Delaware Native Plants — 110 Species & Where to Buy

Quick answer: Delaware has 110 native plants in this register, 98 with a live listing as of 16 Sep 2026, and 14 with a lookalike alert — check before you buy.

This page lists every species in the Native Seed Register documented as native to Delaware — 110 plants, 98 of them with a live seed or plant listing verified as recently as 16 Sep 2026. Growing conditions come from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center; the "Buying it" note on each plant tells you whether what stores sell is the wild species or a bred variety. Open any card for soil, height, wildlife value and the buying note, or follow the plant name for its full profile and the other states where it grows.

Plants

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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.

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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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 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 15 Sep 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 (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

American hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana) — 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 mountain ash

Sorbus americana

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

BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

(Mightyoaktreenursery); bare-root seedling, purchasable (ships 7-8 days), $35.00, 4.0★/11 reviews

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

American mountain ash

Sorbus americana

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

Soil

Cool, moist, acid soils

Height

15-20 ft, up to 30 ft

Wildlife value

Berries attract birds, special value to native bees

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Seeds reported poisonous; sensitivity varies with age/weight/condition, children most vulnerable

Invasive / regulated

none noted; often short-lived due to fire blight/mildew/borers

American mountain ash (Sorbus americana) — 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.

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 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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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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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 cherry

Prunus serotina

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

BLOOMBloom Mar-Jun

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Black cherry

Prunus serotina

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

Soil

Well-drained soils, neutral to acidic

Height

Up to 110 ft (eastern), shorter in southwest

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Black cherry (Prunus serotina) — Seed

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

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

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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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.

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

Cardinal flower

Lobelia cardinalis

Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium-High water, Moist-WetGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom May-Oct

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Cardinal flower

Lobelia cardinalis

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

Soil

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

Height

Up to 6 ft tall

Wildlife value

Nectar source for hummingbirds, attracts birds and butterflies

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis) — Seed

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

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

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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)

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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)

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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.

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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.

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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)

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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.

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Cucumbertree

Magnolia acuminata

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

BLOOMBloom May-Jun

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Cucumbertree

Magnolia acuminata

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

Soil

Rich, moist, acidic soils

Height

60-75 ft, often taller

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Cucumbertree (Magnolia acuminata)

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

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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.

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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)

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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

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Downy serviceberry

Amelanchier arborea

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

BLOOMApr-May

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Downy serviceberry

Amelanchier arborea

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

Soil

Moist, well-drained, acid soils

Height

15-25 ft, occasionally to 60 ft

Wildlife value

Preferred Amelanchier species for birds and wildlife

Buying it

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

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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.

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Eastern purple coneflower

Echinacea purpurea

Sun, Part ShadeMedium water, DryGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Apr-Sep

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Eastern purple coneflower

Echinacea purpurea

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

Soil

Well-drained, sandy or richer soils

Height

Up to 4 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

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Eastern red cedar

Juniperus virginiana

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

BLOOMBloom Mar-May

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Eastern red cedar

Juniperus virginiana

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

Soil

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

Height

30-40 ft, up to 90 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Invasive / regulated

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

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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)

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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 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.

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Flowering dogwood

Cornus florida

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

BLOOMBloom Feb-Jun

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Flowering dogwood

Cornus florida

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

Soil

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

Height

Up to 65 ft, typically 20-40 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

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Foxglove beardtongue

Penstemon digitalis

Sun, Part ShadeLow-High water, Dry-WetGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom May-Jul

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Foxglove beardtongue

Penstemon digitalis

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

Soil

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

Height

Up to 5 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Foxglove beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis) — Seed

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Fragrant sumac

Rhus aromatica

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

BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Fragrant sumac

Rhus aromatica

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

Soil

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

Height

6-12 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

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Great blue lobelia

Lobelia siphilitica

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

BLOOMBloom Jul-Oct

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Great blue lobelia

Lobelia siphilitica

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

Soil

Clay, loam, sand

Height

Up to 5 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Great blue lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica) — Seed

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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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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.

