Sun, water, bloom season, wildlife value, and an honest note on whether it's sold true to species or as a bred lookalike — for every Utah-native plant in the registry.
104Native species listed
64With a live listing
7Blooming this month
Quick answer: Utah has 104 native plants in this directory, 64 with a live listing as of 04 Nov 2026, and 7 with a lookalike alert — check before you buy.
Utah has 104 native plants in this directory, from the West region. The typical last spring frost is around May 11 and the first fall frost around Oct 5, so most native seed goes in outdoors in late fall or winter. Of these, 79 feed pollinators, 75 handle dry spells and 47 are deer-resistant; bloom peaks in June. Good places to start: Silvery lupine, Brittlebush and Narrowleaf milkweed.
Right nowLast frost around May 11, first frost around Oct 5
Preferred deer browse, also browsed by cattle/sheep
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 15 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
western native added 24 Oct 2026. Range from USDA PLANTS (PUTR2), limited to the western and Plains states where it is native....
Not currently sold
Antelope bitterbrush
Purshia tridentata
Sun
Sun
Water
Dry
Bloom
Bloom Apr-Jun
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil
Sandy or rocky
Height
2-8 ft
Wildlife value
Bees, key wildlife browse
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
western native added 24 Oct 2026. Range from USDA PLANTS (ARTR2), limited to the western and Plains states where it is native....
Not currently sold
Big sagebrush
Artemisia tridentata
Sun
Sun
Water
Dry
Bloom
Bloom Aug-Oct
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil
Deep, well-drained
Height
2-8 ft
Wildlife value
Sage-grouse cover and food
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
western native added 24 Oct 2026. Range from USDA PLANTS (PSSP6), limited to the western and Plains states where it is native....
Not currently sold
Bluebunch wheatgrass
Pseudoroegneria spicata
Sun
Sun
Water
Dry
Bloom
Bloom May-Jul
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil
Well-drained
Height
1-3 ft
Wildlife value
Wildlife forage
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium (wet)Grow from seedWild species
BLOOMMay-Jun
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
Not currently sold
Bog laurel
Kalmia polifolia
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
Medium (wet)
Bloom
May-Jun
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil
Wet, organic, peat, acidic
Height
Up to 3 ft
Wildlife value
Conspicuous flowers
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 16 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Toxicity
All plant parts highly toxic and potentially fatal; symptoms: salivation, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, lack of coordination, paralysis; andromedotoxin and arbutin
western native added 24 Oct 2026. Range from USDA PLANTS (EPCA3), limited to the western and Plains states where it is native....
Not currently sold
California fuchsia
Epilobium canum
Sun
Sun
Water
Dry
Bloom
Bloom Aug-Oct
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil
Rocky, well-drained
Height
1-3 ft
Wildlife value
Key late hummingbird nectar
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium-High water, Moist-WetGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom May-Oct
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.
Listing verified 15 Sep 2026
Cardinal flower
Lobelia cardinalis
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
Medium-High water, Moist-Wet
Bloom
Bloom May-Oct
Sold as
Seed
Soil
Moist to wet, humus-rich soil - medium loam, clay loam, limestone-based, sandy, sandy loam, clay
Height
Up to 6 ft tall
Wildlife value
Nectar source for hummingbirds, attracts birds and butterflies
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
All parts toxic only if eaten in large quantities. Symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, salivation, exhaustion/weakness, pupil dilation, convulsions, coma. Toxic compounds: alkaloids lobelamine, lobeline, and others, plus volatile oil
western native added 24 Oct 2026. Range from USDA PLANTS (DUPU), limited to the western and Plains states where it is native. N...
Not currently sold
Chalk dudleya
Dudleya pulverulenta
Sun
Sun
Water
Dry
Bloom
Bloom May-Jul
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil
Rocky, fast-draining
Height
1-3 ft
Wildlife value
Hummingbirds
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-Jul
(MySeeds.Co); In Stock, $30.00 — original candidate rejected: mismatched description (listing actually described unrelated "Roc...
