00
from $38.00
Great Blue Lobelia Plant Sets Plants - Garden for Wildlife

Great Blue Lobelia Plant Sets

from $38.00
from $38.00
Eastern Columbine Plant Sets Plants - Garden for Wildlife

Eastern Columbine Plant Sets

from $38.00
from $38.00
Smooth Blue Aster Plant Sets Plants - Garden for Wildlife

Smooth Blue Aster Plant Sets

from $38.00
from $38.00
Great St. John's Wort Plant Sets Plants - Garden for Wildlife

Great St. John's Wort Plant Sets

from $38.00
from $38.00
Bee Balm Plant Sets Plants - Garden for Wildlife

Bee Balm Plant Sets

from $38.00
from $38.00
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Spicebush Shrub Plants - Garden for Wildlife

Spicebush Shrub

$69.00
$69.00
Sold Out
Red Chokeberry Shrub Plants - Garden for Wildlife

Red Chokeberry Shrub

$69.00
$69.00
Sold Out
Swamp Azalea Shrub Plants - Garden for Wildlife

Swamp Azalea Shrub

$69.00
$69.00
Lanceleaf Coreopsis Plant Sets (I) Plants - Garden for Wildlife

Lanceleaf Coreopsis Plant Sets (I)

from $38.00
from $38.00
Cardinal Flower Plant Sets (I) Plants - Garden for Wildlife

Cardinal Flower Plant Sets (I)

from $38.00
from $38.00
Swamp Milkweed Plant Sets (I) Plants - Garden for Wildlife

Swamp Milkweed Plant Sets (I)

from $38.00
from $38.00

Support your local wildlife.

Help birds, pollinators such as bees, butterflies, other insects, amphibians and small mammals, and reptiles.

Have a global impact.

Help create habitats for declining wildlife, reduce urban heat islands and manage storm water runoff.

Bring nature home.

There’s no easier place to get a daily dose of nature and the physical, mental and spiritual benefits.

Support our mission.

All orders benefit our non-profit to help declining wildlife and expand native plant availability nationwide.

FAQs about native plants in New Jersey

Every year, the monarch butterfly migrates to warmer temperatures. On their migration, they pass through and have a pitstop in New Jersey. It’s a phenomenon that’s often much anticipated, not just for the spectacle. Environmental, economic, and educational reasons make the annual migration of monarch butterflies so exciting.

It used to be that tourists would flock to Cape May every year to witness the huge congregation of monarchs. But as the number of monarch butterflies has dwindled, so too have the tourists. Both are now a fraction of what they used to be. It’s not just happy tourists dwindling in numbers that are affecting the economy of New Jersey, either.

The good news is that New Jersey has recognized the importance of making changes. Monarch-enhancing initiatives have been implemented in the forests and parks of New Jersey, and there is a range of tracking and conservation programs running at educational facilities and by conservation organizations.

The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) has also developed the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge program. The program’s goal is to encourage mayors to commit to helping Monarch butterflies thrive. In New Jersey alone, the following have already signed up:

  • Caldwell in Essex County
  • Middle Township in Cape May County
  • East Amwell Township in Hunterdon County
  • Princeton in Mercer County
  • Roosevelt in Monmouth County.

However, you can also take plenty of actions as a New Jerseyan, including getting involved with one of the many Community Wildlife Habitat initiatives in the state.

While New Jersey native plants are vital for a healthy ecosystem, planting milkweed is essential to help monarch butterflies. While adult monarchs will feed on the nectar provided by a wide range of plants, they will only reproduce where milkweed is planted.

That’s because monarch caterpillars will only feed on milkweed leaves. It’s the only host plant for monarchs, so it's critical to have in your New Jersey pollinator garden.

The good news is that there’s a lot you can do, no matter the size of your outdoor space. First, read our guide to milkweed and monarch butterflies to get a clearer idea of what needs to be done. Then, look at our collections above. There are some New Jersey-specific native plants and plant collections we’ve designed specifically for monarch butterflies, including the Monarch Munchables 12-Plant Collection.

The whole of the US has a problem with non-native invasive plants. They cause serious harm to local ecosystems because they outcompete native plants for food, light, and space. And if a non-native plant isn’t invasive , many types require much more maintenance, including pesticides and fertilizers in a garden setting, which also cause harm to the local ecosystem.

Some of the most threatening invasive species in New Jersey to watch out for are:

  • Chinese Wisteria
  • English Ivy
  • Butterfly Bush
  • Japanese Honeysuckle
  • Norway maple.

This isn’t the complete list, and you can find out more by checking out the Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space’s Do Not Plant list, compiled by the non-profit’s New Jersey Invasive Species Strike Team.

In New Jersey alone, it is estimated that invasive species of plants impact the local economy to the tune of around $290 million per year. So make sure you're up to date on the plants to avoid and the invasive species to remove (carefully) from your garden, and transform your garden with New Jersey native plants.