Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS)
@lnps.bsky.social
The Louisiana Native Plant Society is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of, education about, and the propagation of the state’s diverse native flora.
August 21, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The Baton Rouge class is filling up fast with over 60% of seats registered. Make sure to register now to get certified as Louisiana Native Professional.
Register here: www.lnps.org/louisiana-pr...
#Education #NativePlants #SpecialTraining #Louisiana
Register here: www.lnps.org/louisiana-pr...
#Education #NativePlants #SpecialTraining #Louisiana
August 20, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The Baton Rouge class is filling up fast with over 60% of seats registered. Make sure to register now to get certified as Louisiana Native Professional.
Register here: www.lnps.org/louisiana-pr...
#Education #NativePlants #SpecialTraining #Louisiana
Register here: www.lnps.org/louisiana-pr...
#Education #NativePlants #SpecialTraining #Louisiana
Not all plants win you over with flowers, some steal the show with their leaves. Here are three of our favorites that bring unique texture, shape, and personality to the garden. Native plants bring more than just flowers, they offer beauty in every season and support local wildlife.
August 18, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Not all plants win you over with flowers, some steal the show with their leaves. Here are three of our favorites that bring unique texture, shape, and personality to the garden. Native plants bring more than just flowers, they offer beauty in every season and support local wildlife.
As we move into mid-August in Louisiana, many butterfly and bird species are gearing up for their incredible migratory journeys. Providing them with the right native plants ensures they have the fuel they need to make it! You can be a crucial part of their survival. Plant natives!
#PlantForNature
#PlantForNature
August 14, 2025 at 4:05 PM
As we move into mid-August in Louisiana, many butterfly and bird species are gearing up for their incredible migratory journeys. Providing them with the right native plants ensures they have the fuel they need to make it! You can be a crucial part of their survival. Plant natives!
#PlantForNature
#PlantForNature
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🌿 Speaker Highlight: Kim Eierman 🌿
Want to fight pollinator decline & climate change? Kim Eierman shows you how. Founder of EcoBeneficial LLC, author of The Pollinator Victory Garden, and expert in native plants & climate-resilient landscapes.
Register: wildones.org/landscape-st...
Want to fight pollinator decline & climate change? Kim Eierman shows you how. Founder of EcoBeneficial LLC, author of The Pollinator Victory Garden, and expert in native plants & climate-resilient landscapes.
Register: wildones.org/landscape-st...
August 14, 2025 at 3:24 PM
🌿 Speaker Highlight: Kim Eierman 🌿
Want to fight pollinator decline & climate change? Kim Eierman shows you how. Founder of EcoBeneficial LLC, author of The Pollinator Victory Garden, and expert in native plants & climate-resilient landscapes.
Register: wildones.org/landscape-st...
Want to fight pollinator decline & climate change? Kim Eierman shows you how. Founder of EcoBeneficial LLC, author of The Pollinator Victory Garden, and expert in native plants & climate-resilient landscapes.
Register: wildones.org/landscape-st...
Giant Vernonia. In the Aster family, sometimes called ironweed, these tall perennials bloom in vibrant magenta‑purple clusters. They are beginning to light up coastal prairies, wet woodlands, and roadside meadows and bloom between now and fall. A pillar of a healthy native ecosystems.
August 12, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Giant Vernonia. In the Aster family, sometimes called ironweed, these tall perennials bloom in vibrant magenta‑purple clusters. They are beginning to light up coastal prairies, wet woodlands, and roadside meadows and bloom between now and fall. A pillar of a healthy native ecosystems.
NEW CLASS DATES RELEASED! Become a Certified Native Plant Professionals.
New Class date: Sept 20 & 21
Time: 8am - 5pm both days
Location: LSU Hilltop Arboretum, 11855 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70810
Cost: $400 - Lunch provided
www.lnps.org/louisiana-pr...
New Class date: Sept 20 & 21
Time: 8am - 5pm both days
Location: LSU Hilltop Arboretum, 11855 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70810
Cost: $400 - Lunch provided
www.lnps.org/louisiana-pr...
August 8, 2025 at 8:34 PM
NEW CLASS DATES RELEASED! Become a Certified Native Plant Professionals.
New Class date: Sept 20 & 21
Time: 8am - 5pm both days
Location: LSU Hilltop Arboretum, 11855 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70810
Cost: $400 - Lunch provided
www.lnps.org/louisiana-pr...
