Jersey-Friendly Plant Database

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Search for a specific plant or use the search filters below to identify plants. The list of plants will change as you make selections. As you select more filters your list will narrow. View the tutorial video if you are unsure how to search.

Find a Specific Plant

To search for a specific plant, enter common name or scientific name below.

Select a Region

New Jersey is divided into four main physiographic regions based on differences in relief, landforms, and geology – Ridge and Valley, Highlands, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain. The boundary between each region is determined by a major change in topography and geology. For more information see New Jersey’s physiographic regions

Select one of these options if you live in one of these ecoregions. Leave unchecked if you are not sure.

Select yes if you wish to narrow your list to New Jersey native plants only. Learn more.

Select based on whether you have a problem with deer in your yard. Learn more.

Select if you would like plants that attract birds or pollinators like bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects. Link for more info.

Make selection based the amount of sunlight or shade in the area you'd like to plant. Learn more.

If you know your soil type, make the appropriate selection. Learn more about soil types.

If you know your soil pH, make a selection. If you are uncertain, consider getting a soil test.

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Select based on whether your soil is wet most of the time, periodically wet or moist (medium-drained), or dry most of the time (well-drained). Learn more.

Make selections based on whether your planting areas are dry most of the time (including extended periods during which there is little or no rain) or if your planting areas have access to irrigation. Learn more.

If your property is in a coastal area and subject to salt spray or salt water (or if you’re planting along roadways frequently exposed to winter de-icing products), consider plants with high to medium salt tolerance. Learn more.

Plants

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Thymus vularis

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Common Thyme, Thyme, Garden Thyme, English Thyme, Pot-herb thyme, Thym commun, Tomillo

Woody-base perennial from Southern Europe used mainly as a culinary herb with elliptic green leaves that are highly aromatic .

green, sprouting vegetable plant
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Brassica oleracea

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Ornamental Cabbage, Kale, Romanesco Broccoli/Cauliflower, Broccoli, Cauliflower

Cool-weather vegetable typically harvested annually for its large head and is apart of the same species as other cooler season vegetables.

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Nepeta cataria

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Catmint, Catnip, Catswort

Hardy and fast growing member of the mint family that is native to Europe, but abundant in the states.

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Salvia rosmarinus

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Rosemary, Dew of the Sea

Popular perennial shrub that demands a lot of sunlight in exchange for fragrant leaves, which are popular for a multitude of uses.

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Origanum vulgare

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Oregano, Wild Marjoram

The leaves of this popular perennial are very common culinary herbs, and can be grown in a wide range of sunny regions.

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Fagus sylvatica

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European Beech, Common Beechwood

This large deciduous tree is a common shade tree, and is found in parks and large yards around the nation.

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Crataegus viridis

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Green Hawthorn, Southern Hawthorn

This dense tree is native to the Southeastern U.S. and is a relatively hardy, great spring time flowering tree.

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Barago officinalis

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Common Borage, Borage, Cool Tankard, Tailwort, Talewort

Spawling plant with blue, star-shaped flowers possessing edible leaves native to the Mediterrean.

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Spiraea alba

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Wild Meadowsweet, White Meadowsweet

Meadowsweet is a beautiful native shrub known for its elegant clusters of white flowers and its importance in providing habitat for various wildlife...