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DELAWARE · NATIVE PLANT FINDER

255 native plants for Delaware gardens.

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

255Native species listed
206With a live listing
10Blooming this month

Quick answer: Delaware has 255 native plants in this directory, 206 with a live listing as of 04 Nov 2026, and 31 with a lookalike alert — check before you buy.

Delaware has 255 native plants in this directory, from the South region. The typical last spring frost is around Apr 7 and the first fall frost around Nov 4, so most native seed goes in outdoors in late fall or winter. Of these, 195 feed pollinators, 163 tolerate some shade and 126 handle dry spells; bloom peaks in May. Good places to start: Northern blue flag, Seaside goldenrod and Butterflyweed.

Top 10 native plants for Delaware

The easiest Delaware natives to start with: sold as the true wild species, high wildlife value, and easy to find from a seller.

  1. 1. Northern blue flagPollinators · Deer-resistant · Wet soil · blooms May–Aug
  2. 2. Seaside goldenrodPollinators · Deer-resistant · Drought-tolerant · blooms Aug–Oct
  3. 3. ButterflyweedPollinators · Monarch host · Caterpillar host · blooms May–Sep
  4. 4. Eastern red columbinePollinators · Caterpillar host · Deer-resistant · blooms Feb–Jul
  5. 5. Great blue lobeliaPollinators · Deer-resistant · Drought-tolerant · blooms Jul–Oct
  6. 6. SteeplebushPollinators · Caterpillar host · Drought-tolerant · blooms Jul–Sep
  7. 7. Swamp milkweedPollinators · Monarch host · Caterpillar host · blooms Jun–Oct
  8. 8. Big bluestemPollinators · Caterpillar host · Deer-resistant · blooms Aug–Nov
  9. 9. Blue vervainPollinators · Caterpillar host · Shade · blooms Jun–Sep
  10. 10. Cardinal flowerPollinators · Deer-resistant · Shade · blooms May–Oct

Plants

Adam's needle

Yucca filamentosa
SunDryGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-Aug

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Adam's needle

Yucca filamentosa
Sun
Sun
Water
Dry
Bloom
Bloom Apr-Aug
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Coarse, dry sands

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

Adam's needle (Yucca filamentosa) — 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.

Allegheny chinquapin

Castanea pumila
Part ShadeLow water, DryGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Mar-Jun

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

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.

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.

Allegheny serviceberry

Amelanchier laevis
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium, sensitive to droughtBuy as a plantWild species
BLOOMMar-Jun

Live plant, 2-pack, In Stock, $29.99

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Allegheny serviceberry

Amelanchier laevis
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
Medium, sensitive to drought
Bloom
Mar-Jun
Sold as
Live plant
Soil

Coarse to medium loams, moist to slightly dry, acidic

Height

15-25 ft (to 75 ft single-trunk)

Wildlife value

Food plant for birds and small mammals

Buying it

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

Allegheny serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis) — Live plant

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

American alumroot

Heuchera americana
Part Shade, ShadeLow-Medium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedUsually a bred variety
BLOOMBloom Mar-Aug

cultivar ("Dale's Strain")

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

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

American basswood

Tilia americana
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-Jul

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

American basswood

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

Moist, rich, well-drained loamy soils

Height

60-80 ft, up to 100+ ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

American basswood (Tilia americana) — Seed

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American beech

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

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

American beech

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

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

Height

Up to 120 ft, typically 50-80 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Unripe, raw nuts (seeds) poisonous

American beech (Fagus grandifolia) — Seed

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

American bittersweet

Celastrus scandens
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeHigh water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom May-Jun

(CZ Grain LLC); 20 seeds, In Stock, $10.49 — verified on amazon.com 3 Nov 2026 (previous ASIN B00R8OJDB8 currently unavailable)

Listing verified 04 Nov 2026

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

Height

Vine up to 50 ft

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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Prices change and stock sells out. Listing verified 04 Nov 2026. Always check your state's native plant list before planting.

American bladdernut

Staphylea trifolia
ShadeMoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

(Seedville); seeds, In Stock, $3.00

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

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

Height

Up to 15 ft tall

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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American cranberry

Vaccinium macrocarpon
Part ShadeWetGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom May-Jul

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

American cranberry

Vaccinium macrocarpon
Sun
Part Shade
Water
Wet
Bloom
Bloom May-Jul
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Wet to moist, peaty, acidic soils

Height

Up to 6 in tall

Wildlife value

Low wildlife use, 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.

Invasive / regulated

none noted formally; cultivated varieties noted as escaped elsewhere outside native range

American cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) — 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.

American elm

Ulmus americana
Sun, Part ShadeHighGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMFeb-Apr

Seeds, In Stock, $6.00

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

American elm

Ulmus americana
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
High
Bloom
Feb-Apr
Sold as
Seeds
Soil

Sandy to clay, limestone-based, circumneutral

Height

Up to 100 ft

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

American hazelnut

Corylus americana
Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

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

American holly

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

DE state tree

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

American holly

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

Moist, well-drained, acidic sandy loam

Height

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

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

American holly (Ilex opaca) — Seed

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

American hornbeam

Carpinus caroliniana
Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, Moist, tolerates periodic floodingBuy as a plantWild species
BLOOMBloom Mar-May

live-verified, In Stock, $29.99, 5.0★/1 review — original candidate B09NTK2KDV went unavailable

Listing verified 04 Nov 2026

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

Height

Up to 40 ft tall

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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Prices change and stock sells out. Listing verified 04 Nov 2026. Always check your state's native plant list before planting.

American plum

Prunus americana
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

American plum

Prunus americana
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
Medium water, Moist
Bloom
Bloom Apr-Jun
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Moist, rich, well-drained loams

Height

Up to 35 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

American plum (Prunus americana) — Seed

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American strawberry bush

Euonymus americanus
Part ShadeHighGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMMay-Jun

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

American strawberry bush

Euonymus americanus
Sun
Part Shade
Water
High
Bloom
May-Jun
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil

Moist to dry

Height

Up to 12 ft

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

American sycamore

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

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

American sycamore

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

Moist, sandy loams or silty clays

Height

Up to 150 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

American sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) — Seed

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American wisteria

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

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

American wisteria

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

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

Height

Vine 25-30 ft

Wildlife value

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

Lookalike alert

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

Invasive / regulated

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

American wisteria (Wisteria frutescens) — Seed

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

Atlantic white cedar

Chamaecyparis thyoides
Part ShadeLow water, WetGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Mar-May

(MySeeds.Co); seeds, Only 2 left In Stock, $18.00

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Atlantic white cedar

Chamaecyparis thyoides
Sun
Part Shade
Water
Low water, Wet
Bloom
Bloom Mar-May
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Moist, sandy soil

Height

Up to 75 ft tall

Buying it

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

Atlantic white cedar (Chamaecyparis thyoides) — Seed

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Bald cypress

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

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Bald cypress

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

Wet, acidic mucks, sands and loams, acidic pH

Height

50-75 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) — Seed

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Balsam poplar

Populus balsamifera
SunMoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMApr-May

No live listing found as of 15 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Balsam poplar

Populus balsamifera
Sun
Sun
Water
Moist
Bloom
Apr-May
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil

Moist soils

Height

20-60 ft typically, up to 130 ft

Wildlife value

Bees gather resin ("bee glue"), larval host for Viceroy butterfly, traditional medicinal uses

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.

Balsam poplar (Populus balsamifera)

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.

Beach plum

Prunus maritima
SunMedium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Beach plum

Prunus maritima
Sun
Sun
Water
Medium water, Dry-Moist
Bloom
Bloom Apr-Jun
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Sandy or gravelly soils, salt-tolerant

Height

Up to 8 ft, occasionally 12 ft tall

Wildlife value

Birds and wildlife eat fruit, attracts pollinators, special value to native bees

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Partially wilted foliage contains hydrocyanic acid, known to kill livestock that browsed on it. Seeds of all Prunus species contain poisonous substances, should never be eaten; toxicity varies by age/weight/condition, children most vulnerable

Beach plum (Prunus maritima) — Seed

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Bear oak

Quercus ilicifolia
SunDryGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMMar-Jun

No live listing found as of 15 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Bear oak

Quercus ilicifolia
Sun
Sun
Water
Dry
Bloom
Mar-Jun
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil

Acidic, sandy or gravelly

Height

18 ft (to 41 ft)

Wildlife value

Acorns food for turkeys/grouse, larval host for Sleepy Duskywing and Eastern buckmoth

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.

Bear oak (Quercus ilicifolia)

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.

Bearberry

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeLow water, Dry-Moist, high drought toleranceBuy as a plantWild species
BLOOMBloom Mar-Jun

live plant, In Stock

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Bearberry

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
Low water, Dry-Moist, high drought tolerance
Bloom
Bloom Mar-Jun
Sold as
Live plant
Soil

Rocky or sandy, acid soils

Height

6-12 in tall, spread up to 15 ft

Wildlife value

Fruit favored by birds and wildlife, larval host for Hoary Elfin/Brown Elfin/Freija Fritillary, attracts butterflies/hummingbirds

Buying it

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

Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) — Live plant

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Big bluestem

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

No sourcing note recorded yet

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Big bluestem

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

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

Height

4-8 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii) — Seeds

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

Bigtooth aspen

Populus grandidentata
Sun (very shade-intolerant)HighGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMApr

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Bigtooth aspen

Populus grandidentata
Sun
Sun (very shade-intolerant)
Water
High
Bloom
Apr
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil

Mesic, rich, adaptable, acidic

Height

50-75 ft (to 110 ft)

Wildlife value

Food for many species, larval host for Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Viceroy

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.

Bigtooth aspen (Populus grandidentata)

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.

Birdfoot violet

Viola pedata
Part Shade, ShadeDryGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Mar-Jun

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

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

Height

Up to 1 ft tall

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.

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.

Bitternut hickory

Carya cordiformis
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Bitternut hickory

Carya cordiformis
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
Medium water, Moist
Bloom
Bloom Apr
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil

Rich soils, high calcium carbonate tolerance, circumneutral pH

Height

Up to 150 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Bitternut hickory (Carya cordiformis)

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

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

Black ash

Fraxinus nigra
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeHighGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMMar-Apr

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Black ash

Fraxinus nigra
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
High
Bloom
Mar-Apr
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil

Peat, sandy loam, acidic

Height

40-50 ft (to 90 ft)

Wildlife value

Attracts birds

Buying it

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

Black ash (Fraxinus nigra)

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

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Black cherry

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

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Black cherry

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

Well-drained soils, neutral to acidic

Height

Up to 110 ft (eastern), shorter in southwest

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Invasive / regulated

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

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Black huckleberry

Gaylussacia baccata
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeLowGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMMay-Jul

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Black huckleberry

Gaylussacia baccata
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
Low
Bloom
May-Jul
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil

Sandy or rocky, acidic

Height

1-3 ft (to 5 ft)

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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Black locust

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

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Black locust

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

Moist, rich to dry, rocky soils

Height

30-50 ft, up to 70 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) — Seeds

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Black oak

Quercus velutina
Sun, Part ShadeMediumBuy as a plantWild species
BLOOMMar-May

Live seedlings (2 ct), In Stock, $29.99

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Black oak

Quercus velutina
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Medium
Bloom
Mar-May
Sold as
Live plant
Soil

Dry, sandy to moist, rich

Height

50-80 ft

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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Black tupelo

Nyssa sylvatica
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, Moist, tolerates poor drainageGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

(CZ Grain); seeds, In Stock, $10.49, 4.7★/4 reviews

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

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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Black walnut

Juglans nigra
Sun, Part ShadeHigh water, MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-May

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Black walnut

Juglans nigra
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
High water, Moist
Bloom
Bloom Apr-May
Sold as
Seed
Soil

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

Height

50-75 ft, up to 150 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Black walnut (Juglans nigra) — Seed

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Black willow

Salix nigra
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeHigh, Moist, WetBuy as a plantWild species
BLOOMFeb-Jul

Organic live plant (Smoke Camp Crafts), In Stock, $14.28

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

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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Black-eyed Susan

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

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Black-eyed Susan

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

Moist to dry, well-drained soils, juglone tolerant

Height

Up to 3 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Lookalike alert

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) — Seed

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Blackjack oak

Quercus marilandica
Part ShadeLowBuy as a plantWild species
BLOOMMar-May

Live sapling, 2-year-old, In Stock, $38.99

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

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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Bloodroot

Sanguinaria canadensis
Part Shade, ShadeMoist-WetGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Mar-Apr

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 04 Nov 2026.

