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Native Plant Friends

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Your next native plant stop

Having farmed West Jordan soil for over a century, we at Schmidt’s Farm and Greenhouse are deeply invested in helping Utah gardeners create water-wise, pollinator-friendly landscapes.

Here are some of the natives and regionally adapted water-wise plants we *stock:

*Plant availability changes often, so please call ahead to check on specific varieties. Selection is best in spring.

Globemallow (Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia)

Colorado Manzanita (Arctostaphylos coloradoensis)

Silver Buffaloberry (Shepherdia argentea)

Hedgehog Cactus (Echinocereus triglochidiatus)

Rubber Rabbitbrush (Ericameria nauseosa)

Spineless Hedgehog Cactus (Echinocereus triglochidiatus f. inermis)

Eastern Joshua Tree (Yucca brevifolia ssp. jaegeriana)

Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus ledifolius)

Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium)

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Native plant usage inspiration

A hummingbird feeding at bright native flowers in a pollinator garden

Pollinator gardens

Utah's bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds evolved alongside these plants — so nothing feeds them better. Fill a bed with milkweed, penstemon, and blanketflower and watch it come alive all season long.

Photo: Schmidt’s Farm and Greenhouse, Nate Abbott

Water-wise landscaping

Adapted to our dry summers and clay soils, native plants thrive on a fraction of the water a traditional yard demands. Beautiful, resilient, and built for Utah's climate — no constant watering required.

Photo: Utah State University Extension, Center for Water-Efficient Landscaping

Lawn conversion

Trading in thirsty turf? Natives are the perfect replacement — and often qualify for local water-district rebates. Swap your park strip or front lawn for color, texture, and a landscape that practically cares for itself.

Photo: Vike Darliyasi 2026

Water-wise native plants on a slope in Utah.

Erosion control

Deep-rooted natives grip the soil where grass gives up. Plant them on slopes, hillsides, and problem banks to hold ground in place, slow runoff, and green up the spots where nothing else will grow.

Photo: Salt Lake Tribune, Erin Alberty

Quail foraging among native shrubs that offer food and cover

Wildlife and bird habitat

A native landscape is a living one. Berries, seeds, and dense cover from serviceberry, currant, and rabbitbrush give birds and small wildlife the food and shelter they need year-round.

Photo: Schmidt’s Farm and Greenhouse, Nate Abbott

Pots

Natives aren't just for garden beds. Tuck penstemon, globemallow, or a compact buckwheat into a container for a low-water pot that celebrates Utah's wild beauty right on your porch or patio.

Photo: Harris Seeds, Gaillardia Arizona Sun Seed

Water-wise native plants surrounding a rock garden in Utah.

Rock gardens

Made for lean soil and full sun, many Utah natives feel right at home among stone. Globemallow, buckwheat, and low penstemons bring bursts of color to rock gardens and dry, sunny corners.

Photo: Salt Lake City, Water Conservation Demonstration Gardens