Listing verified 15 Sep 2026
Chokecherry
Prunus virginiana
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
Medium water, Dry-Moist
Bloom
Bloom Apr-Jul
Sold as
Seed
Soil
Nutrient-rich, moist soils with limestone - sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay
Height
Up to 30 ft tall
Wildlife value
Fruit feeds birds/bears/moose/deer/elk, larval host for Columbia silkmoth
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
New growth, wilted leaves, or frost/drought-injured plant parts poisonous to cattle and humans; toxin hydrocyanic acid forms in stomach. Children have been poisoned and died after ingesting large quantities of berries (which contain seeds)
western native added 24 Oct 2026. Range from USDA PLANTS (MIMU), limited to the western and Plains states where it is native. N...
Not currently sold
Colorado four o'clock
Mirabilis multiflora
Sun
Sun
Water
Dry
Bloom
Bloom Apr-Sep
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil
Sandy or rocky
Height
1-2 ft
Wildlife value
Hawk moths
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
western native added 24 Oct 2026. Range from USDA PLANTS (HEAN3), limited to the western and Plains states where it is native....
Not currently sold
Common sunflower
Helianthus annuus
Sun
Sun
Water
Dry-Medium
Bloom
Bloom Jul-Oct
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil
Most soils
Height
3-8 ft
Wildlife value
Bees, seeds for birds
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Sun, Part ShadeDry, Medium water useGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMApr-Sep
On every list checked but Amazon stock is Eurasian-garden yarrow everywhere — not a true native ecotype anywhere. Consistent ca...
Listing verified 15 Sep 2026
Common yarrow
Achillea millefolium
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Dry, Medium water use
Bloom
Apr-Sep
Sold as
Seeds
Soil
Disturbed soils, medium calcium carbonate tolerance
Height
Up to 3 ft
Wildlife value
Special value to native bees, supports conservation biological control
Lookalike alert
On every list checked but Amazon stock is Eurasian-garden yarrow everywhere — not a true native ecotype anywhere. Consistent caveat across all 6 states.
western native added 24 Oct 2026. Range from USDA PLANTS (ABVI), limited to the western and Plains states where it is native. N...
Not currently sold
Desert sand verbena
Abronia villosa
Sun
Sun
Water
Dry
Bloom
Bloom Feb-Jul
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil
Sandy
Height
6-12 in
Wildlife value
Moths, butterflies
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 03 Nov 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Feathery false Solomon's seal (Maianthemum racemosum) — Herb
western native added 24 Oct 2026. Range from USDA PLANTS (POFR2), limited to the western and Plains states where it is native....
Not currently sold
Fremont cottonwood
Populus fremontii
Sun
Sun
Water
Wet
Bloom
Bloom Feb-Apr
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil
Riparian, moist
Height
40-80 ft
Wildlife value
Nesting birds, caterpillar host
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Food/shelter for deer/small mammals, substrate for insectivorous birds, larval host for Colorado Hairstreak butterfly
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 15 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
western native added 24 Oct 2026. Range from USDA PLANTS (ZAGA2), limited to the western and Plains states where it is native....
Not currently sold
Garrett's firechalice
Zauschneria garrettii
Sun
Sun
Water
Dry
Bloom
Bloom Jul-Oct
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil
Rocky
Height
6-12 in
Wildlife value
Hummingbirds
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
western native added 24 Oct 2026. Range from USDA PLANTS (CAMI12), limited to the western and Plains states where it is native....
Not currently sold
Giant red paintbrush
Castilleja miniata
Sun
Sun
Water
Medium
Bloom
Bloom Jun-Sep
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil
Moist meadows
Height
1-3 ft
Wildlife value
Hummingbirds
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
western native added 24 Oct 2026. Range from USDA PLANTS (ARPA6), limited to the western and Plains states where it is native....
Not currently sold
Greenleaf manzanita
Arctostaphylos patula
Sun
Sun
Water
Dry
Bloom
Bloom Apr-Jun
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil
Rocky, well-drained
Height
3-6 ft
Wildlife value
Bees, fruit for wildlife
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
western native added 24 Oct 2026. Range from USDA PLANTS (OEEL), limited to the western and Plains states where it is native. N...