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Hollow Joe-pye weed

Eutrochium fistulosum

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

BLOOMBloom Jul-Sep

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Hollow Joe-pye weed

Eutrochium fistulosum

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

Soil

Moist to wet soils

Height

5-7 ft, up to 12 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Hollow Joe-pye weed (Eutrochium fistulosum) — Seed

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Honey locust

Gleditsia triacanthos

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

BLOOMBloom May-Jun

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Honey locust

Gleditsia triacanthos

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

Soil

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

Height

Up to 75 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Lookalike alert

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

Toxicity

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

Invasive / regulated

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

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Indian blanket

Gaillardia pulchella

Sun, Part ShadeMedium water, DryGrow from seedUsually a bred variety

BLOOMBloom May-Aug

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Indian blanket

Gaillardia pulchella

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

Soil

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

Height

Up to 2 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Lookalike alert

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Indian blanket / firewheel (Gaillardia pulchella) — Seed

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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.

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Kentucky coffeetree

Gymnocladus dioicus

Sun, Part Shade, ShadeDry-MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Jun

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Kentucky coffeetree

Gymnocladus dioicus

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

Soil

Deep, rich, moist sandy loams or silty clays

Height

75-100 ft tall

Wildlife value

Larval host for Bicolored and Bisected honey locust moths

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Invasive / regulated

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

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Lanceleaf coreopsis

Coreopsis lanceolata

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

BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Lanceleaf coreopsis

Coreopsis lanceolata

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

Soil

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

Height

Up to 2 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

none noted (toxicity)

Invasive / regulated

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

Lanceleaf coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata) — Seed

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Lemon beebalm

Monarda citriodora

Sun, Part ShadeLow water, DryGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom May-Jul

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Lemon beebalm

Monarda citriodora

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

Soil

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

Height

Up to 30 in tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Lemon beebalm (Monarda citriodora) — Seed

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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 15 Sep 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 (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

Loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) — Seed

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Maypop passionflower

Passiflora incarnata

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

BLOOMBloom Mar-Nov

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Maypop passionflower

Passiflora incarnata

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

Soil

Rich, non-saline clays, loams, sands

Height

Vine up to 25 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Maypop / purple passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) — Seed

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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...

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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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Northern white cedar

Thuja occidentalis

Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, Dry-Moist, high drought toleranceGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Apr

seeds, In Stock, $8.26 — original candidate went unavailable

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Northern white cedar

Thuja occidentalis

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

Soil

Moist, well-drained alkaline soils

Height

40-60 ft, up to 120 ft

Wildlife value

Food and cover for birds

Buying it

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

Northern white cedar (Thuja occidentalis) — Seed

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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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Pale purple coneflower

Echinacea pallida

SunMedium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom May-Jul

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Pale purple coneflower

Echinacea pallida

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

Soil

Moist to dry, acid or lime soils, preferably rich

Height

Up to 4.5 ft, often shorter

Wildlife value

Attracts bees and butterflies, special value to native bees

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Pale purple coneflower (Echinacea pallida) — Seed

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Pawpaw

Asimina triloba

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

BLOOMApr-May

moist-seed caveat consistent everywhere

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Pawpaw

Asimina triloba

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

Soil

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

Height

Up to 40 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

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Pignut hickory

Carya glabra

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

BLOOMBloom Apr

No live listing found as of 14 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Pignut hickory

Carya glabra

Sun: Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water: Medium water, Dry
Bloom: Bloom Apr
Sold as: not determined

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 14 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.

Pignut hickory (Carya glabra) — not determined

No live listing found as of 14 Sep 2026.

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Pin oak

Quercus palustris

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

BLOOMBloom Mar-May

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Pin oak

Quercus palustris

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

Soil

Heavy, poorly drained, acidic soils

Height

Up to 75 ft, typically 60-70 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Pin oak (Quercus palustris) — Live plant

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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.

