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ALABAMA · NATIVE PLANT FINDER

61 native plants for Alabama gardens.

Sun, water, bloom season, wildlife value, and an honest note on whether it's sold true to species or as a bred lookalike — for every Alabama-native plant in the registry.

61Native species listed
58With a live listing
15Blooming this month

Quick answer: Alabama has 61 native plants in this register, 58 with a live listing as of 16 Sep 2026, and 13 with a lookalike alert — check before you buy.

This page lists every species in the Native Seed Register documented as native to Alabama — 61 plants, 58 of them with a live seed or plant listing verified as recently as 16 Sep 2026. Growing conditions come from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center; the "Buying it" note on each plant tells you whether what stores sell is the wild species or a bred variety. Open any card for soil, height, wildlife value and the buying note, or follow the plant name for its full profile and the other states where it grows.

Plants

American beautyberry

Callicarpa americana
Part ShadeLow water, MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMMay-Jul

Sold as seeds via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

American beautyberry

Callicarpa americana
Sun
Part Shade
Water
Low water, Moist
Bloom
May-Jul
Sold as
Seeds
Soil

Moist, rich soils, sandy loam/clay loam/clay

Height

3-9 ft

Wildlife value

Seeds/berries important for birds especially Northern Bobwhite; foliage favored by deer

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) — Seeds

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Prices change and stock sells out. Listing verified 16 Sep 2026. Always check your state's native plant list before planting.

American beech

Fagus grandifolia
Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-May

In Stock (only 1 left), no reviews yet, MySeeds.Co — live-verified

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

American beech

Fagus grandifolia
Sun
Part Shade, Shade
Water
Medium water, Moist
Bloom
Bloom Apr-May
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Moist, rich, well-drained soils - sandy loam, clay loam, medium loam, acid-based

Height

Up to 120 ft, typically 50-80 ft

Wildlife value

Beech nuts eaten by many wildlife species, nesting site, fruit for birds/mammals/rodents/deer, cover, browse

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

Toxicity

Unripe, raw nuts (seeds) poisonous

American beech (Fagus grandifolia) — Seed

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American holly

Ilex opaca
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, Dry-WetGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Mar-Jun

DE state tree

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

American holly

Ilex opaca
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
Medium water, Dry-Wet
Bloom
Bloom Mar-Jun
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Moist, well-drained, acidic sandy loam

Height

15-25 ft in west, 40-50 ft in moister areas, up to 100 ft

Wildlife value

Berries attract birds and small mammals, cover and nesting sites, larval host for Henry's Elfin

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

Toxicity

All Ilex species may be somewhat toxic if ingested; children most vulnerable; berries poisonous to humans

American holly (Ilex opaca) — Seed

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American sycamore

Platanus occidentalis
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeHigh water, MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Mar-Apr

In Stock (only 2 left), no reviews yet, MySeeds.Co — live-verified

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

American sycamore

Platanus occidentalis
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
High water, Moist
Bloom
Bloom Mar-Apr
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Moist, sandy loams or silty clays

Height

Up to 150 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts birds, high deer resistance, hollow trunks provide nesting sites for chimney swifts

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

American sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) — Seed

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American wisteria

Wisteria frutescens
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, Moist, tolerates seasonal floodingGrow from seedUsually a bred variety
BLOOMBloom May-Jun

cultivar only in all 8 states; no wild-type SKU found anywhere

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

American wisteria

Wisteria frutescens
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
Medium water, Moist, tolerates seasonal flooding
Bloom
Bloom May-Jun
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Rich, moist to mesic, neutral to slightly acid soils - sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay

Height

Vine 25-30 ft

Wildlife value

Nectar source, larval host for Marine Blue butterflies and skippers, high deer resistance

Lookalike alert

Cultivar only in all 8 states; no wild-type SKU found anywhere; ⚠ NOT on Tennessee's list per one internal note yet appears as a hit there too — verify before reuse.

Invasive / regulated

none noted formally; probably escaped from cultivation in many locations but explicitly less aggressive than Asian species

American wisteria (Wisteria frutescens) — Seed

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Prices change and stock sells out. Listing verified 15 Sep 2026. Always check your state's native plant list before planting.

Bald cypress

Taxodium distichum
Sun, Part ShadeMedium water, tolerates poor drainageGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr

In Stock (only 2 left), no reviews yet, MySeeds.Co — live-verified

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Bald cypress

Taxodium distichum
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Medium water, tolerates poor drainage
Bloom
Bloom Apr
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Wet, acidic mucks, sands and loams, acidic pH

Height

50-75 ft tall

Wildlife value

Cover, nesting site, seeds for granivorous birds/mammals, larval host for Baldcypress sphinx moth

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

Bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) — Seed

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Big bluestem

Andropogon gerardii
Sun, Part ShadeLow-Medium water, MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMAug-Nov

No sourcing note recorded yet

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Big bluestem

Andropogon gerardii
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Low-Medium water, Moist
Bloom
Aug-Nov
Sold as
Seeds
Soil

Acid or calcareous sands, loams, clays, tolerates periodic flooding

Height

4-8 ft

Wildlife value

Cover for 24+ songbird species; larval host for Delaware and Dusted Skippers

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

Invasive / regulated

none noted (can become aggressive/dominant in favorable undisturbed sites, not formally invasive)

Big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii) — Seeds

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Prices change and stock sells out. Listing verified 15 Sep 2026. Always check your state's native plant list before planting.

