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Sun Dry Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Adam's needle Yucca filamentosa
Sun Sun Water Dry Bloom Bloom Apr-Aug Sold as Seed Height
Up to 9 ft in bloom
Wildlife value
Attracts hummingbirds, larval host for Yucca Giant-Skipper and Cofaqui Giant-Skipper, obligate mutualism with Yucca Moth
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
none noted formally; escapes from cultivation in northern part of its range
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Part Shade Low water, Dry Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Allegheny chinquapin Castanea pumila
Sun Part Shade Water Low water, Dry Bloom Bloom Mar-Jun Sold as Not currently sold Soil
Sandy, well-drained soils, acidic pH
Height
Up to 50 ft, often shorter
Wildlife value
Seeds favored by deer/squirrels/animals, nectar for insects, fruit for birds and 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.
Allegheny chinquapin (Castanea pumila)
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Part Shade, Shade Low-Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Usually a bred variety
cultivar ("Dale's Strain")
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American alumroot Heuchera americana
Sun Part Shade, Shade Water Low-Medium water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom Mar-Aug Sold as Seed Soil
Well-drained, humus-rich, acid soils, sometimes rocky
Height
Up to 18 in, sometimes 3 ft tall
Wildlife value
Tolerates poor soil, low moisture, and lime
Lookalike alert
Cultivar ("Dale's Strain").
American alumroot (Heuchera americana) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
(Palm Beach Medicinal Herbs seeds); In Stock, $9.99, 3.3★/33 reviews — original candidate B01N2S8WFT and seedling alt B0CZLZMPG...
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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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Part Shade Low water, Moist Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seeds via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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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
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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Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Moist Grow from seed Wild species
In Stock (only 1 left), no reviews yet, MySeeds.Co — live-verified
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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
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Campanulastrum americanum
Part Shade Medium water, Moist Grow from seed Wild species
(synonym Campanula americana)
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American bellflower Campanulastrum americanum
Sun Part Shade Water Medium water, Moist Bloom Bloom Jun-Aug Sold as Seeds Wildlife value
Attracts hummingbirds, special value to native bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
American / tall bellflower (Campanulastrum americanum) — Seeds
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade High water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
(CZ Grain LLC); 20 seeds, In Stock, $10.49 — verified on amazon.com 3 Nov 2026 (previous ASIN B00R8OJDB8 currently unavailable)
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American bittersweet Celastrus scandens
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water High water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom May-Jun Sold as Seed Soil
Well-drained soils, circumneutral pH
Wildlife value
Attracts birds with showy fruit, autumn/winter food source
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
All parts, seeds: low toxicity if eaten. Symptoms: vomiting, diarrhea, loss of consciousness
Invasive / regulated
none noted for this native species itself; being displaced/replaced in Northeast by invasive non-native Asiatic bittersweet (C. orbiculatus)
American bittersweet (Celastrus scandens) — Seed
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Shade Moist Grow from seed Wild species
(Seedville); seeds, In Stock, $3.00
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American bladdernut Staphylea trifolia
Sun Shade Water Moist Bloom Bloom Apr-Jun Sold as Seed Soil
Moist, well-drained sandy or silty loams, circumneutral pH
Wildlife value
Insect and disease resistant, distinctive fruit capsules
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
American bladdernut (Staphylea trifolia) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade High Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds, In Stock, $6.00
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American elm Ulmus americana
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water High Bloom Feb-Apr Sold as Seeds Soil
Sandy to clay, limestone-based, circumneutral
Wildlife value
Seeds feed granivorous birds, cover/nesting site, larval host for 5 butterfly species including Mourning Cloak, Eastern Comma
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
none noted; vulnerable to Dutch elm disease
American elm (Ulmus americana) — Seeds
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Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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American hazelnut Corylus americana
Sun Part Shade, Shade Water Medium water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom Apr-Jun Sold as Seed Soil
Various moist to dry, well-drained soils
Height
Up to 15 ft, typically 6-12 ft
Wildlife value
Nuts eaten by birds and squirrels, attracts birds
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
American hazelnut (Corylus americana) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Dry-Wet Grow from seed Wild species
DE state tree
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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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Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Moist, tolerates periodic flooding Buy as a plant Wild species
live-verified, In Stock, $29.99, 5.0★/1 review — original candidate B09NTK2KDV went unavailable
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American hornbeam Carpinus caroliniana
Sun Part Shade, Shade Water Medium water, Moist, tolerates periodic flooding Bloom Bloom Mar-May Sold as Live plant Soil
Moist, rich, deep soils - sandy, loamy, clay, acidic
Wildlife value
Nuts feed mammals and birds, larval host for Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Striped Hairstreak, and Red-spotted Purple
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.
American hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana) — Live plant
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Moist Grow from seed Wild species
(MySeeds.Co); In Stock, $8.00, 5.0★/3 reviews
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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
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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Part Shade High Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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American strawberry bush Euonymus americanus
Sun Part Shade Water High Bloom May-Jun Sold as Not currently sold Wildlife value
Rabbit/deer browse
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.
American strawberry bush (Euonymus americanus)
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade High water, Moist Grow from seed Wild species
In Stock (only 2 left), no reviews yet, MySeeds.Co — live-verified
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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
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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Sun, Part Shade Medium water, tolerates poor drainage Grow from seed Wild species
In Stock (only 2 left), no reviews yet, MySeeds.Co — live-verified
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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
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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Sun, Part Shade Low-Medium water, Moist Grow from seed Wild species
No sourcing note recorded yet
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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
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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Part Shade Buy as a plant Wild species
Live plant (14-36 in), In Stock, $37.77
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Bigleaf magnolia Magnolia macrophylla
Sun Part Shade Water Not researched Bloom May-Jun Sold as Live plant 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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Part Shade, Shade Dry Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Birdfoot violet Viola pedata
Sun Part Shade, Shade Water Dry Bloom Bloom Mar-Jun Sold as Not currently sold Soil
Dry, rocky, or sandy soils
Wildlife value
Attracts birds and butterflies, larval host for Regal Fritillary
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.
Birdfoot violet (Viola pedata)
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Moist Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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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
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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Sun, Part Shade, Shade High Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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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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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
ships from Amazon, sold by Isla's Garden Seeds, 3.4★/318 reviews — live-verified
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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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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Low Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Black huckleberry Gaylussacia baccata
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Low Bloom May-Jul Sold as Not currently sold Soil
Sandy or rocky, acidic
Wildlife value
Fruits/twigs used by wildlife, 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 huckleberry (Gaylussacia baccata)
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Part Shade, Shade Medium Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 15 Sep 2026.
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Black maple Acer nigrum
Sun Part Shade, Shade Water Medium Bloom Apr-May Sold as Not currently sold Soil
Dry to moist, often calcareous
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.
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Sun, Part Shade Medium Buy as a plant Wild species
Live seedlings (2 ct), In Stock, $29.99
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Black oak Quercus velutina
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Medium Bloom Mar-May Sold as Live plant Soil
Dry, sandy to moist, rich
Wildlife value
Attracts songbirds/ground birds/mammals/butterflies/hummingbirds, larval host for Edwards Hairstreak
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Acorns and young leaves low toxicity if eaten; symptoms: stomach pain, constipation, bloody diarrhea, excessive thirst/urination
Invasive / regulated
none noted; prone to structural damage/decay, susceptible to oak wilt
Black oak (Quercus velutina) — Live plant
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Moist, tolerates poor drainage Grow from seed Wild species
(CZ Grain); seeds, In Stock, $10.49, 4.7★/4 reviews
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Black tupelo Nyssa sylvatica
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Medium water, Moist, tolerates poor drainage Bloom Bloom Apr-Jun Sold as Seed Soil
Acid-based soils - gravelly, sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay
Height
30-60 ft, up to 100 ft
Wildlife value
Fruit for birds and mammals, browse, nectar for bees, special value to honey bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Black tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade High water, Moist Grow from seed Wild species
In Stock, $39.99, 3.5★/101 reviews — germination complaints noted, best available; original candidate B01C0XVG48 went unavailable
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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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Sun, Part Shade, Shade High, Moist, Wet Buy as a plant Wild species
Organic live plant (Smoke Camp Crafts), In Stock, $14.28
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Black willow Salix nigra
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water High, Moist, Wet Bloom Feb-Jul Sold as Live plant Soil
Clay, loam, sand, stream banks/ditches/low ground
Height
10-60 ft (to 140 ft)
Wildlife value
Early-season food for songbirds/waterfowl, bark/twigs/buds feed deer/rabbits/beaver, larval host for Mourning Cloak/Viceroy/Tiger Swallowtail
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
short-lived, fast-growing; susceptible to insect/wind damage
Black willow (Salix nigra) — Live plant
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Sun Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Usually a bred variety
consistent "Gloriosa Daisy"/"Green Eyes" cultivar trap; MD state flower
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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
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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Part Shade Medium Buy as a plant Wild species
Live plant, 10-16 in, In Stock, $16.99
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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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Part Shade Low Buy as a plant Wild species
Live sapling, 2-year-old, In Stock, $38.99
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Blackjack oak Quercus marilandica
Sun Part Shade Water Low Bloom Mar-May Sold as Live plant (sapling) Soil
Variable, gravelly/sandy/clay
Height
15-45 ft (to 95 ft)
Wildlife value
Cover/nesting for birds, acorns feed birds/mammals/rodents/deer, larval host for Horace's Duskywing, White M Hairstreak
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
none noted; susceptible to oak wilt
Blackjack oak (Quercus marilandica) — Live plant (sapling)
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Part Shade, Shade Moist-Wet Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 04 Nov 2026.
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Bloodroot Sanguinaria canadensis
Sun Part Shade, Shade Water Moist-Wet Bloom Bloom Mar-Apr Sold as Seed Soil
Moist to mesic, well-drained, humus-rich soils, neutral pH
Wildlife value
Seeds dispersed by ants
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Rhizome poisonous, may be fatal if ingested. Symptoms: nausea, vomiting, faintness, dizziness, dilated pupils, fainting, diarrhea, heart failure. Toxic principle: isoquinoline alkaloids
Invasive / regulated
none noted (spreads rapidly as groundcover, not flagged invasive)
Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade Medium water, Moist Buy as a plant Wild species
under old synonym Eupatorium coelestinum everywhere; same small/old listing cited in nearly every state
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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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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Moist-Wet Grow from seed Wild species
(Survival Garden Seeds); In Stock, $4.98, 3.8★/135 reviews — three prior candidates (B0986HNMDK, B0DJ7ZSZ86, B0BL93YLKV) went 4...
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Blue vervain Verbena hastata
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Moist-Wet Bloom Bloom Jun-Sep Sold as Seed Wildlife value
Attracts bees/birds/butterflies, larval host for Common Buckeye, special value to native bees
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Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
No formal warning field; medicinal-use note: can interfere with blood pressure medication/hormone therapy, large doses cause vomiting/diarrhea
Blue vervain (Verbena hastata) — Seed
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Sun Medium water, Moist Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seeds via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.
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Blue wild indigo Baptisia australis
Sun Sun Water Medium water, Moist Bloom Bloom Apr-Jul Sold as Seeds Soil
Moist, well-drained clays, tolerates lime
Wildlife value
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
Other plants in genus Baptisia poisonous if ingested (no recorded human fatalities); children most vulnerable.