New Class date: Sept 20 & 21
Time: 8am - 5pm both days
Location: LSU Hilltop Arboretum, 11855 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70810
Cost: $400 - Lunch provided
www.lnps.org/louisiana-pr...
Spurred Butterfly Pea (Centrosema virginianum)
This delicate native vine brings subtle beauty to shady and sunny spots alike with its soft purple blooms but its true value lies beneath the surface.🦋 Host Plant Power🌱 Soil Enrichment🌾 Low-Maintenance Beauty - Reseeds easily.
This delicate native vine brings subtle beauty to shady and sunny spots alike with its soft purple blooms but its true value lies beneath the surface.🦋 Host Plant Power🌱 Soil Enrichment🌾 Low-Maintenance Beauty - Reseeds easily.
August 7, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Spurred Butterfly Pea (Centrosema virginianum)
This delicate native vine brings subtle beauty to shady and sunny spots alike with its soft purple blooms but its true value lies beneath the surface.🦋 Host Plant Power🌱 Soil Enrichment🌾 Low-Maintenance Beauty - Reseeds easily.
This delicate native vine brings subtle beauty to shady and sunny spots alike with its soft purple blooms but its true value lies beneath the surface.🦋 Host Plant Power🌱 Soil Enrichment🌾 Low-Maintenance Beauty - Reseeds easily.
Leavenworth’s Sedge 🌿
Not every plant wants to be the star of the show, some are happy being the quiet backbone of the landscape. Meet Leavenworth’s Sedge, a tough little native that plays the long game. It doesn’t shout for attention, but your garden will thank you for inviting it in.
Not every plant wants to be the star of the show, some are happy being the quiet backbone of the landscape. Meet Leavenworth’s Sedge, a tough little native that plays the long game. It doesn’t shout for attention, but your garden will thank you for inviting it in.
August 4, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Leavenworth’s Sedge 🌿
Not every plant wants to be the star of the show, some are happy being the quiet backbone of the landscape. Meet Leavenworth’s Sedge, a tough little native that plays the long game. It doesn’t shout for attention, but your garden will thank you for inviting it in.
Not every plant wants to be the star of the show, some are happy being the quiet backbone of the landscape. Meet Leavenworth’s Sedge, a tough little native that plays the long game. It doesn’t shout for attention, but your garden will thank you for inviting it in.
Meet the American Hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana)
also known as Musclewood - one look at its smooth, fluted, bluish-gray trunk explains why! It’s a subtle stunner in the landscape, with fall leaves that glow golden-yellow and bark that adds year-round visual interest. A great native shade maker!
also known as Musclewood - one look at its smooth, fluted, bluish-gray trunk explains why! It’s a subtle stunner in the landscape, with fall leaves that glow golden-yellow and bark that adds year-round visual interest. A great native shade maker!
July 31, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Meet the American Hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana)
also known as Musclewood - one look at its smooth, fluted, bluish-gray trunk explains why! It’s a subtle stunner in the landscape, with fall leaves that glow golden-yellow and bark that adds year-round visual interest. A great native shade maker!
also known as Musclewood - one look at its smooth, fluted, bluish-gray trunk explains why! It’s a subtle stunner in the landscape, with fall leaves that glow golden-yellow and bark that adds year-round visual interest. A great native shade maker!
Japanese Climbing Fern, is a vine-like fern from Asia. A Tier I invasive, it smothers native vegetation, steals light and even fuels wildfires by acting as a “ladder” letting flames climb into the canopy. Remove all visible fronds and dig out rhizomes before the spores develop in late summer.
July 28, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Japanese Climbing Fern, is a vine-like fern from Asia. A Tier I invasive, it smothers native vegetation, steals light and even fuels wildfires by acting as a “ladder” letting flames climb into the canopy. Remove all visible fronds and dig out rhizomes before the spores develop in late summer.
Does anyone have a Botanical Bucket list? We have some great recommendations if you do not! 🌱
For links to each of these visit:
www.lnps.org/resources/ga...
For links to each of these visit:
www.lnps.org/resources/ga...
July 25, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Does anyone have a Botanical Bucket list? We have some great recommendations if you do not! 🌱
For links to each of these visit:
www.lnps.org/resources/ga...