Black cherry

Prunus serotina
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Mar-Jun

ships from Amazon, sold by Isla's Garden Seeds, 3.4★/318 reviews — live-verified

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Black cherry

Prunus serotina
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
Medium water, Dry-Moist
Bloom
Bloom Mar-Jun
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Well-drained soils, neutral to acidic

Height

Up to 110 ft (eastern), shorter in southwest

Wildlife value

Fruit eaten by 33 bird species and mammals, larval host for Eastern Tiger Swallowtail and Viceroy

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

Toxicity

All parts except fruit contain poisonous substances, especially bark/leaves/seeds. Wilted leaves, twigs, seeds contain cyanogenic glycoside and amygdalin; can cause gasping, weakness, spasms, convulsions, respiratory failure. Highly toxic to humans and herbivorous mammals, may be fatal

Invasive / regulated

Recorded in Europe since 1629, now highly invasive there and in northern South America; not noted as invasive/regulated in North America

Black cherry (Prunus serotina) — Seed

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Prices change and stock sells out. Listing verified 15 Sep 2026. Always check your state's native plant list before planting.

Black locust

Robinia pseudoacacia
SunMedium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

In Stock, 4.1★/49 reviews, Amazon's Choice

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Black locust

Robinia pseudoacacia
Sun
Sun
Water
Medium water, Dry-Moist
Bloom
Bloom Apr-Jun
Sold as
Seeds
Soil

Moist, rich to dry, rocky soils

Height

30-50 ft, up to 70 ft

Wildlife value

Favorite of honeybees and hummingbirds, attracts butterflies/birds, special value to native bees

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

Invasive / regulated

Naturalizes easily and considered an invasive weed in many non-native areas; brittle branches, thorns, rampant root sprouts, copious seeding make it a garden thug

Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) — Seeds

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Black-eyed Susan

Rudbeckia hirta
SunMedium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedUsually a bred variety
BLOOMBloom Jun-Oct

consistent "Gloriosa Daisy"/"Green Eyes" cultivar trap; MD state flower

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Black-eyed Susan

Rudbeckia hirta
Sun
Sun
Water
Medium water, Dry-Moist
Bloom
Bloom Jun-Oct
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Moist to dry, well-drained soils, juglone tolerant

Height

Up to 3 ft tall

Wildlife value

Nectar for bees/butterflies/insects, larval host for Gorgone Checkerspot and Bordered Patch, birds eat seeds, high deer resistance

Lookalike alert

Everywhere; consistent "Gloriosa Daisy"/"Green Eyes" cultivar trap; MD state flower.

Invasive / regulated

none noted formally; can become aggressive if given too perfect environment and not enough competition

Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) — Seed

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Blue mistflower

Conoclinium coelestinum
Sun, Part ShadeMedium water, MoistBuy as a plantWild species
BLOOMBloom Jul-Nov

under old synonym Eupatorium coelestinum everywhere; same small/old listing cited in nearly every state

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Blue mistflower

Conoclinium coelestinum
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Medium water, Moist
Bloom
Bloom Jul-Nov
Sold as
Live plant
Soil

Moist loam, sand, or clay

Height

1-3 ft, sometimes up to 6 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts bees and butterflies, special value to native bees, supports conservation biological control

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

Invasive / regulated

Spreads quickly and "can become a pest" per wildflower.org's own conditions notes; not formally regulated in the US.

Blue mistflower (Conoclinium coelestinum) — Live plant

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Butterflyweed

Asclepias tuberosa
SunLow water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom May-Sep

Sold as seeds via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Butterflyweed

Asclepias tuberosa
Sun
Sun
Water
Low water, Dry-Moist
Bloom
Bloom May-Sep
Sold as
Seeds
Soil

Well-drained sandy soils, tolerates drought, also loam/clay/limestone

Height

1-2 ft tall

Wildlife value

Larval host for Monarch and Queen butterflies, attracts hummingbirds, special value to native/bumble/honey bees

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

Toxicity

Roots and plant sap from all parts; not edible; toxic only if eaten in large quantities; symptoms vomiting, stupor, weakness, spasms.

Butterflyweed (Asclepias tuberosa) — Seeds

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Prices change and stock sells out. Listing verified 16 Sep 2026. Always check your state's native plant list before planting.

Cardinal flower

Lobelia cardinalis
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium-High water, Moist-WetGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom May-Oct

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Cardinal flower

Lobelia cardinalis
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
Medium-High water, Moist-Wet
Bloom
Bloom May-Oct
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Moist to wet, humus-rich soil - medium loam, clay loam, limestone-based, sandy, sandy loam, clay

Height

Up to 6 ft tall

Wildlife value

Nectar source for hummingbirds, attracts birds and butterflies

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

Toxicity

All parts toxic only if eaten in large quantities. Symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, salivation, exhaustion/weakness, pupil dilation, convulsions, coma. Toxic compounds: alkaloids lobelamine, lobeline, and others, plus volatile oil

Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis) — Seed

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Carolina allspice

Calycanthus floridus
Part ShadeMoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-Jul

Sold as seeds via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Carolina allspice

Calycanthus floridus
Sun
Part Shade
Water
Moist
Bloom
Bloom Apr-Jul
Sold as
Seeds
Soil

Moist, deep loams

Height

Up to 12 ft tall

Wildlife value

Low wildlife value, conspicuous red flowers

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

Carolina allspice / sweetshrub (Calycanthus floridus) — Seeds

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Prices change and stock sells out. Listing verified 16 Sep 2026. Always check your state's native plant list before planting.

