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Introduction
Introduction
Choosing native plants is more important than ever in the fight to preserve biodiversity and reduce the impact of aggressive invasives.
In addition to native species, some of these nurseries also sells ecovars, which are the step between natives and cultivated plants, specifically the combination or local native species, with the intention of growing plants suited to a specific, local ecoregion which can help support local native species such as seed-eaters and pollinators.
Important: Right Plant - Right Place!
Important: Right Plant - Right Place!
In order to increase the likelihood of success, and to avoid accidentally planting invasive species, use our Plant Natives page to find apps, lists, maps, and directories aimed at helping you find the perfect plants for your region.
Warning!
Warning!
Not all of the following nurseries are native-only or ecovar-only vendors. Some will have non-native species too.
Always double check before making any purchases! This will help avoid accidentally unleashing invasive species on your land.
Europe
Europe
UK
UK
Scotland
Eadha Enterprises "operates as a social enterprise. We maintain a native tree nursery specializing in aspen and other rare species. We are leading experts in aspen conservation and developing aspen woodlands. We provide consultancy services in woodland creation and management and provide support to local communities to deliver woodland projects.
We apply nature-based solutions in our projects to address environmental issues and to maximize sustainability and long term benefits."
North America
North America
Maine
Fedco - flowers, bareroot trees and shrubs. Provenance not known. Has both native and non-native plants.
Wild Seed Project "We grow and distribute over 90 species of hand-collected northeast native seeds to communities throughout the Northeast. The home of our seed work is the Native Seed Center: a nursery, living seed bank and education hub in Cape Elizabeth, ME."
Massachusetts
Garden in the Woods "In a place visitors often describe as magical, you’ll find a botanic garden just west of Boston that showcases New England native plants in a beautiful natural setting: 45 acres sculpted by retreating glaciers into eskers and steep-sided valleys, with a brook, pond, and wetlands. Here you’ll find inspiration for your own garden and a new appreciation for the varied plant life of our region. To get a preview before you come, or for those who cannot visit in person, we invite you to enjoy this virtual visit."
Nasami Farm "Set on 75 acres in the Connecticut River Valley of western Massachusetts, Nasami Farm grows New England native plants from seed that we harvest sustainably from healthy, well-established wild populations throughout the region. Our goal is ensuring genetic diversity to offset the clones sold by traditional nurseries and to build resilience into a landscape facing change. We feed our plants with organic fertilizer and use biological controls rather than chemicals as our first line of defense against pests. We use no systemic pesticides, such as neonicotinoids.
We focus on propagation and research to bring different and hard-to-grow native plants into production. In addition to propagating plants for our two Garden Shops, we also work with the Conservation staff and contract with other organizations to cultivate plants for the restoration of wild habitats. And, in our classroom, we also offer year-round classes in native plant horticulture and botany.
For home gardeners and professionals, the Nasami Farm Garden Shop offers an extraordinary variety of native plants during the growing season. The classroom and the seasonal Garden Shop are the only parts of Nasami Farm open to the public."
Minnesota
Blazing Star Gardens "We are known for growing high quality native wildflowers and grasses for retail customers.
All of our plants are greenhouse grown without neonicotinoids."BluPrairie "we take the importance of restoring our native plant communities seriously by providing our customers with quality native plants grown in our nursery. We use only natural methods and integrated pest management practices, providing you with healthy plants ready for any size project."
Ecoscapes Native Nursery "is a convenient, delivery-only nursery located in Elko New Market, MN. (30min South of MSP). We specialize in one gallon potted native perennials and 2-5 gallon potted native shrubs and trees. We strive to help create more high quality habitats in right here in Minnesota. Our plants are excellent plants for rain gardens, native gardens and pollinator-friendly gardens. With over 175 species of native forbs, grasses and sedges and over 80 species of trees and shrubs we have a diverse selection of plants perfect for any landscape or restoration project. We do not use any pesticides on our plants (especially neonicotinoids) and reuse all pots, saving them from the landfill. Please return your pots rather than throwing them away."
Landscape Alternatives, Inc. "offers a wide selection of high quality, nursery grown native wildflowers, grasses and other low maintenance perennials. Our St. Croix Valley nursery is easy to reach from several major highways."
Morning Sky Greenery " is a Minnesota Native Plant Nursery, growing native plants for shoreline restoration, raingardens and infiltration basins, and backyard butterfly, birdwatcher and pollinator gardens. We carry many native plants of North America, particularly species that grow east of the Rocky Mountains.
