Maryland Native Plants Program

Welcome to the Maryland Native Plant Program’s (MNPP) website!

Our mission is to promote the sale and use of plants native to Maryland, and to increase awareness about the importance and benefits of native plants. The MNPP is a partnership between the University of Maryland Extension, Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and the Maryland Native Plant Society. The University MNPP Extension program supports the nursery industry and end-users by providing unbiased and research-based information about how to select, propagate, and use native plants in developed and natural landscapes.

Site under construction

More information and linked resources will be available soon. Thank you for your patience!

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For Growers & Retailers

Resources for wholesalers, growers, & retailers
For Home Gardeners

Design strategies, plant palettes, and how to do site assessments
For Landscape Professionals

Nature-based solutions, site prep and long-term maintenance

COMING SOON- Search Tool & Plant Guides

Plant guides for the mountain, Piedmont and coastal plains regions, and a searchable database of the Commercial Maryland Native Plants list
List & Map of Certified Growers

Find a certified retailer near you!