Carolina jessamine

Gelsemium sempervirens
Sun, Part ShadeMedium water, MoistBuy as a plantWild species
BLOOMBloom Jan-May, Dec

SC state flower — all parts toxic, consistent copy warning

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Carolina jessamine

Gelsemium sempervirens
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Medium water, Moist
Bloom
Bloom Jan-May, Dec
Sold as
Live plant
Soil

Sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay soils

Height

Vine up to 20 ft

Wildlife value

Attracts native bees, hummingbirds, and Spicebush Swallowtail butterflies, nectar toxic to honeybees

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

Toxicity

Flowers, leaves, and roots poisonous, toxic/lethal to humans and livestock if consumed. Nectar toxic to honeybees in sufficient quantity; honey from it may be toxic to humans. Sap can cause contact dermatitis.

Invasive / regulated

none noted (described as "quite adaptable and tenacious," very common in parts of the South — not formally regulated)

Carolina jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens) — Live plant

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Prices change and stock sells out. Listing verified 15 Sep 2026. Always check your state's native plant list before planting.

Common persimmon

Diospyros virginiana
Sun, Part ShadeMedium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Common persimmon

Diospyros virginiana
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Medium water, Dry-Moist
Bloom
Bloom Apr-Jun
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay, acid-based, calcareous soils

Height

Up to 100 ft in rich soil, often ~15 ft

Wildlife value

Fruit attracts foxes, opossums, raccoons, skunks, deer, and birds, larval host for Luna moths, special value to honey bees

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

Toxicity

Immature fruit contains tannin and is strongly astringent.

Common persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) — Seed

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Prices change and stock sells out. Listing verified 15 Sep 2026. Always check your state's native plant list before planting.

Common yarrow

Achillea millefolium
Sun, Part ShadeDry, Medium water useGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMApr-Sep

On every list checked but Amazon stock is Eurasian-garden yarrow everywhere — not a true native ecotype anywhere. Consistent ca...

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Common yarrow

Achillea millefolium
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Dry, Medium water use
Bloom
Apr-Sep
Sold as
Seeds
Soil

Disturbed soils, medium calcium carbonate tolerance

Height

Up to 3 ft

Wildlife value

Special value to native bees; supports conservation biological control

Lookalike alert

On every list checked but Amazon stock is Eurasian-garden yarrow everywhere — not a true native ecotype anywhere. Consistent caveat across all 6 states.

Common yarrow (Achillea millefolium) — Seeds

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Prices change and stock sells out. Listing verified 15 Sep 2026. Always check your state's native plant list before planting.

Coral honeysuckle

Lonicera sempervirens
Sun, Part ShadeMedium water, MoistBuy as a plantWild species
BLOOMBloom Mar-Jun

Sold as live plant via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Coral honeysuckle

Lonicera sempervirens
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Medium water, Moist
Bloom
Bloom Mar-Jun
Sold as
Live plant
Soil

Rich, well-drained soils - sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay, caliche

Height

Vine up to 20 ft

Wildlife value

Flowers attract hummingbirds/bees/butterflies, fruit attracts quail and songbirds, larval host for Spring Azure and Snowberry Clearwing moth

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

Invasive / regulated

none noted (genus includes invasive L. japonica but L. sempervirens itself not flagged; USDA Native Status N for L48)

Coral honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) — Live plant

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Prices change and stock sells out. Listing verified 16 Sep 2026. Always check your state's native plant list before planting.

Coralberry

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus
Part Shade, ShadeLow-Medium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-Jul

In Stock, 5.0★/1 review — thin review count, live-verified

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Coralberry

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus
Sun
Part Shade, Shade
Water
Low-Medium water, Dry-Moist
Bloom
Bloom Apr-Jul
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Well-drained sand, loam, or clay, circumneutral pH

Height

Up to 6 ft tall

Wildlife value

Songbirds, ground birds, small mammals, and browsers use for food/cover/nesting, special value to native bees

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

Coralberry (Symphoricarpos orbiculatus) — Seed

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Prices change and stock sells out. Listing verified 15 Sep 2026. Always check your state's native plant list before planting.

Downy serviceberry

Amelanchier arborea
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, DryBuy as a plantWild species
BLOOMApr-May

near-identical range and ecology to A. canadensis (swapped 14 Sep 2026 — the original species had no genuine Amazon.com listing...

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Downy serviceberry

Amelanchier arborea
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
Medium water, Dry
Bloom
Apr-May
Sold as
Live plant
Soil

Moist, well-drained, acid soils

Height

15-25 ft, occasionally to 60 ft

Wildlife value

Preferred Amelanchier species for birds and wildlife

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

Downy serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea) — Live plant

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Prices change and stock sells out. Listing verified 15 Sep 2026. Always check your state's native plant list before planting.

Eastern purple coneflower

Echinacea purpurea
Sun, Part ShadeMedium water, DryGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-Sep

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Eastern purple coneflower

Echinacea purpurea
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Medium water, Dry
Bloom
Bloom Apr-Sep
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Well-drained, sandy or richer soils

Height

Up to 4 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, nectar source, special value to native bees

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

Invasive / regulated

Can become very aggressive per conditions comments; not formally regulated.