Listing verified 04 Nov 2026

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

Height

Up to 2 ft tall

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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Blue mistflower

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

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Blue mistflower

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

Moist loam, sand, or clay

Height

1-3 ft, sometimes up to 6 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Blue mistflower (Conoclinium coelestinum) — Live plant

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Blue vervain

Verbena hastata
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMoist-WetGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Jun-Sep

(Survival Garden Seeds); In Stock, $4.98, 3.8★/135 reviews — three prior candidates (B0986HNMDK, B0DJ7ZSZ86, B0BL93YLKV) went 4...

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Blue vervain

Verbena hastata
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
Moist-Wet
Bloom
Bloom Jun-Sep
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Moist soils

Height

2-6 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts bees/birds/butterflies, larval host for Common Buckeye, special value to native bees

Buying it

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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Box huckleberry

Gaylussacia brachycera
Part ShadeGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMMay-Jul

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Box huckleberry

Gaylussacia brachycera
Sun
Part Shade
Water
Not researched
Bloom
May-Jul
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil

Sandy, acid, loose, organic-rich

Height

Up to 18 in

Buying it

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

Box huckleberry (Gaylussacia brachycera)

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.

Boxelder

Acer negundo
SunMedium water, Moist, high drought toleranceGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Mar-Apr

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Boxelder

Acer negundo
Sun
Sun
Water
Medium water, Moist, high drought tolerance
Bloom
Bloom Mar-Apr
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Variable soils

Height

Up to 50 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts birds, larval host for Cecropia 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

Spreads as "a weed tree" in the East despite being native to its natural range

Boxelder (Acer negundo) — Seed

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Bristly locust

Robinia hispida
SunGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-Jul

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Bristly locust

Robinia hispida
Sun
Sun
Water
Not researched
Bloom
Bloom Apr-Jul
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil

Sandy or thin soils

Height

Up to 10 ft tall

Wildlife value

Special value to native and 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.

Bristly locust (Robinia hispida)

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

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Broadleaf cattail

Typha latifolia
Sun, Part ShadeHigh, WetGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMApr-Jun

Seeds (15000 ct), In stock, $9.99

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Broadleaf cattail

Typha latifolia
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
High, Wet
Bloom
Apr-Jun
Sold as
Seeds
Soil

Rich, wet, mud, saline-tolerant

Height

7-10 ft

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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Brown-eyed Susan

Rudbeckia triloba
Sun, Part ShadeDry-Moist, high drought toleranceGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Jun-Oct

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

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

Height

Up to 5 ft tall

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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Bur oak

Quercus macrocarpa
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeDry-WetGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Mar-May

(Mightyoaktreenursery); live 10-18" tree, Only 6 left in stock, $23.00 — verified on amazon.com 3 Nov 2026 (previous ASIN B09KM...

Listing verified 04 Nov 2026

Bur oak

Quercus macrocarpa
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
Dry-Wet
Bloom
Bloom Mar-May
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Sandy loam, clay loam, limestone-based soils

Height

Up to 150 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (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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Butterflyweed

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

Sold as seeds via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Butterflyweed

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

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

Height

1-2 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Butterflyweed (Asclepias tuberosa) — Seeds

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Butternut

Juglans cinerea
SunMediumGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMApr-May

Seeds (4 ct), In Stock, $11.95

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Butternut

Juglans cinerea
Sun
Sun
Water
Medium
Bloom
Apr-May
Sold as
Seeds
Soil

Rich, moist, circumneutral

Height

40-60 ft (to 100 ft)

Wildlife value

Edible nuts consumed by wildlife

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Butternut (Juglans cinerea) — Seeds

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Canada wild rye

Elymus canadensis
Sun, Part ShadeMedium water, Moist, well-drainedGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Mar-Jun

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Canada wild rye

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

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

Height

2-4 ft, up to 6 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Canada wild rye (Elymus canadensis) — Seed

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Canadian burnet

Sanguisorba canadensis
WetGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Jun-Oct

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Canadian burnet

Sanguisorba canadensis
Sun
Not researched
Water
Wet
Bloom
Bloom Jun-Oct
Sold as
Not currently sold
Height

Up to 6 ft tall

Wildlife value

Conspicuous flowers likely attract 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

Some people sensitive to burnets; sensitivity varies with age/weight/condition

Canadian burnet (Sanguisorba canadensis)

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.

Canadian serviceberry

Amelanchier canadensis
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, Moist-WetGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-May

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Canadian serviceberry

Amelanchier canadensis
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
Medium water, Moist-Wet
Bloom
Bloom Apr-May
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil

Moist, well-drained soils

Height

6-20 ft, up to 30 ft

Wildlife value

Important browse and food plant for birds and wildlife, special value to native bees, supports conservation biological control

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.

Canadian serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis)

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.

Canadian wild ginger

Asarum canadense
Part Shade, ShadeMoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

(Everwilde Farms seed packet); In Stock, $4.25, 3.7★/21 reviews

Listing verified 04 Nov 2026

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

Height

Up to 8 in tall

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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Cardinal flower

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

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Cardinal flower

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

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

Height

Up to 6 ft tall

Wildlife value

Nectar source for hummingbirds, attracts birds and butterflies

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis) — Seed

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

Carolina allspice

Calycanthus floridus
Part ShadeMoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-Jul

Sold as seeds via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Carolina allspice

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

Moist, deep loams

Height

Up to 12 ft tall

Wildlife value

Low wildlife value, conspicuous red flowers

Buying it

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

Carolina allspice / sweetshrub (Calycanthus floridus) — Seeds

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Chokecherry

Prunus virginiana
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-Jul

(MySeeds.Co); In Stock, $30.00 — original candidate rejected: mismatched description (listing actually described unrelated "Roc...

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

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

Height

Up to 30 ft tall

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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Christmas fern

Polystichum acrostichoides
Part Shade, ShadeMediumBuy as a plantWild species

Live bare-root plants (5 ct), In Stock, $19.00

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

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

Height

1.5-2 ft (to 3 ft)

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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Cinnamon fern

Osmunda cinnamomea
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium-High water, Moist-WetBuy as a plantWild species
BLOOMSpore-bearing May-Jun

(Perennial Farm Marketplace); live plant, In Stock, $34.99

Listing verified 04 Nov 2026

Cinnamon fern

Osmunda cinnamomea
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
Medium-High water, Moist-Wet
Bloom
Spore-bearing May-Jun
Sold as
Live plant
Soil

Muddy, acid soils

Height

Up to 6 ft tall

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

live-verified, In Stock

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

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

Height

6-15 ft climbing

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

Closed bottle gentian

Gentiana andrewsii
Part Shade, ShadeMedium-High water, Moist-WetGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Aug-Oct until frost

(Seedville); In Stock, $3.00, 4.4★/5 reviews

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Closed bottle gentian

Gentiana andrewsii
Sun
Part Shade, Shade
Water
Medium-High water, Moist-Wet
Bloom
Bloom Aug-Oct until frost
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Humus-rich, slightly acidic, sandy loam, tolerates lime

Height

1-4 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts bees and bumblebees, special value to bumble bees

Buying it

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

Closed bottle gentian (Gentiana andrewsii) — Seed

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Coastal sweetpepperbush

Clethra alnifolia
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium, HighGrow from seedUsually a bred variety
BLOOMJul-Aug

Seeds (20 ct), Only 19 left In Stock, $7.97 (Amazon Warning: pink 'Rosea' cultivar, not wild-type white)

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Coastal sweetpepperbush

Clethra alnifolia
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
Medium, High
Bloom
Jul-Aug
Sold as
Seeds
Soil

Acidic, moist, sandy

Height

3-8 ft

Wildlife value

Fragrant flowers attract bees/butterflies

Lookalike alert

Seeds (20 ct), Only 19 left In Stock, $7.97 (Amazon Warning: pink 'Rosea' cultivar, not wild-type white).

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Cockspur hawthorn

Crataegus crus-galli
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeLow water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom May-Jun

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 04 Nov 2026.

Listing verified 04 Nov 2026

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

Height

20-35 ft tall

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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Common blue violet

Viola sororia
Sun, Part ShadeHigh water, MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Mar-May

state flower of both NJ and RI

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Common blue violet

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

Moist, rich soils

Height

Up to 10 in tall

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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Common buttonbush

Cephalanthus occidentalis
Part Shade, ShadeHigh water, Moist-WetGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Jun-Sep

Sold as seeds via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Common buttonbush

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

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

Height

Shrub 6-12 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Poisonous foliage, unpalatable to livestock.

Common buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) — Seeds

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Common elderberry

Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis
Part ShadeMedium water, Wet, tolerates dry to wet soilsGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom May-Jun

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Common elderberry

Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis
Sun
Part Shade
Water
Medium water, Wet, tolerates dry to wet soils
Bloom
Bloom May-Jun
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Rich, moist, slightly acid soil, circumneutral pH

Height

Up to 12 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Common elderberry (Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis) — Seed

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Common evening primrose

Oenothera biennis
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, DryGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Jul-Sep

No sourcing note recorded yet

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Common evening primrose

Oenothera biennis
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
Medium water, Dry
Bloom
Bloom Jul-Sep
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Rocky or sandy soils

Height

Up to 6 ft tall

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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Common hackberry

Celtis occidentalis
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeLow water, Dry-Moist, high drought toleranceGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-May

(TreeHelp seeds); In Stock, $6.00, 1.0★/1 review — thin review count, best/only live option found

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

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

Height

Up to 100 ft tall

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.

