Arkansas Native Plants — 109 Species & Where to Buy

Quick answer: Arkansas has 109 native plants in this register, 93 with a live listing as of 16 Sep 2026, and 9 with a lookalike alert — check before you buy.

This page lists every species in the Native Seed Register documented as native to Arkansas — 109 plants, 93 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 basswood

Tilia americana

Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Apr-Jul

(Palm Beach Medicinal Herbs seeds); In Stock, $9.99, 3.3★/33 reviews — original candidate B01N2S8WFT and seedling alt B0CZLZMPG...

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

American basswood

Tilia americana

Sun: Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water: Medium water, Dry-Moist
Bloom: Bloom Apr-Jul
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Moist, rich, well-drained loamy soils

Height

60-80 ft, up to 100+ ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

American basswood (Tilia americana) — Seed

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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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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 plum

Prunus americana

Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

(MySeeds.Co); In Stock, $8.00, 5.0★/3 reviews

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

American plum

Prunus americana

Sun: Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water: Medium water, Moist
Bloom: Bloom Apr-Jun
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Moist, rich, well-drained loams

Height

Up to 35 ft tall

Wildlife value

Valuable nesting cover, host to many butterflies, special value to native/bumble/honey bees, birds eat fruit

Buying it

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

Toxicity

All parts of tree except flesh/skin of plums contain hydrocyanic acid toxin; also has thorns/prickles

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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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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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Bigleaf magnolia

Magnolia macrophylla

Part ShadeBuy as a plantWild species

BLOOMMay-Jun

Live plant (14-36 in), In Stock, $37.77

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Bigleaf magnolia

Magnolia macrophylla

Sun: Part Shade
Water: Not researched
Bloom: May-Jun
Sold as: Live plant

Soil

Rich, acidic

Height

30-40 ft (up to 100 ft)

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted; giant leaves torn in windy sites, wind protection recommended

Bigleaf magnolia (Magnolia macrophylla) — Live plant

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No live listing© Wikimedia Commons

Bitternut hickory

Carya cordiformis

Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Apr

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Bitternut hickory

Carya cordiformis

Sun: Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water: Medium water, Moist
Bloom: Bloom Apr
Sold as: Not currently sold

Soil

Rich soils, high calcium carbonate tolerance, circumneutral pH

Height

Up to 150 ft tall

Wildlife value

Primary host for luna/funeral dagger/giant regal moths, attracts birds/butterflies

Buying it

No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 16 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.

Bitternut hickory (Carya cordiformis)

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

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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.

No live listing© Wikimedia Commons

Black ash

Fraxinus nigra

Sun, Part Shade, ShadeHighGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMMar-Apr

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Black ash

Fraxinus nigra

Sun: Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water: High
Bloom: Mar-Apr
Sold as: Not currently sold

Soil

Peat, sandy loam, acidic

Height

40-50 ft (to 90 ft)

Wildlife value

Attracts birds

Buying it

No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 16 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.

Black ash (Fraxinus nigra)

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

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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.

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

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No live listing© Wikimedia Commons

Black maple

Acer nigrum

Part Shade, ShadeMediumGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMApr-May

No live listing found as of 15 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Black maple

Acer nigrum

Sun: Part Shade, Shade
Water: Medium
Bloom: Apr-May
Sold as: Not currently sold

Soil

Dry to moist, often calcareous

Height

Up to 100 ft

Buying it

No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 15 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.

Black maple (Acer nigrum)

No live listing found as of 15 Sep 2026.

Full profile: states where it's native, sourcing history →

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

Black walnut

Juglans nigra

Sun, Part ShadeHigh water, MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Apr-May

In Stock, $39.99, 3.5★/101 reviews — germination complaints noted, best available; original candidate B01C0XVG48 went unavailable

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Black walnut

Juglans nigra

Sun: Sun, Part Shade
Water: High water, Moist
Bloom: Bloom Apr-May
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Moist, rich soils - sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, acid-based or calcareous

Height

50-75 ft, up to 150 ft

Wildlife value

Nuts attract squirrels and wildlife, larval host for luna and regal moths, attracts birds/butterflies

Buying it

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

Toxicity

No dedicated warning field; juglone in soil kills nearby tomatoes/apples. Husks rich in tannins/toxins, used as insecticide/fish poison/dye. Unanswered user question about toxicity to alpacas

Black walnut (Juglans nigra) — Seed

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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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Blackhaw

Viburnum prunifolium

Part ShadeMediumBuy as a plantWild species

BLOOMApr-Jun

Live plant, 10-16 in, In Stock, $16.99

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Blackhaw

Viburnum prunifolium

Sun: Part Shade
Water: Medium
Bloom: Apr-Jun
Sold as: Live plant

Soil

Moist to dry, well-drained, circumneutral

Height

12-15 ft (to 30 ft)

Wildlife value

Fruit attracts songbirds/gamebirds/mammals; special value to native/bumble bees

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted; durable and pest-free

Blackhaw (Viburnum prunifolium) — Live plant

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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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Buffalograss

Bouteloua dactyloides

SunLow-Medium water, DryGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMApr-Dec

Sold as seeds via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Buffalograss

Bouteloua dactyloides

Sun: Sun
Water: Low-Medium water, Dry
Bloom: Apr-Dec
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Well-drained loam, clay, caliche, or limestone (not sand)

Height

3-12 in

Wildlife value

Winter browse for mammals; seeds/leaves food and nesting material for birds; larval host for Green Skipper

Buying it

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

Buffalograss (Bouteloua dactyloides) — Seeds

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Bur oak

Quercus macrocarpa

Sun, Part Shade, ShadeDry-WetGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Mar-May

(CZ Grain); In Stock, $10.98, 2.3★/13 reviews — weak rating, best available

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Bur oak

Quercus macrocarpa

Sun: Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water: Dry-Wet
Bloom: Bloom Mar-May
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Sandy loam, clay loam, limestone-based soils

Height

Up to 150 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts songbirds/ground birds/mammals, acorns feed birds/rodents/deer, larval host for Edwards Hairstreak and Horaces Duskywing

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

Bur oak (Quercus macrocarpa) — Seed

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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.

