Kansas Native Plants — 106 Species & Where to Buy

Quick answer: Kansas has 106 native plants in this register, 100 with a live listing as of 16 Sep 2026, and 7 with a lookalike alert — check before you buy.

This page lists every species in the Native Seed Register documented as native to Kansas — 106 plants, 100 of them with a live seed or plant listing verified as recently as 16 Sep 2026. Growing conditions come from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center; the "Buying it" note on each plant tells you whether what stores sell is the wild species or a bred variety. Open any card for soil, height, wildlife value and the buying note, or follow the plant name for its full profile and the other states where it grows.

Plants

American basswood

Tilia americana

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

BLOOMBloom Apr-Jul

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

American basswood

Tilia americana

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

Soil

Moist, rich, well-drained loamy soils

Height

60-80 ft, up to 100+ ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

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American bellflower

Campanulastrum americanum

Part ShadeMedium water, MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Jun-Aug

(synonym Campanula americana)

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

American bellflower

Campanulastrum americanum

Sun: Part Shade
Water: Medium water, Moist
Bloom: Bloom Jun-Aug
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Rich, moist soils

Height

Up to 6 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts hummingbirds, special value to native bees

Buying it

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

American / tall bellflower (Campanulastrum americanum) — Seeds

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American bittersweet

Celastrus scandens

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

BLOOMBloom May-Jun

live plant, In Stock — retried after prior candidate issues

Listing verified 15 Sep 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 (15 Sep 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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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 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.

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American plum

Prunus americana

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

BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

American plum

Prunus americana

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

Soil

Moist, rich, well-drained loams

Height

Up to 35 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

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American sycamore

Platanus occidentalis

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

BLOOMBloom Mar-Apr

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

American sycamore

Platanus occidentalis

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

Soil

Moist, sandy loams or silty clays

Height

Up to 150 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

American sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) — Seed

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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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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 walnut

Juglans nigra

Sun, Part ShadeHigh water, MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Apr-May

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Black walnut

Juglans nigra

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

Soil

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

Height

50-75 ft, up to 150 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Black walnut (Juglans nigra) — Seed

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Black-eyed Susan

Rudbeckia hirta

SunMedium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedUsually a bred variety

BLOOMBloom Jun-Oct

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Black-eyed Susan

Rudbeckia hirta

Sun: Sun
Water: Medium water, Dry-Moist
Bloom: Bloom Jun-Oct
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Moist to dry, well-drained soils, juglone tolerant

Height

Up to 3 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Lookalike alert

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) — Seed

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Blackhaw

Viburnum prunifolium

Part ShadeMediumBuy as a plantWild species

BLOOMApr-Jun

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Blackhaw

Viburnum prunifolium

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

Soil

Moist to dry, well-drained, circumneutral

Height

12-15 ft (to 30 ft)

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted; durable and pest-free

Blackhaw (Viburnum prunifolium) — Live plant

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Blue grama

Bouteloua gracilis

Full sunLow-MediumGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMJul-Oct

Seeds (1 lb), purchasable (Add to Cart/Buy Now, ships from Amazon)

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Blue grama

Bouteloua gracilis

Sun: Full sun
Water: Low-Medium
Bloom: Jul-Oct
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Well-drained, low organic content, tolerates gravel/sandy loam/clay/calcareous

Height

12-14 in (seedheads to 2 ft)

Wildlife value

Larval host for six skipper butterfly species; seeds for granivorous birds; grazing forage

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted; important native range grass

Blue grama (Bouteloua gracilis) — Seeds

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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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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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Bur oak

Quercus macrocarpa

Sun, Part Shade, ShadeDry-WetGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Mar-May

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Bur oak

Quercus macrocarpa

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

Soil

Sandy loam, clay loam, limestone-based soils

Height

Up to 150 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Bur oak (Quercus macrocarpa) — Seed