Blue wild indigo (Baptisia australis) — Seeds
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Sun, Part Shade High, Wet Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds (15000 ct), In stock, $9.99
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Broadleaf cattail Typha latifolia
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water High, Wet Bloom Apr-Jun Sold as Seeds Soil
Rich, wet, mud, saline-tolerant
Wildlife value
Nesting sites for red-winged blackbirds/ducks/geese/fish, shoots/roots eaten by nutria/muskrats/beavers
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
Tendency to take over wetlands; aggressive, requires management like a weed; recommended for containers to control spread
Broadleaf cattail (Typha latifolia) — Seeds
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Sun, Part Shade Dry-Moist, high drought tolerance Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Brown-eyed Susan Rudbeckia triloba
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Dry-Moist, high drought tolerance Bloom Bloom Jun-Oct Sold as Seed Soil
Moist soils, adaptable to drier
Wildlife value
Attracts birds, conspicuous flowers support pollinators
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
Listed invasive in Canada (CAN (I)); described as escaping northeastward from native range in eastern/central US
Brown-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia triloba) — Seed
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Sun Low-Medium water, Dry Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seeds via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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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)
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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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Dry-Wet Grow from seed Wild species
(Mightyoaktreenursery); live 10-18" tree, Only 6 left in stock, $23.00 — verified on amazon.com 3 Nov 2026 (previous ASIN B09KM...
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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
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 (04 Nov 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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Sun Low water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seeds via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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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
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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Sun Medium Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds (4 ct), In Stock, $11.95
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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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Sun, Part Shade Medium water, Moist, well-drained Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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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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Part Shade, Shade Moist Grow from seed Wild species
(Everwilde Farms seed packet); In Stock, $4.25, 3.7★/21 reviews
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Canadian wild ginger Asarum canadense
Sun Part Shade, Shade Water Moist Bloom Bloom Apr-Jun Sold as Seed Soil
Moist, rich soils, pH 6-7
Wildlife value
Attracts butterflies, larval host for Pipevine Swallowtail
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Touching this plant can cause skin irritation in some people
Canadian wild ginger (Asarum canadense) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium-High water, Moist-Wet Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.
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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
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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Sun, Part Shade Medium water, Moist Buy as a plant Wild species
SC state flower — all parts toxic, consistent copy warning
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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
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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Sun, Part Shade Medium Grow from seed Wild species
Acorns (20 ct), In Stock, $19.99
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Chinkapin oak Quercus muehlenbergii
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Medium Bloom Mar-May Sold as Seeds (acorns) Soil
Rocky, sandy, pH above 6.0
Wildlife value
Attracts birds/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.
Toxicity
Acorns and young leaves low toxicity if eaten; symptoms: stomach pain, constipation, later bloody diarrhea, excessive thirst/urination
Chinkapin oak (Quercus muehlenbergii) — Seeds (acorns)
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
(MySeeds.Co); In Stock, $30.00 — original candidate rejected: mismatched description (listing actually described unrelated "Roc...
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Chokecherry Prunus virginiana
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Medium water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom Apr-Jul Sold as Seed Soil
Nutrient-rich, moist soils with limestone - sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay
Wildlife value
Fruit feeds birds/bears/moose/deer/elk, larval host for Columbia silkmoth
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
New growth, wilted leaves, or frost/drought-injured plant parts poisonous to cattle and humans; toxin hydrocyanic acid forms in stomach. Children have been poisoned and died after ingesting large quantities of berries (which contain seeds)
Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana) — Seed
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Polystichum acrostichoides
Part Shade, Shade Medium Buy as a plant Wild species
Live bare-root plants (5 ct), In Stock, $19.00
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Christmas fern Polystichum acrostichoides
Sun Part Shade, Shade Water Medium Bloom Non-flowering (spore-bearing) Sold as Live plant (bare-root) Soil
Moist, acid, humus-rich
Wildlife value
Attracts Ruffed Grouse, evergreen year-round shelter
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
none noted; clumping, not a spreading carpet
Christmas fern (Polystichum acrostichoides) — Live plant (bare-root)
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium-High water, Moist-Wet Buy as a plant Wild species
BLOOM Spore-bearing May-Jun
(Perennial Farm Marketplace); live plant, In Stock, $34.99
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Cinnamon fern Osmunda cinnamomea
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Medium-High water, Moist-Wet Bloom Spore-bearing May-Jun Sold as Live plant Wildlife value
Fuzz on fiddleheads used as nesting material by birds
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.
Cinnamon fern (Osmunda cinnamomea) — Live plant
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Part shade High Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds (1000+ ct), purchasable via Amazon Prime
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Clasping coneflower Dracopis amplexicaulis
Sun Part shade Water High Bloom Apr-Jul Sold as Seeds Soil
Sandy/loam/clay, medium calcium tolerance
Wildlife value
Nectar for bees/butterflies
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Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Clasping coneflower (Dracopis amplexicaulis) — Seeds
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Low water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
live-verified, In Stock
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Climbing prairie rose Rosa setigera
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Low water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom May Sold as Seed Soil
Clay, sand, loam soils
Wildlife value
Showy red fruit eaten by birds, special value to native and bumble bees, nesting materials for pollinators
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
none noted (conservation status vulnerable, not invasive)
Climbing prairie rose (Rosa setigera) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Low water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 04 Nov 2026.
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Cockspur hawthorn Crataegus crus-galli
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Low water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom May-Jun Sold as Seed Soil
Moist, well-drained soils - sandy loam, clay loam, clay
Wildlife value
Cover, nesting material, fruit for birds/mammals, larval host for 5 hairstreak species, special value to native bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Plant has thorns or prickles
Cockspur hawthorn (Crataegus crus-galli) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade High water, Moist Grow from seed Wild species
state flower of both NJ and RI
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Common blue violet Viola sororia
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water High water, Moist Bloom Bloom Mar-May Sold as Seed Wildlife value
Attracts birds, high deer resistance, conspicuous flowers
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
Page notes it freely self-seeds to point of being invasive in optimum growing conditions; not formally classified regulated/invasive
Common blue violet (Viola sororia) — Seed
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Cephalanthus occidentalis
Part Shade, Shade High water, Moist-Wet Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seeds via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.
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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
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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Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis
Part Shade Medium water, Wet, tolerates dry to wet soils Grow from seed Wild species
(MySeeds.Co); In Stock (2 left), $30.00 — sold under synonym Sambucus canadensis
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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
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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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Dry Grow from seed Wild species
No sourcing note recorded yet
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Common evening primrose Oenothera biennis
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Medium water, Dry Bloom Bloom Jul-Sep Sold as Seed Wildlife value
Attracts moths, birds eat seeds, 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
none noted (self-seeds in disturbed soil, does not persist in established landscapes — growing note, not invasive designation)
Common evening primrose (Oenothera biennis) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Low water, Dry-Moist, high drought tolerance Grow from seed Wild species
(TreeHelp seeds); In Stock, $6.00, 1.0★/1 review — thin review count, best/only live option found
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Common hackberry Celtis occidentalis
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Low water, Dry-Moist, high drought tolerance Bloom Bloom Apr-May Sold as Seed Soil
Rich, moist soils, circumneutral pH, high calcium carbonate tolerance
Wildlife value
Fruit relished by quail/pheasants/woodpeckers/cedar waxwings, larval host for Question Mark, Mourning Cloak, American Snout, Tawny Emperor
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Common hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Low-High water, Dry-Wet Grow from seed Wild species
(MySeeds.Co); seeds, Only 2 left In Stock, $16.95
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Common hoptree Ptelea trifoliata
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Low-High water, Dry-Wet Bloom Bloom Mar-Jul Sold as Seed Soil
Moist to dry, well-drained loams, circumneutral pH
Height
Up to 25 ft, usually shorter
Wildlife value
Attracts birds/butterflies, larval host for Eastern Tiger Swallowtail and Giant Swallowtail, nectar source
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Non-toxic (cited in "non-poisonous shade trees for horse pastures" Q&A)
Common hoptree / Wafer ash (Ptelea trifoliata) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Low water, Dry-Wet Grow from seed Wild species
(straight species, live plant)
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Common ninebark Physocarpus opulifolius
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Low water, Dry-Wet Bloom Bloom May-Jun Sold as Seed Soil
Clay, loam, circumneutral pH
Wildlife value
Attracts birds, 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
none noted (occurs as an escape northeastward beyond native range NY to MN/SD southward)
Common ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.
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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.
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Sun, Part Shade Medium Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds (1000 ct), purchasable via Amazon Prime
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Common selfheal Prunella vulgaris
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Medium Bloom May-Sep Sold as Seeds Soil
Moist, medium calcium tolerance
Wildlife value
Favorite of bumblebees/butterflies, larval host for Clouded Sulphur
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
Often considered a lawn/moist-shade weed; a dwarf form is common in turf
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Sun Medium water, Moist Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Common sneezeweed Helenium autumnale
Sun Sun Water Medium water, Moist Bloom Bloom Jul-Oct Sold as Seed Wildlife value
Attracts butterflies, special value to native bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Common sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade High water, Dry-Wet Grow from seed Wild species
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Common winterberry Ilex verticillata
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water High water, Dry-Wet Bloom Bloom Apr-Jul Sold as Seed Soil
Sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay, acidic pH
Height
6-10 ft, up to 20 ft
Wildlife value
Cover, nesting site, nectar for insects, fruit for birds, 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; sensitivity varies with age/weight/condition; children most vulnerable
Invasive / regulated
none noted (described as adaptable naturalizer, not invasive)
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Sun, Part Shade Dry, Medium water use Grow from seed Wild species
On every list checked but Amazon stock is Eurasian-garden yarrow everywhere — not a true native ecotype anywhere. Consistent ca...
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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
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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Sun Dry, high drought tolerance Grow from seed Wild species
live-verified, In Stock
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Compass plant Silphium laciniatum
Sun Sun Water Dry, high drought tolerance Bloom Bloom Jul-Sep Sold as Seed Soil
Various well-drained soils
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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Sun, Part Shade Low, Medium Grow from seed Wild species
BLOOM Mar-Jun (and sporadically)
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Coral bean Erythrina herbacea
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Low, Medium Bloom Mar-Jun (and sporadically) Sold as Not currently sold 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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Sun, Part Shade Medium water, Moist Buy as a plant Wild species
Sold as live plant via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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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
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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Symphoricarpos orbiculatus
Part Shade, Shade Low-Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
In Stock, 5.0★/1 review — thin review count, live-verified
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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
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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Sun, Part Shade High water, Moist-Wet Grow from seed Usually a bred variety
species-level in most states
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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
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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Sun, Part Shade Medium Buy as a plant Usually a bred variety
Live plants (2-pack), In Stock, $14.99 (Amazon Warning: cultivar 'Tangerine Beauty', not wild-type)
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Crossvine Bignonia capreolata
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Medium Bloom Mar-May Sold as Live plant Soil
Well-drained, widely adaptable
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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Sun, Part Shade, Shade High water, Moist-Wet Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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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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Sun, Part Shade Moist Grow from seed Wild species
(Seedville seeds); In Stock, $3.00, 4.6★/7 reviews — original candidate B00F53OGSY 404'd
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Culver's root Veronicastrum virginicum
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Moist Bloom Bloom Jul-Sep Sold as Seed Wildlife value
Special value to native and honey bees, attracts butterflies, supports conservation biological control
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
none noted formally; root reportedly contains powerful emetic and cathartic (medicinal/laxative use), no explicit warning
Culver's root (Veronicastrum virginicum) — Seed
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Sun Dry-Wet, high drought tolerance Grow from seed Wild species
live-verified, In Stock
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Cup plant Silphium perfoliatum
Sun Sun Water Dry-Wet, high drought tolerance Bloom Bloom Jul-Sep Sold as Seed Soil
Wet to mesic soils, tolerates clay
Height
3-6 ft, up to 10 ft
Wildlife value
Attracts birds for seed, nectar for butterflies/hummingbirds, special value to native/bumble/honey bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
none noted formally; aggressive self-seeding noted (unstoppable urge to reproduce, pops up everywhere)
Cup plant (Silphium perfoliatum) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Low water, Moist Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Cutleaf coneflower Rudbeckia laciniata
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Low water, Moist Bloom Bloom Jul-Oct Sold as Seed Soil
Moist, slightly acid soil
Wildlife value
Attracts birds, 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
none noted formally; spreads rampantly by underground stems, only appropriate for large sites
Cutleaf coneflower (Rudbeckia laciniata) — Seed
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Part Shade Low water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Deerberry Vaccinium stamineum
Sun Part Shade Water Low water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom May-Jun Sold as Not currently sold Soil
Moist to droughty, acid soils
Height
6-12 ft, up to 15 ft
Wildlife value
Birds and mammals eat berries, attracts birds, special value to native and 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.