Butternut

Juglans cinerea

SunMediumGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMApr-May

Seeds (4 ct), In Stock, $11.95

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Butternut

Juglans cinerea

Sun: Sun
Water: Medium
Bloom: Apr-May
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Rich, moist, circumneutral

Height

40-60 ft (to 100 ft)

Wildlife value

Edible nuts consumed by wildlife

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted; susceptible to butternut blight fungal disease, rarely survives past 75 years

Butternut (Juglans cinerea) — Seeds

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Canada wild rye

Elymus canadensis

Sun, Part ShadeMedium water, Moist, well-drainedGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Mar-Jun

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Canada wild rye

Elymus canadensis

Sun: Sun, Part Shade
Water: Medium water, Moist, well-drained
Bloom: Bloom Mar-Jun
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Acid or calcareous sand, loam, clay, or limestone soils

Height

2-4 ft, up to 6 ft tall

Wildlife value

Nesting material, seeds for birds/small mammals, forage for livestock, larval host for Zabulon skipper, high deer resistance

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Seed awns pose a serious injury risk to dogs (can cause severe eye injuries) — avoid using where dogs frequent.

Canada wild rye (Elymus canadensis) — Seed

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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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Common buttonbush

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Part Shade, ShadeHigh water, Moist-WetGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Jun-Sep

Sold as seeds via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Common buttonbush

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Sun: Part Shade, Shade
Water: High water, Moist-Wet
Bloom: Bloom Jun-Sep
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Limestone-based, sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay

Height

Shrub 6-12 ft

Wildlife value

Nectar source for butterflies/bees/insects, ducks and shorebirds eat seeds, special value to native and honey bees

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Poisonous foliage, unpalatable to livestock.

Common buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) — Seeds

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Common elderberry

Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis

Part ShadeMedium water, Wet, tolerates dry to wet soilsGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom May-Jun

(MySeeds.Co); In Stock (2 left), $30.00 — sold under synonym Sambucus canadensis

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Common elderberry

Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis

Sun: Part Shade
Water: Medium water, Wet, tolerates dry to wet soils
Bloom: Bloom May-Jun
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Rich, moist, slightly acid soil, circumneutral pH

Height

Up to 12 ft tall

Wildlife value

Berries relished by birds and mammals, deer eat twigs/leaves, nectar source, nesting materials for native bees

Buying it

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

Toxicity

none noted (checked genus-level Sambucus nigra page, which covers subspecies)

Invasive / regulated

none noted; page notes genus includes non-native ssp. nigra (European Black Elderberry) but does not flag ssp. canadensis as invasive

Common elderberry (Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis) — Seed

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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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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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Compass plant

Silphium laciniatum

SunDry, high drought toleranceGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Jul-Sep

live-verified, In Stock

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Compass plant

Silphium laciniatum

Sun: Sun
Water: Dry, high drought tolerance
Bloom: Bloom Jul-Sep
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Various well-drained soils

Height

3-10 ft tall

Wildlife value

Large seeds eaten by birds and small mammals, nectar source, 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.

Compass plant (Silphium laciniatum) — Seed

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Coral bean

Erythrina herbacea

Sun, Part ShadeLow, MediumGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMMar-Jun (and sporadically)

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Coral bean

Erythrina herbacea

Sun: Sun, Part Shade
Water: Low, Medium
Bloom: Mar-Jun (and sporadically)
Sold as: Not currently sold

Soil

Sandy, well-drained

Height

3-6 ft (to 15 ft as tree form)

Wildlife value

Seeds/flowers attract hummingbirds

Buying it

No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 16 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.

Toxicity

Seeds highly toxic if ingested (contain erythrina alkaloids); showy red seeds pose child-poisoning risk

Coral bean (Erythrina herbacea)

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

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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.

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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Crimson-eyed rose-mallow

Hibiscus moscheutos

Sun, Part ShadeHigh water, Moist-WetGrow from seedUsually a bred variety

BLOOMBloom Jul-Sep

species-level in most states

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Crimson-eyed rose-mallow

Hibiscus moscheutos

Sun: Sun, Part Shade
Water: High water, Moist-Wet
Bloom: Bloom Jul-Sep
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Moist to wet, slightly acidic soils

Height

3-8 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts hummingbirds, conspicuous flowers

Lookalike alert

Species-level in most states; ⚠ NC/VA files note this species is NOT on Virginia's recommended list even though it is one state over on NC's.

Crimson-eyed rose-mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos) — Seed

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Crossvine

Bignonia capreolata

Sun, Part ShadeMediumBuy as a plantUsually a bred variety

BLOOMMar-May

Live plants (2-pack), In Stock, $14.99 (Amazon Warning: cultivar 'Tangerine Beauty', not wild-type)

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Crossvine

Bignonia capreolata

Sun: Sun, Part Shade
Water: Medium
Bloom: Mar-May
Sold as: Live plant

Soil

Well-drained, widely adaptable

Height

Vine, 30-50 ft

Wildlife value

Attracts hummingbirds; nectar for bees

Lookalike alert

Live plants (2-pack), In Stock, $14.99 (Amazon Warning: cultivar 'Tangerine Beauty', not wild-type).