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Butterflyweed

Asclepias tuberosa

SunLow water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom May-Sep

Sold as seeds via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Butterflyweed

Asclepias tuberosa

Sun: Sun
Water: Low water, Dry-Moist
Bloom: Bloom May-Sep
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

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

Height

1-2 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Butterflyweed (Asclepias tuberosa) — Seeds

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Canada anemone

Anemone canadensis

Part Shade, ShadeMoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMApr-Jun

Sold as seeds via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Canada anemone

Anemone canadensis

Sun: Part Shade, Shade
Water: Moist
Bloom: Apr-Jun
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Moderately moist, sandy soils, neutral pH

Height

Up to 30 in

Wildlife value

Supports conservation biological control

Buying it

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

Toxicity

All parts when fresh toxic only if eaten in large quantities; fresh sap causes skin inflammation/blistering on contact, and ingestion causes mouth irritation, vomiting, diarrhea.

Invasive / regulated

Can be aggressive in cultivation under favorable conditions — garden behavior, not a wild-invasive designation.

Canada anemone (Anemone canadensis) — Seeds

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Canada wild rye

Elymus canadensis

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

BLOOMBloom Mar-Jun

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Canada wild rye

Elymus canadensis

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

Soil

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

Height

2-4 ft, up to 6 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Canada wild rye (Elymus canadensis) — Seed

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Cardinal flower

Lobelia cardinalis

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

BLOOMBloom May-Oct

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Cardinal flower

Lobelia cardinalis

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

Soil

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

Height

Up to 6 ft tall

Wildlife value

Nectar source for hummingbirds, attracts birds and butterflies

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis) — Seed

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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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Climbing prairie rose

Rosa setigera

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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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 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 gaillardia (blanketflower)

Gaillardia aristata

Full sunMedium, DryGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMJul-Sep

Seeds (1,500 ct), purchasable via Amazon Prime

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Common gaillardia (blanketflower)

Gaillardia aristata

Sun: Full sun
Water: Medium, Dry
Bloom: Jul-Sep
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Well-drained, infertile, acidic

Height

Up to 4 ft

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.

Toxicity

Fuzzy hairs can cause skin irritation in susceptible people

Common gaillardia (blanketflower) (Gaillardia aristata) — Seeds

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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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Compass plant

Silphium laciniatum

SunDry, high drought toleranceGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Jul-Sep

live-verified, In Stock

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Compass plant

Silphium laciniatum

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

Soil

Various well-drained soils

Height

3-10 ft tall

Wildlife value

Large seeds eaten by birds and small mammals, nectar source, special value to native and bumble bees

Buying it

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

Compass plant (Silphium laciniatum) — Seed

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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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Cup plant

Silphium perfoliatum

SunDry-Wet, high drought toleranceGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Jul-Sep

live-verified, In Stock

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Cup plant

Silphium perfoliatum

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

Soil

Wet to mesic soils, tolerates clay

Height

3-6 ft, up to 10 ft

Wildlife value

Attracts birds for seed, nectar for butterflies/hummingbirds, special value to native/bumble/honey bees

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted formally; aggressive self-seeding noted (unstoppable urge to reproduce, pops up everywhere)

Cup plant (Silphium perfoliatum) — Seed

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Downy hawthorn

Crataegus mollis

Sun, Part Shade, ShadeDry-Moist, high drought toleranceGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom May-Jun

(MySeeds.Co); seeds, only 2 left, $13.00

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Downy hawthorn

Crataegus mollis

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

Soil

Variable soil types

Height

Up to 40 ft tall

Wildlife value

Habitat for birds and wildlife, persistent red fruit, supports native bees

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Plant has thorns or prickles

Downy hawthorn (Crataegus mollis) — Seed

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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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No live listing© Wikimedia Commons

Eastern cottonwood

Populus deltoides

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

BLOOMBloom Feb-Apr

No live listing found as of 14 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Eastern cottonwood

Populus deltoides

Sun: Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water: High water, Dry-Wet
Bloom: Bloom Feb-Apr
Sold as: not determined

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

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.