Deerberry (Vaccinium stamineum)
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Sun Medium water, Moist Grow from seed Wild species
in most listed states
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Dense blazing star Liatris spicata
Sun Sun Water Medium water, Moist Bloom Bloom Jul-Sep Sold as Seed Wildlife value
Attracts birds/hummingbirds/butterflies, 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 (naturalized northeastward of native range, not called invasive)
Dense blazing star (Liatris spicata) — Seed
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Part Shade High water, Moist Grow from seed Wild species
live seeds/berries, In Stock, $23.00
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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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Sun Medium Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds (100 ct, Everwilde Farms), In Stock, $3.75 -- listing uses common name only; accepted with this caveat
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Dotted blazing star Liatris punctata
Sun Sun Water Medium Bloom Aug-Oct Sold as Seeds Soil
Well-drained, sandy, calcareous, alkaline-tolerant
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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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Dry-Moist, high drought tolerance Grow from seed Wild species
(MySeeds.Co); seeds, only 2 left, $13.00
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Downy hawthorn Crataegus mollis
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Dry-Moist, high drought tolerance Bloom Bloom May-Jun Sold as Seed Wildlife value
Habitat for birds and wildlife, persistent red fruit, supports native bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Plant has thorns or prickles
Downy hawthorn (Crataegus mollis) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Dry Buy as a plant Wild species
near-identical range and ecology to A. canadensis (swapped 14 Sep 2026 — the original species had no genuine Amazon.com listing...
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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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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Moist Grow from seed Wild species
(Caribbeangardenseed); In Stock, $6.50, 5.0★/1 review — original live-plant candidate B0DN6TCKHZ went unavailable
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Dutchman's breeches Dicentra cucullaria
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Moist Bloom Bloom Apr-May Sold as Seed Soil
Humus-rich, acid to neutral soils, tolerates limestone
Wildlife value
Special value to bumble bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
All parts toxic only in large quantities. Minor skin irritation when touched. Symptoms if ingested: trembling, staggering, vomiting, diarrhea, convulsions, labored breathing. Toxic principle: isoquinolone alkaloids
Dutchman's breeches (Dicentra cucullaria) — Seed
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Part shade, Shade Medium Buy as a plant Wild species
Live plants (5 ct), purchasable, $21.29
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Dwarf crested iris Iris cristata
Sun Part shade, Shade Water Medium Bloom Mar-May Sold as Live plant Soil
Well-drained, rich, acidic
Wildlife value
Attracts hummingbirds/bees, nectar source
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
none; colonizes by rhizomes (desirable for landscaping)
Dwarf crested iris (Iris cristata) — Live plant
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Part Shade Moist Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 15 Sep 2026.
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Dwarf larkspur Delphinium tricorne
Sun Part Shade Water Moist Bloom Apr-May Sold as Not currently sold Soil
Rich, moist, circumneutral pH
Wildlife value
Special value to native bees
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.
Toxicity
Contains harmful alkaloids -- poisons grazing cattle; no parts should be eaten by humans or animals; children at particular risk
Dwarf larkspur (Delphinium tricorne)
No live listing found as of 15 Sep 2026.
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Rhododendron prinophyllum
Shade Medium Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Early azalea Rhododendron prinophyllum
Sun Shade Water Medium Bloom May-Jun Sold as Not currently sold Soil
Thin, well-drained, tolerates high pH
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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Part Shade Wet Buy as a plant Usually a bred variety
Sold as live plant via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.
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Eastern bluestar Amsonia tabernaemontana
Sun Part Shade Water Wet Bloom Mar-May Sold as Live plant Soil
Wet to moist, sandy soils
Wildlife value
Conspicuous flowers attract pollinators
Lookalike alert
Most plants sold under this name is a bred variety or cultivar, not the wild species.
Toxicity
none noted (page notes genus name derives from Greek for "noxious to dogs" and describes plant as "distasteful")
Invasive / regulated
Naturalized as far northeast as Massachusetts — not formally regulated.
Eastern bluestar (Amsonia tabernaemontana) — Live plant
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade High water, Dry-Wet Grow from seed Wild species
(Nursery Central); 2 live plants 6-12", In Stock, $39.99 — verified on amazon.com 3 Nov 2026
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Eastern cottonwood Populus deltoides
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water High water, Dry-Wet Bloom Bloom Feb-Apr Sold as Tree Soil
Sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay, circumneutral pH
Height
Up to 180 ft, often shorter
Wildlife value
Larval host for Mourning Cloak/Red-spotted Purple/Viceroy/Tiger Swallowtail, seeds for granivorous birds
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
none noted formally; page notes roots can be invasive (infrastructure sense) and female trees produce nuisance cottony seed clouds
Eastern cottonwood (Populus deltoides) — Tree
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Dennstaedtia punctilobula
Part Shade, Shade Medium Buy as a plant Wild species
Live root systems (5 ct), In Stock, $29.99 -- listing confirms only by common name; accepted since it is the sole species commo...
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Eastern hay-scented fern Dennstaedtia punctilobula
Sun Part Shade, Shade Water Medium Bloom Non-flowering (spore-bearing) Sold as Live plant (root system) Soil
Moist, well-drained, somewhat sterile, acidic
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
none noted; forms large colonies naturally
Eastern hay-scented fern (Dennstaedtia punctilobula) — Live plant (root system)
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Low water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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Eastern hop-hornbeam Ostrya virginiana
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Low water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom Apr-May Sold as Tree Soil
Rich, well-drained soils, circumneutral pH
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) — Tree
No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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Part Shade, Shade Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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Eastern leatherwood Dirca palustris
Sun Part Shade, Shade Water Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom Mar-Jun Sold as Shrub Soil
Moist, well-drained, organic soils, circumneutral pH
Height
3-6 ft, up to 10 ft
Wildlife value
Low wildlife value
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 03 Nov 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Toxicity
All parts poisonous: minor skin irritation when touched, low toxicity if ingested (vomiting, diarrhea); contact with bark/broken wood can cause skin irritation, blisters, severe dermatitis. Toxic principle: resin
Eastern leatherwood (Dirca palustris) — Shrub
No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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Sun, Part Shade Medium water, Dry Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.
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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
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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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Low water, Dry Grow from seed Wild species
live-verified, In Stock, 3.1★/45 reviews
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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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Part Shade, Shade (avoid continuous full sun) Low-Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
consistent trap warning vs. mixed Aquilegia/European columbine
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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
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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Part Shade, Shade Low water, Moist Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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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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Part Shade Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 04 Nov 2026.
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Eastern wahoo Euonymus atropurpureus
Sun Part Shade Water Not researched Bloom circumneutral pH (6.8-7.2) Sold as Not currently sold Wildlife value
Up to 25 ft; Rabbit and deer browse; birds eat the fruits only as emergency ration
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 04 Nov 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Toxicity
Members of this species may have toxic alkaloids in their leaves, stems or roots. Although poisoning is not commonly recorded, this plant should not be ingested.
Eastern wahoo (Euonymus atropurpureus)
No live listing found as of 04 Nov 2026.
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
ME floral emblem (cone and tassel, not a flower)
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Eastern white pine Pinus strobus
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Medium water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom Apr-May Sold as Seed Soil
Fertile, moist, well-drained soils, acidic pH
Wildlife value
Attracts birds and mammals for food and shelter
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Eastern white pine (Pinus strobus) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade Dry-Moist-Wet Grow from seed Wild species
species-level (pink garden-color packet)
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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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Part Shade Medium water, Dry Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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Farkleberry Vaccinium arboreum
Sun Part Shade Water Medium water, Dry Bloom Bloom Mar-Jun Sold as Tree Soil
Sandy or rocky, acid soils - sandy, sandy loam, acid-based
Height
12-15 ft, up to 30 ft
Wildlife value
Black berries attract birds and mammals, larval host for Henry's Elfin and Striped Hairstreak, special value to native bees
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 03 Nov 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Farkleberry (Vaccinium arboreum) — Tree
No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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Feathery false Solomon's seal Maianthemum racemosum
Sun Not researched Water Not researched Bloom Bloom Apr Sold as Herb Soil
Gravelly and clay soils mentioned
Height
Stems up to 4 ft, often shorter
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 03 Nov 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Feathery false Solomon's seal (Maianthemum racemosum) — Herb
No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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Sun Dry, Moist Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 15 Sep 2026.
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Fewleaf sunflower Helianthus occidentalis
Sun Sun Water Dry, Moist Bloom Jun-Nov Sold as Not currently sold Wildlife value
Conspicuous flowers attract birds/butterflies, special value to native bees
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.
Fewleaf sunflower (Helianthus occidentalis)
No live listing found as of 15 Sep 2026.
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Part Shade Low-Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Fire pink Silene virginica
Sun Part Shade Water Low-Medium water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom Apr-Aug Sold as Seed Soil
Well-drained, rocky, acid, poor soils preferred
Wildlife value
Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, seeds attract juncos/pine siskins/sparrows
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Fire pink (Silene virginica) — Seed
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Part Shade, Shade Low water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
also the official state flower/tree of North Carolina and Virginia, but neither state's proof found a dedicated dogwood SKU — a...
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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 (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.
Flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) — Seed
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Full sun Low, Dry to mesic Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Flowering spurge Euphorbia corollata
Sun Full sun Water Low, Dry to mesic Bloom Jun-Oct Sold as Not currently sold Wildlife value
Supports conservation biological control, fragrant flowers benefit pollinators
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 poisonous; milky sap causes skin/eye/mucous-membrane irritation; ingestion causes nausea/vomiting/diarrhea (diterpene esters)
Flowering spurge (Euphorbia corollata)
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Sun, Part Shade Low-High water, Dry-Wet Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.
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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
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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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Low water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
(MySeeds.Co); seeds, Only 2 left In Stock, $12.00
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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
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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Full sun Dry Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Fringed winecup Callirhoe digitata
Sun Full sun Water Dry Bloom Apr-Aug Sold as Not currently sold 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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Sun, Part Shade Moist Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Golden alexanders Zizia aurea
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Moist Bloom Bloom Apr-Aug Sold as Seed Soil
Moist, sandy or sandy-clay soils
Wildlife value
Attracts butterflies, larval host for Black Swallowtail, special value to native bees, moderate deer resistance
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Golden alexanders (Zizia aurea) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
live-verified, In Stock
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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
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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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Moist-Wet, low drought tolerance Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.
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Great blue lobelia Lobelia siphilitica
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Moist-Wet, low drought tolerance Bloom Bloom Jul-Oct Sold as Seed 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
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, volatile oils
Great blue lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Dry-Wet Grow from seed Wild species
seeds, In Stock
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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
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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Sun, Part Shade Medium, High Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Groundnut Apios americana
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Medium, High Bloom Jul-Sep Sold as Not currently sold Soil
Moist, rich, streambanks/wet thickets
Wildlife value
Edible tubers, nectar for bees, larval host for Silver-spotted Skipper
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.