Crossvine (Bignonia capreolata) — Live plant

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Cucumbertree

Magnolia acuminata

Sun, Part Shade, ShadeHigh water, Moist-WetGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom May-Jun

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Cucumbertree

Magnolia acuminata

Sun: Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water: High water, Moist-Wet
Bloom: Bloom May-Jun
Sold as: Not currently sold

Soil

Rich, moist, acidic soils

Height

60-75 ft, often taller

Wildlife value

Fruit forage for towhees and ground-feeding birds, small mammals, attracts birds

Buying it

No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 16 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.

Cucumbertree (Magnolia acuminata)

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

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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.

Devil's walking stick

Aralia spinosa

Part ShadeHigh water, MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Jun-Sep

live seeds/berries, In Stock, $23.00

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Devil's walking stick

Aralia spinosa

Sun: Part Shade
Water: High water, Moist
Bloom: Bloom Jun-Sep
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Moist, well-drained, fertile to poor soils - sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam

Height

12-15 ft, up to 20 ft

Wildlife value

Seeds favored by birds, leaves browsed by deer, nectar for bees/butterflies

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted formally; colonizes freely by rhizomes/suckers, too aggressive for small spaces; native pioneering species

Devil's walking stick (Aralia spinosa) — Seed

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Dotted blazing star

Liatris punctata

SunMediumGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMAug-Oct

Seeds (100 ct, Everwilde Farms), In Stock, $3.75 -- listing uses common name only; accepted with this caveat

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Dotted blazing star

Liatris punctata

Sun: Sun
Water: Medium
Bloom: Aug-Oct
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Well-drained, sandy, calcareous, alkaline-tolerant

Height

Up to 3 ft

Wildlife value

Attracts butterflies/birds; special value to native/bumble bees

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted; can naturalize beyond native range, manageable by cutting stalks after bloom

Dotted blazing star (Liatris punctata) — Seeds

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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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Early azalea

Rhododendron prinophyllum

ShadeMediumGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMMay-Jun

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Early azalea

Rhododendron prinophyllum

Sun: Shade
Water: Medium
Bloom: May-Jun
Sold as: Not currently sold

Soil

Thin, well-drained, tolerates high pH

Height

6-12 ft (to 15 ft)

Wildlife value

Special value to bumble bees

Buying it

No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 16 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.

Toxicity

All plant parts highly toxic; symptoms: salivation, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, weakness, breathing difficulty, progressive paralysis; honey from flowers may also be toxic

Early azalea / Roseshell azalea (Rhododendron prinophyllum)

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

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Eastern hop-hornbeam

Ostrya virginiana

Sun, Part Shade, ShadeLow water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Apr-May

No live listing found as of 14 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Eastern hop-hornbeam

Ostrya virginiana

Sun: Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water: Low water, Dry-Moist
Bloom: Bloom Apr-May
Sold as: not determined

Soil

Rich, well-drained soils, circumneutral pH

Height

Up to 60 ft tall

Wildlife value

Food value to songbirds and small mammals, conspicuous flowers attract birds

Lookalike alert

⚠ No fix found 14 Sep 2026: no genuine Amazon.com SKU located — every hophornbeam-adjacent search result was either a mislabeled Carpinus caroliniana listing or an unrelated hops product.

Eastern hop-hornbeam (Ostrya virginiana) — not determined

No live listing found as of 14 Sep 2026.

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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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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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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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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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Eastern wahoo

Euonymus atropurpureus

Grow from seedWild species

BLOOMMar-Aug

No live listing found as of 15 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Eastern wahoo

Euonymus atropurpureus

Sun: Not researched
Water: Not researched
Bloom: Mar-Aug
Sold as: Not currently sold

Height

Up to 25 ft

Buying it

No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 15 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.

Eastern wahoo (Euonymus atropurpureus)

No live listing found as of 15 Sep 2026.

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Fall obedient plant

Physostegia virginiana

Sun, Part ShadeDry-Moist-WetGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Jul-Sep

species-level (pink garden-color packet)

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Fall obedient plant

Physostegia virginiana

Sun: Sun, Part Shade
Water: Dry-Moist-Wet
Bloom: Bloom Jul-Sep
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Various well-drained soils

Height

Up to several feet tall

Buying it

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

Fall obedient plant (Physostegia virginiana) — Seed

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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.

Foxglove beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis) — Seed

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Fragrant sumac

Rhus aromatica

Sun, Part Shade, ShadeLow water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

(MySeeds.Co); seeds, Only 2 left In Stock, $12.00

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Fragrant sumac

Rhus aromatica

Sun: Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water: Low water, Dry-Moist
Bloom: Bloom Apr-Jun
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Dry, rocky soils - sandy, loamy, clay, limestone-based

Height

6-12 ft tall

Wildlife value

Berries winter food for birds and small animals, larval host for Red-banded Hairstreak and Banded Hairstreak

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted formally; colonizes to form thickets (natural characteristic)

Fragrant sumac (Rhus aromatica) — Seed

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Fringed winecup

Callirhoe digitata

Full sunDryGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMApr-Aug

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Fringed winecup

Callirhoe digitata

Sun: Full sun
Water: Dry
Bloom: Apr-Aug
Sold as: Not currently sold

Soil

Rocky

Height

8-20 in

Buying it

No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 16 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.

Fringed/standing winecup (Callirhoe digitata)

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

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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.