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) — not determined

No live listing found as of 14 Sep 2026.

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

No live listing© Wikimedia Commons

Eastern hop-hornbeam

Ostrya virginiana

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

BLOOMBloom Apr-May

No live listing found as of 14 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Eastern hop-hornbeam

Ostrya virginiana

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

Soil

Rich, well-drained soils, circumneutral pH

Height

Up to 60 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Lookalike alert

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

Eastern hop-hornbeam (Ostrya virginiana) — not determined

No live listing found as of 14 Sep 2026.

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

Eastern red cedar

Juniperus virginiana

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

BLOOMBloom Mar-May

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Eastern red cedar

Juniperus virginiana

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

Soil

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

Height

30-40 ft, up to 90 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana) — Seed

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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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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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No live listing© Wikimedia Commons

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.

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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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Golden alexanders

Zizia aurea

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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Grayhead coneflower

Ratibida pinnata

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

BLOOMBloom May-Sep

live-verified, In Stock

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Grayhead coneflower

Ratibida pinnata

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

Soil

Sandy to clay and calcareous soils

Height

3-5 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts birds and butterflies, special value to native bees

Buying it

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

Grayhead coneflower (Ratibida pinnata) — Seed

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Great blue lobelia

Lobelia siphilitica

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

BLOOMBloom Jul-Oct

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Great blue lobelia

Lobelia siphilitica

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

Soil

Clay, loam, sand

Height

Up to 5 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Great blue lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica) — Seed

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Green ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

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

BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

seeds, In Stock

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Green ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

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

Soil

Moist, fertile, sandy to loamy soils, neutral pH

Height

50-75 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) — Seed

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Heart-leaved meadow parsnip

Zizia aptera

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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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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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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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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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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Large penstemon (shell-leaf beardtongue)

Penstemon grandiflorus

Full sunGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMMay-Jun

Seeds (250 ct), In Stock, $3.00

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Large penstemon (shell-leaf beardtongue)

Penstemon grandiflorus

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

Soil

Sandy

Height

Up to 4 ft

Wildlife value

Special value to native/bumble bees

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

occasionally escapes cultivation in the East; no formal invasive status

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

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Leadplant

Amorpha canescens

Sun, Part ShadeLow water, DryGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Jun-Jul

(Seedville); In Stock

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Leadplant

Amorpha canescens

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

Soil

Well-drained, sandy or rocky soils

Height

Up to 3 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Leadplant (Amorpha canescens) — Seed

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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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Longbract wild indigo (cream false indigo)

Baptisia bracteata var. leucophaea

Part shadeMoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMMar-Jun

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Longbract wild indigo (cream false indigo)

Baptisia bracteata var. leucophaea

Sun: Part shade
Water: Moist
Bloom: Mar-Jun
Sold as: Not currently sold

Soil

Well-drained, sandy to loamy

Height

Up to 2 ft

Wildlife value

Special value to native/bumble bees

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Other Baptisia species are poisonous if ingested (no recorded human fatalities); sensitivity varies, children particularly vulnerable

Longbract wild indigo (cream false indigo) (Baptisia bracteata var. leucophaea)

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

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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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Mexican hat

Ratibida columnifera

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

BLOOMBloom May-Oct

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Mexican hat

Ratibida columnifera

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

Soil

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

Height

1.5-3 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Mexican hat / prairie coneflower (Ratibida columnifera) — Seed

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Narrow-leaf coneflower

Echinacea angustifolia

Sun, Part ShadeLow water, DryGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom May-Jul

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Narrow-leaf coneflower

Echinacea angustifolia

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

Soil

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

Height

Up to 28 in tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Narrow-leaf coneflower (Echinacea angustifolia) — Seed

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New Jersey tea

Ceanothus americanus

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

BLOOMBloom Mar-Aug

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

New Jersey tea

Ceanothus americanus

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

Soil

Well-drained mesic sand, loam, or limey soils

Height

Up to 3-5 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

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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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Ohio buckeye

Aesculus glabra

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

BLOOMMar-May

OH state tree

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Ohio buckeye

Aesculus glabra

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

Soil

Rich, moist, well-drained, acidic soils

Height

Up to 75 ft, often shorter

Wildlife value

Squirrels eat seeds; attracts hummingbirds

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Invasive / regulated

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

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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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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.