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Common hoptree

Ptelea trifoliata
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeLow-High water, Dry-WetGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Mar-Jul

(MySeeds.Co); seeds, Only 2 left In Stock, $16.95

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

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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Common juniper

Juniperus communis
SunLowGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMApr

Seeds (60 ct), In Stock, $3.00

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Common juniper

Juniperus communis
Sun
Sun
Water
Low
Bloom
Apr
Sold as
Seeds
Soil

Sandy

Height

Shrub to 12 ft, or tree to 30 ft

Wildlife value

Attracts birds, cones feed grouse/pheasants/bobwhites

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Fleshy cones (resemble berries) and leaves poisonous; contains volatile oils including thujone

Common juniper (Juniperus communis) — Seeds

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Common leopardbane

Arnica acaulis
ShadeMediumGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMApr-Jun

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Common leopardbane

Arnica acaulis
Sun
Shade
Water
Medium
Bloom
Apr-Jun
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil

Sandy

Height

Up to 30 in

Buying it

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

Common leopardbane (Arnica acaulis)

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.

Common ninebark

Physocarpus opulifolius
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeLow water, Dry-WetGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom May-Jun

(straight species, live plant)

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

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

Height

3-10 ft tall

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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Common persimmon

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

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Common persimmon

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

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

Height

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

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Immature fruit contains tannin and is strongly astringent.

Common persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) — Seed

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Common selfheal

Prunella vulgaris
Sun, Part ShadeMediumGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMMay-Sep

Seeds (1000 ct), purchasable via Amazon Prime

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Common selfheal

Prunella vulgaris
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Medium
Bloom
May-Sep
Sold as
Seeds
Soil

Moist, medium calcium tolerance

Height

Up to 20 in

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

Common selfheal (Prunella vulgaris) — Seeds

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Common sneezeweed

Helenium autumnale
SunMedium water, MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Jul-Oct

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Common sneezeweed

Helenium autumnale
Sun
Sun
Water
Medium water, Moist
Bloom
Bloom Jul-Oct
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Moist clay soils

Height

2-5 ft tall

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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Common snowberry

Symphoricarpos albus
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Jun-Jul

(Wivolibe); seeds, In Stock, ships from Amazon, 3.5★/2 reviews

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Common snowberry

Symphoricarpos albus
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
Medium water, Dry-Moist
Bloom
Bloom Jun-Jul
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Infertile sands and gravels, circumneutral pH

Height

Up to 5 ft tall

Wildlife value

Songbirds/gamebirds/small mammals/browsers use for food/cover/nesting, larval host for Vashti sphinx moth

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Berries poisonous, low toxicity if eaten. Symptoms: vomiting, diarrhea

Common snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus) — Seed

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Common winterberry

Ilex verticillata
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeHigh water, Dry-WetGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-Jul

⟳ 21 Oct 2026: state list expanded to its documented eastern US range (Maine to Minnesota, south to the Gulf), including Maryla...

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

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)

Common winterberry (Ilex verticillata) — Seed

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Common yarrow

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

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Common yarrow

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

Disturbed soils, medium calcium carbonate tolerance

Height

Up to 3 ft

Wildlife value

Special value to native bees, supports conservation biological control

Lookalike alert

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

Common yarrow (Achillea millefolium) — Seeds

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

Coral honeysuckle

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

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Coral honeysuckle

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

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

Height

Vine up to 20 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Coral honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) — Live plant

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

Coralberry

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

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Coralberry

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

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

Height

Up to 6 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Coralberry (Symphoricarpos orbiculatus) — Seed

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Creeping phlox

Phlox subulata
Sun, Part ShadeHigh water, DryGrow from seedUsually a bred variety
BLOOMBloom Mar-Jun

cultivar only ('Trot Pink' etc.) in all 6 states

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Creeping phlox

Phlox subulata
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
High water, Dry
Bloom
Bloom Mar-Jun
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Dry, sandy or rocky soils

Height

Up to 8 in tall

Wildlife value

Conspicuous flowers attract pollinators

Lookalike alert

Cultivar only ('Trot Pink' etc.) in all 6 states.

Invasive / regulated

none noted formally; cultivated color forms have escaped from cultivation in New England

Creeping / moss phlox (Phlox subulata) — Seed

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Crimson-eyed rose-mallow

Hibiscus moscheutos
Sun, Part ShadeHigh water, Moist-WetGrow from seedUsually a bred variety
BLOOMBloom Jul-Sep

species-level in most states

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Crimson-eyed rose-mallow

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

Moist to wet, slightly acidic soils

Height

3-8 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts hummingbirds, conspicuous flowers

Lookalike alert

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

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

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

Culver's root

Veronicastrum virginicum
Sun, Part ShadeMoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Jul-Sep

(Seedville seeds); In Stock, $3.00, 4.6★/7 reviews — original candidate B00F53OGSY 404'd

Listing verified 04 Nov 2026

Culver's root

Veronicastrum virginicum
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Moist
Bloom
Bloom Jul-Sep
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Moist, rich soils

Height

Up to 6 ft tall

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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Cutleaf coneflower

Rudbeckia laciniata
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeLow water, MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Jul-Oct

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

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

Height

Up to 10 ft tall

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

Deerberry

Vaccinium stamineum
Part ShadeLow water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom May-Jun

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

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.

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.

Dense blazing star

Liatris spicata
SunMedium water, MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Jul-Sep

in most listed states

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Dense blazing star

Liatris spicata
Sun
Sun
Water
Medium water, Moist
Bloom
Bloom Jul-Sep
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Moist, average soils

Height

Up to 6 ft tall

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

Devil's walking stick

Aralia spinosa
Part ShadeHigh water, MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Jun-Sep

live seeds/berries, In Stock, $23.00

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Devil's walking stick

Aralia spinosa
Sun
Part Shade
Water
High water, Moist
Bloom
Bloom Jun-Sep
Sold as
Seed
Soil

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

Height

12-15 ft, up to 20 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Devil's walking stick (Aralia spinosa) — Seed

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

Downy serviceberry

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

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Downy serviceberry

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

Moist, well-drained, acid soils

Height

15-25 ft, occasionally to 60 ft

Wildlife value

Preferred Amelanchier species for birds and wildlife

Buying it

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

Downy serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea) — Live plant

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Dutchman's breeches

Dicentra cucullaria
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-May

(Caribbeangardenseed); In Stock, $6.50, 5.0★/1 review — original live-plant candidate B0DN6TCKHZ went unavailable

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

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

Height

Up to 1 ft tall

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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Eastern bluestar

Amsonia tabernaemontana
Part ShadeWetBuy as a plantUsually a bred variety
BLOOMMar-May

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Eastern bluestar

Amsonia tabernaemontana
Sun
Part Shade
Water
Wet
Bloom
Mar-May
Sold as
Live plant
Soil

Wet to moist, sandy soils

Height

Up to 3 ft

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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Eastern cottonwood

Populus deltoides
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeHigh water, Dry-WetGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Feb-Apr

(Nursery Central); 2 live plants 6-12", In Stock, $39.99 — verified on amazon.com 3 Nov 2026

Listing verified 04 Nov 2026

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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Eastern hay-scented fern

Dennstaedtia punctilobula
Part Shade, ShadeMediumBuy as a plantWild species

Live root systems (5 ct), In Stock, $29.99 -- listing confirms only by common name; accepted since it is the sole species commo...

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

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

Height

Up to 4 ft

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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Eastern hemlock

Tsuga canadensis
Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr

No live listing found as of 14 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Eastern hemlock

Tsuga canadensis
Sun
Part Shade, Shade
Water
Medium water, Moist
Bloom
Bloom Apr
Sold as
Seeds
Soil

Rocky, cool, moist, acidic soils

Height

40-70 ft, up to 100+ ft

Wildlife value

Attracts birds and butterflies, larval host for Columbia silkmoth

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.

Eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) — Seeds

No live listing found as of 14 Sep 2026.

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

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

Eastern hop-hornbeam

Ostrya virginiana
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeLow water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-May

No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.

Not currently sold

Eastern hop-hornbeam

Ostrya virginiana
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
Low water, Dry-Moist
Bloom
Bloom Apr-May
Sold as
Tree
Soil

Rich, well-drained soils, circumneutral pH

Height

Up to 60 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Lookalike alert

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

Eastern hop-hornbeam (Ostrya virginiana) — Tree

No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.

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

Prices change and stock sells out. Listing verified 03 Nov 2026. Always check your state's native plant list before planting.

Eastern leatherwood

Dirca palustris
Part Shade, ShadeDry-MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Mar-Jun

No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.

Not currently sold

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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Prices change and stock sells out. Listing verified 03 Nov 2026. Always check your state's native plant list before planting.

Eastern red cedar

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

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Eastern red cedar

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

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

Height

30-40 ft, up to 90 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana) — Seed

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Eastern red columbine

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

consistent trap warning vs. mixed Aquilegia/European columbine

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Eastern red columbine

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

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

Height

Up to 3 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Eastern red columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) — Seeds

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Eastern redbud

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

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Eastern redbud

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

Moist, fertile, well-drained soils

Height

Up to 15-30 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) — Seed

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Eastern smooth beardtongue

Penstemon laevigatus
SunMediumBuy as a plantWild species
BLOOMMay-Jul

Live plants (3 ct), In Stock, $34.99

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Eastern smooth beardtongue

Penstemon laevigatus
Sun
Sun
Water
Medium
Bloom
May-Jul
Sold as
Live plant
Soil

Organic

Height

Up to 4 ft

Wildlife value

Special value to native bees

Buying it

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

Eastern smooth beardtongue (Penstemon laevigatus) — Live plant

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Eastern teaberry

Gaultheria procumbens
Part Shade, ShadeLow water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Jun-Aug

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Eastern teaberry

Gaultheria procumbens
Sun
Part Shade, Shade
Water
Low water, Dry-Moist
Bloom
Bloom Jun-Aug
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Very variable, acidic pH soils

Height

Up to 6 in tall

Wildlife value

Chipmunks, grouse, mice, birds, and deer eat leaves in winter, attracts birds

Buying it

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

Eastern teaberry / wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens) — Seed

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Eastern wahoo

Euonymus atropurpureus
Part ShadeGrow from seedWild species

No live listing found as of 04 Nov 2026.

Not currently sold

Eastern wahoo

Euonymus atropurpureus
Sun
Part Shade
Water
Not researched
Bloom
circumneutral pH (6.8-7.2)
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil

Fertile, moist soils

Height

Mar-Aug

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.

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

Prices change and stock sells out. Listing verified 04 Nov 2026. Always check your state's native plant list before planting.

Eastern white pine

Pinus strobus
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-May

ME floral emblem (cone and tassel, not a flower)

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

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

Height

Up to 200 ft tall

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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Fall obedient plant

Physostegia virginiana
Sun, Part ShadeDry-Moist-WetGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Jul-Sep

species-level (pink garden-color packet)

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Fall obedient plant

Physostegia virginiana
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Dry-Moist-Wet
Bloom
Bloom Jul-Sep
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Various well-drained soils

Height

Up to several feet tall

Buying it

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

Fall obedient plant (Physostegia virginiana) — Seed

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Feathery false Solomon's seal

Maianthemum racemosum
Grow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr

No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.

Not currently sold

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.

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

Prices change and stock sells out. Listing verified 03 Nov 2026. Always check your state's native plant list before planting.

