Native Perennials at Carolina Native Nursery
The Jewels of the Native Garden
Native perennials are the heart of a thriving native garden. From the first blooms of spring to the final flowers of fall, these plants provide season-long beauty, support pollinators and wildlife, bringing dynamic color, texture, and movement to the landscape.
At Carolina Native Nursery in Burnsville, North Carolina, we grow thousands of native perennials on our NC mountain property. As one of the Eastern US’s leading native plant nurseries, we are dedicated to helping gardeners, landscapers, restoration professionals, and plant enthusiasts discover the beauty and ecological value of native perennial plants.
Whether you’re looking to create a pollinator garden, native meadow, woodland garden, rain garden, or wildlife habitat, native perennials provide the foundation for healthy, resilient landscapes that support local ecosystems.
Why Plant Native Perennials?
Native perennials have evolved alongside the birds, butterflies, bees, and other wildlife that depend on them. Unlike many non-native ornamentals, native perennial flowers provide food, shelter, and habitat while requiring fewer resources to thrive.
Benefits of native perennials include:
- Support for pollinators including native bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
- Season-long blooms and color
- Adaptation to local growing conditions
- Improved biodiversity and ecological health
- Reduced need for fertilizers and pesticides
- Increased wildlife habitat
- Beautiful, naturalistic landscapes that change throughout the seasons
From Coneflowers and Milkweed to Goldenrod, Asters, Lobelia, Phlox, and Joe-Pye Weed, native perennials provide unmatched beauty and ecological value.
Protect Native Plants in the Wild
As interest in native gardening continues to grow, it’s important to source plants responsibly.
We encourage gardeners to purchase nursery-propagated native perennials rather than digging plants from roadsides, forests, meadows, or natural areas. Removing plants from the wild can damage sensitive ecosystems and reduce biodiversity.
Our native perennials allow you to enjoy these remarkable plants while helping preserve naturally occurring populations throughout the Eastern US.
Leave native plants where they belong and let us help you bring them into your landscape responsibly.
Native Perennial Resources
Whether you're new to native gardening or an experienced plant enthusiast, we invite you to explore our educational resources.
More Native Perennial Resources
Our Mission
Our vision is to become the premier resource for native perennials in the Eastern United States.
Through education, propagation, conservation, and responsible cultivation, we strive to increase awareness of native plants and help more people create beautiful landscapes that benefit pollinators, birds, wildlife, and future generations.
We believe native perennials belong in every garden—from backyard landscapes and pollinator gardens to public parks, schools, restoration projects, and large-scale conservation efforts.
Frequently Asked Questions About Native Perennials
Wholesale Native Perennials for Nurseries and Landscapers
Are you a nursery, garden center, landscape designer, restoration professional, municipality, or conservation organization looking for wholesale native perennials?
Carolina Native Nursery supplies native plants throughout the United States and beyond. We work with wholesale customers ranging from independent garden centers and landscapers to large-scale restoration and conservation projects.
Our plants have shipped from Atlanta to Maine, from Lake Tahoe to international trial programs around the world.
If you’re searching for wholesale native perennials, native plants, or hard-to-find native species, we’d love to discuss your project.
Contact Carolina Native Nursery to learn more about current availability, wholesale programs, and custom growing opportunities.
Building Better Gardens with Native Plants
Native perennials are more than beautiful flowers—they are the foundation of healthy landscapes. By choosing native plants, you create gardens that support wildlife, conserve resources, celebrate regional biodiversity, and connect people to the natural beauty of the Eastern US.
We invite you to explore the world of native perennials and discover why they remain some of the most valuable and rewarding plants in any garden.