Indigenous plants occurring naturally in a given habitat or ecosystem are termed native plants. Native species form the core of our native ecosystems. These plants have evolved for millennia to benefit other native fungi, insects, birds, and mammals.

Native species do well in our gardens as they have evolved to suit to the existing conditions. They tend to create an informal, natural garden setting but can be found in formal gardens too. Plant native species to attract wildlife and create a garden in harmony with its surroundings.