Fire pink

Silene virginica
Part ShadeLow-Medium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-Aug

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

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

Height

Up to 1 ft tall

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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Fireweed

Chamerion angustifolium
SunMoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Jun-Sep

in ME/VT under synonym Epilobium angustifolium; NJ hit is a weak/garbled listing

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Fireweed

Chamerion angustifolium
Sun
Sun
Water
Moist
Bloom
Bloom Jun-Sep
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Disturbed soil in cool areas, lowlands to mountains

Height

Up to 6 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts bees, moths, and hummingbirds, larval host for white-lined sphinx moths, 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

Aggressive spreader in moist garden conditions via underground stems; not formally regulated.

Fireweed (Chamerion angustifolium) — Seed

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

Flowering dogwood

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

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

Listing verified 04 Nov 2026

Flowering dogwood

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

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

Height

Up to 65 ft, typically 20-40 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.

Flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) — Seed

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Prices change and stock sells out. Listing verified 04 Nov 2026. Always check your state's native plant list before planting.

Flowering spurge

Euphorbia corollata
Full sunLow, Dry to mesicGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMJun-Oct

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Flowering spurge

Euphorbia corollata
Sun
Full sun
Water
Low, Dry to mesic
Bloom
Jun-Oct
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil

Dry to mesic

Height

Up to 3 ft

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.

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.

Foxglove beardtongue

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

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Foxglove beardtongue

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

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

Height

Up to 5 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Foxglove beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis) — Seed

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

Fragrant sumac

Rhus aromatica
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeLow water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Fragrant sumac

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

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

Height

6-12 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Fragrant sumac (Rhus aromatica) — Seed

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

Sun, Part ShadeMoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-Aug

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Golden alexanders

Zizia aurea
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Moist
Bloom
Bloom Apr-Aug
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Moist, sandy or sandy-clay soils

Height

1-3 ft tall

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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Gray birch

Betula populifolia
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeLowGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMApr

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Gray birch

Betula populifolia
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
Low
Bloom
Apr
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil

Wet to dry, poor

Height

Up to 50 ft

Wildlife value

Attracts songbirds/ground birds/mammals/butterflies, larval host for Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

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.

Gray birch (Betula populifolia)

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.

Gray dogwood

Cornus racemosa
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom May-Jul

(MySeeds.Co); In Stock (2 left), 5.0★/1 review

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Gray dogwood

Cornus racemosa
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
Medium water, Moist
Bloom
Bloom May-Jul
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Circumneutral pH soils, low calcium carbonate tolerance

Height

Up to 16 ft tall

Wildlife value

Fruit eaten by Northern Cardinals/Downy Woodpeckers/Eastern Bluebirds, larval host for Spring Azure

Buying it

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

Gray dogwood (Cornus racemosa) — Seed

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Great blue lobelia

Lobelia siphilitica
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMoist-Wet, low drought toleranceGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Jul-Oct

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Great blue lobelia

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

Clay, loam, sand

Height

Up to 5 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Great laurel

Rhododendron maximum
Part ShadeMedium water, Moist-WetGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Jun-Aug

WV state flower — thin seed packet, not a live-shrub hero

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Great laurel

Rhododendron maximum
Sun
Part Shade
Water
Medium water, Moist-Wet
Bloom
Bloom Jun-Aug
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Cool, moist, well-drained, acidic soil

Height

4-15 ft, up to 30 ft

Wildlife value

Special value to bumble bees, attracts birds, all parts highly toxic

Buying it

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

Toxicity

All parts highly toxic, may be fatal if eaten. Honey made from flowers may also be toxic. Toxic principle: andromedotoxin

Great laurel / rosebay (Rhododendron maximum) — Seed

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

Green ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, Dry-WetGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

seeds, In Stock

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Green ash

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

Moist, fertile, sandy to loamy soils, neutral pH

Height

50-75 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) — Seed

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Groundnut

Apios americana
Sun, Part ShadeMedium, HighGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMJul-Sep

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Groundnut

Apios americana
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Medium, High
Bloom
Jul-Sep
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil

Moist, rich, streambanks/wet thickets

Height

Vine, to 10 ft

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.

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.

Groundsel tree

Baccharis halimifolia
SunLow, Medium, HighGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMAug-Nov

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

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

Height

6-12 ft

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.

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.

Gulf muhly

Muhlenbergia capillaris
SunLow-Medium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedUsually a bred variety
BLOOMBloom Oct

on regional sub-lists, not the FL or TX statewide dumps; consistent 'Pink Flamingo' hybrid trap warning

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

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

Height

Up to 5 ft tall

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

Hairy beardtongue

Penstemon hirsutus
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeDryGrow from seedUsually a bred variety
BLOOMBloom Jun-Jul

cultivar only ('Snowbells') in all 6 states

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Hairy beardtongue

Penstemon hirsutus
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
Dry
Bloom
Bloom Jun-Jul
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Thin, well-drained soils

Height

Up to 32 in tall

Wildlife value

Attracts hummingbirds, special value to native and bumble bees

Lookalike alert

Cultivar only ('Snowbells') in all 6 states.

Hairy beardtongue (Penstemon hirsutus) — 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.

Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom May-Jun

(Everwilde Farms); seeds, In Stock, $3.75, 4.8★/7 reviews — sold under common name "Heart-Leaf Golden Alexanders"

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

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

Height

Up to 3 ft tall

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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Highbush blueberry

Vaccinium corymbosum
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, Dry-WetGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom May-Jun

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

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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Hollow Joe-pye weed

Eutrochium fistulosum
SunMedium-High water, Dry-Moist to WetGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Jul-Sep

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

Listing verified 04 Nov 2026

Hollow Joe-pye weed

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

Moist to wet soils

Height

5-7 ft, up to 12 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.

Hollow Joe-pye weed (Eutrochium fistulosum) — Seed

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Honey locust

Gleditsia triacanthos
Part ShadeMedium water, Moist, high drought toleranceGrow from seedUsually a bred variety
BLOOMBloom May-Jun

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

Listing verified 04 Nov 2026

Honey locust

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

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

Height

Up to 75 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Lookalike alert

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

Toxicity

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos) — Seed

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Prices change and stock sells out. Listing verified 04 Nov 2026. Always check your state's native plant list before planting.

Indian blanket

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

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Indian blanket

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

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

Height

Up to 2 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Lookalike alert

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Indian blanket / firewheel (Gaillardia pulchella) — Seed

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Indiangrass

Sorghastrum nutans
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedUsually a bred variety
BLOOMBloom Aug-Oct

bulk (PA); cultivar 'Cheyenne' (TX)

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

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

Height

Up to 8 ft tall

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

Indigo bush

Amorpha fruticosa
Sun, Part ShadeLow water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

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

Height

6-12 ft tall

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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Inkberry

Ilex glabra
Part ShadeHigh water, Moist-Wet, flood tolerantBuy as a plantUsually a bred variety
BLOOMBloom Jun-Sep

cultivar ('Compacta') in both

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Inkberry

Ilex glabra
Sun
Part Shade
Water
High water, Moist-Wet, flood tolerant
Bloom
Bloom Jun-Sep
Sold as
Live plant
Soil

Sandy to peaty, acid soil

Height

6-12 ft tall

Wildlife value

High wildlife value, attracts birds, special value to honey bees, persistent berries feed birds

Lookalike alert

Cultivar ('Compacta') in both.

Toxicity

All Ilex species may be somewhat toxic if ingested; sensitivity varies with age/weight/condition; children most vulnerable

Invasive / regulated

Considered weedy in some areas (not classified invasive/regulated)

Inkberry (Ilex glabra) — 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.

Inland sea oats

Chasmanthium latifolium
Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Jun-Sep

(but explicitly NOT true sea oats, Uniola paniculata)

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

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

Height

2-4 ft tall

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

Interrupted fern

Osmunda claytoniana
ShadeHighGrow from seedWild species

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

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

Height

Up to 6 ft

Buying it

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

Interrupted fern (Osmunda claytoniana)

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.

Jack-in-the-pulpit

Arisaema triphyllum
Sun, ShadeHigh water, Moist-WetBuy as a plantWild species
BLOOMBloom Mar-Jun

live bulbs, In Stock, $44.99, no reviews yet — live-verified

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

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

Height

Up to 2 ft tall

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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Jacob's ladder

Polemonium reptans
ShadeMoist, low drought toleranceGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-May

(Everwilde Farms); seeds (50 ct), In Stock, $4.25, 3.4★/16 reviews — listing doesn't explicitly confirm species beyond common n...

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Jacob's ladder

Polemonium reptans
Sun
Shade
Water
Moist, low drought tolerance
Bloom
Bloom Apr-May
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Moist, humus-rich soils

Height

Up to 20 in tall

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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Jerusalem artichoke

Helianthus tuberosus
SunLowGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMAug-Oct

Seeds (20 ct), In Stock, $4.00

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Jerusalem artichoke

Helianthus tuberosus
Sun
Sun
Water
Low
Bloom
Aug-Oct
Sold as
Seeds
Soil

Moist to drying

Height

Up to 10 ft

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

Kentucky coffeetree

Gymnocladus dioicus
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeDry-MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Jun

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Kentucky coffeetree

Gymnocladus dioicus
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
Dry-Moist
Bloom
Bloom Jun
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Deep, rich, moist sandy loams or silty clays

Height

75-100 ft tall

Wildlife value

Larval host for Bicolored and Bisected honey locust moths

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Kentucky coffeetree (Gymnocladus dioicus) — Seed

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King of the meadow

Thalictrum pubescens
Part ShadeMoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Jun-Aug

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

King of the meadow

Thalictrum pubescens
Sun
Part Shade
Water
Moist
Bloom
Bloom Jun-Aug
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil

Acidic pH soils

Height

Up to 10 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts butterflies and bees, 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.

King of the meadow / Tall meadow rue (Thalictrum pubescens)

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.

Lanceleaf coreopsis

Coreopsis lanceolata
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, DryGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Lanceleaf coreopsis

Coreopsis lanceolata
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
Medium water, Dry
Bloom
Bloom Apr-Jun
Sold as
Seed
Soil

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

Height

Up to 2 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

none noted (toxicity)

Invasive / regulated

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

Lanceleaf coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata) — Seed

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Little bluestem

Schizachyrium scoparium
Sun, Part ShadeLow water, DryGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Jun-Dec

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

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

Loblolly pine

Pinus taeda
Part ShadeHigh water, DryGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Feb-Mar

(MySeeds.Co); In Stock (1 left), $15.95, 3.6★/10 reviews

Listing verified 04 Nov 2026

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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Low prickly pear

Opuntia humifusa
SunLow water, DryGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom May-Jul

(CaribbeanGarden); seeds, In Stock, $1.99, 3.5★/27 reviews

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Low prickly pear

Opuntia humifusa
Sun
Sun
Water
Low water, Dry
Bloom
Bloom May-Jul
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Sandy or rocky soils

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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Lowbush blueberry

Vaccinium angustifolium
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom May-Jun

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Lowbush blueberry

Vaccinium angustifolium
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
Medium water, Dry-Moist
Bloom
Bloom May-Jun
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Acid, moist to droughty soils

Height

Up to 2 ft tall

Wildlife value

Berries attract birds and mammals, 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.

