Native wildflower meadow
Science · Ecology · Community

Nature +
Urban Health

We research, restore, and teach the science of native plants — helping landscapes thrive the way nature intended.

200+
Native Species Studied
15 yrs
Field Research
5+
Restoration Projects
4+
States Served
About the Lab

Rooted in Rigorous Science

Native Plant Lab was founded by ecologists and botanists who believe that healthy landscapes start with the right plants — the ones that evolved here, that wildlife depends on, and that ecosystems need to function.

We combine peer-reviewed research with practical field experience to deliver restoration plans, consulting, and plantings that actually work.

BotanyEcologySoil ScienceWildlife Biology
Botanist researching native plants in the field
What We Do

Our Services

Ecological Restoration

Ecological Restoration

Science-driven habitat restoration using locally sourced native species to rebuild thriving ecosystems.

Landscape Consulting

Landscape Consulting

Personalized native plant design plans for residential, commercial, and municipal landscapes.

Education & Workshops

Education & Workshops

Hands-on workshops, guided plant walks, and curriculum for schools and community groups.

Plant Directory

Featured Species

Request a full species list
Pollinator Magnet

Purple Coneflower

Echinacea purpurea

Drought Tolerant

Wild Bergamot

Monarda fistulosa

Nitrogen Fixer

Blue Wild Indigo

Baptisia australis

Groundcover

Prairie Dropseed

Sporobolus heterolepis

Monarch Host

Butterfly Weed

Asclepias tuberosa

Shade Tolerant

Wild Columbine

Aquilegia canadensis

Ready to Restore Your Landscape?

Whether you're a homeowner, land manager, or educator — we have the expertise to help you succeed with native plants.

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Let's Talk Plants

Cultivar Labs

Restoring ecological balance through science-based native plant research, consulting, and education.

Contact

wreinhardt[at]gmail.com

Based in New Orleans

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