Gulf Coast Flora is a wholesale native plant nursery farm located in Arnaudville, Louisiana specializing in plants native to the Southeast region and South Louisiana ecotypes for landscape projects. Our ecotype plants are grown from sustainably sourced South Louisiana prairie remnant seed genetics. We also collect seeds from remnant, pine savannahs, meadows, glades, marshes and swamps.

At Gulf Coast Flora, we are passionate about preserving local genetics. We work closely with private landowners to ensure the preservation of these important plant species. When you source plants from us, you are not only supporting local conservation efforts but also receiving true wild-type plants that are uniquely adapted to our Southeastern climate. These plants have developed strong relationships with our soils, insects, microorganisms, and wildlife over millions of years.

We are committed to increasing awareness and availability of Southeast plant genetics, ensuring that these valuable resources continue to thrive for generations to come. The importance of local ecotypes is becoming more recognized in landscaping with native plants because local genetics are required for a landscape to thrive and be as successful as possible. This is key when sourcing natives for projects, because the species may be the same, but the ecotype may be poorly suited for our hot and wet climate. The majority of native plants available in the trade are grown and sourced from the northern part of the country and lack resistance to heat and local diseases that may be more prevalent in the south. We aim to provide plant material with southern genetics that will allow native landscapes in the South to grow to their fullest potential.

Thank you for choosing Gulf Coast Flora for your wholesale native plant needs. We look forward to serving you and contributing to the preservation of our local ecosystems.