Toxicity

none noted (fruit edible)

Lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) — Seed

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Lyreleaf sage

Salvia lyrata
Sun, Part ShadeLow, MediumGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMApr-Jun

Seeds (10 ct, 'Purple Knockout'), In Stock, $4.99

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Lyreleaf sage

Salvia lyrata
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Low, Medium
Bloom
Apr-Jun
Sold as
Seeds
Soil

Adaptable, dry to moist

Height

Up to 2 ft

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

Mapleleaf viburnum

Viburnum acerifolium
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-Aug

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

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

Height

Up to 6 ft tall

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.

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.

Marsh marigold

Caltha palustris
Part Shade, ShadeHigh water, Moist-WetGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-May

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 04 Nov 2026.

Listing verified 04 Nov 2026

Marsh marigold

Caltha palustris
Sun
Part Shade, Shade
Water
High water, Moist-Wet
Bloom
Bloom Apr-May
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Muddy, humus-rich soil

Height

Up to 2 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts birds, conspicuous flowers, all parts poisonous in quantity

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.

Toxicity

Plant juices can cause blistering/inflammation on skin or mucous membranes on contact, and gastric illness if ingested. Leaves are poisonous part, toxic mainly in large quantities. Symptoms: burning throat, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, dizziness, fainting, convulsions. Toxic compound: protoanemonin

Marsh marigold (Caltha palustris) — Seed

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Maryland goldenaster

Chrysopsis mariana
SunWet to moist (FACU)Grow from seedWild species
BLOOMAug-Oct

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Maryland goldenaster

Chrysopsis mariana
Sun
Sun
Water
Wet to moist (FACU)
Bloom
Aug-Oct
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil

Wet to moist, sandy, pine woods

Height

Up to 1 ft

Buying it

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

Maryland goldenaster (Chrysopsis mariana)

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.

Mayapple

Podophyllum peltatum
Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, MoistBuy as a plantWild species
BLOOMBloom Mar-May

(CZ Grain); In Stock, live-verified — original candidate B0C4JZTTVW went unavailable

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

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

Height

12-18 in tall

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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Maypop passionflower

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

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Maypop passionflower

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

Rich, non-saline clays, loams, sands

Height

Vine up to 25 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Maypop / purple passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) — Seed

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Mockernut hickory

Carya tomentosa
Part Shade (best in sun)MediumBuy as a plantWild species
BLOOMApr

Live plant, 12-24 in, In Stock, $42.50

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

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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Mountain laurel

Kalmia latifolia
Part ShadeLow water, MoistGrow from seedUsually a bred variety
BLOOMBloom Jun-Jul

species, cultivar SKU in most states; CT and PA state flower — but explicitly NOT the state flower in MA, RI, NH, NJ despite li...

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Mountain laurel

Kalmia latifolia
Sun
Part Shade
Water
Low water, Moist
Bloom
Bloom Jun-Jul
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Cool, moist rocky or sandy soils

Height

12-20 ft, up to 35 ft

Wildlife value

Attracts birds, larval host for laurel sphinx moth, all parts toxic

Lookalike alert

Species, cultivar SKU in most states; CT and PA state flower — but explicitly NOT the state flower in MA, RI, NH, NJ despite list membership there; NOT on Maine, Vermont, Georgia, Ohio, or Tennessee's lists.

Toxicity

All parts highly toxic, may be fatal if eaten. Symptoms: salivation, watering eyes/nose, slow pulse, nausea, vomiting, sweating, abdominal pain, headache, tingling skin, lack of coordination, convulsions, paralysis. Toxic principle: andromedotoxin and arbutin

Mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia) — Seed

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Nannyberry

Viburnum lentago
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, Moist-DryBuy as a plantWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Nannyberry

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

Circumneutral pH soil

Height

Up to 30 ft tall

Wildlife value

Squirrels and birds eat winter fruit, attracts birds/butterflies, larval host for Spring Azure

Buying it

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

Nannyberry (Viburnum lentago) — Live plant

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Narrowleaf blue-eyed grass

Sisyrinchium angustifolium
Sun, Part ShadeMediumBuy as a plantWild species
BLOOMMar-Jun

Live plant, Quart size ('Lucerne'), In Stock, $21.99

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Narrowleaf blue-eyed grass

Sisyrinchium angustifolium
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Medium
Bloom
Mar-Jun
Sold as
Live plant
Soil

Moist, well-drained

Height

Up to 20 in

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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Narrowleaf evening-primrose

Oenothera fruticosa
SunHigh waterGrow from seedUsually a bred variety
BLOOMBloom Apr-Jul

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Narrowleaf evening-primrose

Oenothera fruticosa
Sun
Sun
Water
High water
Bloom
Bloom Apr-Jul
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Well-drained soils, tolerant of brackish and lime soils, acidic pH

Height

Up to 3 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts birds and hummingbirds, special value to native bees

Lookalike alert

Cultivar ('Youngii').

Invasive / regulated

none noted (spreads rapidly under favorable conditions but does not usually become aggressive)

Narrowleaf evening-primrose / sundrops (Oenothera fruticosa) — Seed

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New England aster

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
Part ShadeMoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Aug-Oct until frost

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

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

Height

Up to 6 ft tall

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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New Jersey tea

Ceanothus americanus
Sun, Part ShadeLow-Medium water, Dry-MoistBuy as a plantWild species
BLOOMBloom Mar-Aug

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

New Jersey tea

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

Well-drained mesic sand, loam, or limey soils

Height

Up to 3-5 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

New Jersey tea (Ceanothus americanus) — Live plant

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New York ironweed

Vernonia noveboracensis
SunMedium water, MoistBuy as a plantWild species
BLOOMBloom Aug-Sep

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

New York ironweed

Vernonia noveboracensis
Sun
Sun
Water
Medium water, Moist
Bloom
Bloom Aug-Sep
Sold as
Live plant
Soil

Clay, neutral to acidic, tolerates juglone, well-drained caliche and limestone slopes

Height

5-7 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts butterflies, seed heads attract birds, special value to native bees

Buying it

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

New York ironweed (Vernonia noveboracensis) — Live plant

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Northern blue flag

Iris versicolor
Sun, Part ShadeMoist-WetBuy as a plantWild species
BLOOMBloom May-Aug

roots poisonous — copy caveat noted

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Northern blue flag

Iris versicolor
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Moist-Wet
Bloom
Bloom May-Aug
Sold as
Live plant
Soil

Moist, rich soils, acidic pH

Height

Up to 3 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts hummingbirds and birds, conspicuous flowers

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Poisonous to livestock. Poisonous parts: rhizomes/rootstocks, fresh or dry. Minor skin irritation when touched, low toxicity if ingested; nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, elevated temperature if ingested

Northern blue flag (Iris versicolor) — Live plant

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Northern bush honeysuckle

Diervilla lonicera
Part Shade, ShadeLow water, DryBuy as a plantWild species
BLOOMBloom Jun-Aug

live shrub, In Stock, $59.99, no reviews yet

Listing verified 04 Nov 2026

Northern bush honeysuckle

Diervilla lonicera
Sun
Part Shade, Shade
Water
Low water, Dry
Bloom
Bloom Jun-Aug
Sold as
Live plant
Soil

Dry, rocky, slightly acid soils

Height

Up to 3 ft tall

Wildlife value

Low wildlife use, special value to bumble bees

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.

Invasive / regulated

none noted formally; suckers freely, forms broad thickets with age

Northern bush honeysuckle (Diervilla lonicera) — Live plant

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Northern maidenhair fern

Adiantum pedatum
Part Shade, ShadeKeep evenly moist, will not survive drying outBuy as a plantWild species

Sold as live plant (rhizome) via Amazon; verified 04 Nov 2026.

Listing verified 04 Nov 2026

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

Height

Fronds 8-30 in

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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Northern red oak

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

In Stock, $8.80, 4.0★/32 reviews — original candidate B08K67SLQV went unavailable

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

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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Northern spicebush

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

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Northern spicebush

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

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

Height

6-15 ft, up to 20 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Northern spicebush (Lindera benzoin) — Seed

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Orange coneflower

Rudbeckia fulgida
Sun, Part ShadeMediumGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMJun-Oct

Seeds (200 ct, Everwilde Farms), In Stock, $3.96 —

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Orange coneflower

Rudbeckia fulgida
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Medium
Bloom
Jun-Oct
Sold as
Seeds
Soil

Adaptable, moist to average

Height

Up to 3 ft

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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Pagoda dogwood

Cornus alternifolia
Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

seeds, In Stock

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

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

Height

Up to 35 ft tall

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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Partridge pea

Chamaecrista fasciculata
Sun, Part ShadeMedium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Jun-Oct

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

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

Height

Up to 3 ft tall

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.

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Partridgeberry

Mitchella repens
Part Shade, ShadeLow-Medium water, drought sensitiveBuy as a plantWild species
BLOOMBloom May-Oct

Sold as live plant via Amazon; verified 04 Nov 2026.

Listing verified 04 Nov 2026

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

Height

1-2 in tall

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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Pawpaw

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

moist-seed caveat consistent everywhere

Listing verified 04 Nov 2026

Pawpaw

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

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

Height

Up to 40 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (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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Prices change and stock sells out. Listing verified 04 Nov 2026. Always check your state's native plant list before planting.

Pearly everlasting

Anaphalis margaritacea
Sun, Part ShadeDry, Medium water useGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMJun-Oct

Sold as seeds via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Pearly everlasting

Anaphalis margaritacea
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Dry, Medium water use
Bloom
Jun-Oct
Sold as
Seeds
Soil

Sandy or gravelly soils

Height

Up to 3 ft

Wildlife value

Food source for Painted Lady/American Lady butterflies, larval host for Painted Ladies and skippers

Buying it

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

Pearly everlasting (Anaphalis margaritacea) — Seeds

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Pignut hickory

Carya glabra
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, DryGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr

No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.

Not currently sold

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

Height

50-100 ft tall

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.

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

Prices change and stock sells out. Listing verified 03 Nov 2026. Always check your state's native plant list before planting.

Pin oak

Quercus palustris
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeHigh water, Moist-WetBuy as a plantWild species
BLOOMBloom Mar-May

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Pin oak

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

Heavy, poorly drained, acidic soils

Height

Up to 75 ft, typically 60-70 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Pin oak (Quercus palustris) — Live plant

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

Pitch pine

Pinus rigida
SunLow water, DryGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Mar-May

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Pitch pine

Pinus rigida
Sun
Sun
Water
Low water, Dry
Bloom
Bloom Mar-May
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil

Dry, rocky or sandy soil, salt tolerant

Height

40-70 ft, up to 100 ft

Wildlife value

Twigs/leaves/seeds important wildlife food, larval host for Pine-devil Moth

Lookalike alert

⚠ No fix found 15 Sep 2026 — no genuine Amazon.com listing found; searches return Pinus pinea, P. taeda, or P. strobus — all wrong species.

Pitch pine (Pinus rigida)

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.