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Plains coreopsis

Coreopsis tinctoria

Sun, Part ShadeHigh water, MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Plains coreopsis

Coreopsis tinctoria

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

Soil

Moist, sandy soil

Height

1-2 ft, sometimes to 5 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

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Red 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

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River birch

Betula nigra

Part ShadeHigh water, MoistBuy as a plantWild species

BLOOMBloom Feb-Mar

live-verified, In Stock — original candidate went unavailable

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

River birch

Betula nigra

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

Soil

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

Height

30-50 ft, up to 90 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted (described as most trouble-free birch)

River birch (Betula nigra) — Live plant

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Sassafras

Sassafras albidum

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

BLOOMBloom Mar-May

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Sassafras

Sassafras albidum

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

Soil

Rich, moist, sandy loams, acidic pH

Height

35-50 ft, up to 100 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

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Scarlet 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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Shagbark hickory

Carya ovata

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

BLOOMBloom Mar-Jun

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Shagbark hickory

Carya ovata

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

Soil

Well-drained, fertile soils - sandy loam, clay

Height

60-80 ft, up to 150 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Shagbark hickory (Carya ovata) — Seed

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

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)

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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.

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Sourwood

Oxydendrum arboreum

Part ShadeLow waterGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Apr-Aug

(MySeeds.Co); In Stock, $18.00 — three prior candidates went unavailable

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Sourwood

Oxydendrum arboreum

Sun: Part Shade
Water: Low water
Bloom: Bloom Apr-Aug
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Gritty, woodsy, acidic, well-drained soils

Height

30-70 ft, up to 100 ft

Wildlife value

Special value to honey bees, conspicuous flowers attractive to pollinators

Buying it

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

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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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Southern live oak

Quercus virginiana

Sun, Part ShadeModerate water, drought tolerant once establishedGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Mar-May

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Southern live oak

Quercus virginiana

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

Soil

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

Height

40-50 ft, up to 80 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Southern live oak (Quercus virginiana) — Seed

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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 ShadeHighGrow from seedWild species

under synonym everywhere

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Southern wax myrtle

Morella cerifera

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

Soil

moist, wet

Height

Mar-Apr

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Southern wax myrtle (Morella cerifera)

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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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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.

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Striped maple

Acer pensylvanicum

Part Shade, ShadeLow water, MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Apr-May

(CZ Grain); seeds, In Stock, $9.99

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Striped maple

Acer pensylvanicum

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

Soil

Cool, well-drained, moist, acidic soils

Height

Up to 35 ft tall

Wildlife value

Very high wildlife value, bark eaten by rabbits/beavers/deer/moose in winter

Buying it

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

Striped maple (Acer pensylvanicum) — Seed

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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 15 Sep 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

none noted (related species L. polyphyllus is invasive in Northeast, not L. perennis itself)

Sundial / wild lupine (Lupinus perennis) — Seeds

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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.

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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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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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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-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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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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Threadleaf coreopsis

Coreopsis verticillata

Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, DryBuy as a plantUsually a bred variety

cultivar only ('Moonbeam') in all 4 states; no straight-species seed packet found anywhere

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Threadleaf coreopsis

Coreopsis verticillata

Sun: Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water: Medium water, Dry
Bloom: Bloom summer months
Sold as: Live plant

Soil

Sandy, well-drained soils

Height

Up to 2-3 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts butterflies, nectar source for pollinators

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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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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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.

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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 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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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 fringetree

Chionanthus virginicus

Part ShadeHigh water, MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

White fringetree

Chionanthus virginicus

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

Soil

Loose, moist, sandy soils

Height

Up to 30 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

White fringetree (Chionanthus virginicus) — Seed

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White oak

Quercus alba

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

BLOOMBloom Mar-May

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

White oak

Quercus alba

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

Soil

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

Height

Up to 100 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

White oak (Quercus alba) — Seed

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Wild blue

Phlox divaricata

Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, MoistBuy as a plantUsually a bred variety

BLOOMBloom Mar-May

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Wild blue

Phlox divaricata

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

Soil

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

Height

Up to 20 in tall

Wildlife value

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

Lookalike alert

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

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

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

Willow oak

Quercus phellos

Part ShadeHigh water, MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Mar-May

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Willow oak

Quercus phellos

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

Soil

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

Height

Up to 100 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Willow oak (Quercus phellos) — Seed

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Witch-hazel

Hamamelis virginiana

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

BLOOMBloom Sep-Dec

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

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Witch-hazel

Hamamelis virginiana

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

Soil

Rich, well-drained soil, acidic pH

Height

10-15 ft, up to 35 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Witch-hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) — Seed

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Delaware plants by need

Same Delaware list, filtered to what you're planting for.

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Species whose recorded bloom range includes that month.

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