Native plants evolved alongside our local insects, birds, and animals. That means they’re perfectly matched with native pollinators and wildlife. When you grow native fruits, you’re not just growing food — you’re planting habitat, rebuilding balance, and creating a future where humans and nature thrive together.

Many butterflies rely on very specific host plants to survive. Without pawpaw trees, the Zebra Swallowtail Butterfly (Eurytides marcellus) has nowhere to lay eggs. Without spicebush, the Spicebush Swallowtail Butterfly (Papolio troilus) disappears.

Each native plant you add helps rebuild connections between land, pollinators, and people. Ready to grow your own? Here are some native flowering, fruiting, and ground cover plants we love.