Not currently sold
Hooker's evening primrose
Oenothera elata
Sun
Sun
Water
Medium
Bloom
Bloom Jun-Sep
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil
Moist, sandy
Height
2-5 ft
Wildlife value
Night-flying moths, goldfinches
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
western native added 24 Oct 2026. Range from USDA PLANTS (FEID), limited to the western and Plains states where it is native. N...
Not currently sold
Idaho fescue
Festuca idahoensis
Sun
Sun
Water
Dry
Bloom
Bloom May-Jul
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil
Well-drained
Height
1-2 ft
Wildlife value
Grazing and cover
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
western native added 24 Oct 2026. Range from USDA PLANTS (ACHY), limited to the western and Plains states where it is native. N...
Not currently sold
Indian ricegrass
Achnatherum hymenoides
Sun
Sun
Water
Dry
Bloom
Bloom Apr-Jun
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil
Sandy
Height
1-2 ft
Wildlife value
Seeds for birds and rodents
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Sun, Part ShadeLow water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun
(CZ Grain); seeds, In Stock, $10.49
Listing verified 15 Sep 2026
Indigo bush
Amorpha fruticosa
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Low water, Dry-Moist
Bloom
Bloom Apr-Jun
Sold as
Seed
Soil
Sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay soils
Height
6-12 ft tall
Wildlife value
Nectar for bees/butterflies/insects, larval host for Silver-spotted Skipper/Southern Dogface/California Dogface/Gray Hairstreak/Hoary Edge, high deer resistance
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
Can be weedy or invasive in the Northeast; forms thickets on riverbanks and islands
Indigo bush / False indigo bush (Amorpha fruticosa) — Seed
western native added 24 Oct 2026. Range from USDA PLANTS (PEPR2), limited to the western and Plains states where it is native....
Not currently sold
Littleflower penstemon
Penstemon procerus
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Medium
Bloom
Bloom Jun-Aug
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil
Moist meadows, well-drained
Height
4-16 in
Wildlife value
Bees
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
western native added 24 Oct 2026. Range from USDA PLANTS (WYAM), limited to the western and Plains states where it is native. N...
Not currently sold
Mule's ears
Wyethia amplexicaulis
Sun
Sun
Water
Medium
Bloom
Bloom May-Jul
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil
Deep clay or loam
Height
1-2 ft
Wildlife value
Bees
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
western native added 24 Oct 2026. Range from USDA PLANTS (AGUR), limited to the western and Plains states where it is native. N...
Not currently sold
Nettleleaf giant hyssop
Agastache urticifolia
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Medium
Bloom
Bloom Jun-Sep
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil
Well-drained loam
Height
2-5 ft
Wildlife value
Bees, hummingbirds
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Sun, Part ShadeDry-MediumGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom May-Jul
western native added 24 Oct 2026. Range from USDA PLANTS (HODI), limited to the western and Plains states where it is native. N...
Not currently sold
Oceanspray
Holodiscus discolor
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Dry-Medium
Bloom
Bloom May-Jul
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil
Well-drained
Height
6-15 ft
Wildlife value
Butterfly host, birds
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
western native added 24 Oct 2026. Range from USDA PLANTS (SADO4), limited to the western and Plains states where it is native....
Not currently sold
Purple sage (desert sage)
Salvia dorrii
Sun
Sun
Water
Dry
Bloom
Bloom May-Jul
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil
Rocky, sandy, alkaline ok
Height
1-2 ft
Wildlife value
Bees, hummingbirds
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun
seeds, In Stock
Listing verified 15 Sep 2026
Red baneberry
Actaea rubra
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
Moist
Bloom
Bloom Apr-Jun
Sold as
Seed
Soil
Well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soils
Height
Up to 3 ft tall
Wildlife value
Conspicuous feathery flowers attract pollinators, berries poisonous to humans
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Berries and roots very poisonous if ingested, may affect nervous system. Symptoms: burning mouth/throat, salivation, severe stomach cramps, headache, diarrhea, dizziness, hallucinations. Children most at risk. Not reported to have caused death to humans/livestock in US
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 15 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Seeds (listed under synonym genus "Cleomella serrulata"), purchasable, $6.99
Listing verified 16 Sep 2026
Rocky Mountain bee plant
Peritoma serrulata
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Low
Bloom
May-Sep
Sold as
Seeds
Soil
Well-drained, moist to dry, medium to sandy
Height
Up to 32 in (to 6 ft)
Wildlife value
Seeds feed pocket mice/mourning doves/birds, larval host for checkered white butterflies, nectar source, highly deer resistant
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
Northeastern/midwestern US populations are non-persistent waifs/garden escapes, not native there; tolerant of many soils/conditions which may contribute to spread beyond its native Rocky Mountain range
western native added 24 Oct 2026. Range from USDA PLANTS (PESP), limited to the western and Plains states where it is native. N...