Grayhead coneflower

Ratibida pinnata

Sun, Part ShadeMedium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom May-Sep

live-verified, In Stock

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Grayhead coneflower

Ratibida pinnata

Sun: Sun, Part Shade
Water: Medium water, Dry-Moist
Bloom: Bloom May-Sep
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Sandy to clay and calcareous soils

Height

3-5 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts birds and butterflies, special value to native bees

Buying it

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

Grayhead coneflower (Ratibida pinnata) — Seed

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Great blue lobelia

Lobelia siphilitica

Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMoist-Wet, low drought toleranceGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Jul-Oct

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Great blue lobelia

Lobelia siphilitica

Sun: Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water: Moist-Wet, low drought tolerance
Bloom: Bloom Jul-Oct
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Clay, loam, sand

Height

Up to 5 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts birds and hummingbirds, 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.

Toxicity

Great blue lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica) — Seed

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Green ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, Dry-WetGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

seeds, In Stock

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Green ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Sun: Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water: Medium water, Dry-Wet
Bloom: Bloom Apr-Jun
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Moist, fertile, sandy to loamy soils, neutral pH

Height

50-75 ft tall

Wildlife value

Cover, nesting site, birds eat fruit, larval host for Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Orange Sulphur, and Mourning Cloak

Buying it

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

Green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) — Seed

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Hollow Joe-pye weed

Eutrochium fistulosum

SunMedium-High water, Dry-Moist to WetGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Jul-Sep

(Gaea's Blessing); In Stock, $4.00, 4.2★/5 reviews — sold under synonym Eupatorium fistulosum

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Hollow Joe-pye weed

Eutrochium fistulosum

Sun: Sun
Water: Medium-High water, Dry-Moist to Wet
Bloom: Bloom Jul-Sep
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Moist to wet soils

Height

5-7 ft, up to 12 ft tall

Wildlife value

Important honey plant, seeds eaten by Swamp Sparrow, attracts birds/butterflies, nectar source

Buying it

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

Hollow Joe-pye weed (Eutrochium fistulosum) — Seed

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Honey locust

Gleditsia triacanthos

Part ShadeMedium water, Moist, high drought toleranceGrow from seedUsually a bred variety

BLOOMBloom May-Jun

In Stock, $22.00 — true wild-type, not thornless cultivar

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Honey locust

Gleditsia triacanthos

Sun: Part Shade
Water: Medium water, Moist, high drought tolerance
Bloom: Bloom May-Jun
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Moist, deep, well-drained soil - medium loam, clay loam, clay

Height

Up to 75 ft tall

Wildlife value

Larval host for Silver-spotted Skipper, cover/nesting site/browse, wildlife eat sweet pod pulp

Lookalike alert

In Stock, $22.00 — true wild-type, not thornless cultivar.

Toxicity

Plant has thorns or prickles (physical hazard, not toxicity)

Invasive / regulated

none noted formally; can spread quickly and become a weed problem in some pasture areas

Honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos) — Seed

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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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Kentucky coffeetree

Gymnocladus dioicus

Sun, Part Shade, ShadeDry-MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Jun

In Stock, $10.49, 4.2★/11 reviews — live-verified

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Kentucky coffeetree

Gymnocladus dioicus

Sun: Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water: Dry-Moist
Bloom: Bloom Jun
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Deep, rich, moist sandy loams or silty clays

Height

75-100 ft tall

Wildlife value

Larval host for Bicolored and Bisected honey locust moths

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Raw seeds poisonous (roasted seeds historically used as coffee substitute)

Invasive / regulated

none noted; threatened/endangered in parts of range (SW Ontario, NY State), naturalizes elsewhere but not flagged invasive

Kentucky coffeetree (Gymnocladus dioicus) — Seed

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Lanceleaf coreopsis

Coreopsis lanceolata

Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, DryGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Lanceleaf coreopsis

Coreopsis lanceolata

Sun: Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water: Medium water, Dry
Bloom: Bloom Apr-Jun
Sold as: Seed

Soil

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

Height

Up to 2 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts butterflies, nectar source, 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.

Toxicity

none noted (toxicity)

Invasive / regulated

Officially listed as an "Invasive Alien Species" in Japan (serious pest there); in native range self-sows readily and can become weedy.

Lanceleaf coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata) — Seed

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Large penstemon (shell-leaf beardtongue)

Penstemon grandiflorus

Full sunGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMMay-Jun

Seeds (250 ct), In Stock, $3.00

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Large penstemon (shell-leaf beardtongue)

Penstemon grandiflorus

Sun: Full sun
Water: Not researched
Bloom: May-Jun
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Sandy

Height

Up to 4 ft

Wildlife value

Special value to native/bumble bees

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

occasionally escapes cultivation in the East; no formal invasive status

Large penstemon (shell-leaf beardtongue) (Penstemon grandiflorus) — Seeds

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Largeflower tickseed

Coreopsis grandiflora

Part shadeGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMMay-Jun

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Largeflower tickseed

Coreopsis grandiflora

Sun: Part shade
Water: Not researched
Bloom: May-Jun
Sold as: Not currently sold

Soil

Sandy

Height

Up to 2 ft

Buying it

No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 16 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.

Invasive / regulated

Self-sows readily, can become weedy; not reliably perennial

Largeflower tickseed (Coreopsis grandiflora)

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

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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.