Eastern purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) — Seed

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Prices change and stock sells out. Listing verified 15 Sep 2026. Always check your state's native plant list before planting.

Eastern red cedar

Juniperus virginiana
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeLow water, DryGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Mar-May

live-verified, In Stock, 3.1★/45 reviews

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Eastern red cedar

Juniperus virginiana
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
Low water, Dry
Bloom
Bloom Mar-May
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay, rocky, limestone-based, caliche

Height

30-40 ft, up to 90 ft

Wildlife value

Berries eaten by wildlife including cedar waxwing, nesting material and cover, attracts birds/butterflies

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

Toxicity

Fleshy cones (resembling berries) and leaves: low toxicity when ingested; large amounts may cause diarrhea. Toxic principle: volatile oils including thujone

Invasive / regulated

none noted (alternate host for cedar-apple rust, injurious to apple orchards — disease vector, not invasive designation)

Eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana) — Seed

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Prices change and stock sells out. Listing verified 15 Sep 2026. Always check your state's native plant list before planting.

Eastern red columbine

Aquilegia canadensis
Part Shade, Shade (avoid continuous full sun)Low-Medium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMFeb-Jul

consistent trap warning vs. mixed Aquilegia/European columbine

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Eastern red columbine

Aquilegia canadensis
Sun
Part Shade, Shade (avoid continuous full sun)
Water
Low-Medium water, Dry-Moist
Bloom
Feb-Jul
Sold as
Seeds
Soil

Sandy, well-drained soils, medium loam/sandy loam/limestone-based, not too rich

Height

Up to 3 ft

Wildlife value

Attracts hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, hawk moths; larval host for Columbine Duskywing

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

Invasive / regulated

none noted (readily hybridizes with other Aquilegia species incl. non-native A. vulgaris — isolate for pure strains, not an invasiveness concern for A. canadensis itself)

Eastern red columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) — Seeds

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Prices change and stock sells out. Listing verified 16 Sep 2026. Always check your state's native plant list before planting.

Eastern redbud

Cercis canadensis
Part Shade, ShadeLow water, MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Mar-May

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Eastern redbud

Cercis canadensis
Sun
Part Shade, Shade
Water
Low water, Moist
Bloom
Bloom Mar-May
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Moist, fertile, well-drained soils

Height

Up to 15-30 ft tall

Wildlife value

Special value to native bees and bumble bees, provides nesting materials for native bees, moderate deer resistance

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) — Seed

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Prices change and stock sells out. Listing verified 16 Sep 2026. Always check your state's native plant list before planting.

Flowering dogwood

Cornus florida
Part Shade, ShadeLow water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Feb-Jun

also the official state flower/tree of North Carolina and Virginia, but neither state's proof found a dedicated dogwood SKU — a...

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Flowering dogwood

Cornus florida
Sun
Part Shade, Shade
Water
Low water, Dry-Moist
Bloom
Bloom Feb-Jun
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Rich, well-drained, acid soil - sandy, sandy loam, medium loam

Height

Up to 65 ft, typically 20-40 ft

Wildlife value

Fruit feeds birds and mammals including deer, flowers attract birds/butterflies, larval host for Spring Azure, special value to native bees

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

Flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) — Seed

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Foxglove beardtongue

Penstemon digitalis
Sun, Part ShadeLow-High water, Dry-WetGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom May-Jul

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Foxglove beardtongue

Penstemon digitalis
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Low-High water, Dry-Wet
Bloom
Bloom May-Jul
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Fertile, well-drained loams, clay loams, and sand, acid preferably

Height

Up to 5 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts hummingbirds and bumblebees, special value to native and bumble bees

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

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Indian blanket

Gaillardia pulchella
Sun, Part ShadeMedium water, DryGrow from seedUsually a bred variety
BLOOMBloom May-Aug

annual form; disputed nativity in Florida (FANN delisted it as a FL native in 2022); consistent "Arizona Sun" perennial-cultiva...

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Indian blanket

Gaillardia pulchella
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Medium water, Dry
Bloom
Bloom May-Aug
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Sandy or calcareous soils, often disturbed places, circumneutral pH, high calcium carbonate tolerance

Height

Up to 2 ft tall

Wildlife value

Special value to native bees, attracts butterflies, moderate deer resistance

Lookalike alert

Annual form; disputed nativity in Florida (FANN delisted it as a FL native in 2022); consistent "Arizona Sun" perennial-cultivar trap warning across all 9.

Invasive / regulated

Naturalized east to Atlantic states and west to CA beyond native range; "casual migrant or escape northeastward" — not formally regulated.

Indian blanket / firewheel (Gaillardia pulchella) — Seed

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Lemon beebalm

Monarda citriodora
Sun, Part ShadeLow water, DryGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom May-Jul

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Lemon beebalm

Monarda citriodora
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Low water, Dry
Bloom
Bloom May-Jul
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Sandy loam to rocky soils, also sandy/clay loam/medium loam

Height

Up to 30 in tall

Wildlife value

Attracts bees and butterflies, nectar for hummingbirds, highly deer-resistant

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

Invasive / regulated

none noted (can become aggressive/forms large colonies under optimum conditions — growing note, not invasive designation)

Lemon beebalm (Monarda citriodora) — Seed

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Prices change and stock sells out. Listing verified 15 Sep 2026. Always check your state's native plant list before planting.