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Prairie Junegrass

Koeleria macrantha

SunHighGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMApr-Jun

Seeds (1000 ct), In Stock, $3.99

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Prairie Junegrass

Koeleria macrantha

Sun: Sun
Water: High
Bloom: Apr-Jun
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Sandy or rocky, high calcium carbonate tolerance, drought-tolerant

Height

1-4 ft

Wildlife value

Attracts birds; nesting materials/structure for native bees

Buying it

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

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Prairie blazing star

Liatris pycnostachya

SunMedium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Aug-Dec

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Prairie blazing star

Liatris pycnostachya

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

Soil

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

Height

Up to 6 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Prairie blazing star (Liatris pycnostachya) — Seed

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Prairie blue-eyed grass

Sisyrinchium campestre

Full sunDry to moistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMMay-Jun

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Prairie blue-eyed grass

Sisyrinchium campestre

Sun: Full sun
Water: Dry to moist
Bloom: May-Jun
Sold as: Not currently sold

Soil

Sandy

Height

8-15 in

Wildlife value

Nectar source; conspicuous flowers

Buying it

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

Prairie blue-eyed grass (Sisyrinchium campestre)

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

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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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Prairie crabapple

Malus ioensis

SunModerate water, MoistGrow from seedUsually a bred variety

BLOOMBloom May-Jun

(MySeeds.Co); In Stock (2 left), $18.95

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Prairie crabapple

Malus ioensis

Sun: Sun
Water: Moderate water, Moist
Bloom: Bloom May-Jun
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Well-drained loams, tolerates limestone/alkaline

Height

Up to 35 ft tall

Wildlife value

Thickets provide nesting/shelter, fruit attracts bobwhites/pheasants/squirrels/rabbits, special value to native/bumble/honey bees

Lookalike alert

(MySeeds.Co); In Stock (2 left), $18.95. ⚠ listing description text templated from an unrelated 'Prairiefire' cultivar — title/brand/species labeling correct.

Invasive / regulated

none noted formally; trees tend to form clonal thickets

Prairie crabapple (Malus ioensis) — Seed

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Prairie dropseed

Sporobolus heterolepis

SunLow water, DryGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Jun-Aug

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Prairie dropseed

Sporobolus heterolepis

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

Soil

Dry, sandy soils

Height

Up to 3 ft tall

Wildlife value

Fragrant flowers attract pollinators, nesting material for native bees

Buying it

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

Prairie dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis) — Seed

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Prairie goldenrod

Solidago nemoralis

Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium, DryGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMJun-Oct

Seeds (2 g), Only 1 left in stock, $10.00

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Prairie goldenrod

Solidago nemoralis

Sun: Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water: Medium, Dry
Bloom: Jun-Oct
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Sandy, rocky (sandy loam/medium loam/clay loam/clay)

Height

Up to 3 ft

Wildlife value

Attracts butterflies; nectar for native/honey bees and birds; 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; less aggressive than tall goldenrod

Prairie/gray goldenrod (Solidago nemoralis) — Seeds

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Prairie ironweed

Vernonia fasciculata

Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMoist, WetGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMJul-Sep