Groundnut (Apios americana)
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Sun Low, Medium, High Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Groundsel tree Baccharis halimifolia
Sun Sun Water Low, Medium, High Bloom Aug-Nov Sold as Not currently sold Soil
Sandy, saline-tolerant, wet to dry
Wildlife value
Late-season nectar for migrating butterflies/bees, dioecious
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
Toxic to livestock if ingested in quantity (contains toxic terpenoids)
Invasive / regulated
Considered invasive/weedy outside native range (e.g. Australia, Hawaii); can colonize disturbed sites aggressively
Groundsel tree / Saltbush (Baccharis halimifolia)
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Sun Low-Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Usually a bred variety
on regional sub-lists, not the FL or TX statewide dumps; consistent 'Pink Flamingo' hybrid trap warning
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Gulf muhly Muhlenbergia capillaris
Sun Sun Water Low-Medium water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom Oct Sold as Seed Soil
Sandy, sandy loam, clayey, rocky soils
Wildlife value
High deer resistance, conspicuous flowers and interesting foliage
Lookalike alert
On regional sub-lists, not the FL or TX statewide dumps; consistent 'Pink Flamingo' hybrid trap warning.
Gulf muhly (Muhlenbergia capillaris) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Moist Grow from seed Wild species
(Everwilde Farms); seeds, In Stock, $3.75, 4.8★/7 reviews — sold under common name "Heart-Leaf Golden Alexanders"
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Heart-leaved meadow parsnip Zizia aptera
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Moist Bloom Bloom May-Jun Sold as Seed Soil
Moist, sandy or sandy-clay soils, adaptable to alkaline
Wildlife value
Special value to native bees, supports conservation biological control, toxic alkaloid to livestock
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Contains toxic alkaloid in bulb and foliage; causes vomiting, breathing difficulties, and coma in humans; livestock can be poisoned via grazing or hay
Heart-leaved meadow parsnip (Zizia aptera) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Dry-Wet Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Highbush blueberry Vaccinium corymbosum
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Medium water, Dry-Wet Bloom Bloom May-Jun Sold as Seed Soil
Wet to dry, acid, rocky soils to organic peats
Height
6-12 ft, up to 15 ft tall
Wildlife value
Berries attract 30+ bird species, browsers eat foliage, mammals eat fruit
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) — Seed
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Sun Medium-High water, Dry-Moist to Wet Grow from seed Wild species
(Gaea's Blessing); In Stock, $4.00, 4.2★/5 reviews — sold under synonym Eupatorium fistulosum
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Hollow Joe-pye weed Eutrochium fistulosum
Sun Sun Water Medium-High water, Dry-Moist to Wet Bloom Bloom Jul-Sep Sold as Seed 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 (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.
Hollow Joe-pye weed (Eutrochium fistulosum) — Seed
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Part Shade Medium water, Moist, high drought tolerance Grow from seed Usually a bred variety
In Stock, $22.00 — true wild-type, not thornless cultivar
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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
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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Sun, Part Shade Medium water, Dry Grow from seed Usually a bred variety
annual form; disputed nativity in Florida (FANN delisted it as a FL native in 2022); consistent "Arizona Sun" perennial-cultiva...
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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
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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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Usually a bred variety
bulk (PA); cultivar 'Cheyenne' (TX)
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Indiangrass Sorghastrum nutans
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Medium water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom Aug-Oct Sold as Seed Soil
Moist, rich soils - calcareous, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, limestone-based
Wildlife value
Seeds feed small mammals and birds, larval host for Pepper-and-Salt Skipper, nesting material for native bees
Lookalike alert
Bulk (PA); cultivar 'Cheyenne' (TX).
Indiangrass (Sorghastrum nutans) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade Low water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
(CZ Grain); seeds, In Stock, $10.49
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Indigo bush Amorpha fruticosa
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Low water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom Apr-Jun Sold as Seed Soil
Sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay soils
Wildlife value
Nectar for bees/butterflies/insects, larval host for Silver-spotted Skipper/Southern Dogface/California Dogface/Gray Hairstreak/Hoary Edge, high deer resistance
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
Can be weedy or invasive in the Northeast; forms thickets on riverbanks and islands
Indigo bush / False indigo bush (Amorpha fruticosa) — Seed
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Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Moist Grow from seed Wild species
(but explicitly NOT true sea oats, Uniola paniculata)
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Inland sea oats Chasmanthium latifolium
Sun Part Shade, Shade Water Medium water, Moist Bloom Bloom Jun-Sep Sold as Seed Soil
Moist sands, loams, and clays, poorly drained okay
Wildlife value
Seeds feed small mammals and birds, 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
Reseeds easily and can expand aggressively within a couple years forming solid mats in moist loams; not formally regulated.
Inland sea oats (Chasmanthium latifolium) — Seed
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Shade High Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Interrupted fern Osmunda claytoniana
Sun Shade Water High Bloom Non-flowering (spore-bearing) Sold as Not currently sold Soil
Moist to dry, acid to neutral
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.
Interrupted fern (Osmunda claytoniana)
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Sun, Shade High water, Moist-Wet Buy as a plant Wild species
live bulbs, In Stock, $44.99, no reviews yet — live-verified
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Jack-in-the-pulpit Arisaema triphyllum
Sun Sun, Shade Water High water, Moist-Wet Bloom Bloom Mar-Jun Sold as Bulb Soil
Humus-rich, moist soils
Wildlife value
Birds and mammals eat berries
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Berries, foliage, roots contain calcium oxalate crystals and acrid substances causing painful irritation of mouth/throat if ingested; roots can cause skin blisters if touched
Jack-in-the-pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum) — Bulb
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Shade Moist, low drought tolerance Grow from seed Wild species
(Everwilde Farms); seeds (50 ct), In Stock, $4.25, 3.4★/16 reviews — listing doesn't explicitly confirm species beyond common n...
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Jacob's ladder Polemonium reptans
Sun Shade Water Moist, low drought tolerance Bloom Bloom Apr-May Sold as Seed Soil
Moist, humus-rich soils
Wildlife value
Special value to native and bumble bees, conspicuous flowers
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Jacob's ladder (Polemonium reptans) — Seed
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Sun Low Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds (20 ct), In Stock, $4.00
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Jerusalem artichoke Helianthus tuberosus
Sun Sun Water Low Bloom Aug-Oct Sold as Seeds Wildlife value
Foliage/tubers eaten by livestock/deer, seed heads attract birds
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
Aggressive; escapes from garden settings and can become problematic if not managed
Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) — Seeds
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
In Stock, $10.49, 4.2★/11 reviews — live-verified
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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
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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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Dry Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.
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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
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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Full sun Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds (250 ct), In Stock, $3.00
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Large penstemon (shell-leaf beardtongue) Penstemon grandiflorus
Sun Full sun Water Not researched Bloom May-Jun Sold as Seeds 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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Shade Moist Grow from seed Wild species
In Stock, $10.49 — original candidate B0CRB5Q5CD went unavailable
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Large-flowered bellwort Uvularia grandiflora
Sun Shade Water Moist Bloom Bloom May Sold as Seed Wildlife value
Conspicuous flowers
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Large-flowered bellwort (Uvularia grandiflora) — Seed
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Part shade Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Largeflower tickseed Coreopsis grandiflora
Sun Part shade Water Not researched Bloom May-Jun Sold as Not currently sold 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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Sun, Part Shade Low water, Dry Grow from seed Wild species
(Seedville); In Stock
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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
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 (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.
Leadplant (Amorpha canescens) — Seed
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Full sun to part shade Low Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds (100 ct), purchasable, $22.08
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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)
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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Sun, Part Shade Low water, Dry Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.
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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
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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Sun, Part Shade Low water, Dry Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Little bluestem Schizachyrium scoparium
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Low water, Dry Bloom Bloom Jun-Dec Sold as Seed Soil
Well-drained soil - sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay, limestone-based
Height
Up to 7 ft, often shorter
Wildlife value
Seeds for small mammals and granivorous birds, nesting material, larval host for butterflies, 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 (readily reseeds, not recommended for small gardens — growing note, not invasive designation)
Little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) — Seed
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Part Shade High water, Dry Grow from seed Wild species
(MySeeds.Co); In Stock (1 left), $15.95, 3.6★/10 reviews
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Loblolly pine Pinus taeda
Sun Part Shade Water High water, Dry Bloom Bloom Feb-Mar Sold as Seed Soil
Sandy or loamy soils, acid-based
Height
Up to 60 ft, up to 150 ft
Wildlife value
Nesting sites, cover, seeds for small mammals and birds, larval host for Elfin butterfly and Southern pine sphinx moth
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.
Loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) — Seed
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Baptisia bracteata var. leucophaea
Part shade Moist Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Longbract wild indigo (cream false indigo) Baptisia bracteata var. leucophaea
Sun Part shade Water Moist Bloom Mar-Jun Sold as Not currently sold Soil
Well-drained, sandy to loamy
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.
Toxicity
Other Baptisia species are poisonous if ingested (no recorded human fatalities); sensitivity varies, children particularly vulnerable
Longbract wild indigo (cream false indigo) (Baptisia bracteata var. leucophaea)
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Sun Medium water, Dry, tolerates seasonally poor drainage Grow from seed Wild species
(MySeeds.Co); In Stock (2 left), $20.00
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Longleaf pine Pinus palustris
Sun Sun Water Medium water, Dry, tolerates seasonally poor drainage Bloom Bloom Dec-Jan Sold as Seed Soil
Deep, coarse, sandy soils, acid-based
Height
80-100 ft, up to 150 ft
Wildlife value
Attracts birds
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) — Seed
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Sun Low water, Dry Grow from seed Wild species
(CaribbeanGarden); seeds, In Stock, $1.99, 3.5★/27 reviews
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Low prickly pear Opuntia humifusa
Sun Sun Water Low water, Dry Bloom Bloom May-Jul Sold as Seed Height
Up to 20 in, Florida specimens to 6 ft
Wildlife value
Fruits and cladodes eaten by Ornate Box Turtle, special value to native bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Glochids (barbed bristle-hairs) on stems cause painful skin/eye irritation on contact; potential internal effects in diabetics from ingestion
Low prickly pear (Opuntia humifusa) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade Low, Medium Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds (10 ct, 'Purple Knockout'), In Stock, $4.99
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Lyreleaf sage Salvia lyrata
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Low, Medium Bloom Apr-Jun Sold as Seeds Soil
Adaptable, dry to moist
Wildlife value
Attracts bees/butterflies
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
none noted; can self-seed/spread in lawns
Lyreleaf sage (Salvia lyrata) — Seeds
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Mapleleaf viburnum Viburnum acerifolium
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Medium water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom Apr-Aug Sold as Not currently sold Soil
Sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay, acid-based soils
Wildlife value
Birds eat blue berries, nectar for bees/butterflies/insects, larval host for Spring Azure
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
none noted; recommended as native alternative to invasive nandina; suckers profusely
Mapleleaf viburnum (Viburnum acerifolium)
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Sun Low water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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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
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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Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Moist Buy as a plant Wild species
(CZ Grain); In Stock, live-verified — original candidate B0C4JZTTVW went unavailable
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Mayapple Podophyllum peltatum
Sun Part Shade, Shade Water Medium water, Moist Bloom Bloom Mar-May Sold as Live plant Soil
Moist, humus-rich soils - sandy, sandy loam, medium loam
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Unripe fruit, leaves, roots highly toxic, may be fatal if eaten. Symptoms: salivation, vomiting, diarrhea, excitement, headache, fever, coma. Toxic principle: podophyllin
Mayapple (Podophyllum peltatum) — Live plant
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Part Shade Wet Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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Mayhaw Crataegus opaca
Sun Part Shade Water Wet Bloom Bloom Feb-Mar Sold as Tree 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 03 Nov 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Mayhaw (Crataegus opaca) — Tree
No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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Sun, Part Shade Low-Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
consistent tropical-Passiflora-substitution trap and a shipping-restriction trap (one listing cannot ship to FL/GA/AL/TN/MS)
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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
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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Sun Medium water, Dry-Moist, high drought tolerance Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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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
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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Sun, Part Shade Low water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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Mexican plum Prunus mexicana
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Low water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom Feb-Apr Sold as Tree Soil
Dry to moist, well-drained soils - sandy, loamy, clay, limestone-based
Wildlife value
Nectar for bees, fruit for birds and mammals, larval host for Tiger Swallowtail and Cecropia moths
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 03 Nov 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Mexican plum (Prunus mexicana) — Tree
No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Moist Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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Michigan lily Lilium michiganense
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Moist Bloom Bloom Jul-Aug Sold as Herb Soil
Deep, fertile, moist, cool soil
Wildlife value
Conspicuous flowers beneficial for pollinators
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 03 Nov 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Michigan lily (Lilium michiganense) — Herb
No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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Part Shade (best in sun) Medium Buy as a plant Wild species
Live plant, 12-24 in, In Stock, $42.50
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Mockernut hickory Carya tomentosa
Sun Part Shade (best in sun) Water Medium Bloom Apr Sold as Live plant Soil
Dry, sandy to mesic, rich, acidic
Height
50-60 ft (to 100 ft)
Wildlife value
Larval host for luna, funeral dagger, giant regal moths, attracts birds/butterflies
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
none noted; nearly impossible to transplant due to taproot, difficult to find in commerce
Mockernut hickory (Carya tomentosa) — Live plant
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Part Shade Moist-Wet Buy as a plant Usually a bred variety
cultivar ('Darlin's Dream', listing also inconsistently calls it 'Summer Eyelet'); live plant, In Stock, $29.99, no reviews — l...