Mayhaw

Crataegus opaca
Part ShadeWetGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Feb-Mar

No live listing found as of 14 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Mayhaw

Crataegus opaca
Sun
Part Shade
Water
Wet
Bloom
Bloom Feb-Mar
Sold as
not determined
Soil

Wet, rich soils

Height

Up to 30 ft tall

Wildlife value

Limited bird appeal for fruit, special value to native bees, showy flowers

Buying it

No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 14 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.

Mayhaw (Crataegus opaca) — not determined

No live listing found as of 14 Sep 2026.

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Maypop passionflower

Passiflora incarnata
Sun, Part ShadeLow-Medium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Mar-Nov

consistent tropical-Passiflora-substitution trap and a shipping-restriction trap (one listing cannot ship to FL/GA/AL/TN/MS)

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Maypop passionflower

Passiflora incarnata
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Low-Medium water, Dry-Moist
Bloom
Bloom Mar-Nov
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Rich, non-saline clays, loams, sands

Height

Vine up to 25 ft

Wildlife value

Attracts butterflies, larval host for Gulf Fritillary and Zebra Longwing, fruit eaten by birds

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

Invasive / regulated

none noted (spreads by root suckers — botanical characteristic, not invasive designation)

Maypop / purple passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) — Seed

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Mountain azalea

Rhododendron canescens
Part ShadeMoist-WetBuy as a plantUsually a bred variety
BLOOMBloom Mar-Apr

cultivar ('Darlin's Dream', listing also inconsistently calls it 'Summer Eyelet'); live plant, In Stock, $29.99, no reviews — l...

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Mountain azalea

Rhododendron canescens
Sun
Part Shade
Water
Moist-Wet
Bloom
Bloom Mar-Apr
Sold as
Live plant
Soil

Moist, acid soils

Height

Up to 15 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, special value to bumble bees, all parts highly toxic

Lookalike alert

Cultivar ('Darlin's Dream', listing also inconsistently calls it 'Summer Eyelet'); live plant, In Stock, $29.99, no reviews — live-verified. ⚠ Note 15 Sep 2026: current listing is the 'Darlin's Dream' cultivar, not wild-type — flagged, species correct.

Toxicity

All parts highly toxic, may be fatal if eaten. Honey from flowers may also be toxic. Symptoms: salivation, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, weakness, difficult breathing, progressive paralysis. Toxic principle: andromedotoxin

Invasive / regulated

none noted (forms large colonies and hybridizes readily with other species in genus)

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Mountain witch-alder

Fothergilla major
Sun, Part ShadeMoist, low drought toleranceBuy as a plantUsually a bred variety
BLOOMBloom Apr-May

(wild-type, not cultivar); live plant, In Stock, $63.99, 5.0★/1 review, ships from Amazon — live-verified

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Mountain witch-alder

Fothergilla major
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Moist, low drought tolerance
Bloom
Bloom Apr-May
Sold as
Live plant
Soil

Acid, gravelly loams

Height

Up to 20 ft, typically 6-12 ft

Wildlife value

Low wildlife value

Lookalike alert

(wild-type, not cultivar); live plant, In Stock, $63.99, 5.0★/1 review, ships from Amazon — live-verified.

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Northern spicebush

Lindera benzoin
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, Dry-WetGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Mar-May

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Northern spicebush

Lindera benzoin
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
Medium water, Dry-Wet
Bloom
Bloom Mar-May
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Moist, sandy, well-drained soils - caliche, limestone-based, sandy loam, medium loam

Height

6-15 ft, up to 20 ft

Wildlife value

Attracts birds and butterflies, larval host for Spicebush Swallowtail, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, and Promethea silkmoth

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

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Oakleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea quercifolia
ShadeMedium water, MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Jun-Jul

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Oakleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea quercifolia
Sun
Shade
Water
Medium water, Moist
Bloom
Bloom Jun-Jul
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Moist, fertile, well-drained soils, circumneutral pH

Height

Up to 12 ft tall

Wildlife value

Low wildlife value, conspicuous flowers

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

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Orange azalea

Rhododendron austrinum
Part ShadeDryGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Mar-Apr

(seed); In Stock, 2.4★/39 reviews

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Orange azalea

Rhododendron austrinum
Sun
Part Shade
Water
Dry
Bloom
Bloom Mar-Apr
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Well-drained, sandy soil, acidic pH

Height

8-10 ft, up to 15 ft

Wildlife value

Special value to bumble bees, all parts highly toxic

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

Toxicity

All parts highly toxic, may be fatal if eaten. Honey from flowers may also be toxic. Symptoms: salivation, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, weakness, progressive paralysis. Toxic principle: andromedotoxin

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Pawpaw

Asimina triloba
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMApr-May

moist-seed caveat consistent everywhere

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Pawpaw

Asimina triloba
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
Medium water, Moist
Bloom
Apr-May
Sold as
Seeds
Soil

Rich, moist, slightly acid soils, sandy/loam/clay

Height

Up to 40 ft

Wildlife value

Attracts birds/butterflies; larval host for Zebra Swallowtail and Pawpaw Sphinx moth

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

Toxicity

Fruit, though edible, can cause skin irritation and gastrointestinal upset in some individuals; low toxicity.