Seeds (200 ct), purchasable via Amazon Prime

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Prairie ironweed

Vernonia fasciculata

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

Soil

Fertile, moist to wet

Height

Up to 4 ft

Wildlife value

Larval host for American painted lady; special value to native bees

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

Aggressive growth -- too aggressive for small areas, needs competition

Prairie ironweed (Vernonia fasciculata) — Seeds

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Prairie onion

Allium stellatum

Part shadeMoistGrow from seedWild species

Seeds (100 ct), In Stock, $3.00

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Prairie onion

Allium stellatum

Sun: Part shade
Water: Moist
Bloom: spring-fall
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Mesic to dry, rocky

Height

Up to 2 ft

Wildlife value

Attracts butterflies

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Low toxicity if eaten in large quantities; nausea/vomiting/diarrhea

Invasive / regulated

Some Allium species can become weedy in warmer climates

Prairie/autumn onion (Allium stellatum) — Seeds

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Prairie tickseed

Coreopsis palmata

Part shadeGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMJul-Aug

Seeds (250 ct), In Stock, $16.91

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Prairie tickseed

Coreopsis palmata

Sun: Part shade
Water: Not researched
Bloom: Jul-Aug
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Light, sandy or gravelly

Height

Up to 3 ft

Wildlife value

Special value to native bees; supports conservation biological control

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted; spread limited by poor soils

Prairie/stiff tickseed (Coreopsis palmata) — Seeds

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Purple meadow-rue

Thalictrum dasycarpum

Part shadeMedium, Moist to wetGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMMar-Jul

Seeds (50 ct), In Stock, $3.00

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Purple meadow-rue

Thalictrum dasycarpum

Sun: Part shade
Water: Medium, Moist to wet
Bloom: Mar-Jul
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Rich, sandy or calcareous loams

Height

Up to 6 ft

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Some meadow-rue species contain thalictrine (a heart toxin); genus produces alkaloids

Purple meadow-rue (Thalictrum dasycarpum) — Seeds

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Richardson's alumroot

Heuchera richardsonii

Sun, Part ShadeDryGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

(Palm Beach Medicinal Herbs); seeds, only 4 left, $9.99, ships from Amazon

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Richardson's alumroot

Heuchera richardsonii

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

Soil

Sandy or gravelly soils

Height

Up to 3 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, conspicuous flowers

Buying it

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

Richardson's alumroot (Heuchera richardsonii) — Seed

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River birch

Betula nigra

Part ShadeHigh water, MoistBuy as a plantWild species

BLOOMBloom Feb-Mar

live-verified, In Stock — original candidate went unavailable

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

River birch

Betula nigra

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

Soil

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

Height

30-50 ft, up to 90 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted (described as most trouble-free birch)

River birch (Betula nigra) — Live plant

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Rocky Mountain bee plant

Peritoma serrulata

Sun, Part ShadeLowGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMMay-Sep

Seeds (listed under synonym genus "Cleomella serrulata"), purchasable, $6.99

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Rocky Mountain bee plant

Peritoma serrulata

Sun: Sun, Part Shade
Water: Low
Bloom: May-Sep
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Well-drained, moist to dry, medium to sandy

Height

Up to 32 in (to 6 ft)

Wildlife value

Seeds feed pocket mice/mourning doves/birds; larval host for checkered white butterflies; nectar source, highly deer resistant

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

Northeastern/midwestern US populations are non-persistent waifs/garden escapes, not native there; tolerant of many soils/conditions which may contribute to spread beyond its native Rocky Mountain range

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Roundhead lespedeza

Lespedeza capitata

SunLow water, DryGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Jul-Sep

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Roundhead lespedeza

Lespedeza capitata

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

Soil

Well-drained soils

Height

Up to 4 ft tall

Wildlife value

Seeds provide food for birds and wildlife

Buying it

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

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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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Showy goldenrod

Solidago speciosa

Part shadeMoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMAug-Sep

Seeds (1000 ct), purchasable via Amazon Prime

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Showy goldenrod

Solidago speciosa

Sun: Part shade
Water: Moist
Bloom: Aug-Sep
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Rocky or clay

Height

Up to 6 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

can become aggressive in moist soils

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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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Sideoats grama

Bouteloua curtipendula

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

BLOOMJun-Nov

TX state grass

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Sideoats grama

Bouteloua curtipendula

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

Soil

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

Height

1-3 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Sideoats grama (Bouteloua curtipendula) — Seeds

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

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.

