Blooming now No live listing © Wikimedia Commons
Sun Dry Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 15 Sep 2026.
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Alderleaf mountain mahogany Cercocarpus montanus
Sun Sun Water Dry Bloom Apr-May Sold as Not currently sold Wildlife value
Preferred deer browse, also browsed by cattle/sheep
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 15 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Alderleaf mountain mahogany (Cercocarpus montanus)
No live listing found as of 15 Sep 2026.
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
(Palm Beach Medicinal Herbs seeds); In Stock, $9.99, 3.3★/33 reviews — original candidate B01N2S8WFT and seedling alt B0CZLZMPG...
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American basswood Tilia americana
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Medium water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom Apr-Jul Sold as Seed Soil
Moist, rich, well-drained loamy soils
Height
60-80 ft, up to 100+ ft
Wildlife value
Attracts birds, special value to native and honey bees, supports conservation biological control
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
American basswood (Tilia americana) — Seed
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Campanulastrum americanum
Part Shade Medium water, Moist Grow from seed Wild species
(synonym Campanula americana)
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American bellflower Campanulastrum americanum
Sun Part Shade Water Medium water, Moist Bloom Bloom Jun-Aug Sold as Seeds Wildlife value
Attracts hummingbirds, special value to native bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
American / tall bellflower (Campanulastrum americanum) — Seeds
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade High water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
(CZ Grain LLC); 20 seeds, In Stock, $10.49 — verified on amazon.com 3 Nov 2026 (previous ASIN B00R8OJDB8 currently unavailable)
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American bittersweet Celastrus scandens
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water High water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom May-Jun Sold as Seed Soil
Well-drained soils, circumneutral pH
Wildlife value
Attracts birds with showy fruit, autumn/winter food source
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
All parts, seeds: low toxicity if eaten. Symptoms: vomiting, diarrhea, loss of consciousness
Invasive / regulated
none noted for this native species itself; being displaced/replaced in Northeast by invasive non-native Asiatic bittersweet (C. orbiculatus)
American bittersweet (Celastrus scandens) — Seed
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Shade Moist Grow from seed Wild species
(Seedville); seeds, In Stock, $3.00
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American bladdernut Staphylea trifolia
Sun Shade Water Moist Bloom Bloom Apr-Jun Sold as Seed Soil
Moist, well-drained sandy or silty loams, circumneutral pH
Wildlife value
Insect and disease resistant, distinctive fruit capsules
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
American bladdernut (Staphylea trifolia) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade High Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds, In Stock, $6.00
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American elm Ulmus americana
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water High Bloom Feb-Apr Sold as Seeds Soil
Sandy to clay, limestone-based, circumneutral
Wildlife value
Seeds feed granivorous birds, cover/nesting site, larval host for 5 butterfly species including Mourning Cloak, Eastern Comma
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
none noted; vulnerable to Dutch elm disease
American elm (Ulmus americana) — Seeds
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Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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American hazelnut Corylus americana
Sun Part Shade, Shade Water Medium water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom Apr-Jun Sold as Seed Soil
Various moist to dry, well-drained soils
Height
Up to 15 ft, typically 6-12 ft
Wildlife value
Nuts eaten by birds and squirrels, attracts birds
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
American hazelnut (Corylus americana) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Moist Grow from seed Wild species
(MySeeds.Co); In Stock, $8.00, 5.0★/3 reviews
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American plum Prunus americana
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Medium water, Moist Bloom Bloom Apr-Jun Sold as Seed Soil
Moist, rich, well-drained loams
Wildlife value
Valuable nesting cover, host to many butterflies, special value to native/bumble/honey bees, birds eat fruit
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
All parts of tree except flesh/skin of plums contain hydrocyanic acid toxin; also has thorns/prickles
American plum (Prunus americana) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade High water, Moist Grow from seed Wild species
In Stock (only 2 left), no reviews yet, MySeeds.Co — live-verified
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American sycamore Platanus occidentalis
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water High water, Moist Bloom Bloom Mar-Apr Sold as Seed Soil
Moist, sandy loams or silty clays
Wildlife value
Attracts birds, high deer resistance, hollow trunks provide nesting sites for chimney swifts
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
American sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade Low-Medium water, Moist Grow from seed Wild species
No sourcing note recorded yet
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Big bluestem Andropogon gerardii
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Low-Medium water, Moist Bloom Aug-Nov Sold as Seeds Soil
Acid or calcareous sands, loams, clays, tolerates periodic flooding
Wildlife value
Cover for 24+ songbird species, larval host for Delaware and Dusted Skippers
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
none noted (can become aggressive/dominant in favorable undisturbed sites, not formally invasive)
Big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii) — Seeds
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Part Shade, Shade Dry Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Birdfoot violet Viola pedata
Sun Part Shade, Shade Water Dry Bloom Bloom Mar-Jun Sold as Not currently sold Soil
Dry, rocky, or sandy soils
Wildlife value
Attracts birds and butterflies, larval host for Regal Fritillary
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 16 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Birdfoot violet (Viola pedata)
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Moist Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Bitternut hickory Carya cordiformis
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Medium water, Moist Bloom Bloom Apr Sold as Not currently sold Soil
Rich soils, high calcium carbonate tolerance, circumneutral pH
Wildlife value
Primary host for luna/funeral dagger/giant regal moths, attracts birds/butterflies
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 16 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Bitternut hickory (Carya cordiformis)
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
ships from Amazon, sold by Isla's Garden Seeds, 3.4★/318 reviews — live-verified
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Black cherry Prunus serotina
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Medium water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom Mar-Jun Sold as Seed Soil
Well-drained soils, neutral to acidic
Height
Up to 110 ft (eastern), shorter in southwest
Wildlife value
Fruit eaten by 33 bird species and mammals, larval host for Eastern Tiger Swallowtail and Viceroy
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
All parts except fruit contain poisonous substances, especially bark/leaves/seeds. Wilted leaves, twigs, seeds contain cyanogenic glycoside and amygdalin; can cause gasping, weakness, spasms, convulsions, respiratory failure. Highly toxic to humans and herbivorous mammals, may be fatal
Invasive / regulated
Recorded in Europe since 1629, now highly invasive there and in northern South America; not noted as invasive/regulated in North America
Black cherry (Prunus serotina) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade Medium Buy as a plant Wild species
Live seedlings (2 ct), In Stock, $29.99
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Black oak Quercus velutina
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Medium Bloom Mar-May Sold as Live plant Soil
Dry, sandy to moist, rich
Wildlife value
Attracts songbirds/ground birds/mammals/butterflies/hummingbirds, larval host for Edwards Hairstreak
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Acorns and young leaves low toxicity if eaten; symptoms: stomach pain, constipation, bloody diarrhea, excessive thirst/urination
Invasive / regulated
none noted; prone to structural damage/decay, susceptible to oak wilt
Black oak (Quercus velutina) — Live plant
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Moist, tolerates poor drainage Grow from seed Wild species
(CZ Grain); seeds, In Stock, $10.49, 4.7★/4 reviews
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Black tupelo Nyssa sylvatica
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Medium water, Moist, tolerates poor drainage Bloom Bloom Apr-Jun Sold as Seed Soil
Acid-based soils - gravelly, sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay
Height
30-60 ft, up to 100 ft
Wildlife value
Fruit for birds and mammals, browse, nectar for bees, special value to honey bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Black tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade High water, Moist Grow from seed Wild species
In Stock, $39.99, 3.5★/101 reviews — germination complaints noted, best available; original candidate B01C0XVG48 went unavailable
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Black walnut Juglans nigra
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water High water, Moist Bloom Bloom Apr-May Sold as Seed Soil
Moist, rich soils - sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, acid-based or calcareous
Height
50-75 ft, up to 150 ft
Wildlife value
Nuts attract squirrels and wildlife, larval host for luna and regal moths, attracts birds/butterflies
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
No dedicated warning field; juglone in soil kills nearby tomatoes/apples. Husks rich in tannins/toxins, used as insecticide/fish poison/dye. Unanswered user question about toxicity to alpacas
Black walnut (Juglans nigra) — Seed
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Sun Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Usually a bred variety
consistent "Gloriosa Daisy"/"Green Eyes" cultivar trap; MD state flower
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Black-eyed Susan Rudbeckia hirta
Sun Sun Water Medium water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom Jun-Oct Sold as Seed Soil
Moist to dry, well-drained soils, juglone tolerant
Wildlife value
Nectar for bees/butterflies/insects, larval host for Gorgone Checkerspot and Bordered Patch, birds eat seeds, high deer resistance
Lookalike alert
Everywhere; consistent "Gloriosa Daisy"/"Green Eyes" cultivar trap; MD state flower.
