NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
Find the right plant for the right place. This database from NC State Extension includes almost 5,000 plants that grow in North Carolina and can help you find the perfect additions to your beach landscaping.
Beach Plants
Below is an abbreviated list of recommended (mostly native) plants for coastal North Carolina from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. We've planted many of these plants in Harbor Way Gardens at the entrance to Wrightsville Beach - come visit us anytime. The National Garden Club recommends planting for wildlife and planting native species and edibles.