Buy Native Seeds

Spain / España

• Semillas Silvestres "Ofrecemos tecnología y producción de semillas nativas para el medio ambiente y una agricultura sostenible"

Sweden / Sverige

• Pratensis AB "grows and sells wild native seeds and plants in Sweden. Inger and Mats Runeson started the company in 2005 and run it today along with one employee and two to three seasonal workers.
  
  We are reproducing more than 100 species and have several growers across Sweden who help us reproduce seeds from their region to offer as genetically suitable native seeds as possible. Our production is without any pesticide nor herbicide.
  
  Along with seed mixes and plants, we are providing meadow management advice for authorities, contractors, landowners and landscaping companies.
  
  Our goal is to re-establish natural flora from private gardens and urban areas to bigger nature restoration projects. We are often working hand in hand with the county administrative board to restore natural areas or reinforce endangered species."

North America

• Milkweed Finder 🦋

Canada

• Milkweed Finder 🦋

Mexico

• Native Seeds/SEARCH "seeks to find, protect and preserve the seeds of the people of the Greater Southwest so that these arid adapted crops may benefit all peoples and nourish a changing world."

USA

• Milkweed Finder 🦋

• Native Seeds/SEARCH "seeks to find, protect and preserve the seeds of the people of the Greater Southwest so that these arid adapted crops may benefit all peoples and nourish a changing world."

• Pheasants Forever Click the map to select your state and find appropriate seed mixes for your project.

D.C.

• Bona Terra "Strictly native plants produced using restorative growing methods in the DC area" they sometimes give away free natives! (Instagram)

Illinois

• Direct Native Plants "was born out of desire to get native plants into more backyards — not just in faraway woodlands and wetlands!"

Iowa

• Tallgrass Prairie Center: Seed and Service Providers this page offers a map of seed and service providers in Iowa, as well as another map of prescribed fire providers around the state.

Louisiana

• Native Plant Initiative of New Orleans: Resources this is a directory of local and native seeds.

• Chickadee Natives - Delivery Only

• Harold's Plants, 1135 Press Street, NOLA

• Jefferson Feed, 4421 Jefferson Hwy, Old Jefferson

• Pelican Greenhouse Opens in a new window, New Orleans City Park, NOLA

• Rose Garden Center, Marrero 

Maine

• Fedco - flowers, bareroot trees and shrubs. Provenance not known. Has both native and non-native plants.

• Wild Seed Project - seeds sold online. Plant sale in spring in Maine. All New England ecovars. This is a non-profit membership organization, so you need to become a member to purchase seeds. They have very good instructions for growing native seeds.

Maryland

• Direct Native Plants "was born out of desire to get native plants into more backyards — not just in faraway woodlands and wetlands!"

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."

• Glacial Ridge Growers

• 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."

• Naturally Wild

• 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."

• Sogn Valley Farm

Oregon

• Local Sources of Native Plants "Find local sources of native plants here, including local plant sales, as well as retail, wholesale and native plant seed suppliers."

• Native Plant Poster "Plants native to the Willamette Valley" First page is a poster, but scroll down to find sources for wildflowers and other native plants.

Texas

• American Native Seed " 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."

• Buchanan's Native Plants (Houston, Texas) (curbside & delivery available)

• Douglas King Seeds

Virginia

• Northern Alexandria Native Plant Sale  "promote native plant gardening in our neighborhoods because gardening with natives is better for our watershed, our woodlands, and our wildlife, especially birds.  Bringing together many growers selling a variety of plants makes it easier for neighborhood gardeners to find quality plants and encourages a greater demand for natives in the nursery industry.  Native plant nurseries from Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and D.C. will be hosted at the sale."

Wisconsin

• Dragon Fly Gardens

• Kinnickinnic Natives

Oceana

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."

Australia

NSW

• Friends of the Koala: Community Native Plant Nursery Northern Rivers "your go-to nursery for native plant species in the Northern Rivers. We're on a mission to protect and boost the local koala population by promoting the growth of native eucalyptus plants they rely on for survival.
  
  We operate a community native plant nursery and currently have 5 nursery sites in Lismore and surrounding areas. The nursery is 100% run by volunteers. We provide koala food trees to landholders in the Northern Rivers where koalas reside and we also grow a wide range of other native trees, shrubs, groundcovers and grasses. We often have funded projects running where the plants are distributed for free. If they are sold, all profits go back into the organisation to assist with koala rescue and rehabilitation.
  
  Explore the diverse range of koala-friendly native plants at our nursery in East Lismore. Our team is available by appointment to provide advice on plant selection, planting, and care. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or are just starting out, we would love to help you."

South America

Columbia

• Jardin Botanico Delicias Facebook page

Peru

• Camino Verde "With over 400 native tree species planted to date, Camino Verde’s reforestation centers and tree nurseries form a one-of-a-kind Living Seed Bank of Amazonian biodiversity. Our database currently includes 663 plant species planted at our centers."

Buy Organic Seeds

International

• Organic Seed Alliance Directory Maps shows mostly USA suppliers, but also in regions including the UK, Pakistan, as well as Jammu and Kashmir.

North America

Canada

USA

Maine

• Johnny's Selected Seeds (commercial orders only until April 28th) 

Minnesota

• Sogn Valley Farm

Texas

• Brim Seed Company (near Waco) 

• Buchanan's Native Plants (Houston)

• Wabash Feed & Garden (Houston) "We carry bulk vegetable seeds for the seasons and sell by ounce or pound. We will special order if you desire seeds we don’t carry. We also stock a wide variety of flower, herb and vegetable seeds in packages. Many are Heirloom and Certified Organic from “Seeds of Change” and “Botanical Interest”."

Virginia

• Southern Exposure (central Virginia) 

Organizations

Europe

• European Native Seed Producers Association "Restoring European ecosystems seed by seed "

North America

USA

• Native Seeds/SEARCH "seeks to find, protect and preserve the seeds of the people of the Greater Southwest so that these arid adapted crops may benefit all peoples and nourish a changing world."

Texas

• Native Plant Society – Houston Chapter

Maps

North America

USA

• Direct Native Plants: Find Your Growing Zone 

Grants & Funding

North America

USA

Missouri

• Prairie Garden Grants Program "Gardening and other conservation groups, parks, schools, and other entities in Missouri and immediately surrounding states are invited to submit proposals to MPF’s Prairie Garden Grants Program. In 2024, MPF would like to award several grants to help fund the establishment or improvement of prairie gardens or plantings. Grants will not exceed $800 each. Those with smaller projects are encouraged to apply as well. Matching funds are not required, but proposals with secured matching funds may be evaluated higher than others."

Texas

• Monarch Garden Grants "The Native Plant Society of Texas awards small grants to nature centers, schools, educational groups and others to help fund development of Monarch demonstration gardens or Monarch Waystations using native plants on public sites in Texas. The purpose of this program is to educate members, applicants, and the public about Monarch conservation and native plants, and to encourage restoration of Monarch habitats throughout the Texas migration flyway."

• Native American Seed: Grants "The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center has partnered with Native American Seed to provide Seed Grants to Texas schools, nonprofits, and other worthy educational or child-centered organizations for creating wildflower demonstration areas on their campuses, enhancing existing wildflower plantings or other educationally directed projects. Seed Grants are not available for projects in private residences.
  
  Seed Grants provide recipients with a gift certificate between $100 to $500 to purchase native wildflower and/or grass seeds from Native American Seed."