Invasive / regulated
none noted formally; can become aggressive if given too perfect environment and not enough competition
Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) — Seed
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Sun Dry Grow from seed Wild species
western native added 24 Oct 2026. Range from USDA PLANTS (MELE2), limited to the western and Plains states where it is native....
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Blackfoot daisy Melampodium leucanthum
Sun Sun Water Dry Bloom Bloom Mar-Nov Sold as Not currently sold Wildlife value
Bees, butterflies
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Blackfoot daisy (Melampodium leucanthum)
No live listing found as of 24 Oct 2026.
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Part Shade Medium Buy as a plant Wild species
Live plant, 10-16 in, In Stock, $16.99
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Blackhaw Viburnum prunifolium
Sun Part Shade Water Medium Bloom Apr-Jun Sold as Live plant Soil
Moist to dry, well-drained, circumneutral
Height
12-15 ft (to 30 ft)
Wildlife value
Fruit attracts songbirds/gamebirds/mammals, special value to native/bumble bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
none noted; durable and pest-free
Blackhaw (Viburnum prunifolium) — Live plant
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Part Shade Low Buy as a plant Wild species
Live sapling, 2-year-old, In Stock, $38.99
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Blackjack oak Quercus marilandica
Sun Part Shade Water Low Bloom Mar-May Sold as Live plant (sapling) Soil
Variable, gravelly/sandy/clay
Height
15-45 ft (to 95 ft)
Wildlife value
Cover/nesting for birds, acorns feed birds/mammals/rodents/deer, larval host for Horace's Duskywing, White M Hairstreak
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
none noted; susceptible to oak wilt
Blackjack oak (Quercus marilandica) — Live plant (sapling)
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Part Shade, Shade Moist-Wet Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 04 Nov 2026.
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Bloodroot Sanguinaria canadensis
Sun Part Shade, Shade Water Moist-Wet Bloom Bloom Mar-Apr Sold as Seed Soil
Moist to mesic, well-drained, humus-rich soils, neutral pH
Wildlife value
Seeds dispersed by ants
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Rhizome poisonous, may be fatal if ingested. Symptoms: nausea, vomiting, faintness, dizziness, dilated pupils, fainting, diarrhea, heart failure. Toxic principle: isoquinoline alkaloids
Invasive / regulated
none noted (spreads rapidly as groundcover, not flagged invasive)
Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) — Seed
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Full sun Low-Medium Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds (1 lb), purchasable (Add to Cart/Buy Now, ships from Amazon)
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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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Sun, Part Shade Medium water, Moist Buy as a plant Wild species
under old synonym Eupatorium coelestinum everywhere; same small/old listing cited in nearly every state
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Blue mistflower Conoclinium coelestinum
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Medium water, Moist Bloom Bloom Jul-Nov Sold as Live plant Soil
Moist loam, sand, or clay
Height
1-3 ft, sometimes up to 6 ft tall
Wildlife value
Attracts bees and butterflies, special value to native bees, supports conservation biological control
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
Spreads quickly and "can become a pest" per wildflower.org's own conditions notes; not formally regulated in the US.
Blue mistflower (Conoclinium coelestinum) — Live plant
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Moist-Wet Grow from seed Wild species
(Survival Garden Seeds); In Stock, $4.98, 3.8★/135 reviews — three prior candidates (B0986HNMDK, B0DJ7ZSZ86, B0BL93YLKV) went 4...
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Blue vervain Verbena hastata
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Moist-Wet Bloom Bloom Jun-Sep Sold as Seed Wildlife value
Attracts bees/birds/butterflies, larval host for Common Buckeye, special value to native bees
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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Sun Medium water, Moist Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seeds via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.
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Blue wild indigo Baptisia australis
Sun Sun Water Medium water, Moist Bloom Bloom Apr-Jul Sold as Seeds Soil
Moist, well-drained clays, tolerates lime
Wildlife value
Special value to native and bumble bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Other plants in genus Baptisia poisonous if ingested (no recorded human fatalities); children most vulnerable.
Blue wild indigo (Baptisia australis) — Seeds
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Sun, Part Shade High, Wet Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds (15000 ct), In stock, $9.99
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Broadleaf cattail Typha latifolia
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water High, Wet Bloom Apr-Jun Sold as Seeds Soil
Rich, wet, mud, saline-tolerant
Wildlife value
Nesting sites for red-winged blackbirds/ducks/geese/fish, shoots/roots eaten by nutria/muskrats/beavers
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
Tendency to take over wetlands; aggressive, requires management like a weed; recommended for containers to control spread
Broadleaf cattail (Typha latifolia) — Seeds
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Sun Low-Medium water, Dry Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seeds via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Buffalograss Bouteloua dactyloides
Sun Sun Water Low-Medium water, Dry Bloom Apr-Dec Sold as Seeds Soil
Well-drained loam, clay, caliche, or limestone (not sand)
Wildlife value
Winter browse for mammals, seeds/leaves food and nesting material for birds, larval host for Green Skipper
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Buffalograss (Bouteloua dactyloides) — Seeds
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Dry-Wet Grow from seed Wild species
(Mightyoaktreenursery); live 10-18" tree, Only 6 left in stock, $23.00 — verified on amazon.com 3 Nov 2026 (previous ASIN B09KM...
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Bur oak Quercus macrocarpa
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Dry-Wet Bloom Bloom Mar-May Sold as Seed Soil
Sandy loam, clay loam, limestone-based soils
Wildlife value
Attracts songbirds/ground birds/mammals, acorns feed birds/rodents/deer, larval host for Edwards Hairstreak and Horaces Duskywing
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Acorns and young leaves low toxicity if eaten. Symptoms: stomach pain, constipation then bloody diarrhea, excessive thirst/urination
Bur oak (Quercus macrocarpa) — Seed
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Sun Low water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seeds via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Butterflyweed Asclepias tuberosa
Sun Sun Water Low water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom May-Sep Sold as Seeds Soil
Well-drained sandy soils, tolerates drought, also loam/clay/limestone
Wildlife value
Larval host for Monarch and Queen butterflies, attracts hummingbirds, special value to native/bumble/honey bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Roots and plant sap from all parts; not edible; toxic only if eaten in large quantities; symptoms vomiting, stupor, weakness, spasms.
Butterflyweed (Asclepias tuberosa) — Seeds
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Part Shade, Shade Moist Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seeds via Amazon; verified 04 Nov 2026.
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Canada anemone Anemone canadensis
Sun Part Shade, Shade Water Moist Bloom Apr-Jun Sold as Seeds Soil
Moderately moist, sandy soils, neutral pH
Wildlife value
Supports conservation biological control
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (04 Nov 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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Sun, Part Shade Medium water, Moist, well-drained Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Canada wild rye Elymus canadensis
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Medium water, Moist, well-drained Bloom Bloom Mar-Jun Sold as Seed Soil
Acid or calcareous sand, loam, clay, or limestone soils
Height
2-4 ft, up to 6 ft tall
Wildlife value
Nesting material, seeds for birds/small mammals, forage for livestock, larval host for Zabulon skipper, high deer resistance
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Seed awns pose a serious injury risk to dogs (can cause severe eye injuries) — avoid using where dogs frequent.
Canada wild rye (Elymus canadensis) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade Dry Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Candle anemone (thimbleweed) Anemone cylindrica
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Dry Bloom May-Jun Sold as Not currently sold Wildlife value
Supports conservation biological control, benefits 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 when fresh; fresh sap causes inflammation/blistering on contact; GI distress if ingested in large quantities
Candle anemone (thimbleweed) (Anemone cylindrica)
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Prices change and stock sells out. Listing verified 16 Sep 2026. Always check your state's native plant list before planting.
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium-High water, Moist-Wet Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.