Not currently sold
Royal penstemon
Penstemon speciosus
Sun
Sun
Water
Dry
Bloom
Bloom May-Jul
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil
Gravelly or sandy
Height
1-2 ft
Wildlife value
Bees, hummingbirds
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 15 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
western native added 24 Oct 2026. Range from USDA PLANTS (ERCA23), limited to the western and Plains states where it is native....
Not currently sold
Scarlet monkeyflower
Erythranthe cardinalis
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Wet
Bloom
Bloom Apr-Oct
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil
Moist stream banks
Height
1-3 ft
Wildlife value
Hummingbirds
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
western native added 24 Oct 2026. Range from USDA PLANTS (MIGU), limited to the western and Plains states where it is native. N...
Not currently sold
Seep monkeyflower
Erythranthe guttata
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Wet
Bloom
Bloom Mar-Sep
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil
Wet soil, stream edges
Height
1-3 ft
Wildlife value
Bees, hummingbirds, butterfly host
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
western native added 24 Oct 2026. Range from USDA PLANTS (ERUM), limited to the western and Plains states where it is native. N...
Not currently sold
Sulphur-flower buckwheat
Eriogonum umbellatum
Sun
Sun
Water
Dry
Bloom
Bloom Jun-Sep
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil
Rocky, gravelly, well-drained
Height
4-12 in
Wildlife value
Bees, butterflies, host for many blues
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
western native added 24 Oct 2026. Range from USDA PLANTS (OECA10), limited to the western and Plains states where it is native....
Not currently sold
Tufted evening primrose
Oenothera caespitosa
Sun
Sun
Water
Dry
Bloom
Bloom Apr-Aug
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil
Rocky, gravelly
Height
4-8 in
Wildlife value
Hawk moths
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
western native added 24 Oct 2026. Range from USDA PLANTS (DENU2), limited to the western and Plains states where it is native....
Not currently sold
Upland larkspur
Delphinium nuttallianum
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Medium
Bloom
Bloom Apr-Jul
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil
Well-drained
Height
6-16 in
Wildlife value
Bumble bees, hummingbirds
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Browse and food for birds/wildlife, nectar for insects
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 15 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
western native added 24 Oct 2026. Range from USDA PLANTS (PECY2), limited to the western and Plains states where it is native....
Not currently sold
Wasatch penstemon
Penstemon cyananthus
Sun
Sun
Water
Dry
Bloom
Bloom May-Jul
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil
Rocky, well-drained
Height
1-3 ft
Wildlife value
Bees, hummingbirds
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
western native added 24 Oct 2026. Range from USDA PLANTS (CEOC3), limited to the western and Plains states where it is native....
Not currently sold
Western redbud
Cercis occidentalis
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Dry
Bloom
Bloom Feb-Apr
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil
Well-drained
Height
8-20 ft
Wildlife value
Early bees
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
western native added 24 Oct 2026. Range from USDA PLANTS (ACMI2), limited to the western and Plains states where it is native....
Not currently sold
Western yarrow
Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis
Sun
Sun
Water
Dry
Bloom
Bloom May-Sep
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil
Most soils
Height
1-3 ft
Wildlife value
Bees, small butterflies
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Western yarrow (Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis)
SunLow water, drought tolerantGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMMar-Jun
No live listing found as of 15 Sep 2026.