Leadplant

Amorpha canescens

Sun, Part ShadeLow water, DryGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Jun-Jul

(Seedville); In Stock

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Leadplant

Amorpha canescens

Sun: Sun, Part Shade
Water: Low water, Dry
Bloom: Bloom Jun-Jul
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Well-drained, sandy or rocky soils

Height

Up to 3 ft tall

Wildlife value

Nectar for insects, browse and fruit for mammals/deer, special value to native bees

Buying it

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

Leadplant (Amorpha canescens) — Seed

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Leavenworth's eryngo

Eryngium leavenworthii

Full sun to part shadeLowGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMJul-Sep

Seeds (100 ct), purchasable, $22.08

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Leavenworth's eryngo

Eryngium leavenworthii

Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Low
Bloom: Jul-Sep
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Calcareous (caliche/limestone-based/sandy/clay)

Height

Up to 3.5 ft

Wildlife value

Nectar for insects; cover; seeds for granivorous birds; special value to native bees

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Notably prickly -- thick gloves recommended when handling/cutting

Invasive / regulated

none noted; deer-resistant

Leavenworth's eryngo (Eryngium leavenworthii) — Seeds

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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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Maximilian sunflower

Helianthus maximiliani

SunLow water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Aug-Nov

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Maximilian sunflower

Helianthus maximiliani

Sun: Sun
Water: Low water, Dry-Moist
Bloom: Bloom Aug-Nov
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Moist clay-like soil, tolerant of wide range including limestone, sand, loam, clay

Height

Up to 10 ft tall

Wildlife value

Palatable to deer, seeds eaten by birds, nectar for bees/butterflies, special value to native and honey bees

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

Naturalized eastward and occasionally westward beyond native range; not formally regulated.

Maximilian sunflower (Helianthus maximiliani) — Seed

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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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Mexican hat

Ratibida columnifera

SunMedium water, Dry-Moist, high drought toleranceGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom May-Oct

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Mexican hat

Ratibida columnifera

Sun: Sun
Water: Medium water, Dry-Moist, high drought tolerance
Bloom: Bloom May-Oct
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Well-drained soils - limestone-based, caliche, clay, clay loam, medium loam, sandy loam

Height

1.5-3 ft tall

Wildlife value

Nectar for bees/butterflies/insects, seeds for granivorous birds, special value to native bees, high deer resistance

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted formally; caution that it grows aggressively and may push out weaker species

Mexican hat / prairie coneflower (Ratibida columnifera) — Seed

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Narrow-leaf coneflower

Echinacea angustifolia

Sun, Part ShadeLow water, DryGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom May-Jul

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Narrow-leaf coneflower

Echinacea angustifolia

Sun: Sun, Part Shade
Water: Low water, Dry
Bloom: Bloom May-Jul
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Clay loam, medium loam, sandy loam, clay, sandy, tolerates high alkalinity

Height

Up to 28 in tall

Wildlife value

Attracts butterflies, nectar source, special value to native bees, not deer resistant

Buying it

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

Narrow-leaf coneflower (Echinacea angustifolia) — Seed

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New Jersey tea

Ceanothus americanus

Sun, Part ShadeLow-Medium water, Dry-MoistBuy as a plantWild species

BLOOMBloom Mar-Aug

but consistently flagged as a thin/hard-coat-seed catalog with no live shrub found in any state

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

New Jersey tea

Ceanothus americanus

Sun: Sun, Part Shade
Water: Low-Medium water, Dry-Moist
Bloom: Bloom Mar-Aug
Sold as: Live plant

Soil

Well-drained mesic sand, loam, or limey soils

Height

Up to 3-5 ft tall

Wildlife value

Butterflies use flowers, turkeys/quail eat seeds, larval host for Spring Azure, Summer Azure, and Mottled Duskywing, special value to native bees

Buying it

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

New Jersey tea (Ceanothus americanus) — Live plant

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Northern catalpa

Catalpa speciosa

Part ShadeLow (not particularly drought-tolerant)Grow from seedWild species

BLOOMApr-Jun

Seeds (50 ct), Only 5 left In Stock, $9.99

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Northern catalpa

Catalpa speciosa

Sun: Part Shade
Water: Low (not particularly drought-tolerant)
Bloom: Apr-Jun
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Deep, rich, moist

Height

75-100 ft

Wildlife value

Special value to honey bees

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

Widely naturalized in the southeastern US outside its small native range (TN/AR/IN/MO); major litter producer, brittle branches break easily in storms

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Ohio buckeye

Aesculus glabra

Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, MoistBuy as a plantWild species

BLOOMMar-May

OH state tree

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Ohio buckeye

Aesculus glabra

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

Soil

Rich, moist, well-drained, acidic soils

Height

Up to 75 ft, often shorter

Wildlife value

Squirrels eat seeds; attracts hummingbirds

Buying it

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

Toxicity

All parts of this tree are poisonous if taken internally. Keep away from livestock; seeds and fruits are attractive to children and are dangerous. (glycoside aesculin and saponin aescin)

Invasive / regulated

Noted as "escaping into New York" — localized naturalization, not formally regulated.

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Ozark witch-hazel

Hamamelis vernalis

Part shadeHigh (flood-tolerant)Grow from seedWild species

BLOOMJan-Mar, Dec

Seeds (trial packet), Only 2 left in stock, $8.00

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Ozark witch-hazel

Hamamelis vernalis

Sun: Part shade
Water: High (flood-tolerant)
Bloom: Jan-Mar, Dec
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Acidic, gravelly to clay

Height

Up to 15 ft

Wildlife value

Birds eat fruit capsules; browsed by deer/beaver

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

Will sucker and form large colonies

Ozark witch-hazel (Hamamelis vernalis) — Seeds

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Pale purple coneflower

Echinacea pallida

SunMedium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom May-Jul

searched and missed (no matching `dp/`) in VA and WV

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Pale purple coneflower

Echinacea pallida

Sun: Sun
Water: Medium water, Dry-Moist
Bloom: Bloom May-Jul
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Moist to dry, acid or lime soils, preferably rich

Height

Up to 4.5 ft, often shorter

Wildlife value

Attracts bees and butterflies, 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

Described as "a sometimes aggressive plant"; not formally regulated.