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Cardinal flower Lobelia cardinalis
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Medium-High water, Moist-Wet Bloom Bloom May-Oct Sold as Seed Soil
Moist to wet, humus-rich soil - medium loam, clay loam, limestone-based, sandy, sandy loam, clay
Wildlife value
Nectar source for hummingbirds, attracts birds and butterflies
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
All parts toxic only if eaten in large quantities. Symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, salivation, exhaustion/weakness, pupil dilation, convulsions, coma. Toxic compounds: alkaloids lobelamine, lobeline, and others, plus volatile oil
Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade Medium Grow from seed Wild species
Acorns (20 ct), In Stock, $19.99
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Chinkapin oak Quercus muehlenbergii
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Medium Bloom Mar-May Sold as Seeds (acorns) Soil
Rocky, sandy, pH above 6.0
Wildlife value
Attracts birds/butterflies/hummingbirds, larval host for Gray Hairstreak
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Acorns and young leaves low toxicity if eaten; symptoms: stomach pain, constipation, later bloody diarrhea, excessive thirst/urination
Chinkapin oak (Quercus muehlenbergii) — Seeds (acorns)
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Sun Dry Grow from seed Wild species
western native added 24 Oct 2026. Range from USDA PLANTS (BELY), limited to the western and Plains states where it is native. A...
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Chocolate flower Berlandiera lyrata
Sun Sun Water Dry Bloom Bloom Apr-Oct Sold as Seed Wildlife value
Bees, finches eat seeds
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (24 Oct 2026), via Amazon.
Chocolate flower (Berlandiera lyrata) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
(MySeeds.Co); In Stock, $30.00 — original candidate rejected: mismatched description (listing actually described unrelated "Roc...
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Chokecherry Prunus virginiana
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Medium water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom Apr-Jul Sold as Seed Soil
Nutrient-rich, moist soils with limestone - sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay
Wildlife value
Fruit feeds birds/bears/moose/deer/elk, larval host for Columbia silkmoth
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
New growth, wilted leaves, or frost/drought-injured plant parts poisonous to cattle and humans; toxin hydrocyanic acid forms in stomach. Children have been poisoned and died after ingesting large quantities of berries (which contain seeds)
Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana) — Seed
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Polystichum acrostichoides
Part Shade, Shade Medium Buy as a plant Wild species
Live bare-root plants (5 ct), In Stock, $19.00
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Christmas fern Polystichum acrostichoides
Sun Part Shade, Shade Water Medium Bloom Non-flowering (spore-bearing) Sold as Live plant (bare-root) Soil
Moist, acid, humus-rich
Wildlife value
Attracts Ruffed Grouse, evergreen year-round shelter
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
none noted; clumping, not a spreading carpet
Christmas fern (Polystichum acrostichoides) — Live plant (bare-root)
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Part shade High Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds (1000+ ct), purchasable via Amazon Prime
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Clasping coneflower Dracopis amplexicaulis
Sun Part shade Water High Bloom Apr-Jul Sold as Seeds Soil
Sandy/loam/clay, medium calcium tolerance
Wildlife value
Nectar for bees/butterflies
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Clasping coneflower (Dracopis amplexicaulis) — Seeds
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Low water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
live-verified, In Stock
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Climbing prairie rose Rosa setigera
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Low water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom May Sold as Seed Soil
Clay, sand, loam soils
Wildlife value
Showy red fruit eaten by birds, special value to native and bumble bees, nesting materials for pollinators
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
none noted (conservation status vulnerable, not invasive)
Climbing prairie rose (Rosa setigera) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade High water, Moist Grow from seed Wild species
state flower of both NJ and RI
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Common blue violet Viola sororia
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water High water, Moist Bloom Bloom Mar-May Sold as Seed Wildlife value
Attracts birds, high deer resistance, conspicuous flowers
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
Page notes it freely self-seeds to point of being invasive in optimum growing conditions; not formally classified regulated/invasive
Common blue violet (Viola sororia) — Seed
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Cephalanthus occidentalis
Part Shade, Shade High water, Moist-Wet Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seeds via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.
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Common buttonbush Cephalanthus occidentalis
Sun Part Shade, Shade Water High water, Moist-Wet Bloom Bloom Jun-Sep Sold as Seeds Soil
Limestone-based, sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay
Wildlife value
Nectar source for butterflies/bees/insects, ducks and shorebirds eat seeds, special value to native and honey bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Poisonous foliage, unpalatable to livestock.
Common buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) — Seeds
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Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis
Part Shade Medium water, Wet, tolerates dry to wet soils Grow from seed Wild species
(MySeeds.Co); In Stock (2 left), $30.00 — sold under synonym Sambucus canadensis
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Common elderberry Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis
Sun Part Shade Water Medium water, Wet, tolerates dry to wet soils Bloom Bloom May-Jun Sold as Seed Soil
Rich, moist, slightly acid soil, circumneutral pH
Wildlife value
Berries relished by birds and mammals, deer eat twigs/leaves, nectar source, nesting materials for native bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
none noted (checked genus-level Sambucus nigra page, which covers subspecies)
Invasive / regulated
none noted; page notes genus includes non-native ssp. nigra (European Black Elderberry) but does not flag ssp. canadensis as invasive
Common elderberry (Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Dry Grow from seed Wild species
No sourcing note recorded yet
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Common evening primrose Oenothera biennis
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Medium water, Dry Bloom Bloom Jul-Sep Sold as Seed Wildlife value
Attracts moths, birds eat seeds, special value to native bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
none noted (self-seeds in disturbed soil, does not persist in established landscapes — growing note, not invasive designation)
Common evening primrose (Oenothera biennis) — Seed
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Full sun Medium, Dry Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds (1,500 ct), purchasable via Amazon Prime
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Common gaillardia (blanketflower) Gaillardia aristata
Sun Full sun Water Medium, Dry Bloom Jul-Sep Sold as Seeds Soil
Well-drained, infertile, acidic
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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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Low water, Dry-Moist, high drought tolerance Grow from seed Wild species
(TreeHelp seeds); In Stock, $6.00, 1.0★/1 review — thin review count, best/only live option found
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Common hackberry Celtis occidentalis
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Low water, Dry-Moist, high drought tolerance Bloom Bloom Apr-May Sold as Seed Soil
Rich, moist soils, circumneutral pH, high calcium carbonate tolerance
Wildlife value
Fruit relished by quail/pheasants/woodpeckers/cedar waxwings, larval host for Question Mark, Mourning Cloak, American Snout, Tawny Emperor
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Common hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Low-High water, Dry-Wet Grow from seed Wild species
(MySeeds.Co); seeds, Only 2 left In Stock, $16.95
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Common hoptree Ptelea trifoliata
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Low-High water, Dry-Wet Bloom Bloom Mar-Jul Sold as Seed Soil
Moist to dry, well-drained loams, circumneutral pH
Height
Up to 25 ft, usually shorter
Wildlife value
Attracts birds/butterflies, larval host for Eastern Tiger Swallowtail and Giant Swallowtail, nectar source
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Non-toxic (cited in "non-poisonous shade trees for horse pastures" Q&A)
Common hoptree / Wafer ash (Ptelea trifoliata) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Low water, Dry-Wet Grow from seed Wild species
(straight species, live plant)
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Common ninebark Physocarpus opulifolius
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Low water, Dry-Wet Bloom Bloom May-Jun Sold as Seed Soil
Clay, loam, circumneutral pH
Wildlife value
Attracts birds, special value to native and honey bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
none noted (occurs as an escape northeastward beyond native range NY to MN/SD southward)
Common ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.
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Common persimmon Diospyros virginiana
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Medium water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom Apr-Jun Sold as Seed Soil
Sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay, acid-based, calcareous soils
Height
Up to 100 ft in rich soil, often ~15 ft
Wildlife value
Fruit attracts foxes, opossums, raccoons, skunks, deer, and birds, larval host for Luna moths, special value to honey bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Immature fruit contains tannin and is strongly astringent.