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Pink evening primrose

Oenothera speciosa
SunLow-Medium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Feb-Jul

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Pink evening primrose

Oenothera speciosa
Sun
Sun
Water
Low-Medium water, Dry-Moist
Bloom
Bloom Feb-Jul
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Well-drained soils, rich or poor - loams, clays, sand, caliche, rocky, gravelly

Height

Up to 2 ft tall

Wildlife value

Seed capsules attract birds and mammals, nectar source, special value to native bees

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

Invasive / regulated

none noted formally, but escapes from cultivation and can become aggressive/require dividing per growing notes

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Plains coreopsis

Coreopsis tinctoria
Sun, Part ShadeHigh water, MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Plains coreopsis

Coreopsis tinctoria
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
High water, Moist
Bloom
Bloom Apr-Jun
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Moist, sandy soil

Height

1-2 ft, sometimes to 5 ft tall

Wildlife value

Nectar source for bees/butterflies/insects, birds eat seeds, high deer resistance

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

Invasive / regulated

Escaped from cultivation in the East; widely cultivated as ornamental and escaping — not formally regulated.

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Red buckeye

Aesculus pavia
Part ShadeMedium-High water, MoistBuy as a plantWild species
BLOOMMar-May

Sold as live plant via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Red buckeye

Aesculus pavia
Sun
Part Shade
Water
Medium-High water, Moist
Bloom
Mar-May
Sold as
Live plant
Soil

Deep, well-drained sand, loam, clay, limestone

Height

10-40 ft, often 15 ft in Central Texas

Wildlife value

Attracts hummingbirds and bees; nuts eaten by squirrels

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

Toxicity

Seeds and young shoots are poisonous to humans if eaten.

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Red chokeberry

Aronia arbutifolia
SunHigh water, MoistGrow from seedUsually a bred variety
BLOOMMay

Sold as seeds via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Red chokeberry

Aronia arbutifolia
Sun
Sun
Water
High water, Moist
Bloom
May
Sold as
Seeds
Soil

Moist, rich soils

Height

6-12 ft

Wildlife value

Fruit occasionally eaten by game birds, songbirds, and reportedly bears

Lookalike alert

Cultivar ('Brilliantissima').

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Sassafras

Sassafras albidum
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeLow water, MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Mar-May

In Stock, 3.8★/21 reviews — live-verified

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Sassafras

Sassafras albidum
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
Low water, Moist
Bloom
Bloom Mar-May
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Rich, moist, sandy loams, acidic pH

Height

35-50 ft, up to 100 ft

Wildlife value

Attracts birds and butterflies, fruit for birds, larval host for swallowtail butterflies and Promethea silkmoth

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

Toxicity

Bark: low toxicity if ingested; weak carcinogen in experimental animals. Toxic principle: safrole

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Scarlet rosemallow

Hibiscus coccineus
SunWetGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Jul-Sep

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Scarlet rosemallow

Hibiscus coccineus
Sun
Sun
Water
Wet
Bloom
Bloom Jul-Sep
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Wet soils, swamps/marshes/ditches

Height

Up to 10 ft, often 4-7 ft tall

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

Scarlet rosemallow / Texas star (Hibiscus coccineus) — Seed

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Sideoats grama

Bouteloua curtipendula
Sun, Part ShadeMedium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMJun-Nov

TX state grass

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Sideoats grama

Bouteloua curtipendula
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Medium water, Dry-Moist
Bloom
Jun-Nov
Sold as
Seeds
Soil

Medium-textured well-drained soils, disturbed/igneous/limestone-based

Height

1-3 ft

Wildlife value

Bird food/nesting material/cover, graze for mammals, larval host for skipper butterflies

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

Invasive / regulated

none noted (increases rapidly after drought/grazing disturbance — described as a positive ecological trait, not invasive)

Sideoats grama (Bouteloua curtipendula) — Seeds

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Smooth hydrangea

Hydrangea arborescens
Part ShadeMoistBuy as a plantUsually a bred variety
BLOOMBloom May-Aug

cultivar only ('Annabelle' / 'Invincibelle Spirit II') in all 6 states; no wild-type packet found anywhere

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Smooth hydrangea

Hydrangea arborescens
Sun
Part Shade
Water
Moist
Bloom
Bloom May-Aug
Sold as
Live plant
Soil

Rich, well-drained, moist soils

Height

Up to 10 ft, typically 3-6 ft

Wildlife value

Larval host for Hydrangea sphinx moth, conspicuous flowers

Lookalike alert

Cultivar only ('Annabelle' / 'Invincibelle Spirit II') in all 6 states; no wild-type packet found anywhere.