Not currently sold
Winterfat
Krascheninnikovia lanata
Sun
Sun
Water
Low water, drought tolerant
Bloom
Mar-Jun
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil
Clay, chalky or saline soils
Height
Up to 3 ft
Wildlife value
Winter browse for rabbits and other wildlife
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 15 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
western native added 24 Oct 2026. Range from USDA PLANTS (PSTA), limited to the western and Plains states where it is native. N...
Not currently sold
Woolly paperflower
Psilostrophe tagetina
Sun
Sun
Water
Dry
Bloom
Bloom Apr-Oct
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil
Sandy, gravelly
Height
1-2 ft
Wildlife value
Bees, butterflies
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 15 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Wyoming Indian paintbrush (Castilleja linariifolia)
Last spring frostMay 11Ranges Apr 8 – Jun 11 by location
First fall frostOct 5Ranges Sep 16 – Nov 1 by location
Frost-free season147 daysTypical, between the two dates
When to sow and plant
JanSow
FebSow
MarSow
AprRest
MaySow + plant
JunSow + plant
JulRest
AugRest
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Sow seed outdoorsPlant live plantsBothThis month
Oct 5 – Apr 11Sow seed: late fall into winter
Sow most native wildflower and grass seed outdoors. Many natives need weeks of cold, moist conditions before they sprout, and a Utah winter does that for free.
May 11 – Jun 25Spring: after the last frost
Sow seed that needs no cold treatment, and set out live plants once the soil warms.
Aug 16 – Sep 28Plant: early fall
A strong second window for live plants and shrubs, while roots still have time to settle in.
Check each seed packet: a few species want spring sowing or special treatment. Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 normals (32°F, 50% chance) from 134 Utah weather stations; your own yard may differ by a week or two.
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Common questions about Utah native plants
What are the best native plants for Utah?
Good starter natives for Utah gardens include Silvery lupine, Brittlebush, Narrowleaf milkweed, Rocky Mountain iris and Rocky Mountain penstemon. They're sold as the true wild species, valuable to wildlife and suited to home gardens. The full list has 104 Utah natives.
How many plants are native to Utah?
This directory lists 104 plants native to Utah, and 64 of them have a live seed or plant listing we've checked. Utah has many more native species in the wild; this list focuses on plants that gardeners can grow.
When should I plant native seeds in Utah?
Sow most native perennial seed outdoors in late fall or winter, after the first fall frost (typically around Oct 5 in Utah). Winter cold breaks seed dormancy so it sprouts in spring. Set out nursery plants after the last spring frost (typically around May 11) or in early fall.
What native plants bloom in Utah in November?
7 Utah natives in this directory bloom in November, including Big bluestem, Sideoats grama, Buffalograss, Little bluestem and Shrubby cinquefoil.
What are the best native plants for pollinators in Utah?
Strong pollinator plants native to Utah include Silvery lupine, Brittlebush, Narrowleaf milkweed, Rocky Mountain iris and Rocky Mountain penstemon. The full list has 79 options.
What native plants are deer-resistant in Utah?
Deer-resistant natives for Utah include Silvery lupine, Brittlebush, Narrowleaf milkweed, Rocky Mountain iris and Rocky Mountain penstemon. The full list has 47 options.
What native plants grow in shade in Utah?
Shade-tolerant natives for Utah include Silvery lupine, Rocky Mountain penstemon, Cardinal flower, Colorado blue columbine and Creosote bush. The full list has 30 options.
What native plants are drought-tolerant in Utah?
Drought-tolerant natives for Utah include Silvery lupine, Brittlebush, Narrowleaf milkweed, Rocky Mountain penstemon and Butterflyweed. The full list has 75 options.
This page lists every species in the Native Seed Directory documented as native to Utah — 104 plants, 64 of them with a live seed or plant listing verified as recently as 04 Nov 2026. Growing conditions come from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center; the "Buying it" note on each plant tells you whether what stores sell is the wild species or a bred variety. Open any card for soil, height, wildlife value and the buying note, or follow the plant name for its full profile and the other states where it grows.
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