Common persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade Medium Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds (1000 ct), purchasable via Amazon Prime
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Common selfheal Prunella vulgaris
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Medium Bloom May-Sep Sold as Seeds Soil
Moist, medium calcium tolerance
Wildlife value
Favorite of bumblebees/butterflies, larval host for Clouded Sulphur
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
Often considered a lawn/moist-shade weed; a dwarf form is common in turf
Common selfheal (Prunella vulgaris) — Seeds
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Sun Medium water, Moist Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Common sneezeweed Helenium autumnale
Sun Sun Water Medium water, Moist Bloom Bloom Jul-Oct Sold as Seed Wildlife value
Attracts butterflies, special value to native bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Common sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale) — Seed
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Sun Dry-Medium Grow from seed Wild species
western native added 24 Oct 2026. Range from USDA PLANTS (HEAN3), limited to the western and Plains states where it is native....
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Common sunflower Helianthus annuus
Sun Sun Water Dry-Medium Bloom Bloom Jul-Oct Sold as Not currently sold Wildlife value
Bees, seeds for birds
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Common sunflower (Helianthus annuus)
No live listing found as of 24 Oct 2026.
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Sun, Part Shade Dry, Medium water use Grow from seed Wild species
On every list checked but Amazon stock is Eurasian-garden yarrow everywhere — not a true native ecotype anywhere. Consistent ca...
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Common yarrow Achillea millefolium
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Dry, Medium water use Bloom Apr-Sep Sold as Seeds Soil
Disturbed soils, medium calcium carbonate tolerance
Wildlife value
Special value to native bees, supports conservation biological control
Lookalike alert
On every list checked but Amazon stock is Eurasian-garden yarrow everywhere — not a true native ecotype anywhere. Consistent caveat across all 6 states.
Common yarrow (Achillea millefolium) — Seeds
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Sun Dry, high drought tolerance Grow from seed Wild species
live-verified, In Stock
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Compass plant Silphium laciniatum
Sun Sun Water Dry, high drought tolerance Bloom Bloom Jul-Sep Sold as Seed Soil
Various well-drained soils
Wildlife value
Large seeds eaten by birds and small mammals, nectar source, special value to native and bumble bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Compass plant (Silphium laciniatum) — Seed
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Symphoricarpos orbiculatus
Part Shade, Shade Low-Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
In Stock, 5.0★/1 review — thin review count, live-verified
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Coralberry Symphoricarpos orbiculatus
Sun Part Shade, Shade Water Low-Medium water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom Apr-Jul Sold as Seed Soil
Well-drained sand, loam, or clay, circumneutral pH
Wildlife value
Songbirds, ground birds, small mammals, and browsers use for food/cover/nesting, special value to native bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Coralberry (Symphoricarpos orbiculatus) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade High water, Moist-Wet Grow from seed Usually a bred variety
species-level in most states
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Crimson-eyed rose-mallow Hibiscus moscheutos
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water High water, Moist-Wet Bloom Bloom Jul-Sep Sold as Seed Soil
Moist to wet, slightly acidic soils
Wildlife value
Attracts hummingbirds, conspicuous flowers
Lookalike alert
Species-level in most states; ⚠ NC/VA files note this species is NOT on Virginia's recommended list even though it is one state over on NC's.
Crimson-eyed rose-mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade Moist Grow from seed Wild species
(Seedville seeds); In Stock, $3.00, 4.6★/7 reviews — original candidate B00F53OGSY 404'd
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Culver's root Veronicastrum virginicum
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Moist Bloom Bloom Jul-Sep Sold as Seed Wildlife value
Special value to native and honey bees, attracts butterflies, supports conservation biological control
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
none noted formally; root reportedly contains powerful emetic and cathartic (medicinal/laxative use), no explicit warning
Culver's root (Veronicastrum virginicum) — Seed
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Sun Dry-Wet, high drought tolerance Grow from seed Wild species
live-verified, In Stock
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Cup plant Silphium perfoliatum
Sun Sun Water Dry-Wet, high drought tolerance Bloom Bloom Jul-Sep Sold as Seed Soil
Wet to mesic soils, tolerates clay
Height
3-6 ft, up to 10 ft
Wildlife value
Attracts birds for seed, nectar for butterflies/hummingbirds, special value to native/bumble/honey bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
none noted formally; aggressive self-seeding noted (unstoppable urge to reproduce, pops up everywhere)
Cup plant (Silphium perfoliatum) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Low water, Moist Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Cutleaf coneflower Rudbeckia laciniata
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Low water, Moist Bloom Bloom Jul-Oct Sold as Seed Soil
Moist, slightly acid soil
Wildlife value
Attracts birds, special value to native and honey bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
none noted formally; spreads rampantly by underground stems, only appropriate for large sites
Cutleaf coneflower (Rudbeckia laciniata) — Seed
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Sun Medium Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds (100 ct, Everwilde Farms), In Stock, $3.75 -- listing uses common name only; accepted with this caveat
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Dotted blazing star Liatris punctata
Sun Sun Water Medium Bloom Aug-Oct Sold as Seeds Soil
Well-drained, sandy, calcareous, alkaline-tolerant
Wildlife value
Attracts butterflies/birds, special value to native/bumble bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
none noted; can naturalize beyond native range, manageable by cutting stalks after bloom
Dotted blazing star (Liatris punctata) — Seeds
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Dry-Moist, high drought tolerance Grow from seed Wild species
(MySeeds.Co); seeds, only 2 left, $13.00
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Downy hawthorn Crataegus mollis
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Dry-Moist, high drought tolerance Bloom Bloom May-Jun Sold as Seed Wildlife value
Habitat for birds and wildlife, persistent red fruit, supports native bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Plant has thorns or prickles
Downy hawthorn (Crataegus mollis) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Dry Buy as a plant Wild species
near-identical range and ecology to A. canadensis (swapped 14 Sep 2026 — the original species had no genuine Amazon.com listing...
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Downy serviceberry Amelanchier arborea
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Medium water, Dry Bloom Apr-May Sold as Live plant Soil
Moist, well-drained, acid soils
Height
15-25 ft, occasionally to 60 ft
Wildlife value
Preferred Amelanchier species for birds and wildlife
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Downy serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea) — Live plant
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Moist Grow from seed Wild species
(Caribbeangardenseed); In Stock, $6.50, 5.0★/1 review — original live-plant candidate B0DN6TCKHZ went unavailable
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Dutchman's breeches Dicentra cucullaria
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Moist Bloom Bloom Apr-May Sold as Seed Soil
Humus-rich, acid to neutral soils, tolerates limestone
Wildlife value
Special value to bumble bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
All parts toxic only in large quantities. Minor skin irritation when touched. Symptoms if ingested: trembling, staggering, vomiting, diarrhea, convulsions, labored breathing. Toxic principle: isoquinolone alkaloids
Dutchman's breeches (Dicentra cucullaria) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade High water, Dry-Wet Grow from seed Wild species
(Nursery Central); 2 live plants 6-12", In Stock, $39.99 — verified on amazon.com 3 Nov 2026
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Eastern cottonwood Populus deltoides
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water High water, Dry-Wet Bloom Bloom Feb-Apr Sold as Tree Soil
Sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay, circumneutral pH
Height
Up to 180 ft, often shorter
Wildlife value
Larval host for Mourning Cloak/Red-spotted Purple/Viceroy/Tiger Swallowtail, seeds for granivorous birds
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
none noted formally; page notes roots can be invasive (infrastructure sense) and female trees produce nuisance cottony seed clouds
Eastern cottonwood (Populus deltoides) — Tree
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Blooming now No live listing © Wikimedia Commons
Sun, Part Shade, Shade Low water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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Eastern hop-hornbeam Ostrya virginiana
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Low water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom Apr-May Sold as Tree Soil
Rich, well-drained soils, circumneutral pH
Wildlife value
Food value to songbirds and small mammals, conspicuous flowers attract birds
Lookalike alert
⚠ No fix found 14 Sep 2026: no genuine Amazon.com SKU located — every hophornbeam-adjacent search result was either a mislabeled Carpinus caroliniana listing or an unrelated hops product.
Eastern hop-hornbeam (Ostrya virginiana) — Tree
No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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Prices change and stock sells out. Listing verified 03 Nov 2026. Always check your state's native plant list before planting.
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Sun, Part Shade Medium water, Dry Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.
