Create Your Garden

Idaho Native Plants

Idaho, with its diverse landscapes ranging from arid plains to mountainous regions, is home to a rich variety of native plants, each adapted to the specific conditions of their habitats.

  • In the expansive sagebrush steppe, the hardy Sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata) dominates, along with grasses like Idaho Fescue (Festuca idahoensis). These resilient plants are adapted to withstand arid conditions, providing a vital habitat for wildlife, including the iconic Sage Grouse.
  • The state’s mountainous regions are characterized by towering conifers like Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa) and Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata). These trees create a canopy for an understory of diverse shrubs, grasses, and wildflowers.
  • Idaho’s state flower, the Wild Mock Orange (Philadelphus lewisii), is a fragrant shrub that blooms with clusters of white flowers. It can be found in open woods and hillsides throughout the state.
  • Other notable wildflowers include the Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja miniata) with its bright red-orange blooms, and the Camas (Camassia quamash), a blue-flowering plant with a rich cultural history among indigenous peoples who harvested its edible bulbs.
  • In the high-alpine regions, the Bitterroot (Lewisia rediviva) thrives. This plant, with its delicate pink flowers and succulent leaves, is resilient enough to withstand the rocky, nutrient-poor soils and harsh weather conditions.
  • Lastly, the Silvery Lupine (Lupinus argenteus) adds a touch of blue to Idaho’s landscapes. These plants are not just beautiful; they also enrich the soil by fixing nitrogen.

These native plants not only contribute to Idaho’s biodiversity but also define its unique landscapes, adding color, life, and ecological value to the Gem State.

Idaho Native Plants
Refine by
Clear all filters
Plant Types
HardinessWhat's My Zone?
Climate Zones
Season of Interest
Exposure
Maintenance

Please Login to Proceed

You Have Reached The Free Limit, Please Subscribe to Proceed

Subscribe to Gardenia

To create additional collections, you must be a paid member of Gardenia
  • Add as many plants as you wish
  • Create and save up to 25 garden collections
Become a Member

Plant Added Successfully

You have Reached Your Limit

To add more plants, you must be a paid member of our site Become a Member

Update Your Credit
Card Information

Cancel

Create a New Collection

Sign Up to Our Newsletter

    You have been subscribed successfully

    Join Gardenia.net

    Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device.

    Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.

    Join now and start creating your dream garden!

    Join Gardenia.net

    Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device.

    Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.

    Join now and start creating your dream garden!

    Find your Hardiness Zone

    Find your Heat Zone

    Find your Climate Zone