Welcome to
Native Plants Queensland
We are a community-based organisation committed to growing, conserving and studying Australian plants


Propagating and growing native plants for beautiful, sustainable, fauna-friendly gardens and public spaces

Preserving and protecting native plant habitats to maintain the incredible diversity of our Australian flora

Sharing native plant knowledge and expertise through information guides and in-person activities
Renew your membership today – All membership renewals are due on the 1st April 2025
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Events & Markets


Enjoy exclusive
member benefits
- Take part in bush walks, garden visits, guest speaker events & propagation groups
- Obtain free native plant seed from the NPQ Seed bank
- Receive a copy of our quarterly journal
- Access native plant articles & much more in the Members Only section of this website


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Native Plant Information
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
A great reference tool to help with understanding techical tems used in naming and describing native plants
STUDY GROUPS
Study Groups allow you to develop your interest in a specific group of plants to its fullest extent and to contribute to the body of knowledge on Australian flora.
GARDENING GUIDES
Read or download a collection of native plant & gardening how-to guides created by some of our knowledgeable & very talented members.

Next Major Event
Samford Native Plants Market
29th March 2025
Video presentation by renowned Landscape Architect & long time NPQ member, Lawrie Smith AM.
This presentation was part of the recent Australian Native Plants Society Australia Biennial Conference hosted by The Australian Plants Society – NSW
Presentation topic: Garden design – The past informs the present and the future!
There are three themes:
1. Building on Country: What key principles, derived from the First Nations peoples’ traditional knowledge and understanding of the unique Australian environment, and specifically the flora, should be valued and applied to inform planning and design of sustainable native landscapes and gardens of today and the future?
2. Australian garden style: Native garden photographs from the Garden Design Study Group show the design expertise of each gardener and the differing garden character from one region to another. There can be no single ‘Australian Style’. What are the implications?
3. Promotion of native flora: Our plant societies are very involved and accomplished in spreading the message about native plants – but are we missing ways to inform and communicate more successfully with the general gardening community to increase their acceptance of native plants in residential garden design?