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Mountain azalea Rhododendron canescens
Sun Part Shade Water Moist-Wet Bloom Bloom Mar-Apr Sold as Live plant 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)
Mountain azalea (Rhododendron canescens) — Live plant
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Part Shade Medium Grow from seed Wild species
BLOOM May (about a week before dogwoods)
Seeds (6 ct, listed as "Halesia Carolina" synonym), In Stock, $10.49
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Mountain silverbell Halesia tetraptera
Sun Part Shade Water Medium Bloom May (about a week before dogwoods) Sold as Seeds Soil
Moist, well-drained, organic loam, acidic
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
none noted; damaged by wind, not insect-attacked, chlorotic in alkaline soil
Mountain silverbell (Halesia tetraptera) — Seeds
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Sun, Part Shade Moist, low drought tolerance Buy as a plant Usually a bred variety
(wild-type, not cultivar); live plant, In Stock, $63.99, 5.0★/1 review, ships from Amazon — live-verified
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Mountain witch-alder Fothergilla major
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Moist, low drought tolerance Bloom Bloom Apr-May Sold as Live plant 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.
Mountain witch-alder (Fothergilla major) — Live plant
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Sun, Part Shade Low water, Dry Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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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
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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Sisyrinchium angustifolium
Sun, Part Shade Medium Buy as a plant Wild species
Live plant, Quart size ('Lucerne'), In Stock, $21.99
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Narrowleaf blue-eyed grass Sisyrinchium angustifolium
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Medium Bloom Mar-Jun Sold as Live plant Wildlife value
Attracts native bees, larval host for skippers
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Narrowleaf blue-eyed grass (Sisyrinchium angustifolium) — Live plant
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Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
Part Shade Moist Grow from seed Wild species
BLOOM Bloom Aug-Oct until frost
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.
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New England aster Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
Sun Part Shade Water Moist Bloom Bloom Aug-Oct until frost Sold as Seed Soil
Moist soils, acidic pH
Wildlife value
Nectar source for butterflies and bees, larval host for Pearl Crescent and checkerspot butterflies, special value to native, bumble, and honey bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
none noted formally; can be aggressive per Growing Conditions; USDA Native Status L48 (N), CAN (N)
New England aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade Low-Medium water, Dry-Moist Buy as a plant Wild species
but consistently flagged as a thin/hard-coat-seed catalog with no live shrub found in any state
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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
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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Part Shade Low (not particularly drought-tolerant) Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds (50 ct), Only 5 left In Stock, $9.99
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Northern catalpa Catalpa speciosa
Sun Part Shade Water Low (not particularly drought-tolerant) Bloom Apr-Jun Sold as Seeds 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
Northern catalpa (Catalpa speciosa) — Seeds
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Part Shade, Shade Keep evenly moist, will not survive drying out Buy as a plant Wild species
Sold as live plant (rhizome) via Amazon; verified 04 Nov 2026.
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Northern maidenhair fern Adiantum pedatum
Sun Part Shade, Shade Water Keep evenly moist, will not survive drying out Bloom Non-flowering (spore-bearing fern) Sold as Live plant (rhizome) Soil
Rich, moist, well-drained, mostly acidic, tolerates some lime
Wildlife value
Shelter for toads and lizards
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.
Northern maidenhair fern (Adiantum pedatum) — Live plant (rhizome)
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Sun, Part Shade Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
In Stock, $8.80, 4.0★/32 reviews — original candidate B08K67SLQV went unavailable
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Northern red oak Quercus rubra
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Medium water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom Mar-May Sold as Seed Soil
Well-drained, loamy sands, acidic pH
Height
75-100 ft, up to 120 ft
Wildlife value
Attracts songbirds/ground birds/mammals/butterflies/hummingbirds, larval host for Gray 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
Northern red oak (Quercus rubra) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Dry-Wet Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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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.
Northern spicebush (Lindera benzoin) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Moist Buy as a plant Wild species
OH state tree
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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.
Ohio buckeye (Aesculus glabra) — Live plant
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Sun, Part Shade Medium Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds (200 ct, Everwilde Farms), In Stock, $3.96 —
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Orange coneflower Rudbeckia fulgida
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Medium Bloom Jun-Oct Sold as Seeds Soil
Adaptable, moist to average
Wildlife value
Attracts butterflies/bees, seedheads feed goldfinches
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Orange coneflower (Rudbeckia fulgida) — Seeds
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Part shade High (flood-tolerant) Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds (trial packet), Only 2 left in stock, $8.00
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Ozark witch-hazel Hamamelis vernalis
Sun Part shade Water High (flood-tolerant) Bloom Jan-Mar, Dec Sold as Seeds Soil
Acidic, gravelly to clay
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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Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Moist Grow from seed Wild species
seeds, In Stock
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Pagoda dogwood Cornus alternifolia
Sun Part Shade, Shade Water Medium water, Moist Bloom Bloom Apr-Jun Sold as Seed Soil
Cool, moist, acid, well-drained soils, tolerant of poor soils and clay
Wildlife value
Attracts ground/water/songbirds and mammals, fruit for grouse/pheasants/turkeys/squirrels, larval host for Spring Azure
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Pagoda dogwood (Cornus alternifolia) — Seed
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Sun Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
searched and missed (no matching `dp/`) in VA and WV
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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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Sun, Part Shade Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Partridge pea Chamaecrista fasciculata
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Medium water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom Jun-Oct Sold as Seed Soil
Dry, deep, sandy, well-drained soils, also clay/clay loam/medium loam/sandy loam
Wildlife value
Larval host for Cloudless Giant Sulphur, Orange Sulphur, and Sleepy Orange, nectar for bees/butterflies, seeds feed gamebirds/songbirds
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Partridge pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata) — Seed
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Part Shade, Shade Low-Medium water, drought sensitive Buy as a plant Wild species
Sold as live plant via Amazon; verified 04 Nov 2026.
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Partridgeberry Mitchella repens
Sun Part Shade, Shade Water Low-Medium water, drought sensitive Bloom Bloom May-Oct Sold as Live plant Soil
Humus-rich, acidic soil - sandy, sandy loam, medium loam
Wildlife value
Scarlet berries eaten by Ruffed Grouse, Bobwhite Quail, turkeys, skunks, and White-footed Mice
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.
Partridgeberry (Mitchella repens) — Live plant
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Moist Grow from seed Wild species
moist-seed caveat consistent everywhere
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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
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 (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Fruit, though edible, can cause skin irritation and gastrointestinal upset in some individuals; low toxicity.
Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) — Seeds
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Dry Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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Pignut hickory Carya glabra
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Medium water, Dry Bloom Bloom Apr Sold as Tree Soil
Well-drained to dry, rich loams and silty clays
Wildlife value
Food for songbirds and small mammals, primary host for luna/funeral dagger/giant regal moths
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 03 Nov 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Pignut hickory (Carya glabra) — Tree
No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade High water, Moist-Wet Buy as a plant Wild species
(Dangs Express); live plant, In Stock, $65.00
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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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Sun Low-Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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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
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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Sun Dry Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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Pink-scale blazing star Liatris elegans
Sun Sun Water Dry Bloom Bloom Aug-Oct Sold as Herb Soil
Dry, sandy or rocky soils
Wildlife value
Attracts butterflies, nectar source, special value to native bees
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 03 Nov 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Pink-scale blazing star (Liatris elegans) — Herb
No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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Sun, Part Shade High water, Moist Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Plains coreopsis Coreopsis tinctoria
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water High water, Moist Bloom Bloom Apr-Jun Sold as Seed 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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Sun, Part Shade Medium water, Moist Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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Possumhaw Ilex decidua
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Medium water, Moist Bloom Bloom Mar-May Sold as Shrub Soil
Moist sands, loams or clays - sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay, caliche
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 03 Nov 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Possumhaw (Ilex decidua) — Shrub
No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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Sun, Part Shade Medium Buy as a plant Wild species
Live plant, 18+ in, In Stock, $112.50
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Post oak Quercus stellata
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Medium Bloom Mar-May Sold as Live plant Soil
Dry to moist, rocky or sandy
Height
40-50 ft (to 100 ft)
Wildlife value
Acorns feed deer/squirrels/turkeys, larval host for Northern Hairstreak, Horace's Duskywing
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
none noted; susceptible to oak wilt, roots extremely sensitive to disturbance
Post oak (Quercus stellata) — Live plant
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Sun High Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds (1000 ct), In Stock, $3.99
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Prairie Junegrass Koeleria macrantha
Sun Sun Water High Bloom Apr-Jun Sold as Seeds Soil
Sandy or rocky, high calcium carbonate tolerance, drought-tolerant
Wildlife value
Attracts birds, nesting materials/structure for native bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Prairie Junegrass (Koeleria macrantha) — Seeds
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Sun Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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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
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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Full sun Dry to moist Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Prairie blue-eyed grass Sisyrinchium campestre
Sun Full sun Water Dry to moist Bloom May-Jun Sold as Not currently sold Wildlife value
Nectar source, conspicuous flowers
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 blue-eyed grass (Sisyrinchium campestre)
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Full sun High Buy as a plant Wild species
Live plant, 3 Gallon, In Stock, $69.97
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Prairie cordgrass Spartina pectinata
Sun Full sun Water High Bloom Jun Sold as Live plant Wildlife value
Attracts birds
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
Spreads rapidly by rhizomes; can become invasive; best suited to large areas
Prairie cordgrass (Spartina pectinata) — Live plant
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Sun Moderate water, Moist Grow from seed Usually a bred variety
(MySeeds.Co); In Stock (2 left), $18.95
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Prairie crabapple Malus ioensis
Sun Sun Water Moderate water, Moist Bloom Bloom May-Jun Sold as Seed Soil
Well-drained loams, tolerates limestone/alkaline
Wildlife value
Thickets provide nesting/shelter, fruit attracts bobwhites/pheasants/squirrels/rabbits, special value to native/bumble/honey bees
Lookalike alert
(MySeeds.Co); In Stock (2 left), $18.95. ⚠ listing description text templated from an unrelated 'Prairiefire' cultivar — title/brand/species labeling correct.