Invasive / regulated

none noted (suckers freely/spreads, not labeled invasive)

Smooth hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — Live plant

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Southern live oak

Quercus virginiana
Sun, Part ShadeModerate water, drought tolerant once establishedGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Mar-May

live-verified, In Stock, 3.2★/62 reviews (CZ Grain)

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Southern live oak

Quercus virginiana
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Moderate water, drought tolerant once established
Bloom
Bloom Mar-May
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Gravelly, sandy, loamy or clay, neutral to slightly acidic clay loams

Height

40-50 ft, up to 80 ft

Wildlife value

Cover for birds/squirrels, acorns as food, larval host for White M Hairstreak and Northern Hairstreak

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

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Southern magnolia

Magnolia grandiflora
Sun, Part ShadeMedium water, Dry-MoistBuy as a plantWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

live plant (3 trees), In Stock, 3.9★/34 reviews (Florida Foliage)

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Southern magnolia

Magnolia grandiflora
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Medium water, Dry-Moist
Bloom
Bloom Apr-Jun
Sold as
Live plant
Soil

Rich, porous, acid soils - sandy, loam, clay, acid-based or calcareous

Height

Up to 50 ft, rarely 100 ft

Wildlife value

Ornamental blooms, understory/shade tree

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

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Southern wax myrtle

Morella cerifera
Sun, Part ShadeHighGrow from seedWild species

under synonym everywhere

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Southern wax myrtle

Morella cerifera
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
High
Bloom
Slightly acidic, moist, deep sands, loams, clays
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil

moist, wet

Height

Mar-Apr

Wildlife value

Typically 6-12 ft, up to 40 ft; Berries eaten by many bird species; larval host for Banded Hairstreak and Red-banded Hairstreak butterflies

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

Invasive / regulated

USDA Native Status HI (I) — considered invasive in Hawaii; not flagged invasive in continental US

Southern wax myrtle (Morella cerifera)

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Standing cypress

Ipomopsis rubra
Sun, Part ShadeMedium water, DryGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom May-Jul

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Standing cypress

Ipomopsis rubra
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Medium water, Dry
Bloom
Bloom May-Jul
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Dry, sandy or rocky soils - gravelly, sandy, sandy loam, medium loam

Height

2-4 ft, up to 6 ft tall

Wildlife value

Significant hummingbird nectar source

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

Invasive / regulated

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (I) — native in continental US, listed introduced/invasive in Canada

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Swamp sunflower

Helianthus angustifolius
Part ShadeMedium water, WetGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Aug-Nov

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Swamp sunflower

Helianthus angustifolius
Sun
Part Shade
Water
Medium water, Wet
Bloom
Bloom Aug-Nov
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay, acid-based soils

Height

Up to 5 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts birds, special value to native bees

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

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Sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua
Part ShadeHigh water, MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Mar-May

In Stock, 5.0★/1 review — thin review count, live-verified

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua
Sun
Part Shade
Water
High water, Moist
Bloom
Bloom Mar-May
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Deep, moist, alluvial loams - sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, acid-based

Height

Up to 75-130 ft

Wildlife value

Seed balls attract birds, nesting sites, cover and fruit for birds/mammals

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

Invasive / regulated

none noted formally; can become aggressive in moist sandy soils, fruits do not decompose readily

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Switchgrass

Panicum virgatum
Sun, Part ShadeMedium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedUsually a bred variety
BLOOMBloom Aug-Nov

wild-form packet exists (CT/OH/PA); TX hit is cultivar 'Sunburst'

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Switchgrass

Panicum virgatum
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Medium water, Dry-Moist
Bloom
Bloom Aug-Nov
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay, limestone-based soils

Height

Up to 10 ft, often shorter

Wildlife value

Seeds eaten by songbirds and gamebirds, cover and nesting material, larval host for Delaware Skipper, high deer resistance

Lookalike alert

Wild-form packet exists (CT/OH/PA); TX hit is cultivar 'Sunburst'.

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Trumpet vine

Campsis radicans
SunDry, MoistGrow from seedUsually a bred variety
BLOOMBloom Jun-Sep

consistent "aggressive vine, prune hard" and yellow-cultivar-vs-wild-orange trap across all 11

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Trumpet vine

Campsis radicans
Sun
Sun
Water
Dry, Moist
Bloom
Bloom Jun-Sep
Sold as
Seeds
Soil

Various well-drained soils - sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay, limestone-based, caliche

Height

Vine up to 35 ft

Wildlife value

Pollinated by hummingbirds and long-tongued bees, larval host for Trumpet Vine Sphinx Moth

Lookalike alert

Consistent "aggressive vine, prune hard" and yellow-cultivar-vs-wild-orange trap across all 11.

Toxicity

Sap can cause skin irritation on contact.

Invasive / regulated

Notably aggressive colonizer — can escape cultivation and colonize densely, especially in the Southeast (common names "Hellvine"/"Devil's Shoestring"); not formally regulated.

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Two-wing silverbell

Halesia diptera
Part ShadeMedium water, DryGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Mar-May

No live listing found as of 14 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Two-wing silverbell

Halesia diptera
Sun
Part Shade
Water
Medium water, Dry
Bloom
Bloom Mar-May
Sold as
not determined
Soil

Rich, well-drained soils - sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, acid-based

Height

3-15 ft, up to 35 ft

Wildlife value

Squirrels eat immature fruit

Buying it

No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 14 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.

Two-wing silverbell (Halesia diptera) — not determined

No live listing found as of 14 Sep 2026.