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Eastern purple coneflower Echinacea purpurea
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Medium water, Dry Bloom Bloom Apr-Sep Sold as Seed Soil
Well-drained, sandy or richer soils
Wildlife value
Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, nectar source, special value to native bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
Can become very aggressive per conditions comments; not formally regulated.
Eastern purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Low water, Dry Grow from seed Wild species
live-verified, In Stock, 3.1★/45 reviews
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Eastern red cedar Juniperus virginiana
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Low water, Dry Bloom Bloom Mar-May Sold as Seed Soil
Sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay, rocky, limestone-based, caliche
Height
30-40 ft, up to 90 ft
Wildlife value
Berries eaten by wildlife including cedar waxwing, nesting material and cover, attracts birds/butterflies
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Fleshy cones (resembling berries) and leaves: low toxicity when ingested; large amounts may cause diarrhea. Toxic principle: volatile oils including thujone
Invasive / regulated
none noted (alternate host for cedar-apple rust, injurious to apple orchards — disease vector, not invasive designation)
Eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana) — Seed
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Part Shade, Shade (avoid continuous full sun) Low-Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
consistent trap warning vs. mixed Aquilegia/European columbine
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Eastern red columbine Aquilegia canadensis
Sun Part Shade, Shade (avoid continuous full sun) Water Low-Medium water, Dry-Moist Bloom Feb-Jul Sold as Seeds Soil
Sandy, well-drained soils, medium loam/sandy loam/limestone-based, not too rich
Wildlife value
Attracts hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, hawk moths, larval host for Columbine Duskywing
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
none noted (readily hybridizes with other Aquilegia species incl. non-native A. vulgaris — isolate for pure strains, not an invasiveness concern for A. canadensis itself)
Eastern red columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) — Seeds
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Part Shade, Shade Low water, Moist Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Eastern redbud Cercis canadensis
Sun Part Shade, Shade Water Low water, Moist Bloom Bloom Mar-May Sold as Seed Soil
Moist, fertile, well-drained soils
Height
Up to 15-30 ft tall
Wildlife value
Special value to native bees and bumble bees, provides nesting materials for native bees, moderate deer resistance
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade Dry-Moist-Wet Grow from seed Wild species
species-level (pink garden-color packet)
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Fall obedient plant Physostegia virginiana
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Dry-Moist-Wet Bloom Bloom Jul-Sep Sold as Seed Soil
Various well-drained soils
Height
Up to several feet tall
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Fall obedient plant (Physostegia virginiana) — Seed
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Part Shade Medium water, Dry Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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Farkleberry Vaccinium arboreum
Sun Part Shade Water Medium water, Dry Bloom Bloom Mar-Jun Sold as Tree Soil
Sandy or rocky, acid soils - sandy, sandy loam, acid-based
Height
12-15 ft, up to 30 ft
Wildlife value
Black berries attract birds and mammals, larval host for Henry's Elfin and Striped Hairstreak, special value to native bees
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 03 Nov 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Farkleberry (Vaccinium arboreum) — Tree
No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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Feathery false Solomon's seal Maianthemum racemosum
Sun Not researched Water Not researched Bloom Bloom Apr Sold as Herb Soil
Gravelly and clay soils mentioned
Height
Stems up to 4 ft, often shorter
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 03 Nov 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Feathery false Solomon's seal (Maianthemum racemosum) — Herb
No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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Part Shade Low-Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Fire pink Silene virginica
Sun Part Shade Water Low-Medium water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom Apr-Aug Sold as Seed Soil
Well-drained, rocky, acid, poor soils preferred
Wildlife value
Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, seeds attract juncos/pine siskins/sparrows
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Fire pink (Silene virginica) — Seed
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Part Shade, Shade Low water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
also the official state flower/tree of North Carolina and Virginia, but neither state's proof found a dedicated dogwood SKU — a...
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Flowering dogwood Cornus florida
Sun Part Shade, Shade Water Low water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom Feb-Jun Sold as Seed Soil
Rich, well-drained, acid soil - sandy, sandy loam, medium loam
Height
Up to 65 ft, typically 20-40 ft
Wildlife value
Fruit feeds birds and mammals including deer, flowers attract birds/butterflies, larval host for Spring Azure, special value to native bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.
Flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) — Seed
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Full sun Low, Dry to mesic Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Flowering spurge Euphorbia corollata
Sun Full sun Water Low, Dry to mesic Bloom Jun-Oct Sold as Not currently sold Wildlife value
Supports conservation biological control, fragrant flowers benefit pollinators
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 16 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Toxicity
All plant parts poisonous; milky sap causes skin/eye/mucous-membrane irritation; ingestion causes nausea/vomiting/diarrhea (diterpene esters)
Flowering spurge (Euphorbia corollata)
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Sun, Part Shade Low-High water, Dry-Wet Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.
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Foxglove beardtongue Penstemon digitalis
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Low-High water, Dry-Wet Bloom Bloom May-Jul Sold as Seed Soil
Fertile, well-drained loams, clay loams, and sand, acid preferably
Wildlife value
Attracts hummingbirds and bumblebees, special value to native and bumble bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Foxglove beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Low water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
(MySeeds.Co); seeds, Only 2 left In Stock, $12.00
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Fragrant sumac Rhus aromatica
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Low water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom Apr-Jun Sold as Seed Soil
Dry, rocky soils - sandy, loamy, clay, limestone-based
Wildlife value
Berries winter food for birds and small animals, larval host for Red-banded Hairstreak and Banded Hairstreak
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
none noted formally; colonizes to form thickets (natural characteristic)
Fragrant sumac (Rhus aromatica) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade Moist Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Golden alexanders Zizia aurea
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Moist Bloom Bloom Apr-Aug Sold as Seed Soil
Moist, sandy or sandy-clay soils
Wildlife value
Attracts butterflies, larval host for Black Swallowtail, special value to native bees, moderate deer resistance
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Golden alexanders (Zizia aurea) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
live-verified, In Stock
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Grayhead coneflower Ratibida pinnata
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Medium water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom May-Sep Sold as Seed Soil
Sandy to clay and calcareous soils
Wildlife value
Attracts birds and butterflies, special value to native bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Grayhead coneflower (Ratibida pinnata) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Moist-Wet, low drought tolerance Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.
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Great blue lobelia Lobelia siphilitica
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Moist-Wet, low drought tolerance Bloom Bloom Jul-Oct Sold as Seed Wildlife value
Attracts birds and hummingbirds, special value to native and bumble bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
All parts toxic only if eaten in large quantities. Symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, salivation, exhaustion/weakness, pupil dilation, convulsions, coma. Toxic compounds: alkaloids lobelamine, lobeline, volatile oils
Great blue lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Dry-Wet Grow from seed Wild species
seeds, In Stock
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Green ash Fraxinus pennsylvanica
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Medium water, Dry-Wet Bloom Bloom Apr-Jun Sold as Seed Soil
Moist, fertile, sandy to loamy soils, neutral pH
Wildlife value
Cover, nesting site, birds eat fruit, larval host for Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Orange Sulphur, and Mourning Cloak
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Moist Grow from seed Wild species
(Everwilde Farms); seeds, In Stock, $3.75, 4.8★/7 reviews — sold under common name "Heart-Leaf Golden Alexanders"
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Heart-leaved meadow parsnip Zizia aptera
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Moist Bloom Bloom May-Jun Sold as Seed Soil
Moist, sandy or sandy-clay soils, adaptable to alkaline
Wildlife value
Special value to native bees, supports conservation biological control, toxic alkaloid to livestock
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Contains toxic alkaloid in bulb and foliage; causes vomiting, breathing difficulties, and coma in humans; livestock can be poisoned via grazing or hay
Heart-leaved meadow parsnip (Zizia aptera) — Seed
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Sun Medium Grow from seed Wild species
western native added 24 Oct 2026. Range from USDA PLANTS (OEEL), limited to the western and Plains states where it is native. N...
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Hooker's evening primrose Oenothera elata
Sun Sun Water Medium Bloom Bloom Jun-Sep Sold as Not currently sold Wildlife value
Night-flying moths, goldfinches
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Hooker's evening primrose (Oenothera elata)
No live listing found as of 24 Oct 2026.
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Sun Dry Grow from seed Wild species
western native added 24 Oct 2026. Range from USDA PLANTS (ACHY), limited to the western and Plains states where it is native. N...
