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North Carolina Native Plant Society

Rooted in North Carolina's wild beauty.

We promote the enjoyment and conservation of our native plants and their habitats — through education, protection, and propagation, from the highest balds to the coastal plain.

Native Plant of the Season

Meet this season's standout

One species worth planting right now — chosen for its beauty, its toughness, and the wildlife it feeds.

Mountains Piedmont Sandhills Coastal Plain Pollinators Host Plant

Butterfly Weed

Asclepias tuberosa

Brilliant orange milkweed for hot, dry, sunny spots — and a monarch host plant.

Bloom
June–August
Height
1–2.5 ft
Light
Sun

11

Local chapters statewide

40+

Years protecting native flora

900+

Members and growing

$25k+

In grants & scholarships awarded

A statewide community of gardeners, botanists, students, and stewards. Add your voice →

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