Morning Sky Greenery has the expertise and the plants available to make any size native landscape or garden project a success! Browse our online catalog for a selection of Minnesota native grasses, flowers, and complete plant packages."Mother Earth Gardens "a garden center that specializes in organic gardening, sustainably grown plants, and eco-friendly products."
Natural Shore "We have over 20 years of experience in designing, installing, and maintaining natural shores, prairies, wetlands, and woodlands. Founded by University of Minnesota graduates, we are a local company servicing the Twin Cities metropolitan area. We create sustainable, natural landscapes, ranging from small residential properties to sprawling city and county parklands. We believe that creating diverse, resilient, and awe-inspiring native plant communities is critical to improving the ecology of Minnesota."
Out Back Nursery "We invite you to discover the world of Minnesota native plants and award-winning landscape design found at Out Back Nursery and Landscaping.
Located 30 minutes southeast of downtown St. Paul, we offer plants which occur naturally in the woodlands, floodplains, savannas, wetlands, shorelines, and prairies. Whether quality-grown plant material, or complete site evaluation, design and installation, we will provide you with expert, environmentally-friendly, ecologically-sound solutions."Prairie Moon Nursery all mid-western ecotypes, but huge selection of native plants and seeds.
Prairie Restorations, Inc. "Native plant garden centers with local-origin plants & seed. Also offering installation and management services in Minnesota and the Midwest."
Shooting Star Native Seeds "From its early beginnings on a family farm in Spring Grove, Minnesota, Shooting Star Native Seeds has grown into a full-service native seed facility. We have over 2,100 acres of native grasses, wildflowers, sedges, and rushes in production from seed sources from throughout the Midwest."
New Hampshire
Bagley Pond Perennials Warner, NH. Flowers, shrubs. Not all native.
New Hampshire State Nursery Boscawen, NH. Local ecovars, but not everything is native, so chose carefully. Mostly bareroot trees and shrubs.
Texas
American Native Seed: Live Roots "is committed to offering 100% Native, American Grown, Free of Invasive Species. We encourage you to research, plant, save and share our seeds. We do not accept or appreciate GMO, patenting, licensing, or royalties. Seeds are the essence of life." This organization also sells live roots of native grasses and wildflowers.
Buchanan's Native Plants (Houston, Texas) (curbside & delivery available)
Vermont
Intervale Conservation Nursery - located in Burlington. Nice selection of bareroot trees and shrubs. Things sell out quickly, so you need to get the plant availability list and order in Dec.
Lynette’s Native Plants located in Greensboro, VT.
Northeast Pollinator Plants "is an on-line regional provider of native and naturalized perennials, and a few shrubs, that have been carefully selected to ensure each is of special value to native bees and bumblebees, our most important pollinators. Please see our About Us page if you would like to visit us in person. If you live near Fairfax, VT, consider shopping for your plants at our farm, River Berry Farm, and the plants are a little cheaper."
Turtle Hill Natives - Montpelier, VT. A smattering of plants native to the Upper Valley. All mid-west or western NY/PA ecotypes.
Oceana
Oceana
Australia
Australia
IndigiGrow "we specialise in propagation and growing of Australian native edible plants in the critically endangered Eastern Suburbs Banksia Scrub (ESBS).
By working with ESBS this important ecosystem, we educate and engage our young people in culture, connection to Country and teach them how to care for Country."
Resources & Guides
Resources & Guides
Pesticides
Pesticides
Pollinator-Friendly Plant Nurseries
Pollinator-Friendly Plant Nurseries
Xerces: Buying Bee Safe Plants (PDF) "Creating a welcoming home for local pollinators in your home garden or city park habitat is reason enough to choose plants free from harmful pesticide residues. Nurseries are more likely to make investments in pollinator-friendly production if their customers make it clear this is what they want. Our guide, Buying Bee-Safe Plants, covers four ways to help you find plants that are safe for bees, and includes tips and questions to use at the nursery."
Xerces: Offering Bee Safe Plants Guide for Nurseries (PDF) "Three core elements of pollinator-friendly growing include using non-chemical methods to prevent and manage pests, monitoring of pest pressure, and limiting risk to pollinators if pesticides are used. These concepts are rooted in integrated pest management and are familiar to most growers. Offering Bee-Safe Nursery Plants: A Guide for Nurseries explains these concepts further and was created for wholesalers and retailers to explore, encourage, and implement pollinator friendly pest-management in the nursery business."
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