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Indian ricegrass Achnatherum hymenoides
Sun Sun Water Dry Bloom Bloom Apr-Jun Sold as Not currently sold Wildlife value
Seeds for birds and rodents
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Indian ricegrass (Achnatherum hymenoides)
No live listing found as of 24 Oct 2026.
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Usually a bred variety
bulk (PA); cultivar 'Cheyenne' (TX)
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Indiangrass Sorghastrum nutans
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Medium water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom Aug-Oct Sold as Seed Soil
Moist, rich soils - calcareous, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, limestone-based
Wildlife value
Seeds feed small mammals and birds, larval host for Pepper-and-Salt Skipper, nesting material for native bees
Lookalike alert
Bulk (PA); cultivar 'Cheyenne' (TX).
Indiangrass (Sorghastrum nutans) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade Low water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
(CZ Grain); seeds, In Stock, $10.49
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Indigo bush Amorpha fruticosa
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Low water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom Apr-Jun Sold as Seed Soil
Sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay soils
Wildlife value
Nectar for bees/butterflies/insects, larval host for Silver-spotted Skipper/Southern Dogface/California Dogface/Gray Hairstreak/Hoary Edge, high deer resistance
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
Can be weedy or invasive in the Northeast; forms thickets on riverbanks and islands
Indigo bush / False indigo bush (Amorpha fruticosa) — Seed
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Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Moist Grow from seed Wild species
(but explicitly NOT true sea oats, Uniola paniculata)
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Inland sea oats Chasmanthium latifolium
Sun Part Shade, Shade Water Medium water, Moist Bloom Bloom Jun-Sep Sold as Seed Soil
Moist sands, loams, and clays, poorly drained okay
Wildlife value
Seeds feed small mammals and birds, larval host for skipper butterflies
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
Reseeds easily and can expand aggressively within a couple years forming solid mats in moist loams; not formally regulated.
Inland sea oats (Chasmanthium latifolium) — Seed
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Sun, Shade High water, Moist-Wet Buy as a plant Wild species
live bulbs, In Stock, $44.99, no reviews yet — live-verified
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Jack-in-the-pulpit Arisaema triphyllum
Sun Sun, Shade Water High water, Moist-Wet Bloom Bloom Mar-Jun Sold as Bulb Soil
Humus-rich, moist soils
Wildlife value
Birds and mammals eat berries
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Berries, foliage, roots contain calcium oxalate crystals and acrid substances causing painful irritation of mouth/throat if ingested; roots can cause skin blisters if touched
Jack-in-the-pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum) — Bulb
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Shade Moist, low drought tolerance Grow from seed Wild species
(Everwilde Farms); seeds (50 ct), In Stock, $4.25, 3.4★/16 reviews — listing doesn't explicitly confirm species beyond common n...
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Jacob's ladder Polemonium reptans
Sun Shade Water Moist, low drought tolerance Bloom Bloom Apr-May Sold as Seed Soil
Moist, humus-rich soils
Wildlife value
Special value to native and bumble bees, conspicuous flowers
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Jacob's ladder (Polemonium reptans) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
In Stock, $10.49, 4.2★/11 reviews — live-verified
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Kentucky coffeetree Gymnocladus dioicus
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom Jun Sold as Seed Soil
Deep, rich, moist sandy loams or silty clays
Wildlife value
Larval host for Bicolored and Bisected honey locust moths
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Raw seeds poisonous (roasted seeds historically used as coffee substitute)
Invasive / regulated
none noted; threatened/endangered in parts of range (SW Ontario, NY State), naturalizes elsewhere but not flagged invasive
Kentucky coffeetree (Gymnocladus dioicus) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Dry Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.
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Lanceleaf coreopsis Coreopsis lanceolata
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Medium water, Dry Bloom Bloom Apr-Jun Sold as Seed Soil
Sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay, acid-based, calcareous soils
Wildlife value
Attracts butterflies, nectar source, special value to native bees, supports conservation biological control
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
none noted (toxicity)
Invasive / regulated
Officially listed as an "Invasive Alien Species" in Japan (serious pest there); in native range self-sows readily and can become weedy.
Lanceleaf coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata) — Seed
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Full sun Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds (250 ct), In Stock, $3.00
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Large penstemon (shell-leaf beardtongue) Penstemon grandiflorus
Sun Full sun Water Not researched Bloom May-Jun Sold as Seeds Wildlife value
Special value to native/bumble bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
occasionally escapes cultivation in the East; no formal invasive status
Large penstemon (shell-leaf beardtongue) (Penstemon grandiflorus) — Seeds
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Part shade Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Largeflower tickseed Coreopsis grandiflora
Sun Part shade Water Not researched Bloom May-Jun Sold as Not currently sold Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 16 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Invasive / regulated
Self-sows readily, can become weedy; not reliably perennial
Largeflower tickseed (Coreopsis grandiflora)
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Sun, Part Shade Low water, Dry Grow from seed Wild species
(Seedville); In Stock
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Leadplant Amorpha canescens
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Low water, Dry Bloom Bloom Jun-Jul Sold as Seed Soil
Well-drained, sandy or rocky soils
Wildlife value
Nectar for insects, browse and fruit for mammals/deer, special value to native bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.
Leadplant (Amorpha canescens) — Seed
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Sun Dry Grow from seed Wild species
western native added 24 Oct 2026. Range from USDA PLANTS (LILE10), limited to the western and Plains states where it is native....
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Lewis flax (blue flax) Linum lewisii
Sun Sun Water Dry Bloom Bloom May-Aug Sold as Seed Soil
Well-drained, poor soils fine
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (24 Oct 2026), via Amazon.
Lewis flax (blue flax) (Linum lewisii) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade Low water, Dry Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Little bluestem Schizachyrium scoparium
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Low water, Dry Bloom Bloom Jun-Dec Sold as Seed Soil
Well-drained soil - sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay, limestone-based
Height
Up to 7 ft, often shorter
Wildlife value
Seeds for small mammals and granivorous birds, nesting material, larval host for butterflies, high deer resistance
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
none noted (readily reseeds, not recommended for small gardens — growing note, not invasive designation)
Little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) — Seed
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Baptisia bracteata var. leucophaea
Part shade Moist Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Longbract wild indigo (cream false indigo) Baptisia bracteata var. leucophaea
Sun Part shade Water Moist Bloom Mar-Jun Sold as Not currently sold Soil
Well-drained, sandy to loamy
Wildlife value
Special value to native/bumble bees
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 16 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Toxicity
Other Baptisia species are poisonous if ingested (no recorded human fatalities); sensitivity varies, children particularly vulnerable
Longbract wild indigo (cream false indigo) (Baptisia bracteata var. leucophaea)
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Sun Low water, Dry Grow from seed Wild species
(CaribbeanGarden); seeds, In Stock, $1.99, 3.5★/27 reviews
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Low prickly pear Opuntia humifusa
Sun Sun Water Low water, Dry Bloom Bloom May-Jul Sold as Seed Height
Up to 20 in, Florida specimens to 6 ft
Wildlife value
Fruits and cladodes eaten by Ornate Box Turtle, special value to native bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Glochids (barbed bristle-hairs) on stems cause painful skin/eye irritation on contact; potential internal effects in diabetics from ingestion
Low prickly pear (Opuntia humifusa) — Seed
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Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Moist Buy as a plant Wild species
(CZ Grain); In Stock, live-verified — original candidate B0C4JZTTVW went unavailable
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Mayapple Podophyllum peltatum
Sun Part Shade, Shade Water Medium water, Moist Bloom Bloom Mar-May Sold as Live plant Soil
Moist, humus-rich soils - sandy, sandy loam, medium loam
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Unripe fruit, leaves, roots highly toxic, may be fatal if eaten. Symptoms: salivation, vomiting, diarrhea, excitement, headache, fever, coma. Toxic principle: podophyllin
Mayapple (Podophyllum peltatum) — Live plant
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Sun, Part Shade Low-Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
consistent tropical-Passiflora-substitution trap and a shipping-restriction trap (one listing cannot ship to FL/GA/AL/TN/MS)
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Maypop passionflower Passiflora incarnata
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Low-Medium water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom Mar-Nov Sold as Seed Soil
Rich, non-saline clays, loams, sands
Wildlife value
Attracts butterflies, larval host for Gulf Fritillary and Zebra Longwing, fruit eaten by birds
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
none noted (spreads by root suckers — botanical characteristic, not invasive designation)
Maypop / purple passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) — Seed
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Sun Medium water, Dry-Moist, high drought tolerance Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Mexican hat Ratibida columnifera
Sun Sun Water Medium water, Dry-Moist, high drought tolerance Bloom Bloom May-Oct Sold as Seed Soil
Well-drained soils - limestone-based, caliche, clay, clay loam, medium loam, sandy loam
Wildlife value
Nectar for bees/butterflies/insects, seeds for granivorous birds, special value to native bees, high deer resistance
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
none noted formally; caution that it grows aggressively and may push out weaker species
Mexican hat / prairie coneflower (Ratibida columnifera) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade Low water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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Mexican plum Prunus mexicana
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Low water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom Feb-Apr Sold as Tree Soil
Dry to moist, well-drained soils - sandy, loamy, clay, limestone-based
Wildlife value
Nectar for bees, fruit for birds and mammals, larval host for Tiger Swallowtail and Cecropia moths
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 03 Nov 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Mexican plum (Prunus mexicana) — Tree
No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Moist Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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Michigan lily Lilium michiganense
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Moist Bloom Bloom Jul-Aug Sold as Herb Soil
Deep, fertile, moist, cool soil
Wildlife value
Conspicuous flowers beneficial for pollinators
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 03 Nov 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Michigan lily (Lilium michiganense) — Herb
No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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Prices change and stock sells out. Listing verified 03 Nov 2026. Always check your state's native plant list before planting.