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Virginia creeper

Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeLow water, MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom May-Jun

berries toxic — consistent copy caveat

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Virginia creeper

Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
Low water, Moist
Bloom
Bloom May-Jun
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Moist, well-drained soils - sandy loam, clay, limestone-based

Height

Vine up to 40 ft

Wildlife value

Fruit feeds many bird species through winter, larval host for sphinx moths

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

Toxicity

Berries highly toxic, may be fatal if eaten. Symptoms: nausea, abdominal pain, bloody vomiting/diarrhea, dilated pupils, headache, sweating, weak pulse, drowsiness, facial twitching. Plant tissues can irritate skin in sensitive individuals

Invasive / regulated

none noted (vigorous growth noted as characteristic trait)

Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) — Seed

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Virginia sweetspire

Itea virginica
Part ShadeHigh water, MoistBuy as a plantUsually a bred variety
BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

cultivar ('Henry's Garnet'), not wild-type; live plant orderable, $34.99, no reviews yet — live-verified

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Virginia sweetspire

Itea virginica
Sun
Part Shade
Water
High water, Moist
Bloom
Bloom Apr-Jun
Sold as
Live plant
Soil

Moist, acid soils - sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay

Height

3-6 ft, up to 10 ft

Wildlife value

Cover, nectar for insects, attracts birds, conspicuous flowers

Lookalike alert

Cultivar ('Henry's Garnet'), not wild-type; live plant orderable, $34.99, no reviews yet — live-verified. ⚠ Note 15 Sep 2026: current listing is the 'Henry's Garnet' cultivar, not wild-type — flagged, species correct.

Invasive / regulated

none noted (cited as native alternative to invasive nandina, not itself invasive)

Virginia sweetspire (Itea virginica) — Live plant

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White fringetree

Chionanthus virginicus
Part ShadeHigh water, MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

White fringetree

Chionanthus virginicus
Sun
Part Shade
Water
High water, Moist
Bloom
Bloom Apr-Jun
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Loose, moist, sandy soils

Height

Up to 30 ft tall

Wildlife value

Berries attract birds and wildlife, browsed by animals, larval host for rustic sphinx moth

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

White fringetree (Chionanthus virginicus) — Seed

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White oak

Quercus alba
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Mar-May

live, in stock, but only 2.2★/6 reviews — weakest option found, no better live seed listing located

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

White oak

Quercus alba
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
Medium water, Dry-Moist
Bloom
Bloom Mar-May
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Deep, moist, well-drained loams and sands, acid-based

Height

Up to 100 ft tall

Wildlife value

Acorns eaten by birds and rodents, attracts birds/butterflies, larval host for Edwards Hairstreak

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

Toxicity

Acorns and young leaves low toxicity if eaten. Symptoms: stomach pain, constipation then bloody diarrhea, excessive thirst/urination

White oak (Quercus alba) — Seed

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Wild blue

Phlox divaricata
Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, MoistBuy as a plantUsually a bred variety
BLOOMBloom Mar-May

Sold as live plant via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Wild blue

Phlox divaricata
Sun
Part Shade, Shade
Water
Medium water, Moist
Bloom
Bloom Mar-May
Sold as
Live plant
Soil

Rich, moist, acid soils, also calcareous areas - sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay

Height

Up to 20 in tall

Wildlife value

Attracts butterflies including swallowtails and hairstreaks, roots eaten by rabbits/voles

Lookalike alert

⚠ major cross-file inconsistency: Maryland's file counts this ASIN as a valid cultivar hit for P. divaricata. Every other state file that searched it (CT, DE, FL, GA, ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, VT, WV, KY, VA) explicitly says the SAME ASIN's sibling listing (`B07CTYR9ZZ`) is actually Phlox stolonifera and refuses to count it. Treat as an unresolved miss, not a hit, until re-verified.

Wild blue / woodland phlox (Phlox divaricata) — Live plant

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Witch-hazel

Hamamelis virginiana
Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Sep-Dec

In Stock, 4.0★/83 reviews, Amazon's Choice — live-verified

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Witch-hazel

Hamamelis virginiana
Sun
Part Shade, Shade
Water
Medium water, Dry-Moist
Bloom
Bloom Sep-Dec
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Rich, well-drained soil, acidic pH

Height

10-15 ft, up to 35 ft

Wildlife value

Birds eat seed capsules, foliage browsed by deer and beaver, seeds eaten by granivorous birds and small mammals

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

Witch-hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) — Seed

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Woodland pinkroot

Spigelia marilandica
Part ShadeMedium water, DryGrow from seedUsually a bred variety
BLOOMBloom Mar-May

No live listing found as of 14 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Woodland pinkroot

Spigelia marilandica
Sun
Part Shade
Water
Medium water, Dry
Bloom
Bloom Mar-May
Sold as
not determined
Soil

Moist, sandy, fertile soils - sandy loam, medium loam, acid-based

Height

Up to 28 in tall

Wildlife value

Attracts hummingbirds

Lookalike alert

⚠ No fix found 14 Sep 2026: both live-plant candidates found (bare-root and 'Little Redhead' cultivar) went to "Currently unavailable" on live verification. No working ASIN as of this pass.

Woodland pinkroot / Indian pink (Spigelia marilandica) — not determined

No live listing found as of 14 Sep 2026.

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Yaupon holly

Ilex vomitoria
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeLow water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-May

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Yaupon holly

Ilex vomitoria
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
Low water, Dry-Moist
Bloom
Bloom Apr-May
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Moist or well-drained sandy, loamy, clay, limestone, or gravelly soils

Height

12-45 ft, usually under 25 ft

Wildlife value

Birds eat red drupes, mammals eat fruit, nectar source, larval host for Henry's Elfin

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

Yaupon holly (Ilex vomitoria) — Seed

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Alabama plants by need

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