Resources

Books

“Native gardening in the South: the joy of gardening with indigenous plants of the Southeastern U.S.,” by William Fontenot and Lawrence Rozas. Available at the LSU Hilltop Arboretum gift shop in Baton Rouge, the Acadiana Native Plant Project store in Arnaudville, and your local library.

“Louisiana Wildflower Guide,” by Charles Allen, Kenneth Wilson, and Harry Winters.

“The Living Landscape: Designing for Beauty and Biodiversity in the Home Garden,” by Rick Darke and Doug Tallamy.

“The Nature of Oaks: The Rich Ecology of Our Most Essential Native Trees,” by Doug Tallamy.

“Bringing Nature Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants,” by Doug Tallamy.

“Native Plants of the Southeast: A Comprehensive Guide to the Best 460 Species for the Garden,” by Larry Mellichamp and Will Stuart.

View more selections from the Wild Ones Reading List at Bookshop.org

Online Resources

Guide to Louisiana native plants (document)

USGS Guide to Plants of Louisiana

Native Plant Nurseries – Baton Rouge Audubon Society

Native Plants of North America – Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Louisiana Recommended Native Plants for the Landscape – Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

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