For links to each of these visit:
www.lnps.org/resources/ga...
🌺 Mallow Madness Begins. If you’ve driven down a rural Louisiana road lately, chances are you’ve seen them, giant blooms exploding in pinks, whites, and reds like summer fireworks. Our native Mallows (Hibiscus species) are back in bloom! They support native pollinators and even hummingbirds.
July 17, 2025 at 4:35 PM
🌺 Mallow Madness Begins. If you’ve driven down a rural Louisiana road lately, chances are you’ve seen them, giant blooms exploding in pinks, whites, and reds like summer fireworks. Our native Mallows (Hibiscus species) are back in bloom! They support native pollinators and even hummingbirds.
Carolina Buckthorn (Frangula caroliniana). Despite the name, Carolina Buckthorn doesn’t have thorns, just bright green foliage, glossy berries, and a ton of ecological value. Great for woodland edges, understories, or anywhere you want to add color, texture, and life. A great Native tree.
July 15, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Carolina Buckthorn (Frangula caroliniana). Despite the name, Carolina Buckthorn doesn’t have thorns, just bright green foliage, glossy berries, and a ton of ecological value. Great for woodland edges, understories, or anywhere you want to add color, texture, and life. A great Native tree.
The Two Joes of Louisiana! Eutrochium fistulosum (Hollow Joe Pye) & Eutrochium purpureum (Sweet Joe Pye). Most Joe Pyes thrive in moist, rich soils, but purpureum can handle woodland garden conditions too. Both species are loved by butterflies especially monarchs and other great pollinators.
July 14, 2025 at 2:37 PM
The Two Joes of Louisiana! Eutrochium fistulosum (Hollow Joe Pye) & Eutrochium purpureum (Sweet Joe Pye). Most Joe Pyes thrive in moist, rich soils, but purpureum can handle woodland garden conditions too. Both species are loved by butterflies especially monarchs and other great pollinators.
Bayou-Buzz’s profile says, “Will pollinate native plants for love” - awww. Better luck next time Bayou-Buzz. 🐝
Have a great weekend everyone!
Have a great weekend everyone!
July 12, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Bayou-Buzz’s profile says, “Will pollinate native plants for love” - awww. Better luck next time Bayou-Buzz. 🐝
Have a great weekend everyone!
Have a great weekend everyone!
🌳 Southern Catalpa: More Than Just Fish Bait
Sure, anglers know it as the "Catawba Worm Tree" but the Southern Catalpa (Catalpa bignonioides) has way more going for it than just being a bait buffet. It's a fast-growing, shade-throwing, pollinator-pleasing powerhouse.
Sure, anglers know it as the "Catawba Worm Tree" but the Southern Catalpa (Catalpa bignonioides) has way more going for it than just being a bait buffet. It's a fast-growing, shade-throwing, pollinator-pleasing powerhouse.
July 9, 2025 at 6:43 PM
🌳 Southern Catalpa: More Than Just Fish Bait
Sure, anglers know it as the "Catawba Worm Tree" but the Southern Catalpa (Catalpa bignonioides) has way more going for it than just being a bait buffet. It's a fast-growing, shade-throwing, pollinator-pleasing powerhouse.
Sure, anglers know it as the "Catawba Worm Tree" but the Southern Catalpa (Catalpa bignonioides) has way more going for it than just being a bait buffet. It's a fast-growing, shade-throwing, pollinator-pleasing powerhouse.
When the summer turns up the heat, the American Elm turns up the comfort. With its high, arching canopy and fast-growing nature, this native tree provides broad, cooling shade that can drop ground temperatures and give people, pets, and pollinators a much-needed break from the sun.
July 7, 2025 at 1:17 PM
When the summer turns up the heat, the American Elm turns up the comfort. With its high, arching canopy and fast-growing nature, this native tree provides broad, cooling shade that can drop ground temperatures and give people, pets, and pollinators a much-needed break from the sun.
There is something incredibly patriotic about the protection of land, and habitat. Native plants have always been proudly American.
May your native flowers be the fireworks of your garden and the trees the steadfast guardians of this great place we call home.
Happy July 4th!
#July4th
May your native flowers be the fireworks of your garden and the trees the steadfast guardians of this great place we call home.
Happy July 4th!
#July4th
July 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
There is something incredibly patriotic about the protection of land, and habitat. Native plants have always been proudly American.
