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Native Plants of Hawaii

1,061 native plants and wildflowers grow naturally in Hawaii. Filter for the bees, or for plants the deer and rabbits tend to leave alone.

Welcome to this guide to native Hawaiian plants. These are the plants that have grown in Hawaii for hundreds of years, long before any gardens were planted here. About 1061 native species call these islands home. Some you may already know, like the beautiful 'ohi'a lehua and the cheerful yellow 'ilima.

Planting these natives in your garden is a wonderful way to help. Bees, birds, and butterflies depend on them for food and shelter. Your garden becomes a little refuge for the creatures that make Hawaii special. Come explore these plants and discover how rewarding it can be to garden with nature.