Invasive / regulated
none noted formally; trees tend to form clonal thickets
Prairie crabapple (Malus ioensis) — Seed
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Sun Low water, Dry Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Prairie dropseed Sporobolus heterolepis
Sun Sun Water Low water, Dry Bloom Bloom Jun-Aug Sold as Seed Wildlife value
Fragrant flowers attract pollinators, nesting material for native bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Prairie dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Moist, Wet Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds (200 ct), purchasable via Amazon Prime
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Prairie ironweed Vernonia fasciculata
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Moist, Wet Bloom Jul-Sep Sold as Seeds Soil
Fertile, moist to wet
Wildlife value
Larval host for American painted lady, 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
Aggressive growth -- too aggressive for small areas, needs competition
Prairie ironweed (Vernonia fasciculata) — Seeds
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Part shade Moist Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds (100 ct), In Stock, $3.00
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Prairie onion Allium stellatum
Sun Part shade Water Moist Bloom spring-fall Sold as Seeds Wildlife value
Attracts butterflies
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Low toxicity if eaten in large quantities; nausea/vomiting/diarrhea
Invasive / regulated
Some Allium species can become weedy in warmer climates
Prairie/autumn onion (Allium stellatum) — Seeds
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Full sun Low Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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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
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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Silphium terebinthinaceum
Full sun Moist to wet Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Prairie rosinweed (prairie dock) Silphium terebinthinaceum
Sun Full sun Water Moist to wet Bloom Jul-Sep Sold as Not currently sold 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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Part shade Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds (250 ct), In Stock, $16.91
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Prairie tickseed Coreopsis palmata
Sun Part shade Water Not researched Bloom Jul-Aug Sold as Seeds Soil
Light, sandy or gravelly
Wildlife value
Special value to native bees, 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; spread limited by poor soils
Prairie/stiff tickseed (Coreopsis palmata) — Seeds
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Part shade Medium, Moist to wet Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds (50 ct), In Stock, $3.00
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Purple meadow-rue Thalictrum dasycarpum
Sun Part shade Water Medium, Moist to wet Bloom Mar-Jul Sold as Seeds Soil
Rich, sandy or calcareous loams
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Some meadow-rue species contain thalictrine (a heart toxin); genus produces alkaloids
Purple meadow-rue (Thalictrum dasycarpum) — Seeds
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Sun Dry Grow from seed Wild species
(Sherwood's Seeds); seeds, In Stock, $6.99, 5.0★/4 reviews
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Purple milkweed Asclepias purpurascens
Sun Sun Water Dry Bloom Bloom May-Jul Sold as Seed Wildlife value
Special value to native/bumble/honey bees, attracts butterflies, supports conservation biological control
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
All parts poisonous, toxic only in large quantities; symptoms: vomiting, stupor, weakness, spasms
Invasive / regulated
Endangered in MA and WI; no extant populations in RI (conservation concern, not invasive)
Purple milkweed (Asclepias purpurascens) — Seed
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Full sun Low Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds, purchasable via Amazon Prime
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Purple prairie clover Dalea purpurea
Sun Full sun Water Low Bloom Jun-Sep Sold as Seeds 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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Sun, Part Shade, Shade High water, Dry-Wet Grow from seed Wild species
(TreeHelp seeds); In Stock, $6.00, 3.0★/19 reviews — live-verified
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Quaking aspen Populus tremuloides
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water High water, Dry-Wet Bloom Bloom Mar-Jun Sold as Seed Soil
Igneous, limestone-based, sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, caliche, shallow rocky soils
Height
35-50 ft, up to 100 ft
Wildlife value
Host to birds/mammals/butterflies, larval host for Eastern Tiger Swallowtail and Viceroy, browse for deer/elk/moose/beavers
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides) — Seed
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Sun Medium water, Moist Grow from seed Wild species
searched and missed in SC and VA
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Rattlesnake master Eryngium yuccifolium
Sun Sun Water Medium water, Moist Bloom Bloom May-Aug Sold as Seed Soil
Various well-drained soils
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 (04 Nov 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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Part Shade Medium-High water, Moist Buy as a plant Wild species
Sold as live plant via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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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.
Red buckeye (Aesculus pavia) — Live plant
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Sun High water, Moist Grow from seed Usually a bred variety
Sold as seeds via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Red chokeberry Aronia arbutifolia
Sun Sun Water High water, Moist Bloom May Sold as Seeds Wildlife value
Fruit occasionally eaten by game birds, songbirds, and reportedly bears
Lookalike alert
Cultivar ('Brilliantissima').
Red chokeberry (Aronia arbutifolia) — Seeds
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Sun, Part Shade High water, Moist Grow from seed Wild species
live-verified, In Stock, $4.99 — original candidate B0FT2LBR38 went unavailable
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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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Part Shade High water, Moist Buy as a plant Wild species
live-verified, In Stock — original candidate went unavailable
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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 (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
none noted (described as most trouble-free birch)
River birch (Betula nigra) — Live plant
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Part shade to shade Low Buy as a plant Wild species
Live plant, 3 Gallon, In stock, $154.44
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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)
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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Sun Low water, Dry Grow from seed Wild species
(Outsidepride); 1000 seeds, In Stock, $7.49 — verified on amazon.com 4 Nov 2026 (previous ASIN B0BR666VJV dead)
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Roundhead lespedeza Lespedeza capitata
Sun Sun Water Low water, Dry Bloom Bloom Jul-Sep Sold as Seed Wildlife value
Seeds provide food for birds and wildlife
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.
Roundhead lespedeza (Lespedeza capitata) — Seed
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Part shade Low, Dry Buy as a plant Wild species
Live plants (3 ct), In stock, $29.99
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Royal catchfly Silene regia
Sun Part shade Water Low, Dry Bloom May-Sep Sold as Live plant 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.
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Osmunda regalis var. spectabilis
Part Shade, Shade Medium Buy as a plant Wild species
BLOOM Apr-May (spore-bearing)
Live plants, bareroot (25 ct), Only 20 left In Stock, $380.99
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Royal fern Osmunda regalis var. spectabilis
Sun Part Shade, Shade Water Medium Bloom Apr-May (spore-bearing) Sold as Live plant Soil
Wet, low lime tolerance
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Royal fern (Osmunda regalis var. spectabilis) — Live plant
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Part Shade Low Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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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
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.
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Sun Low (drought-tolerant) Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Scaly blazing star Liatris squarrosa
Sun Sun Water Low (drought-tolerant) Bloom Jun-Sep Sold as Not currently sold 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.
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Sun Medium water, Moist Buy as a plant Wild species
(CZ Grain); live seedlings (2 ct), In Stock, $25.99
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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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Sun Wet Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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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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Part Shade, Shade Medium, High Grow from seed Wild species
BLOOM Jun-Nov (spore-bearing)
Spores (1000+ ct), In Stock, $5.00
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Sensitive fern Onoclea sensibilis
Sun Part Shade, Shade Water Medium, High Bloom Jun-Nov (spore-bearing) Sold as Spores Soil
Loose, acidic, moist to wet, sandy to limestone-based
Wildlife value
Shelters salamanders/frogs, attracts birds
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
none noted; can spread aggressively in suitable conditions but manageable by thinning
Sensitive fern (Onoclea sensibilis) — Spores
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
(Palm Beach Medicinal Herbs); 3 seeds, Only 6 left in stock, $9.99 — verified on amazon.com 4 Nov 2026 (previous ASIN B0B3Z3RMN...
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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 (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.
Shagbark hickory (Carya ovata) — Seed
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Sun Medium Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Shingle oak Quercus imbricaria
Sun Sun Water Medium Bloom Mar-May Sold as Not currently sold Soil
Moist, rich, well-drained, acidic
Height
50-65 ft (to 100 ft)
Wildlife value
Attracts songbirds, ground 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.
Shingle oak (Quercus imbricaria)
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Part Shade Medium (drought-tolerant once established) Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds (70 ct), In Stock, $9.99
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Shortleaf pine Pinus echinata
Sun Part Shade Water Medium (drought-tolerant once established) Bloom Feb-Mar Sold as Seeds 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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Part shade Moist Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds (1000 ct), purchasable via Amazon Prime
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Showy goldenrod Solidago speciosa
Sun Part shade Water Moist Bloom Aug-Sep Sold as Seeds Wildlife value
Attracts birds/butterflies, special value to native/honey bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
can become aggressive in moist soils
Showy goldenrod (Solidago speciosa) — Seeds
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Sun Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Showy tick trefoil Desmodium canadense
Sun Sun Water Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom Jun-Sep Sold as Seed Soil
Moist soils, indifferent to soil acidity
Wildlife value
Attracts butterflies/hummingbirds, larval host for Eastern Tailed Blue, Silver-spotted Skipper, and Hoary Edge, special value to bumble bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
Can "take over a small garden" per conditions comments; not formally regulated.
Showy tick trefoil (Desmodium canadense) — Seed
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Part Shade, Shade High water, Dry-Moist, flood tolerant Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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Shrubby St. John's-wort Hypericum prolificum
Sun Part Shade, Shade Water High water, Dry-Moist, flood tolerant Bloom Bloom Jun-Aug Sold as Shrub Soil
Dry, rocky soils, calcareous sites
Wildlife value
Intermediate wildlife value, conspicuous flowers attract pollinators
Lookalike alert
⚠ No fix found 14 Sep 2026: no genuine Amazon.com listing found — all "St. John's-wort" hits are unrelated species (H. perforatum, H. frondosum, H. calycinum).
Shrubby St. John's-wort (Hypericum prolificum) — Shrub
No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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Sun, Part Shade Medium water, Dry-Moist, drought and short-term flood tolerant Buy as a plant Wild species
(Florida Foliage); 3 live trees, In Stock, $34.97 — verified on amazon.com 3 Nov 2026 (previous ASIN B0DSJW44N2 currently unava...
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Shumard oak Quercus shumardii
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Medium water, Dry-Moist, drought and short-term flood tolerant Bloom Bloom Mar-May Sold as Live plant Soil
Sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay, limestone-based, caliche
Wildlife value
Fruit for birds/mammals, nesting site, cover, larval host for Horaces Duskywing
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Acorns and young leaves low toxicity if eaten. Symptoms: stomach pain, constipation then bloody diarrhea, excessive thirst/urination
Shumard oak (Quercus shumardii) — Live plant
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Sun, Part Shade Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
TX state grass
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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
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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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Moist Buy as a plant Wild species
live-verified, In Stock
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Silver maple Acer saccharinum
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Medium water, Moist Bloom Bloom Mar-Apr Sold as Live plant Soil
Rich, wet to moist, slightly acid soils
Wildlife value
Attracts birds, food source for Cecropia silkmoths
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
none noted (warning field notes roots cause sidewalks to buckle/drain tiles to clog — infrastructure note, not toxicity)
Silver maple (Acer saccharinum) — Live plant
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Sun, Part Shade High Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds (5 ct), Only 8 left In Stock, $9.99
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Slippery elm Ulmus rubra
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water High Bloom Jan-Apr Sold as Seeds Soil
Moist, rich to dry, limestone
Height
40-60 ft (to 110 ft)
Wildlife value
Attracts birds/butterflies, larval host for Mourning Cloak, Columbia silkmoth
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
Considered weedy, tends to infest hedges/fence rows/idle ground; susceptible to Dutch elm disease
Slippery elm (Ulmus rubra) — Seeds
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Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Dry-Moist Buy as a plant Wild species
(CZ Grain live rhizomes); In Stock, $16.95 — live-verified
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Smooth Solomon's seal Polygonatum biflorum
Sun Part Shade, Shade Water Medium water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom Mar-Jun Sold as Rhizome Soil
Moist, rich, acid soils, also calcareous - sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam
Height
Up to 2 ft, occasionally 3 ft
Wildlife value
Roots eaten by mammals, fruits attract birds, attracts butterflies
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Berries poisonous, low toxicity if ingested. Symptoms: vomiting, diarrhea. Toxic principle: anthraquinone
Smooth Solomon's seal (Polygonatum biflorum) — Rhizome
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade High, Moist, Wet, flood-tolerant Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 15 Sep 2026.