Plains coreopsis

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

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Plains coreopsis

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

Moist, sandy soil

Height

1-2 ft, sometimes to 5 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Plains coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria) — Seed

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

Post oak

Quercus stellata
Sun, Part ShadeMediumBuy as a plantWild species
BLOOMMar-May

Live plant, 18+ in, In Stock, $112.50

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

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

Prairie cordgrass

Spartina pectinata
Full sunHighBuy as a plantWild species
BLOOMJun

Live plant, 3 Gallon, In Stock, $69.97

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Prairie cordgrass

Spartina pectinata
Sun
Full sun
Water
High
Bloom
Jun
Sold as
Live plant
Soil

Wet to moist, rich

Height

Up to 8 ft

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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Purple clematis

Clematis occidentalis var. occidentalis
Part Shade, ShadeMediumGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMMar-Jun

Seeds (10 ct), In Stock, $12.95

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Purple clematis

Clematis occidentalis var. occidentalis
Sun
Part Shade, Shade
Water
Medium
Bloom
Mar-Jun
Sold as
Seeds
Height

Vine to 6 ft (up to 20 ft per other sources)

Wildlife value

Attracts birds/hummingbirds

Buying it

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

Toxicity

All parts poisonous; ingestion causes severe oral pain and mouth ulcers; contact causes skin redness/burning; toxic compound is anemonin

Purple clematis (Clematis occidentalis var. occidentalis) — Seeds

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Purple milkweed

Asclepias purpurascens
SunDryGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom May-Jul

(Sherwood's Seeds); seeds, In Stock, $6.99, 5.0★/4 reviews

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Purple milkweed

Asclepias purpurascens
Sun
Sun
Water
Dry
Bloom
Bloom May-Jul
Sold as
Seed
Height

Up to 4 ft tall

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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Pussy willow

Salix discolor
SunHigh water, MoistBuy as a plantWild species
BLOOMBloom Feb-Mar

live cuttings, In Stock, $12.90, 3.8★/209 reviews

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Pussy willow

Salix discolor
Sun
Sun
Water
High water, Moist
Bloom
Bloom Feb-Mar
Sold as
Live plant
Soil

Circumneutral pH damp soils

Height

Up to 25 ft, often shorter

Wildlife value

Early season food for songbirds/waterfowl/mammals, larval host for Mourning Cloak and Viceroy, 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; tends to sucker to point of being invasive if given continuously moist soil

Pussy willow (Salix discolor) — Live plant

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

Quaking aspen

Populus tremuloides
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeHigh water, Dry-WetGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Mar-Jun

(TreeHelp seeds); In Stock, $6.00, 3.0★/19 reviews — live-verified

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

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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Red chokeberry

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

Sold as seeds via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Red chokeberry

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

Moist, rich soils

Height

6-12 ft

Wildlife value

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

Lookalike alert

Cultivar ('Brilliantissima').

Red chokeberry (Aronia arbutifolia) — Seeds

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Red maple

Acer rubrum
Sun, Part ShadeHigh water, MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Mar-Apr

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Red maple

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

Moist, slightly acidic soils

Height

40-60 ft, up to 100 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Leaves and bark poisonous to livestock

Red maple (Acer rubrum) — Seed

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Red-osier dogwood

Cornus sericea
Part ShadeMoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom May-Jun

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Red-osier dogwood

Cornus sericea
Sun
Part Shade
Water
Moist
Bloom
Bloom May-Jun
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Moist, well-drained soils

Height

Up to 12 ft tall

Wildlife value

Waterfowl, marshbirds, shorebirds, and mammals major users, attracts birds/butterflies, larval host for Spring Azure

Buying it

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

Red-osier dogwood (Cornus sericea) — Seed

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River birch

Betula nigra
Part ShadeHigh water, MoistBuy as a plantWild species
BLOOMBloom Feb-Mar

live-verified, In Stock — original candidate went unavailable

Listing verified 04 Nov 2026

River birch

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

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

Height

30-50 ft, up to 90 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (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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Prices change and stock sells out. Listing verified 04 Nov 2026. Always check your state's native plant list before planting.

Roundhead lespedeza

Lespedeza capitata
SunLow water, DryGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Jul-Sep

(Outsidepride); 1000 seeds, In Stock, $7.49 — verified on amazon.com 4 Nov 2026 (previous ASIN B0BR666VJV dead)

Listing verified 04 Nov 2026

Roundhead lespedeza

Lespedeza capitata
Sun
Sun
Water
Low water, Dry
Bloom
Bloom Jul-Sep
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Well-drained soils

Height

Up to 4 ft tall

Wildlife value

Seeds provide food for birds and wildlife

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.

Roundhead lespedeza (Lespedeza capitata) — Seed

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Prices change and stock sells out. Listing verified 04 Nov 2026. Always check your state's native plant list before planting.

Royal fern

Osmunda regalis var. spectabilis
Part Shade, ShadeMediumBuy as a plantWild species
BLOOMApr-May (spore-bearing)

Live plants, bareroot (25 ct), Only 20 left In Stock, $380.99

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

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

Height

Fronds to 3 ft

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

Sassafras

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

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Sassafras

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

Rich, moist, sandy loams, acidic pH

Height

35-50 ft, up to 100 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Sassafras (Sassafras albidum) — Seed

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Scarlet beebalm

Monarda didyma
Sun, Part ShadeMedium water, Moist-WetGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom May-Oct

consistent "do not confuse with M. fistulosa" warning

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Scarlet beebalm

Monarda didyma
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Medium water, Moist-Wet
Bloom
Bloom May-Oct
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Rich, moist, acid soils, juglone tolerant

Height

2-4 ft, up to 6 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts hummingbirds/butterflies/bees, 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, may need dividing every 3 years — growing note, not invasive designation)

Scarlet beebalm (Monarda didyma) — Seed

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Scarlet oak

Quercus coccinea
SunMedium water, MoistBuy as a plantWild species
BLOOMBloom Mar-May

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Scarlet oak

Quercus coccinea
Sun
Sun
Water
Medium water, Moist
Bloom
Bloom Mar-May
Sold as
Live plant
Soil

Shallow infertile soils over sandstone or limestone, acidic pH

Height

Up to 75 ft, occasionally 150 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted; very susceptible to fire damage/oak wilt

Scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea) — Live plant

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

Seaside alder

Alnus maritima
Part ShadeHighGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMJul-Aug

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Seaside alder

Alnus maritima
Sun
Part Shade
Water
High
Bloom
Jul-Aug
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil

Wet, streambank/pond-edge, acidic

Height

Up to 33 ft

Buying it

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

Seaside alder (Alnus maritima)

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.

Seaside goldenrod

Solidago sempervirens
SunLow water, MoistBuy as a plantWild species
BLOOMBloom Aug-Oct

(My Home Park); live plants (3 ct), In Stock, $34.99

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Seaside goldenrod

Solidago sempervirens
Sun
Sun
Water
Low water, Moist
Bloom
Bloom Aug-Oct
Sold as
Live plant
Soil

Sandy soils

Height

Up to 6 ft tall

Wildlife value

Special value to native and honey bees, supports conservation biological control, attracts birds

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted; page explicitly states does not spread by rhizomes or become invasive

Seaside goldenrod (Solidago sempervirens) — Live plant

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

Sensitive fern

Onoclea sensibilis
Part Shade, ShadeMedium, HighGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMJun-Nov (spore-bearing)

Spores (1000+ ct), In Stock, $5.00

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

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

Height

Up to 3 ft

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

Shagbark hickory

Carya ovata
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Mar-Jun

(Palm Beach Medicinal Herbs); 3 seeds, Only 6 left in stock, $9.99 — verified on amazon.com 4 Nov 2026 (previous ASIN B0B3Z3RMN...

Listing verified 04 Nov 2026

Shagbark hickory

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

Well-drained, fertile soils - sandy loam, clay

Height

60-80 ft, up to 150 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.

Shagbark hickory (Carya ovata) — Seed

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Prices change and stock sells out. Listing verified 04 Nov 2026. Always check your state's native plant list before planting.

Sheep laurel

Kalmia angustifolia
Part ShadeWet/organic to dry/sterileGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMJun-Jul

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Sheep laurel

Kalmia angustifolia
Sun
Part Shade
Water
Wet/organic to dry/sterile
Bloom
Jun-Jul
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil

Acidic

Height

3-5 ft

Wildlife value

Attracts birds/butterflies, larval host for Northern Blue, Columbia silkmoth

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 parts highly toxic; poisonous to sheep/cattle (hence "lambkill"); symptoms: salivation, nausea, vomiting, convulsions, paralysis; contains andromedotoxin and arbutin

Invasive / regulated

none noted; colonial habit can form sizable stands

Sheep laurel (Kalmia angustifolia)

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.

Shingle oak

Quercus imbricaria
SunMediumGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMMar-May

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

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.

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.

Shortleaf pine

Pinus echinata
Part ShadeMedium (drought-tolerant once established)Grow from seedWild species
BLOOMFeb-Mar

Seeds (70 ct), In Stock, $9.99

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Shortleaf pine

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

Dry, sandy, acidic

Height

50-100 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Shortleaf pine (Pinus echinata) — Seeds

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Showy tick trefoil

Desmodium canadense
SunDry-MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Jun-Sep

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Showy tick trefoil

Desmodium canadense
Sun
Sun
Water
Dry-Moist
Bloom
Bloom Jun-Sep
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Moist soils, indifferent to soil acidity

Height

Up to 6 ft tall

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

Shrubby St. John's-wort

Hypericum prolificum
Part Shade, ShadeHigh water, Dry-Moist, flood tolerantGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Jun-Aug

No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.

Not currently sold

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

Height

3-6 ft tall

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.

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

Prices change and stock sells out. Listing verified 03 Nov 2026. Always check your state's native plant list before planting.

Silver maple

Acer saccharinum
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, MoistBuy as a plantWild species
BLOOMBloom Mar-Apr

live-verified, In Stock

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

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

Height

Up to 100 ft tall

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

Slippery elm

Ulmus rubra
Sun, Part ShadeHighGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMJan-Apr

Seeds (5 ct), Only 8 left In Stock, $9.99

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

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

Smooth Solomon's seal

Polygonatum biflorum
Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, Dry-MoistBuy as a plantWild species
BLOOMBloom Mar-Jun

(CZ Grain live rhizomes); In Stock, $16.95 — live-verified

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

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

Smooth alder

Alnus serrulata
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeHigh, Moist, Wet, flood-tolerantGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMMar-Apr

No live listing found as of 15 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

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

Height

12-20 ft

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.

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

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

Smooth hydrangea

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

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Smooth hydrangea

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

Rich, well-drained, moist soils

Height

Up to 10 ft, typically 3-6 ft

Wildlife value

Larval host for Hydrangea sphinx moth, conspicuous flowers

Lookalike alert

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Smooth hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — Live plant

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

Smooth oxeye

Heliopsis helianthoides
Sun, Part ShadeLow water, DryGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Jun-Sep

live-verified, In Stock

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Smooth oxeye

Heliopsis helianthoides
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Low water, Dry
Bloom
Bloom Jun-Sep
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Sandy soils

Height

3-5 ft tall

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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Smooth sumac

Rhus glabra
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeLow water, DryBuy as a plantWild species
BLOOMBloom May-Aug

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Smooth sumac

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

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

Height

10-20 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Smooth sumac (Rhus glabra) — Live plant

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

Southern arrowwood

Viburnum dentatum
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMoist, Dry-WetGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom May-Jul

(CZ Grain); seeds (100 ct), In Stock, $10.49

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

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

Southern red oak

Quercus falcata
Part ShadeMedium water, DryGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Mar-May

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

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

Height

Up to 150 ft tall

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.