Pale purple coneflower (Echinacea pallida) — Seed

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Pin oak

Quercus palustris

Sun, Part Shade, ShadeHigh water, Moist-WetBuy as a plantWild species

BLOOMBloom Mar-May

(Dangs Express); live plant, In Stock, $65.00

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Pin oak

Quercus palustris

Sun: Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water: High water, Moist-Wet
Bloom: Bloom Mar-May
Sold as: Live plant

Soil

Heavy, poorly drained, acidic soils

Height

Up to 75 ft, typically 60-70 ft

Wildlife value

Attracts songbirds/water birds/ground birds/mammals/butterflies/hummingbirds, larval host for Gray Hairstreak

Buying it

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

Pin oak (Quercus palustris) — Live plant

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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

Pink evening primrose (Oenothera speciosa) — Seed

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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.

Plains coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria) — Seed

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Possumhaw

Ilex decidua

Sun, Part ShadeMedium water, MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Mar-May

No live listing found as of 14 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Possumhaw

Ilex decidua

Sun: Sun, Part Shade
Water: Medium water, Moist
Bloom: Bloom Mar-May
Sold as: not determined

Soil

Moist sands, loams or clays - sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay, caliche

Height

Up to 30 ft tall

Wildlife value

Berries attract songbirds, fruit for mammals, nesting site, nectar for insects

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.

Possumhaw (Ilex decidua) — not determined

No live listing found as of 14 Sep 2026.

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Prices change and stock sells out. Listing verified 14 Sep 2026. Always check your state's native plant list before planting.

Prairie blazing star

Liatris pycnostachya

SunMedium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Aug-Dec

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Prairie blazing star

Liatris pycnostachya

Sun: Sun
Water: Medium water, Dry-Moist
Bloom: Bloom Aug-Dec
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Moist, well-drained soils - rocky, sandy, sandy loam, poor quality preferred

Height

Up to 6 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts butterflies, nectar for bees, special value to native bees

Buying it

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

Prairie blazing star (Liatris pycnostachya) — Seed

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Prairie redroot

Ceanothus herbaceus

Full sunLowGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMMar-May

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Prairie redroot

Ceanothus herbaceus

Sun: Full sun
Water: Low
Bloom: Mar-May
Sold as: Not currently sold

Soil

Well-drained clay/sandy loam/limey, alkaline

Height

2-3 ft

Wildlife value

Larval host for Mottled Duskywing; special value to native bees

Buying it

No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 16 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.

Prairie redroot (Ceanothus herbaceus)

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

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Prairie rosinweed (prairie dock)

Silphium terebinthinaceum

Full sunMoist to wetGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMJul-Sep

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Prairie rosinweed (prairie dock)

Silphium terebinthinaceum

Sun: Full sun
Water: Moist to wet
Bloom: Jul-Sep
Sold as: Not currently sold

Soil

Wet to mesic

Height

Up to 8 ft

Wildlife value

Attracts birds; special value to native/bumble bees; nesting materials/structure

Buying it

No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 16 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.

Prairie rosinweed (prairie dock) (Silphium terebinthinaceum)

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

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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.

Purple prairie clover

Dalea purpurea

Full sunLowGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMJun-Sep

Seeds, purchasable via Amazon Prime

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Purple prairie clover

Dalea purpurea

Sun: Full sun
Water: Low
Bloom: Jun-Sep
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Dry

Height

Up to 3 ft

Wildlife value

Nectar source; 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.

Invasive / regulated

none; deer resistant, valuable range species

Purple prairie clover (Dalea purpurea) — Seeds

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Rattlesnake master

Eryngium yuccifolium

SunMedium water, MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom May-Aug

searched and missed in SC and VA

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Rattlesnake master

Eryngium yuccifolium

Sun: Sun
Water: Medium water, Moist
Bloom: Bloom May-Aug
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Various well-drained soils

Height

Up to 6 ft tall

Wildlife value

Special value to native bees, supports conservation biological control, conspicuous flowers attract pollinators

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

Aggressive self-seeder — remove seed heads to keep in check; not formally regulated.

Rattlesnake master (Eryngium yuccifolium) — Seed

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Red maple

Acer rubrum

Sun, Part ShadeHigh water, MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Mar-Apr

live-verified, In Stock, $4.99 — original candidate B0FT2LBR38 went unavailable

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Red maple

Acer rubrum

Sun: Sun, Part Shade
Water: High water, Moist
Bloom: Bloom Mar-Apr
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Moist, slightly acidic soils

Height

40-60 ft, up to 100 ft

Wildlife value

Browsed by deer and moose, supports birds/squirrels, larval host for Rosy Maple Moth, special value to native and honey bees

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Leaves and bark poisonous to livestock

Red maple (Acer rubrum) — Seed

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River birch

Betula nigra

Part ShadeHigh water, MoistBuy as a plantWild species

BLOOMBloom Feb-Mar

live-verified, In Stock — original candidate went unavailable

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

River birch

Betula nigra

Sun: Part Shade
Water: High water, Moist
Bloom: Bloom Feb-Mar
Sold as: Live plant

Soil

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

Height

30-50 ft, up to 90 ft

Wildlife value

Seeds for granivorous birds and small mammals, browse, attracts birds

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted (described as most trouble-free birch)

River birch (Betula nigra) — Live plant

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Roughleaf dogwood

Cornus drummondii

Part shade to shadeLowBuy as a plantWild species

BLOOMApr-Jul

Live plant, 3 Gallon, In stock, $154.44

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Roughleaf dogwood

Cornus drummondii

Sun: Part shade to shade
Water: Low
Bloom: Apr-Jul
Sold as: Live plant

Soil

Dry to moist, alkaline (limestone-based/sandy/clay)