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Smooth alder Alnus serrulata
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water High, Moist, Wet, flood-tolerant Bloom Mar-Apr Sold as Not currently sold Soil
Wet, fine sandy loams, peats & mucks, circumneutral pH
Wildlife value
Intermediate food source for wildlife, attracts birds
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.
Smooth alder (Alnus serrulata)
No live listing found as of 15 Sep 2026.
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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.
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Part Shade Moist Buy as a plant Usually a bred variety
cultivar only ('Annabelle' / 'Invincibelle Spirit II') in all 6 states; no wild-type packet found anywhere
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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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Sun, Part Shade Low water, Dry Grow from seed Wild species
live-verified, In Stock
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Smooth oxeye Heliopsis helianthoides
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Low water, Dry Bloom Bloom Jun-Sep Sold as Seed Wildlife value
Attracts hummingbirds, supports conservation biological control
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Smooth oxeye / False sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Low water, Dry Buy as a plant Wild species
live plant (2-pack), In Stock, $22.99
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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
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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Part Shade Low water Grow from seed Wild species
(MySeeds.Co); In Stock, $18.00 — three prior candidates went unavailable
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Sourwood Oxydendrum arboreum
Sun Part Shade Water Low water Bloom Bloom Apr-Aug Sold as Seed Soil
Gritty, woodsy, acidic, well-drained soils
Height
30-70 ft, up to 100 ft
Wildlife value
Special value to honey bees, conspicuous flowers attractive to pollinators
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.
Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Moist, Dry-Wet Grow from seed Wild species
(CZ Grain); seeds (100 ct), In Stock, $10.49
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Southern arrowwood Viburnum dentatum
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Moist, Dry-Wet Bloom Bloom May-Jul Sold as Seed Soil
Acid soils and sands, acidic pH
Height
6-8 ft, up to 15 ft tall
Wildlife value
Attracts birds/butterflies, larval host for Spring Azure, draws Eastern Bluebirds/Northern Flickers/Gray Catbirds/Robins, supports native and bumble bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
none noted; pest-free, flood/insect/disease tolerant
Southern arrowwood (Viburnum dentatum) — Seed
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Part Shade Medium Buy as a plant Wild species
Live plant (1 gal, 3-4 ft), In Stock, $42.99
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Southern crabapple Malus angustifolia
Sun Part Shade Water Medium Bloom Feb-May Sold as Live plant Soil
Moist, well-drained, limed
Wildlife value
Fruit feeds deer/wildlife/birds, 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 noted; spreads by root sprouts, can form thickets
Southern crabapple (Malus angustifolia) — Live plant
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Part Shade Medium water, Dry Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Southern red oak Quercus falcata
Sun Part Shade Water Medium water, Dry Bloom Bloom Mar-May Sold as Not currently sold Soil
Sandy, loamy or clay soils, acid-based
Wildlife value
Nesting site, cover, acorns feed birds/mammals/rodents/deer, larval host for Banded Hairstreak and White M Hairstreak
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.
Southern red oak (Quercus falcata)
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.
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Sun Low water, Dry Grow from seed Wild species
NOT on Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, or Vermont's lists
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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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Sun, Part Shade, Shade, needs sun, dwindles in shade Low, Wet, moderately acid soils Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds (12 ct, Sunshine Seed Nursery), Only 3 left in stock, $12.50
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Steeplebush Spiraea tomentosa
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade, needs sun, dwindles in shade Water Low, Wet, moderately acid soils Bloom Jul-Sep Sold as Seeds Soil
Acidic, medium calcium carbonate tolerance
Wildlife value
Attracts birds/butterflies, larval host for Columbia silkmoth, 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
none noted; related non-native Japanese Spiraea is invasive elsewhere, but this species itself is not flagged
Steeplebush (Spiraea tomentosa) — Seeds
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
live-verified, In Stock, $9.99
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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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Part Shade High water, Wet, flood tolerant Grow from seed Usually a bred variety
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Swamp azalea Rhododendron viscosum
Sun Part Shade Water High water, Wet, flood tolerant Bloom Bloom May-Aug Sold as Not currently sold Height
Up to 5 ft, sometimes 15 ft
Wildlife value
Low wildlife value, special value to bumble bees, attracts birds, all parts highly toxic
Lookalike alert
⚠ No fix found 16 Sep 2026 — no genuine Amazon.com listing found; searches return generic/cultivar Rhododendron and Encore Azalea products.
Toxicity
All plant parts highly toxic if ingested; symptoms: salivation, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, weakness, progressive paralysis; honey from flowers may also be toxic
Swamp azalea (Rhododendron viscosum)
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.
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Sun, Part Shade High water Grow from seed Wild species
note WV's only milkweed is this species (butterflyweed excluded there)
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Swamp milkweed Asclepias incarnata
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water High water Bloom Jun-Oct Sold as Seeds Soil
Rich, wet, muddy to average garden moisture, tolerates mucky clay
Wildlife value
Larval host for Monarch and Queen, attracts hummingbirds and bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
All parts toxic only in large quantities; symptoms vomiting, stupor, weakness, spasms. Toxic principle: cardiac glycosides and resinoids.
Swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) — Seeds
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Moist-Wet Grow from seed Wild species
(Seedville USA); seeds (25 ct), In Stock, $3.00
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Swamp rose Rosa palustris
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Moist-Wet Bloom Bloom May-Aug Sold as Seed Height
6-8 ft, up to 10 ft tall
Wildlife value
Conspicuous fragrant flowers attract birds, special value to native and bumble bees, nesting materials for native bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
none noted; susceptible to fungal problems
Swamp rose (Rosa palustris) — 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.
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Part Shade Medium water, Wet Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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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
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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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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Part Shade High water, Moist Buy as a plant Wild species
live seedlings, In Stock, $32.95, 5.0★/1 review
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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
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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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Moist Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Sweet Joe-Pye Eutrochium purpureum
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Moist Bloom Bloom Jul-Sep Sold as Seed Wildlife value
Important honey/pollinator plant, attracts birds, special value to native bees
Lookalike alert
Where listed; ⚠ major inconsistency — in MD, NC, TN, VA, WV, KY, and GA this same species/SKU is explicitly flagged as the wrong species (those lists call for hollow-stem E. fistulosum, which had no Amazon SKU found in any state).
Sweet/purple Joe-Pye (Eutrochium purpureum) — Seed
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Part Shade Moist Grow from seed Wild species
(Seedville); 300 seeds, In Stock, $3.00, standard Add to Cart, sold by SEEDVILLE USA — verified on amazon.com 3 Nov 2026
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Sweet coneflower Rudbeckia subtomentosa
Sun Part Shade Water Moist Bloom Bloom Jul-Sep Sold as Seed Wildlife value
Special value to native bees, conspicuous flowers
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Stems and leaves can cause skin irritation in humans
Sweet coneflower (Rudbeckia subtomentosa) — Seed
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Part Shade Medium Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Sweet crabapple Malus coronaria
Sun Part Shade Water Medium Bloom Apr-Jun Sold as Not currently sold Wildlife value
Thickets provide nesting/shelter/food for birds, special value to native/bumble/honey 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.
Sweet crabapple (Malus coronaria)
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Part Shade High water, Moist Grow from seed Wild species
("Southern" seed-lot caveat in PA)
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Sweetbay magnolia Magnolia virginiana
Sun Part Shade Water High water, Moist Bloom Bloom Apr-Jul Sold as Seed Soil
Rich, moist soils - sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay, acid-based
Height
12-20 ft, up to 90 ft in south
Wildlife value
Very low direct wildlife value, nectar for moths and beetles, attracts birds, larval host for sweetbay silkmoth
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sweetbay magnolia (Magnolia virginiana) — Seed
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Part Shade High water, Moist Grow from seed Wild species
In Stock, 5.0★/1 review — thin review count, live-verified
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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
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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Sun, Part Shade Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Usually a bred variety
wild-form packet exists (CT/OH/PA); TX hit is cultivar 'Sunburst'
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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'.
Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) — Seed
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Sun Dry, high drought tolerance Grow from seed Wild species
(Pase Seeds); In Stock, $6.95, 3.8★/5 reviews
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Tall blazing star Liatris aspera
Sun Sun Water Dry, high drought tolerance Bloom Bloom Aug-Sep Sold as Seed 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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**partial (TX) — page not found, fields unknown** Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seeds via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.
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Texas Indian paintbrush Castilleja indivisa
Sun **partial (TX) — page not found, fields unknown** Water Not researched Bloom Not researched Sold as Seeds Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Texas Indian paintbrush (Castilleja indivisa) — Seeds
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Part shade Medium Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Three-flower melic grass Melica nitens
Sun Part shade Water Medium Bloom Mar-May Sold as Not currently sold Soil
Well-drained rocky/sandy loam, acidic or alkaline
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.
Three-flower melic grass (Melica nitens)
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Sun Dry, Moist Grow from seed Usually a bred variety
consistent "aggressive vine, prune hard" and yellow-cultivar-vs-wild-orange trap across all 11
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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
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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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Moist Grow from seed Wild species
(TomorrowSeeds); seeds, In Stock, $9.80
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Tulip tree Liriodendron tulipifera
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Medium water, Moist Bloom Bloom Apr-Jun Sold as Seed Soil
Rich, moist soils, acidic pH
Wildlife value
Favorite nesting tree for birds, attracts hummingbirds, larval host for Eastern Tiger Swallowtail and tuliptree silkmoth, 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
none noted; pioneer species
Tulip tree / Yellow poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) — Seed
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Part Shade Medium water, Dry Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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Two-wing silverbell Halesia diptera
Sun Part Shade Water Medium water, Dry Bloom Bloom Mar-May Sold as Shrub, Tree 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 03 Nov 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Two-wing silverbell (Halesia diptera) — Shrub, Tree
No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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Shade Medium Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Twoleaf miterwort Mitella diphylla
Sun Shade Water Medium Bloom Apr-Jun Sold as Not currently sold Soil
Rich, moist, sometimes limey, acidic
Wildlife value
Conspicuous flowers
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.
Twoleaf miterwort / Bishop's cap (Mitella diphylla)
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Part Shade Medium water, Moist Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Umbrella tree magnolia Magnolia tripetala
Sun Part Shade Water Medium water, Moist Bloom Bloom Apr-Jun Sold as Not currently sold Soil
Moist, rich, acidic, well-drained soils
Wildlife value
Conspicuous flowers attract pollinators, fruit provides food value for wildlife
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.
Umbrella tree magnolia (Magnolia tripetala)
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
at binomial level (title also says "Italian Clematis" — trap risk)
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Virgin's bower Clematis virginiana
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Medium water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom Jul-Sep Sold as Seed Soil
Prefers moist, rich soils, also thrives in dry shade
Wildlife value
Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, nectar for bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
All parts poisonous: severe pain in mouth if eaten, skin irritation if touched/inhaled, burning sensation and mouth ulcers. Toxic principle: anemonin.
Invasive / regulated
Can be an aggressive self-seeder; not formally regulated.