Southern wax myrtle

Morella cerifera
Sun, Part ShadeHigh, moist, wetGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMMar-Apr

under synonym everywhere

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Southern wax myrtle

Morella cerifera
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
High, moist, wet
Bloom
Mar-Apr
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil

Slightly acidic, moist, deep sands, loams, clays

Height

Typically 6-12 ft, up to 40 ft

Wildlife value

Berries eaten by many bird species, larval host for Banded Hairstreak and Red-banded Hairstreak butterflies

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Southern wax myrtle (Morella cerifera)

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Spotted beebalm

Monarda punctata
SunLow water, DryGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-Oct

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Spotted beebalm

Monarda punctata
Sun
Sun
Water
Low water, Dry
Bloom
Bloom Apr-Oct
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Dry, sandy soils, circumneutral pH

Height

Up to 3 ft, sometimes as short as 6 in

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Spotted beebalm (Monarda punctata) — Seed

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

Staghorn sumac

Rhus typhina
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeLow water, DryBuy as a plantWild species
BLOOMBloom Jun-Jul

live plants, In Stock, $34.99, 3.4★/5 reviews — chosen over an ambiguous seed listing (B09M7MY6YR) whose description mixed in R...

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Staghorn sumac

Rhus typhina
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
Low water, Dry
Bloom
Bloom Jun-Jul
Sold as
Live plant
Soil

Dry, rocky or gravelly soils

Height

15-30 ft, up to 25 ft

Wildlife value

Berries attract ruffed grouse/pheasant/mockingbird/robins and 30+ species, honeybees visit flowers

Buying it

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

Staghorn sumac (Rhus typhina) — Live plant

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Steeplebush

Spiraea tomentosa
Sun, Part Shade, Shade, needs sun, dwindles in shadeLow, Wet, moderately acid soilsGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMJul-Sep

Seeds (12 ct, Sunshine Seed Nursery), Only 3 left in stock, $12.50

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

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

Height

Up to 5 ft

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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Stiff dogwood

Cornus foemina
Sun, Part ShadeHighGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMApr-May

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Stiff dogwood

Cornus foemina
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
High
Bloom
Apr-May
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil

Wet, swampy, streambanks

Height

10-20 ft

Wildlife value

Fruit eaten by birds, 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.

Stiff dogwood / Swamp dogwood (Cornus foemina)

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.

Sugar maple

Acer saccharum
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-May

live-verified, In Stock, $9.99

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Sugar maple

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

Rich, moist, well-drained soils

Height

60-75 ft, up to 100 ft

Wildlife value

Attracts birds, special value to honey bees

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Sugar maple (Acer saccharum) — Seed

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Sundial lupine

Lupinus perennis
Sun, Part ShadeDry-Moist, requires good drainageGrow from seedUsually a bred variety
BLOOMBloom Apr-Jul

consistent Russell-lupine-hybrid trap warning in every state

Listing verified 04 Nov 2026

Sundial lupine

Lupinus perennis
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Dry-Moist, requires good drainage
Bloom
Bloom Apr-Jul
Sold as
Seeds
Soil

Dry, sandy soils, acidic to neutral pH

Height

Up to 2 ft tall

Wildlife value

Deer browse foliage, birds/mammals eat seeds, larval host for Karner Blue and Frosted Elfin, special value to native and bumble bees

Lookalike alert

Everywhere; consistent Russell-lupine-hybrid trap warning in every state.

Toxicity

Genus Lupinus, especially seeds, can be toxic to humans/animals if ingested in large quantities; seeds are poisonous part causing respiratory depression, slow heartbeat, sleepiness, convulsions due to alkaloids

Invasive / regulated

Native in L48; listed as introduced in Canada (USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (I)). Related L. polyphyllus is the invasive lupine in the Northeast, not L. perennis.

Sundial / wild lupine (Lupinus perennis) — Seeds

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Prices change and stock sells out. Listing verified 04 Nov 2026. Always check your state's native plant list before planting.

Swamp azalea

Rhododendron viscosum
Part ShadeHigh water, Wet, flood tolerantGrow from seedUsually a bred variety
BLOOMBloom May-Aug

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Swamp azalea

Rhododendron viscosum
Sun
Part Shade
Water
High water, Wet, flood tolerant
Bloom
Bloom May-Aug
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil

Wet, acidic soil

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.

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.

Swamp milkweed

Asclepias incarnata
Sun, Part ShadeHigh waterGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMJun-Oct

note WV's only milkweed is this species (butterflyweed excluded there)

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

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

Height

Up to 5 ft

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

Swamp rose

Rosa palustris
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMoist-WetGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom May-Aug

(Seedville USA); seeds (25 ct), In Stock, $3.00

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Swamp rose

Rosa palustris
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
Moist-Wet
Bloom
Bloom May-Aug
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Wet, rich soils

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.

Swamp sunflower

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

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Swamp sunflower

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

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

Height

Up to 5 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts birds, special value to native bees

Buying it

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

Swamp sunflower (Helianthus angustifolius) — Seed

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

Swamp white oak

Quercus bicolor
Part ShadeHigh water, MoistBuy as a plantWild species
BLOOMBloom Mar-May

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Swamp white oak

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

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

Height

Up to 80-100 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Swamp white oak (Quercus bicolor) — Live plant

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Sweet Joe-Pye

Eutrochium purpureum
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Jul-Sep

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Sweet Joe-Pye

Eutrochium purpureum
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
Moist
Bloom
Bloom Jul-Sep
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Moist soils

Height

Up to 6 ft tall

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

Sweet birch

Betula lenta
Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-May

(MySeeds.Co); seeds, Only 1 left In Stock, $22.00

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Sweet birch

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

Rich, moist, well-drained, acidic soil

Height

Up to 75 ft tall

Wildlife value

Very high wildlife value especially birds, adult food source for Green Comma butterfly

Buying it

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

Sweet birch (Betula lenta) — Seed

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Sweet crabapple

Malus coronaria
Part ShadeMediumGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMApr-Jun

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Sweet crabapple

Malus coronaria
Sun
Part Shade
Water
Medium
Bloom
Apr-Jun
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil

Moist

Height

Up to 30 ft

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.

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.

Sweet-fern

Comptonia peregrina
Part ShadeLow water, DryBuy as a plantWild species
BLOOMBloom May-Aug

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Sweet-fern

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

Sandy, acid soils

Height

Up to 5 ft tall

Wildlife value

Larval host for Grey Hairstreak butterfly

Buying it

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

Sweet-fern (Comptonia peregrina) — Live plant

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Sweetbay magnolia

Magnolia virginiana
Part ShadeHigh water, MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-Jul

("Southern" seed-lot caveat in PA)

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

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

Sweetgum

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

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Sweetgum

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

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

Height

Up to 75-130 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) — Seed

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

Switchgrass

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

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Switchgrass

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

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

Height

Up to 10 ft, often shorter

Wildlife value

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

Lookalike alert

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

Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) — 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.

Threadleaf coreopsis

Coreopsis verticillata
Sun, Part ShadeLow water, DryBuy as a plantUsually a bred variety
BLOOMBloom Jun-Jul

cultivar only ('Moonbeam') in all 4 states; no straight-species seed packet found anywhere

Listing verified 04 Nov 2026

Threadleaf coreopsis

Coreopsis verticillata
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Low water, Dry
Bloom
Bloom Jun-Jul
Sold as
Live plant
Soil

Sandy, well-drained soils

Height

Up to 3 ft tall

Wildlife value

Seeds eaten by birds; attracts birds and butterflies; nectar source

Lookalike alert

Cultivar only ('Moonbeam') in all 4 states; no straight-species seed packet found anywhere.

Invasive / regulated

USDA native status listed as native to lower 48 US states but introduced/invasive (I) in Canada.

Threadleaf coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata) — Live plant

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Prices change and stock sells out. Listing verified 04 Nov 2026. Always check your state's native plant list before planting.

Trailing arbutus

Epigaea repens
Part Shade, ShadeMediumGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMMar-May

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Trailing arbutus

Epigaea repens
Sun
Part Shade, Shade
Water
Medium
Bloom
Mar-May
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil

Well-drained, humus-rich, acidic

Height

Prostrate, stems to 20 in

Wildlife value

Attracts butterflies, larval host for Hoary Elfin

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.

Trailing arbutus (Epigaea repens)

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.

Trumpet vine

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

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Trumpet vine

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

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

Height

Vine up to 35 ft

Wildlife value

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

Lookalike alert

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

Toxicity

Sap can cause skin irritation on contact.

Invasive / regulated

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

Trumpet vine/creeper (Campsis radicans) — Seeds

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Tulip tree

Liriodendron tulipifera
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

(TomorrowSeeds); seeds, In Stock, $9.80

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

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

Height

Up to 150 ft tall

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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Twoleaf miterwort

Mitella diphylla
ShadeMediumGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMApr-Jun

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Twoleaf miterwort

Mitella diphylla
Sun
Shade
Water
Medium
Bloom
Apr-Jun
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil

Rich, moist, sometimes limey, acidic

Height

Up to 20 in

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.

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.

Umbrella tree magnolia

Magnolia tripetala
Part ShadeMedium water, MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

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

Height

15-45 ft tall

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.

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.

Virgin's bower

Clematis virginiana
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Jul-Sep

at binomial level (title also says "Italian Clematis" — trap risk)

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

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

Height

Vine up to 20 ft

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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Virginia bluebells

Mertensia virginica
Part Shade, ShadeHigh water, MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Mar-Jun

but weak seed germination reviews everywhere

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

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

Height

Up to 2 ft tall

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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Virginia chain fern

Woodwardia virginica
Part ShadeMediumGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMJun-Sep (spore-bearing)

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Virginia chain fern

Woodwardia virginica
Sun
Part Shade
Water
Medium
Bloom
Jun-Sep (spore-bearing)
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil

Moist to wet, acidic, sandy to clay/calcareous

Height

Fronds to 3 ft

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

This aggressive fern quickly takes over small gardens; best in large water-logged areas

Virginia chain fern (Woodwardia virginica)

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.

Virginia creeper

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

berries toxic — consistent copy caveat

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Virginia creeper

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

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

Height

Vine up to 40 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted (vigorous growth noted as characteristic trait)

Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) — Seed

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Virginia mountain mint

Pycnanthemum virginianum
Part shadeMoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMJul-Aug

Seeds, In Stock, $3.99

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Virginia mountain mint

Pycnanthemum virginianum
Sun
Part shade
Water
Moist
Bloom
Jul-Aug
Sold as
Seeds
Soil

Moist, calcareous

Height

Up to 3 ft

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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Virginia pine

Pinus virginiana
SunLowGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMApr

Seeds, Only 1 left In Stock, $16.95

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Virginia pine

Pinus virginiana
Sun
Sun
Water
Low
Bloom
Apr
Sold as
Seeds
Soil

Poor, well-drained

Height

15-40 ft (to 55 ft)

Wildlife value

Seeds important wildlife food, attracts birds

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted; pioneer species colonizing old fields/poor sites

Virginia pine (Pinus virginiana) — Seeds

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Virginia saltmarsh mallow

Kosteletzkya pentacarpos
SunHighGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMJun-Oct

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Virginia saltmarsh mallow

Kosteletzkya pentacarpos
Sun
Sun
Water
High
Bloom
Jun-Oct
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil

Sand (tolerates clay), moderately salt-tolerant, high acidity preferred

Height

4-6 ft (to 10 ft)

Wildlife value

Attracts butterflies/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.

