Independence Day is coming up, but this week our team at Leafscape thought we’d celebrate a holiday that’s right around the corner. July 2nd is Made in the USA Day, so now’s the time to appreciate all the plants and crops grown by farmers and gardeners right here in America. If you’re looking for American-grown office plants in Little Rock, event plants in Conway or plant maintenance in Cabot then give the Green Team a call today at 888-821-5770 or visit our contact us page and let us get to work helping your business grow!

So what does Made in the USA Day have to do with plants? Well, at Leafscape we source almost all our plants from American providers, from a variety of tropical plants in Florida to exotic palms from Hawaii and California. Around Christmas, we source our poinsettias from a company right here in Arkansas! This means that no matter what plant you choose for your office or event, it’s originally from American soil. Feeling patriotic yet? If so, here are some types of plants that were born in the U.S.A.

In total, there are more than 20,000 species of flowering plants that are native to North America, though, over the years, many European and Asian species have been introduced as well. If you’re looking for an exterior plant that’s as American as apple pie, look no further than the goldenrod – a member of the aster family found in every state except Hawaii.

When it comes to regional flowers, you’ll find wildflowers like hepaticas and bloodroot in eastern coastal states, sunflowers and lupines in the Great Plains, and bluebonnets in Texas. In the Rocky Mountain area, you’ll find bitterroot and harebells; Alaska has violets and hyacinths; and Hawaii is known for hibiscuses and the mailie (known for making leis). If you’re into desert plants, you can find cacti, sagebrush, agave and yucca in the southwest, or lush evergreen shrubs and trees in California or the northwest.

Also, Arkansas is home to some remarkable native plants. The maple-leaf oak was first discovered on the northern slopes of Mount Magazine in 1924 – a medium-sized tree of the red oak group that can grow up to 50 feet. The wild geranium is also an Arkansas native, along with the prickly pear cactus, western wallflower and baby blue eyes. Arkansas is known for its rich diversity of wildlife, and plants are certainly no exception.

When it comes down to it, wherever you decide to visit or live in America, native flora and fauna will surround you.

So maybe you don’t want to travel all the way to California or the middle of the desert to get your plants – that’s okay. At Leafscape, we have a wide range of plants from all around the country. If you need tropical plants from Hawaii, event flowers or just some bromeliads for your office, then get in touch today!