May your native flowers be the fireworks of your garden and the trees the steadfast guardians of this great place we call home.
Happy July 4th!
#July4th
May your native flowers be the fireworks of your garden and the trees the steadfast guardians of this great place we call home.
Happy July 4th!
#July4th
🌳 The Quiet Work of Native Trees
They don’t hum, buzz, or beep but they’re some of the hardest-working members of our communities.
While we sweat through another Louisiana summer, native trees are helping us. Let’s show some love to the trees that keep Louisiana livable. 🌳
They don’t hum, buzz, or beep but they’re some of the hardest-working members of our communities.
While we sweat through another Louisiana summer, native trees are helping us. Let’s show some love to the trees that keep Louisiana livable. 🌳
July 2, 2025 at 11:41 PM
🌳 The Quiet Work of Native Trees
They don’t hum, buzz, or beep but they’re some of the hardest-working members of our communities.
While we sweat through another Louisiana summer, native trees are helping us. Let’s show some love to the trees that keep Louisiana livable. 🌳
They don’t hum, buzz, or beep but they’re some of the hardest-working members of our communities.
While we sweat through another Louisiana summer, native trees are helping us. Let’s show some love to the trees that keep Louisiana livable. 🌳
Meet two unsung heroes of the Louisiana landscape: quietly helping the ecosystem one root system at a time.
Partridge Pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata) Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium). This duo works great in poor soil and looks stunning in late summer while supporting ecosystems year-round.
Partridge Pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata) Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium). This duo works great in poor soil and looks stunning in late summer while supporting ecosystems year-round.
June 30, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Meet two unsung heroes of the Louisiana landscape: quietly helping the ecosystem one root system at a time.
Partridge Pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata) Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium). This duo works great in poor soil and looks stunning in late summer while supporting ecosystems year-round.
Partridge Pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata) Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium). This duo works great in poor soil and looks stunning in late summer while supporting ecosystems year-round.
Here are some more Firefly-Friendly Natives!
If you want to see more of those magical blinks in your yard, planting native species can help. Fireflies love areas with moist soil, tall grasses, and native plants. Nurture nature and bring out the sparkle to your landscape.
If you want to see more of those magical blinks in your yard, planting native species can help. Fireflies love areas with moist soil, tall grasses, and native plants. Nurture nature and bring out the sparkle to your landscape.
June 23, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Here are some more Firefly-Friendly Natives!
If you want to see more of those magical blinks in your yard, planting native species can help. Fireflies love areas with moist soil, tall grasses, and native plants. Nurture nature and bring out the sparkle to your landscape.
If you want to see more of those magical blinks in your yard, planting native species can help. Fireflies love areas with moist soil, tall grasses, and native plants. Nurture nature and bring out the sparkle to your landscape.
Happy Pollinator Week from Bayou-Buzz! May your day start with beautiful blooms and a smile from our buzz worthy content! 😁
June 20, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Happy Pollinator Week from Bayou-Buzz! May your day start with beautiful blooms and a smile from our buzz worthy content! 😁
It’s National Pollinator Week! A week native plant growers are ready for! This week, we’re celebrating the bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, hummingbirds, and other pollinators that keep our ecosystems thriving and our native plants blooming. @xercessociety.bsky.social
June 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM
It’s National Pollinator Week! A week native plant growers are ready for! This week, we’re celebrating the bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, hummingbirds, and other pollinators that keep our ecosystems thriving and our native plants blooming. @xercessociety.bsky.social
Attract a combination of visitors with this one plant.
If you want to invite hummingbirds and butterflies into your garden, look no further than the Louisiana-native Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis). It’s beautiful and thrives in rain gardens, soggy spots as well as in average garden soil!
If you want to invite hummingbirds and butterflies into your garden, look no further than the Louisiana-native Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis). It’s beautiful and thrives in rain gardens, soggy spots as well as in average garden soil!
June 16, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Attract a combination of visitors with this one plant.
If you want to invite hummingbirds and butterflies into your garden, look no further than the Louisiana-native Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis). It’s beautiful and thrives in rain gardens, soggy spots as well as in average garden soil!
If you want to invite hummingbirds and butterflies into your garden, look no further than the Louisiana-native Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis). It’s beautiful and thrives in rain gardens, soggy spots as well as in average garden soil!