Virginia saltmarsh mallow (Kosteletzkya pentacarpos)

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.

Virginia spiderwort

Tradescantia virginiana
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeLow-Medium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Mar-Aug

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

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

Virginia springbeauty

Claytonia virginica
Part ShadeMediumGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMJan-May

Seeds (20 ct), In Stock, $5.00

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Virginia springbeauty

Claytonia virginica
Sun
Part Shade
Water
Medium
Bloom
Jan-May
Sold as
Seeds
Soil

Rich, moist, humus

Height

Up to 16 in

Wildlife value

Special value to native bees

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted; forms attractive large patches, increases rapidly

Virginia springbeauty (Claytonia virginica) — Seeds

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Virginia strawberry

Fragaria virginiana
Sun, Part ShadeDryGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

seeds, In Stock, ships from Amazon, 3.2★/16 reviews

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Virginia strawberry

Fragaria virginiana
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Dry
Bloom
Bloom Apr-Jun
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Variable soils, moderately acid

Height

Up to 4 in tall

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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Virginia sweetspire

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

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

Listing verified 04 Nov 2026

Virginia sweetspire

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

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

Height

3-6 ft, up to 10 ft

Wildlife value

Cover, nectar for insects, attracts birds, conspicuous flowers

Lookalike alert

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Virginia sweetspire (Itea virginica) — Live plant

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Water oak

Quercus nigra
Part ShadeHigh water, WetBuy as a plantWild species
BLOOMBloom Mar-May

live seedlings, In Stock, $29.95

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

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

Height

50-100 ft tall

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

White ash

Fraxinus americana
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeHigh water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-May

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

White ash

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

Deep, mesic soils - sandy, loamy, clay

Height

Up to 120 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

White ash (Fraxinus americana) — Seed

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White baneberry

Actaea pachypoda
Part Shade, ShadeMoist-WetGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.

Not currently sold

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

Height

Up to 30 in tall

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.

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

Prices change and stock sells out. Listing verified 03 Nov 2026. Always check your state's native plant list before planting.

White doll's daisy

Boltonia asteroides
SunMedium, HighGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMAug-Oct

Seeds (500 ct, 'Snowbank'), In Stock, $10.36

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

White doll's daisy

Boltonia asteroides
Sun
Sun
Water
Medium, High
Bloom
Aug-Oct
Sold as
Seeds
Soil

Moist, wet meadows/marsh edges

Height

3-6 ft

Wildlife value

Attracts bees/butterflies

Buying it

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

White doll's daisy / False aster (Boltonia asteroides) — Seeds

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

White fringetree

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

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

White fringetree

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

Loose, moist, sandy soils

Height

Up to 30 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

White fringetree (Chionanthus virginicus) — Seed

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

White heath aster

Symphyotrichum ericoides var. ericoides
SunLowGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMSep-Nov

Seeds (100 ct, SEEDVILLE USA), In Stock, $2.75

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

White heath aster

Symphyotrichum ericoides var. ericoides
Sun
Sun
Water
Low
Bloom
Sep-Nov
Sold as
Seeds
Soil

Dry

Height

Up to 3 ft

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

White meadowsweet

Spiraea alba
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, Moist-WetGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Jun-Sep

(Seedville); In Stock, $3.00 — original live-plant candidate B0GW6RZW9X went unavailable

Listing verified 04 Nov 2026

White meadowsweet

Spiraea alba
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
Medium water, Moist-Wet
Bloom
Bloom Jun-Sep
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Wet soils, swamps and wet meadows

Height

3-6.5 ft tall

Wildlife value

Conspicuous flowers draw birds and 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.

White meadowsweet (Spiraea alba) — Seed

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Prices change and stock sells out. Listing verified 04 Nov 2026. Always check your state's native plant list before planting.

White oak

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

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

White oak

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

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

Height

Up to 100 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

White oak (Quercus alba) — Seed

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

White snakeroot

Ageratina altissima
Part Shade, ShadeMediumBuy as a plantUsually a bred variety
BLOOMAug-Oct

Live plant, 2-gallon pot ('Chocolate' cultivar), In Stock, $45.20

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

White snakeroot

Ageratina altissima
Sun
Part Shade, Shade
Water
Medium
Bloom
Aug-Oct
Sold as
Live plant
Soil

Rich, neutral pH

Height

Up to 4 ft

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

White turtlehead

Chelone glabra
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMoist-WetGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Jul-Sep

(Seedville); seeds, In Stock, $3.00, 2.8★/19 reviews

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

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

Height

1-4 ft, up to 6 ft

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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Whorled milkweed

Asclepias verticillata
Sun, Part ShadeLow, DryBuy as a plantWild species
BLOOMMay-Sep

Live plant plugs (5), In Stock, $20.39

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Whorled milkweed

Asclepias verticillata
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Low, Dry
Bloom
May-Sep
Sold as
Live plant
Soil

Sandy, clayey or rocky

Height

Up to 3 ft

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

Wild blue phlox

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

(Winter Greenhouse); live plant 'Blue Moon' cultivar (not wild-type), 3.5" container, Only 1 left in stock, $24.22 — verified o...

Listing verified 04 Nov 2026

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

Height

Up to 20 in tall

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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Prices change and stock sells out. Listing verified 04 Nov 2026. Always check your state's native plant list before planting.

Wild geranium

Geranium maculatum
Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, MoistBuy as a plantWild species
BLOOMBloom Mar-Jul

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Wild geranium

Geranium maculatum
Sun
Part Shade, Shade
Water
Medium water, Moist
Bloom
Bloom Mar-Jul
Sold as
Live plant
Soil

Rich, acid soil

Height

Up to 3 ft tall

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

Willow oak

Quercus phellos
Part ShadeHigh water, MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Mar-May

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Willow oak

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

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

Height

Up to 100 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Willow oak (Quercus phellos) — Seed

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

Winged sumac

Rhus copallinum
SunLowGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMJul-Aug

Seeds (30 ct), In Stock, $10.49

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Winged sumac

Rhus copallinum
Sun
Sun
Water
Low
Bloom
Jul-Aug
Sold as
Seeds
Soil

Rocky, poor

Height

20-35 ft

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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Witch-hazel

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

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Witch-hazel

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

Rich, well-drained soil, acidic pH

Height

10-15 ft, up to 35 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Witch-hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) — Seed

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Witherod viburnum

Viburnum nudum var. cassinoides
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMediumGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMJun-Jul

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Witherod viburnum

Viburnum nudum var. cassinoides
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
Medium
Bloom
Jun-Jul
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil

Wet to dry, acidic

Height

Up to 12 ft

Wildlife value

Fruit attracts gamebirds/songbirds/shorebirds/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.

Witherod / Possumhaw viburnum (Viburnum nudum var. cassinoides)

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.

Wood lily

Lilium philadelphicum
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeDryGrow from seedUsually a bred variety
BLOOMBloom Jul-Aug

No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.

Not currently sold

Wood lily

Lilium philadelphicum
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
Dry
Bloom
Bloom Jul-Aug
Sold as
Herb
Soil

Well-drained, humus-rich soils

Height

Up to 4 ft tall

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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Prices change and stock sells out. Listing verified 03 Nov 2026. Always check your state's native plant list before planting.

Yellow passionflower

Passiflora lutea
Part Shade, ShadeMediumGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMJun-Sep

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Yellow passionflower

Passiflora lutea
Sun
Part Shade, Shade
Water
Medium
Bloom
Jun-Sep
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil

Moist, rich woodland soils

Height

Vine, 6-15 ft

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.

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.

Growing basics for Delaware

Frost dates and the sowing calendar for your area.

Hardiness zoneVariesZones differ across Delaware · find yours by ZIP
Last spring frostApr 7Ranges Mar 29 – Apr 11 by location
First fall frostNov 4Ranges Oct 30 – Nov 14 by location
Frost-free season211 daysTypical, between the two dates

When to sow and plant

JanSow
FebSow
MarRest
AprSow + plant
MaySow + plant
JunRest
JulRest
AugRest
SepPlant
OctPlant
NovSow
DecSow
Sow seed outdoorsPlant live plantsBothThis month
Nov 4 – Mar 8Sow seed: late fall into winter

Sow most native wildflower and grass seed outdoors. Many natives need weeks of cold, moist conditions before they sprout, and a Delaware winter does that for free.

Apr 7 – May 22Spring: after the last frost

Sow seed that needs no cold treatment, and set out live plants once the soil warms.

Sep 15 – Oct 28Plant: early fall

A strong second window for live plants and shrubs, while roots still have time to settle in.

Check each seed packet: a few species want spring sowing or special treatment. Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 normals (32°F, 50% chance) from 7 Delaware weather stations; your own yard may differ by a week or two.

Common questions about Delaware native plants

What are the best native plants for Delaware?

Good starter natives for Delaware gardens include Northern blue flag, Seaside goldenrod, Butterflyweed, Eastern red columbine and Great blue lobelia. They're sold as the true wild species, valuable to wildlife and suited to home gardens. The full list has 255 Delaware natives.

How many plants are native to Delaware?

This directory lists 255 plants native to Delaware, and 206 of them have a live seed or plant listing we've checked. Delaware has many more native species in the wild; this list focuses on plants that gardeners can grow.

When should I plant native seeds in Delaware?

Sow most native perennial seed outdoors in late fall or winter, after the first fall frost (typically around Nov 4 in Delaware). Winter cold breaks seed dormancy so it sprouts in spring. Set out nursery plants after the last spring frost (typically around Apr 7) or in early fall.

What native plants bloom in Delaware in November?

10 Delaware natives in this directory bloom in November, including Big bluestem, Swamp sunflower, White heath aster, Blue mistflower and Little bluestem.

What are the best native plants for pollinators in Delaware?

Strong pollinator plants native to Delaware include Northern blue flag, Seaside goldenrod, Butterflyweed, Eastern red columbine and Great blue lobelia. The full list has 195 options.

What native plants are deer-resistant in Delaware?

Deer-resistant natives for Delaware include Northern blue flag, Seaside goldenrod, Butterflyweed, Eastern red columbine and Great blue lobelia. The full list has 67 options.

What native plants grow in shade in Delaware?

Shade-tolerant natives for Delaware include Eastern red columbine, Great blue lobelia, Steeplebush, Blue vervain and Cardinal flower. The full list has 163 options.

What native plants are drought-tolerant in Delaware?

Drought-tolerant natives for Delaware include Seaside goldenrod, Butterflyweed, Eastern red columbine, Great blue lobelia and Steeplebush. The full list has 126 options.

About this list

Local help in Delaware: Delaware Native Plant Society · University of Delaware Cooperative Extension

This page lists every species in the Native Seed Directory documented as native to Delaware — 255 plants, 206 of them with a live seed or plant listing verified as recently as 04 Nov 2026. Growing conditions come from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center; the "Buying it" note on each plant tells you whether what stores sell is the wild species or a bred variety. Open any card for soil, height, wildlife value and the buying note, or follow the plant name for its full profile and the other states where it grows.

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