Height

Up to 20 ft

Wildlife value

Nectar for many butterfly species; birds eat fruit; nesting habitat (e.g. Bell's Vireo)

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

Colonizes by suckers -- may need management to maintain tree form

Roughleaf dogwood (Cornus drummondii) — Live plant

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Roundhead lespedeza

Lespedeza capitata

SunLow water, DryGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Jul-Sep

(CZ Grain); seeds, In Stock, $10.49

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Roundhead lespedeza

Lespedeza capitata

Sun: Sun
Water: Low water, Dry
Bloom: Bloom Jul-Sep
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Well-drained soils

Height

Up to 4 ft tall

Wildlife value

Seeds provide food for birds and wildlife

Buying it

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

Roundhead lespedeza (Lespedeza capitata) — Seed

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Royal catchfly

Silene regia

Part shadeLow, DryBuy as a plantWild species

BLOOMMay-Sep

Live plants (3 ct), In stock, $29.99

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Royal catchfly

Silene regia

Sun: Part shade
Water: Low, Dry
Bloom: May-Sep
Sold as: Live plant

Soil

Rocky

Height

2-5 ft

Wildlife value

Attracts hummingbirds

Buying it

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

Royal catchfly (Silene regia) — 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.

Rusty blackhaw viburnum

Viburnum rufidulum

Part ShadeLowGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMApr-May

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Rusty blackhaw viburnum

Viburnum rufidulum

Sun: Part Shade
Water: Low
Bloom: Apr-May
Sold as: Not currently sold

Soil

Dry, limestone-based to clay, broadly adaptable

Height

Up to 18-30 ft

Wildlife value

Nectar for bees/butterflies/insects; fruit for birds/mammals

Buying it

No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 16 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.

Rusty blackhaw viburnum (Viburnum rufidulum)

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Full profile: states where it's native, sourcing history →

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

Scaly blazing star

Liatris squarrosa

SunLow (drought-tolerant)Grow from seedWild species

BLOOMJun-Sep

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Scaly blazing star

Liatris squarrosa

Sun: Sun
Water: Low (drought-tolerant)
Bloom: Jun-Sep
Sold as: Not currently sold

Soil

Rocky or sandy

Height

Up to 30 in

Wildlife value

Attracts butterflies; special value to native bees

Buying it

No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 16 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.

Scaly blazing star (Liatris squarrosa)

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Full profile: states where it's native, sourcing history →

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

Scarlet oak

Quercus coccinea

SunMedium water, MoistBuy as a plantWild species

BLOOMBloom Mar-May

(CZ Grain); live seedlings (2 ct), In Stock, $25.99

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Scarlet oak

Quercus coccinea

Sun: Sun
Water: Medium water, Moist
Bloom: Bloom Mar-May
Sold as: Live plant

Soil

Shallow infertile soils over sandstone or limestone, acidic pH

Height

Up to 75 ft, occasionally 150 ft

Wildlife value

Acorns feed squirrels/chipmunks/mice/deer/turkey/blue jays/woodpeckers

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted; very susceptible to fire damage/oak wilt

Scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea) — 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.

Shagbark hickory

Carya ovata

Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Mar-Jun

(CZ Grain); In Stock, $11.96, 2.8★/5 reviews — live-verified

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Shagbark hickory

Carya ovata

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

Soil

Well-drained, fertile soils - sandy loam, clay

Height

60-80 ft, up to 150 ft

Wildlife value

Squirrels and birds eat seeds/catkins, nesting sites and cover

Buying it

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

Shagbark hickory (Carya ovata) — 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.

Shortleaf pine

Pinus echinata

Part ShadeMedium (drought-tolerant once established)Grow from seedWild species

BLOOMFeb-Mar

Seeds (70 ct), In Stock, $9.99

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Shortleaf pine

Pinus echinata

Sun: Part Shade
Water: Medium (drought-tolerant once established)
Bloom: Feb-Mar
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Dry, sandy, acidic

Height

50-100 ft

Wildlife value

Cover/nesting/seeds for small mammals and granivorous birds; larval host for elfin butterflies

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted; hardiest/most adaptable southern pine, seedlings sprout after fire damage

Shortleaf pine (Pinus echinata) — 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.

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

Smooth sumac

Rhus glabra

Sun, Part Shade, ShadeLow water, DryBuy as a plantWild species

BLOOMBloom May-Aug

live plant (2-pack), In Stock, $22.99

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Smooth sumac

Rhus glabra

Sun: Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water: Low water, Dry
Bloom: Bloom May-Aug
Sold as: Live plant

Soil

Most dry soils - sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay, caliche, neutral pH

Height

10-20 ft tall

Wildlife value

Berries eaten by birds and small mammals in winter, deer browse twigs/fruit, larval host for hairstreak butterflies

Buying it

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

Smooth sumac (Rhus glabra) — 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.

Spotted beebalm

Monarda punctata

SunLow water, DryGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Apr-Oct

NOT on Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, or Vermont's lists

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Spotted beebalm

Monarda punctata

Sun: Sun
Water: Low water, Dry
Bloom: Bloom Apr-Oct
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Dry, sandy soils, circumneutral pH

Height

Up to 3 ft, sometimes as short as 6 in

Wildlife value

Supports native/bumble/honey bees, nectar source, attracts butterflies, supports conservation biological control

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted (can become aggressive per Conditions Comments — growing note, not invasive designation)

Spotted beebalm (Monarda punctata) — 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.

