Pollinator support
Choose flowers and host plants that serve local bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.
Lafayette native plant nursery
Louisiana native plants for Acadiana yards
Urban Naturalist grows and sells plants chosen for Lafayette’s heat, rain, clay, pollinators, and neighborhood gardens.
Why natives
Plants that feed the place they grow
Native plants can give a yard more life with less guessing: flowers for bees and butterflies, seed and cover for birds, and roots that make sense in South Louisiana soil. Availability changes with the season, so the live plant list is the best way to see what is out today.
Local resilience
Pick plants with a better chance of handling Lafayette weather and soil.
Seasonal change
Build beds that move through bloom, seed, structure, and habitat value over the year.
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Check the list before you come
The plant and price list is updated often so you can plan your visit before heading to Madison Street.
Good to know
Native plant questions
Do native plants change by season?
Yes. Availability changes with propagation, weather, and the growing season, so check the current plant list before visiting.
Can native plants help pollinators?
Yes. Many Louisiana natives support local bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects better than generic ornamental plantings.