Virgin's bower (Clematis virginiana) — Seed
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Part Shade, Shade High water, Moist Grow from seed Wild species
but weak seed germination reviews everywhere
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Virginia bluebells Mertensia virginica
Sun Part Shade, Shade Water High water, Moist Bloom Bloom Mar-Jun Sold as Seed Soil
Rich, moist, sometimes rocky soils
Wildlife value
Conspicuous flowers, attracts early pollinators
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
none noted (species at risk in Ontario — conservation concern, not invasiveness)
Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginica) — Seed
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Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Sun, Part Shade, Shade Low water, Moist Grow from seed Wild species
berries toxic — consistent copy caveat
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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
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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Sun High water, Wet Buy as a plant Wild species
No live listing found as of 14 Sep 2026.
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Virginia iris Iris virginica
Sun Sun Water High water, Wet Bloom Bloom May Sold as Rhizome Wildlife value
Attracts birds, conspicuous flowers, high deer resistance
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.
Virginia iris (Iris virginica) — Rhizome
No live listing found as of 14 Sep 2026.
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Part shade Moist Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds, In Stock, $3.99
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Virginia mountain mint Pycnanthemum virginianum
Sun Part shade Water Moist Bloom Jul-Aug Sold as Seeds Wildlife value
Attracts butterflies, special value to native/bumble/honey bees, supports conservation biological control
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
can be aggressive but less so in drier soil
Virginia mountain mint (Pycnanthemum virginianum) — Seeds
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Sun Low Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds, Only 1 left In Stock, $16.95
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Virginia pine Pinus virginiana
Sun Sun Water Low Bloom Apr Sold as Seeds 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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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Low-Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Virginia spiderwort Tradescantia virginiana
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Low-Medium water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom Mar-Aug Sold as Not currently sold Soil
Humus-rich soil, adaptable to wide range - moist/dry, clay/sand, acid/alkaline
Height
Usually 2 ft, up to 3 ft tall
Wildlife value
Attracts bees and butterflies, special value to native and 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
Leaves poisonous; minor skin irritation if touched
Invasive / regulated
none noted formally; can spread rapidly by seed under favorable conditions
Virginia spiderwort (Tradescantia virginiana)
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Part Shade Medium Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds (20 ct), In Stock, $5.00
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Virginia springbeauty Claytonia virginica
Sun Part Shade Water Medium Bloom Jan-May Sold as Seeds 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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Sun, Part Shade Dry Grow from seed Wild species
seeds, In Stock, ships from Amazon, 3.2★/16 reviews
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Virginia strawberry Fragaria virginiana
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Dry Bloom Bloom Apr-Jun Sold as Seed Soil
Variable soils, moderately acid
Wildlife value
Berries attract wildlife, larval host for Gray Hairstreak and Grizzled Skipper, supports native bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Virginia strawberry / Wild strawberry (Fragaria virginiana) — Seed
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Part Shade High water, Moist Buy as a plant Usually a bred variety
cultivar ('Henry's Garnet'), not wild-type; live plant orderable, $34.99, no reviews yet — live-verified
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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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Part Shade High water, Wet Buy as a plant Wild species
live seedlings, In Stock, $29.95
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Water oak Quercus nigra
Sun Part Shade Water High water, Wet Bloom Bloom Mar-May Sold as Live plant Soil
Deep, moist, poorly drained soils - sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay, acid-based
Wildlife value
Fruit for mammals and birds, nesting sites, larval host for Horace's Duskywing, White M Hairstreak, Northern Hairstreak
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
none noted formally
Invasive / regulated
considered a weed tree in some areas; weak-wooded, susceptible to wind/ice damage and oak wilt
Water oak (Quercus nigra) — Live plant
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade High water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
(MySeeds.Co); live-verified, In Stock
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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
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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Part Shade, Shade Moist-Wet Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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White baneberry Actaea pachypoda
Sun Part Shade, Shade Water Moist-Wet Bloom Bloom Apr-Jun Sold as Herb Soil
Various well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soils
Wildlife value
Conspicuous fragrant flowers attract pollinators, all parts poisonous
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 03 Nov 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Toxicity
All parts, mainly berries and roots, toxic if eaten in large quantities. Symptoms: burning mouth/throat, salivation, severe stomach cramps, headache, diarrhea, dizziness, hallucinations. Toxic principle unknown, possibly glycoside/essential oil, protoanemonin
White baneberry / Doll's eyes (Actaea pachypoda) — Herb
No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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Part Shade High water, Moist Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.
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White fringetree Chionanthus virginicus
Sun Part Shade Water High water, Moist Bloom Bloom Apr-Jun Sold as Seed Soil
Loose, moist, sandy soils
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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Symphyotrichum ericoides var. ericoides
Sun Low Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds (100 ct, SEEDVILLE USA), In Stock, $2.75
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White heath aster Symphyotrichum ericoides var. ericoides
Sun Sun Water Low Bloom Sep-Nov Sold as Seeds Wildlife value
Attracts butterflies (larval host for Pearl Crescent), 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.
White heath aster (Symphyotrichum ericoides var. ericoides) — Seeds
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
live, in stock, but only 2.2★/6 reviews — weakest option found, no better live seed listing located
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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
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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Full sun Medium Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds (1000 pcs, Outsidepride), Only 16 left in stock, $7.49 -- listing uses common name only; accepted with this caveat
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White prairie clover Dalea candida
Sun Full sun Water Medium Bloom May-Sep Sold as Seeds Soil
Light to medium, sandy/rocky/clayey
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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Part Shade, Shade Medium Buy as a plant Usually a bred variety
Live plant, 2-gallon pot ('Chocolate' cultivar), In Stock, $45.20
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White snakeroot Ageratina altissima
Sun Part Shade, Shade Water Medium Bloom Aug-Oct Sold as Live plant Wildlife value
Attracts birds, conspicuous white flowers
Lookalike alert
Live plant, 2-gallon pot ('Chocolate' cultivar), In Stock, $45.20.
Toxicity
Contains tremetol; poisonous to livestock and to humans (historically caused "milk sickness" via contaminated dairy)
Invasive / regulated
Spreads by seed and can become weedy
White snakeroot (Ageratina altissima) — Live plant
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Moist-Wet Grow from seed Wild species
(Seedville); seeds, In Stock, $3.00, 2.8★/19 reviews
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White turtlehead Chelone glabra
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Moist-Wet Bloom Bloom Jul-Sep Sold as Seed Soil
Light, rich, wet to moist, acidic soils
Wildlife value
Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, larval host for Baltimore Checkerspot
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
White turtlehead (Chelone glabra) — Seed
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Full sun Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seeds via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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White wild indigo Baptisia alba
Sun Full sun Water Medium water, Dry-Moist Bloom Apr-Jul Sold as Seeds Soil
Rocky or sandy, acid soils, tolerates clay and seasonal flooding
Wildlife value
Special value to native bees and bumble bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Fatal to cows; can be irritating to humans if ingested.
White wild indigo (Baptisia alba) — Seeds
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Full sun Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Wholeleaf rosinweed Silphium integrifolium
Sun Full sun Water Not researched Bloom Jul-Sep Sold as Not currently sold 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.
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Sun, Part Shade Low, Dry Buy as a plant Wild species
Live plant plugs (5), In Stock, $20.39
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Whorled milkweed Asclepias verticillata
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Low, Dry Bloom May-Sep Sold as Live plant Soil
Sandy, clayey or rocky
Wildlife value
Larval host for Monarchs, benefits native/bumble/honey bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
All parts poisonous, toxic in large quantities; cardiac glycosides and resinoids cause vomiting/weakness/spasms
Invasive / regulated
Considered a weed in livestock range areas -- one of the more poisonous milkweeds to livestock
Whorled milkweed (Asclepias verticillata) — Live plant
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Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Moist Buy as a plant Usually a bred variety
(Winter Greenhouse); live plant 'Blue Moon' cultivar (not wild-type), 3.5" container, Only 1 left in stock, $24.22 — verified o...
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Wild blue phlox 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
Wildlife value
Attracts butterflies including swallowtails and hairstreaks, roots eaten by rabbits/voles
Lookalike alert
(Winter Greenhouse); live plant 'Blue Moon' cultivar (not wild-type), 3.5" container, Only 1 left in stock, $24.22 — verified on amazon.com 4 Nov 2026 (previous ASIN B07MLJQQBM currently unavailable).
Wild blue phlox / woodland phlox (Phlox divaricata) — Live plant
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Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Moist Buy as a plant Wild species
Sold as live plant via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Wild geranium Geranium maculatum
Sun Part Shade, Shade Water Medium water, Moist Bloom Bloom Mar-Jul Sold as Live plant Wildlife value
Seeds attract Mourning Doves, Bobwhite Quail, and White-tailed Deer, special value to native and bumble bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
none noted (colonizes by rhizomes but explicitly noted as not aggressive)
Wild/spotted geranium (Geranium maculatum) — Live plant
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Part shade, Shade Medium Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds (50 ct), In Stock, $10.49
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Wild hyacinth (Atlantic camas) Camassia scilloides
Sun Part shade, Shade Water Medium Bloom Mar-Jun Sold as Seeds Soil
Circumneutral pH, limestone-based/sandy/loam/clay
Wildlife value
Nectar for bees/butterflies
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Wild hyacinth (Atlantic camas) (Camassia scilloides) — Seeds
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Part Shade High water, Moist Grow from seed Wild species
live acorns (50 ct), In Stock, $36.99
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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
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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Sun, Part Shade Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seeds via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Winecup Callirhoe involucrata
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Medium water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom Mar-Jun Sold as Seeds Soil
Well-drained, rocky or sandy soils - clay, clay loam, medium loam, sandy loam, sandy, gravelly, calcareous, acid-based
Height
8-12 in tall, spreading to 3 ft
Wildlife value
Nectar source attracts butterflies and native bees, larval host for Gray Hairstreak
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Winecup / purple poppy mallow (Callirhoe involucrata) — Seeds
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Sun Low Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds (30 ct), In Stock, $10.49
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Winged sumac Rhus copallinum
Sun Sun Water Low Bloom Jul-Aug Sold as Seeds Wildlife value
Winter food for gamebirds/songbirds/mammals, special value to native/honey bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
none noted; often forms thickets via suckering, single-sexed colonies
Winged sumac (Rhus copallinum) — Seeds
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Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
In Stock, 4.0★/83 reviews, Amazon's Choice — live-verified
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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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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Dry Grow from seed Usually a bred variety
No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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Wood lily Lilium philadelphicum
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Dry Bloom Bloom Jul-Aug Sold as Herb Soil
Well-drained, humus-rich soils
Wildlife value
Attracts hummingbirds, conspicuous flowers
Lookalike alert
⚠ No fix found 14 Sep 2026: no genuine Amazon.com listing found — searches return unrelated Asiatic/Oriental lily cultivars and Lilium martagon, not this species.
Wood lily (Lilium philadelphicum) — Herb
No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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Part Shade Medium water, Dry Grow from seed Usually a bred variety
No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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Woodland pinkroot Spigelia marilandica
Sun Part Shade Water Medium water, Dry Bloom Bloom Mar-May Sold as Herb Soil
Moist, sandy, fertile soils - sandy loam, medium loam, acid-based
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) — Herb
No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Low water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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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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Part shade Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds (Outsidepride), purchasable via Amazon Prime
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Yellow (Bush's) coneflower Echinacea paradoxa
Sun Part shade Water Not researched Bloom May-Jun Sold as Seeds Soil
Average, slightly basic
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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Part Shade, Shade Medium Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Yellow passionflower Passiflora lutea
Sun Part Shade, Shade Water Medium Bloom Jun-Sep Sold as Not currently sold Soil
Moist, rich woodland soils
Wildlife value
Larval host for Gulf Fritillary, Zebra Longwing, Variegated Fritillary
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.
Yellow passionflower (Passiflora lutea)
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.
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