Sugar maple

Acer saccharum

Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Apr-May

live-verified, In Stock, $9.99

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Sugar maple

Acer saccharum

Sun: Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water: Medium water, Dry-Moist
Bloom: Bloom Apr-May
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Rich, moist, well-drained soils

Height

60-75 ft, up to 100 ft

Wildlife value

Attracts birds, special value to honey bees

Buying it

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

Toxicity

none noted (susceptible to salt/heat/drought stress, not toxicity; unanswered user question about alpaca toxicity)

Sugar maple (Acer saccharum) — 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.

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.

Swamp sunflower (Helianthus angustifolius) — Seed

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Swamp white oak

Quercus bicolor

Part ShadeHigh water, MoistBuy as a plantWild species

BLOOMBloom Mar-May

live seedlings, In Stock, $32.95, 5.0★/1 review

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Swamp white oak

Quercus bicolor

Sun: Part Shade
Water: High water, Moist
Bloom: Bloom Mar-May
Sold as: Live plant

Soil

Poorly drained, heavy or fine loams or clays, acidic pH

Height

Up to 80-100 ft

Wildlife value

Attracts songbirds/ground birds/water birds/mammals, acorns important food source

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

Swamp white oak (Quercus bicolor) — 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.

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

Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) — 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.

Tall blazing star

Liatris aspera

SunDry, high drought toleranceGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Aug-Sep

(Pase Seeds); In Stock, $6.95, 3.8★/5 reviews

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Tall blazing star

Liatris aspera

Sun: Sun
Water: Dry, high drought tolerance
Bloom: Bloom Aug-Sep
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Sandy or rocky soils

Height

Up to 6 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds including tiger swallowtails/fritillaries/red admirals, 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.

Invasive / regulated

none noted; rare/endangered in southern Ontario per Canada Committee on Status of Endangered Wildlife

Tall/rough blazing star (Liatris aspera) — 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.

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.

Trumpet vine/creeper (Campsis radicans) — 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.

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

Virginia pine

Pinus virginiana

SunLowGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMApr

Seeds, Only 1 left In Stock, $16.95

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Virginia pine

Pinus virginiana

Sun: Sun
Water: Low
Bloom: Apr
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Poor, well-drained

Height

15-40 ft (to 55 ft)

Wildlife value

Seeds important wildlife food; attracts birds

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted; pioneer species colonizing old fields/poor sites

Virginia pine (Pinus virginiana) — Seeds

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Virginia springbeauty

Claytonia virginica

Part ShadeMediumGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMJan-May

Seeds (20 ct), In Stock, $5.00

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Virginia springbeauty

Claytonia virginica

Sun: Part Shade
Water: Medium
Bloom: Jan-May
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Rich, moist, humus

Height

Up to 16 in

Wildlife value

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; forms attractive large patches, increases rapidly

Virginia springbeauty (Claytonia virginica) — Seeds

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White ash

Fraxinus americana

Sun, Part Shade, ShadeHigh water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Apr-May

(MySeeds.Co); live-verified, In Stock

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

White ash

Fraxinus americana

Sun: Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water: High water, Dry-Moist
Bloom: Bloom Apr-May
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Deep, mesic soils - sandy, loamy, clay

Height

Up to 120 ft tall

Wildlife value

Winged seeds attract song and game birds, larval host for Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Viceroy, and Mourning Cloak

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted (threatened by invasive emerald ash borer, not itself invasive)

White ash (Fraxinus americana) — 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.

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

White prairie clover

Dalea candida

Full sunMediumGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMMay-Sep

Seeds (1000 pcs, Outsidepride), Only 16 left in stock, $7.49 -- listing uses common name only; accepted with this caveat

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

White prairie clover

Dalea candida

Sun: Full sun
Water: Medium
Bloom: May-Sep
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Light to medium, sandy/rocky/clayey

Height

Up to 2 ft

Wildlife value

Larval host for Dogface butterfly; 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.

White prairie clover (Dalea candida) — Seeds

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Wholeleaf rosinweed

Silphium integrifolium

Full sunGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMJul-Sep

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Wholeleaf rosinweed

Silphium integrifolium

Sun: Full sun
Water: Not researched
Bloom: Jul-Sep
Sold as: Not currently sold

Soil

Well-drained

Height

Up to 6 ft

Wildlife value

Special value to native/bumble bees

Buying it

No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 16 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.

Wholeleaf rosinweed (Silphium integrifolium)

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Full profile: states where it's native, sourcing history →

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

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

Willow oak

Quercus phellos

Part ShadeHigh water, MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Mar-May

live acorns (50 ct), In Stock, $36.99

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Willow oak

Quercus phellos

Sun: Part Shade
Water: High water, Moist
Bloom: Bloom Mar-May
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Moist clay or loamy, slightly acid soils - sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay

Height

Up to 100 ft tall

Wildlife value

Fruit for mammals and birds, nesting sites, cover, larval host for White M Hairstreak and Horace's Duskywing

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted (becomes too large for houses — size consideration, not invasive)

Willow oak (Quercus phellos) — Seed

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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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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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Yellow (Bush's) coneflower

Echinacea paradoxa

Part shadeGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMMay-Jun

Seeds (Outsidepride), purchasable via Amazon Prime

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Yellow (Bush's) coneflower

Echinacea paradoxa

Sun: Part shade
Water: Not researched
Bloom: May-Jun
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Average, slightly basic

Height

Up to 3 ft

Wildlife value

Special value to native bees

Buying it

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

Yellow (Bush's/Ozark) coneflower (Echinacea paradoxa) — 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.

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