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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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 rose

Rosa blanda

SunDryGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Jun-Aug

seeds, In Stock, $7.98

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Smooth rose

Rosa blanda

Sun: Sun
Water: Dry
Bloom: Bloom Jun-Aug
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Rocky soils

Height

Up to 6 ft tall

Wildlife value

Special value to native and bumble bees, nesting materials for native bees, hips high in vitamin C for wildlife

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Plant has thorns or prickles

Invasive / regulated

none noted formally; spreads vigorously by root suckers once established

Smooth rose / Early wild rose (Rosa blanda) — 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 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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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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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 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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Sweet coneflower

Rudbeckia subtomentosa

Part ShadeMoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Jul-Sep

(Seedville); seeds, marketplace/third-party offer only

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Sweet coneflower

Rudbeckia subtomentosa

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

Soil

Moist soils

Height

Up to 6 ft tall

Wildlife value

Special value to native bees, conspicuous flowers

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Stems and leaves can cause skin irritation in humans

Sweet coneflower (Rudbeckia subtomentosa) — Seed

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Switchgrass

Panicum virgatum

Sun, Part ShadeMedium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedUsually a bred variety

BLOOMBloom Aug-Nov

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Switchgrass

Panicum virgatum

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

Soil

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

Height

Up to 10 ft, often shorter

Wildlife value

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

Lookalike alert

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

Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) — Seed

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Tall blazing star

Liatris aspera

SunDry, high drought toleranceGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Aug-Sep

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Tall blazing star

Liatris aspera

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

Soil

Sandy or rocky soils

Height

Up to 6 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds including tiger swallowtails/fritillaries/red admirals, special value to native and bumble bees

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Tall/rough blazing star (Liatris aspera) — Seed

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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 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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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 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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White meadowsweet

Spiraea alba

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

BLOOMBloom Jun-Sep

(Seedville); In Stock, $3.00 — original live-plant candidate B0GW6RZW9X went unavailable

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

White meadowsweet

Spiraea alba

Sun: Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water: Medium water, 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 (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

White meadowsweet (Spiraea alba) — 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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White wild indigo

Baptisia alba

Full sunMedium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMApr-Jul

Sold as seeds via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

White wild indigo

Baptisia alba

Sun: Full sun
Water: Medium water, Dry-Moist
Bloom: Apr-Jul
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Rocky or sandy, acid soils, tolerates clay and seasonal flooding

Height

2-3 ft, to 6 ft

Wildlife value

Special value to native bees and bumble bees

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Fatal to cows; can be irritating to humans if ingested.

White wild indigo (Baptisia alba) — Seeds

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Wholeleaf rosinweed

Silphium integrifolium

Full sunGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMJul-Sep

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Wholeleaf rosinweed

Silphium integrifolium

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

Soil

Well-drained

Height

Up to 6 ft

Wildlife value

Special value to native/bumble bees

Buying it

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

Wholeleaf rosinweed (Silphium integrifolium)

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

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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.

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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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.

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.

Winecup

Callirhoe involucrata

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

BLOOMBloom Mar-Jun

Sold as seeds via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Winecup

Callirhoe involucrata

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

Soil

Well-drained, rocky or sandy soils - clay, clay loam, medium loam, sandy loam, sandy, gravelly, calcareous, acid-based

Height

8-12 in tall, spreading to 3 ft

Wildlife value

Nectar source attracts butterflies and native bees, larval host for Gray Hairstreak

Buying it

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

Winecup / purple poppy mallow (Callirhoe involucrata) — Seeds

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

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