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Sun, Part Shade Low water, Dry Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Narrow-leaf coneflower Echinacea angustifolia
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Low water, Dry Bloom Bloom May-Jul Sold as Seed Soil
Clay loam, medium loam, sandy loam, clay, sandy, tolerates high alkalinity
Wildlife value
Attracts butterflies, nectar source, special value to native bees, not deer resistant
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Narrow-leaf coneflower (Echinacea angustifolia) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade Low-Medium water, Dry-Moist Buy as a plant Wild species
but consistently flagged as a thin/hard-coat-seed catalog with no live shrub found in any state
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New Jersey tea Ceanothus americanus
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Low-Medium water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom Mar-Aug Sold as Live plant Soil
Well-drained mesic sand, loam, or limey soils
Wildlife value
Butterflies use flowers, turkeys/quail eat seeds, larval host for Spring Azure, Summer Azure, and Mottled Duskywing, special value to native bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
New Jersey tea (Ceanothus americanus) — Live plant
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Part Shade, Shade Keep evenly moist, will not survive drying out Buy as a plant Wild species
Sold as live plant (rhizome) via Amazon; verified 04 Nov 2026.
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Northern maidenhair fern Adiantum pedatum
Sun Part Shade, Shade Water Keep evenly moist, will not survive drying out Bloom Non-flowering (spore-bearing fern) Sold as Live plant (rhizome) Soil
Rich, moist, well-drained, mostly acidic, tolerates some lime
Wildlife value
Shelter for toads and lizards
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.
Northern maidenhair fern (Adiantum pedatum) — Live plant (rhizome)
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Sun, Part Shade Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
In Stock, $8.80, 4.0★/32 reviews — original candidate B08K67SLQV went unavailable
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Northern red oak Quercus rubra
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Medium water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom Mar-May Sold as Seed Soil
Well-drained, loamy sands, acidic pH
Height
75-100 ft, up to 120 ft
Wildlife value
Attracts songbirds/ground birds/mammals/butterflies/hummingbirds, larval host for Gray Hairstreak
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Acorns and young leaves low toxicity if eaten. Symptoms: stomach pain, constipation then bloody diarrhea, excessive thirst/urination
Northern red oak (Quercus rubra) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Dry-Wet Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Northern spicebush Lindera benzoin
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Medium water, Dry-Wet Bloom Bloom Mar-May Sold as Seed Soil
Moist, sandy, well-drained soils - caliche, limestone-based, sandy loam, medium loam
Height
6-15 ft, up to 20 ft
Wildlife value
Attracts birds and butterflies, larval host for Spicebush Swallowtail, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, and Promethea silkmoth
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Northern spicebush (Lindera benzoin) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Moist Buy as a plant Wild species
OH state tree
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Ohio buckeye Aesculus glabra
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Medium water, Moist Bloom Mar-May Sold as Live plant Soil
Rich, moist, well-drained, acidic soils
Height
Up to 75 ft, often shorter
Wildlife value
Squirrels eat seeds, attracts hummingbirds
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
All parts of this tree are poisonous if taken internally. Keep away from livestock; seeds and fruits are attractive to children and are dangerous. (glycoside aesculin and saponin aescin)
Invasive / regulated
Noted as "escaping into New York" — localized naturalization, not formally regulated.
Ohio buckeye (Aesculus glabra) — Live plant
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Sun Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
searched and missed (no matching `dp/`) in VA and WV
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Pale purple coneflower Echinacea pallida
Sun Sun Water Medium water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom May-Jul Sold as Seed Soil
Moist to dry, acid or lime soils, preferably rich
Height
Up to 4.5 ft, often shorter
Wildlife value
Attracts bees and butterflies, special value to native bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
Described as "a sometimes aggressive plant"; not formally regulated.
Pale purple coneflower (Echinacea pallida) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Partridge pea Chamaecrista fasciculata
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Medium water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom Jun-Oct Sold as Seed Soil
Dry, deep, sandy, well-drained soils, also clay/clay loam/medium loam/sandy loam
Wildlife value
Larval host for Cloudless Giant Sulphur, Orange Sulphur, and Sleepy Orange, nectar for bees/butterflies, seeds feed gamebirds/songbirds
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Partridge pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Moist Grow from seed Wild species
moist-seed caveat consistent everywhere
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Pawpaw Asimina triloba
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Medium water, Moist Bloom Apr-May Sold as Seeds Soil
Rich, moist, slightly acid soils, sandy/loam/clay
Wildlife value
Attracts birds/butterflies, larval host for Zebra Swallowtail and Pawpaw Sphinx moth
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Fruit, though edible, can cause skin irritation and gastrointestinal upset in some individuals; low toxicity.
Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) — Seeds
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Sun, Part Shade Dry, Medium water use Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seeds via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Pearly everlasting Anaphalis margaritacea
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Dry, Medium water use Bloom Jun-Oct Sold as Seeds Soil
Sandy or gravelly soils
Wildlife value
Food source for Painted Lady/American Lady butterflies, larval host for Painted Ladies and skippers
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Pearly everlasting (Anaphalis margaritacea) — Seeds
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Blooming now No live listing © Wikimedia Commons
Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Dry Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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Pignut hickory Carya glabra
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Medium water, Dry Bloom Bloom Apr Sold as Tree Soil
Well-drained to dry, rich loams and silty clays
Wildlife value
Food for songbirds and small mammals, primary host for luna/funeral dagger/giant regal moths
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 03 Nov 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Pignut hickory (Carya glabra) — Tree
No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade High water, Moist-Wet Buy as a plant Wild species
(Dangs Express); live plant, In Stock, $65.00
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Pin oak Quercus palustris
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water High water, Moist-Wet Bloom Bloom Mar-May Sold as Live plant Soil
Heavy, poorly drained, acidic soils
Height
Up to 75 ft, typically 60-70 ft
Wildlife value
Attracts songbirds/water birds/ground birds/mammals/butterflies/hummingbirds, larval host for Gray Hairstreak
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Pin oak (Quercus palustris) — Live plant
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Sun, Part Shade Medium water, Moist Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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Possumhaw Ilex decidua
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Medium water, Moist Bloom Bloom Mar-May Sold as Shrub Soil
Moist sands, loams or clays - sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay, caliche
Wildlife value
Berries attract songbirds, fruit for mammals, nesting site, nectar for insects
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 03 Nov 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Possumhaw (Ilex decidua) — Shrub
No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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Sun, Part Shade Medium Buy as a plant Wild species
Live plant, 18+ in, In Stock, $112.50
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Post oak Quercus stellata
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Medium Bloom Mar-May Sold as Live plant Soil
Dry to moist, rocky or sandy
Height
40-50 ft (to 100 ft)
Wildlife value
Acorns feed deer/squirrels/turkeys, larval host for Northern Hairstreak, Horace's Duskywing
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
none noted; susceptible to oak wilt, roots extremely sensitive to disturbance
Post oak (Quercus stellata) — Live plant
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Sun High Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds (1000 ct), In Stock, $3.99
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Prairie Junegrass Koeleria macrantha
Sun Sun Water High Bloom Apr-Jun Sold as Seeds Soil
Sandy or rocky, high calcium carbonate tolerance, drought-tolerant
Wildlife value
Attracts birds, nesting materials/structure for native bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Prairie Junegrass (Koeleria macrantha) — Seeds
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Sun Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Prairie blazing star Liatris pycnostachya
Sun Sun Water Medium water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom Aug-Dec Sold as Seed Soil
Moist, well-drained soils - rocky, sandy, sandy loam, poor quality preferred
Wildlife value
Attracts butterflies, nectar for bees, special value to native bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Prairie blazing star (Liatris pycnostachya) — Seed
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Full sun Dry to moist Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Prairie blue-eyed grass Sisyrinchium campestre
Sun Full sun Water Dry to moist Bloom May-Jun Sold as Not currently sold Wildlife value
Nectar source, conspicuous flowers
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 16 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Prairie blue-eyed grass (Sisyrinchium campestre)
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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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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Full sun High Buy as a plant Wild species
Live plant, 3 Gallon, In Stock, $69.97
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Prairie cordgrass Spartina pectinata
Sun Full sun Water High Bloom Jun Sold as Live plant Wildlife value
Attracts birds
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
Spreads rapidly by rhizomes; can become invasive; best suited to large areas
Prairie cordgrass (Spartina pectinata) — Live plant
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Sun Moderate water, Moist Grow from seed Usually a bred variety
(MySeeds.Co); In Stock (2 left), $18.95
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Prairie crabapple Malus ioensis
Sun Sun Water Moderate water, Moist Bloom Bloom May-Jun Sold as Seed Soil
Well-drained loams, tolerates limestone/alkaline
Wildlife value
Thickets provide nesting/shelter, fruit attracts bobwhites/pheasants/squirrels/rabbits, special value to native/bumble/honey bees
Lookalike alert
(MySeeds.Co); In Stock (2 left), $18.95. ⚠ listing description text templated from an unrelated 'Prairiefire' cultivar — title/brand/species labeling correct.
Invasive / regulated
none noted formally; trees tend to form clonal thickets
Prairie crabapple (Malus ioensis) — Seed
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Sun Low water, Dry Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Prairie dropseed Sporobolus heterolepis
Sun Sun Water Low water, Dry Bloom Bloom Jun-Aug Sold as Seed Wildlife value
Fragrant flowers attract pollinators, nesting material for native bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Prairie dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium, Dry Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds (2 g), Only 1 left in stock, $10.00
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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)
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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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Moist, Wet Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds (200 ct), purchasable via Amazon Prime
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Prairie ironweed Vernonia fasciculata
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Moist, Wet Bloom Jul-Sep Sold as Seeds Soil
Fertile, moist to wet
Wildlife value
Larval host for American painted lady, special value to native bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
Aggressive growth -- too aggressive for small areas, needs competition
Prairie ironweed (Vernonia fasciculata) — Seeds
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Part shade Moist Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds (100 ct), In Stock, $3.00
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Prairie onion Allium stellatum
Sun Part shade Water Moist Bloom spring-fall Sold as Seeds Wildlife value
Attracts butterflies
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Low toxicity if eaten in large quantities; nausea/vomiting/diarrhea
Invasive / regulated
Some Allium species can become weedy in warmer climates
Prairie/autumn onion (Allium stellatum) — Seeds
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Part shade Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds (250 ct), In Stock, $16.91
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Prairie tickseed Coreopsis palmata
Sun Part shade Water Not researched Bloom Jul-Aug Sold as Seeds Soil
Light, sandy or gravelly
Wildlife value
Special value to native bees, supports conservation biological control
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
none noted; spread limited by poor soils
Prairie/stiff tickseed (Coreopsis palmata) — Seeds
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Part shade Medium, Moist to wet Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds (50 ct), In Stock, $3.00
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Purple meadow-rue Thalictrum dasycarpum
Sun Part shade Water Medium, Moist to wet Bloom Mar-Jul Sold as Seeds Soil
Rich, sandy or calcareous loams
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Some meadow-rue species contain thalictrine (a heart toxin); genus produces alkaloids
Purple meadow-rue (Thalictrum dasycarpum) — Seeds
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Full sun Low Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds, purchasable via Amazon Prime
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Purple prairie clover Dalea purpurea
Sun Full sun Water Low Bloom Jun-Sep Sold as Seeds Wildlife value
Nectar source, special value to native/bumble/honey bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
none; deer resistant, valuable range species
Purple prairie clover (Dalea purpurea) — Seeds
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Sun Medium water, Moist Grow from seed Wild species
searched and missed in SC and VA
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Rattlesnake master Eryngium yuccifolium
Sun Sun Water Medium water, Moist Bloom Bloom May-Aug Sold as Seed Soil
Various well-drained soils
Wildlife value
Special value to native bees, supports conservation biological control, conspicuous flowers attract pollinators
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
Aggressive self-seeder — remove seed heads to keep in check; not formally regulated.
Rattlesnake master (Eryngium yuccifolium) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Moist Grow from seed Wild species
seeds, In Stock
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Red baneberry Actaea rubra
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Moist Bloom Bloom Apr-Jun Sold as Seed Soil
Well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soils
Wildlife value
Conspicuous feathery flowers attract pollinators, berries poisonous to humans
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Berries and roots very poisonous if ingested, may affect nervous system. Symptoms: burning mouth/throat, salivation, severe stomach cramps, headache, diarrhea, dizziness, hallucinations. Children most at risk. Not reported to have caused death to humans/livestock in US
Red baneberry (Actaea rubra) — Seed
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Part Shade Moist Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Red-osier dogwood Cornus sericea
Sun Part Shade Water Moist Bloom Bloom May-Jun Sold as Seed Soil
Moist, well-drained soils
Wildlife value
Waterfowl, marshbirds, shorebirds, and mammals major users, attracts birds/butterflies, larval host for Spring Azure
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Red-osier dogwood (Cornus sericea) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade Dry Grow from seed Wild species
(Palm Beach Medicinal Herbs); seeds, only 4 left, $9.99, ships from Amazon
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Richardson's alumroot Heuchera richardsonii
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Dry Bloom Bloom Apr-Jun Sold as Seed Soil
Sandy or gravelly soils
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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Part Shade High water, Moist Buy as a plant Wild species
live-verified, In Stock — original candidate went unavailable
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River birch Betula nigra
Sun Part Shade Water High water, Moist Bloom Bloom Feb-Mar Sold as Live plant Soil
Sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay, acid-based soils
Height
30-50 ft, up to 90 ft
Wildlife value
Seeds for granivorous birds and small mammals, browse, attracts birds
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
none noted (described as most trouble-free birch)
River birch (Betula nigra) — Live plant
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Sun, Part Shade Low Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds (listed under synonym genus "Cleomella serrulata"), purchasable, $6.99
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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
Rocky Mountain bee plant (Peritoma serrulata) — Seeds
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Sun Dry Grow from seed Wild species
western native added 24 Oct 2026. Range from USDA PLANTS (ZIGR), limited to the western and Plains states where it is native. N...
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Rocky Mountain zinnia Zinnia grandiflora
Sun Sun Water Dry Bloom Bloom Jun-Oct Sold as Not currently sold Wildlife value
Bees, butterflies
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Rocky Mountain zinnia (Zinnia grandiflora)
No live listing found as of 24 Oct 2026.
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Part shade to shade Low Buy as a plant Wild species
Live plant, 3 Gallon, In stock, $154.44
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Roughleaf dogwood Cornus drummondii
Sun Part shade to shade Water Low Bloom Apr-Jul Sold as Live plant Soil
Dry to moist, alkaline (limestone-based/sandy/clay)
Wildlife value
Nectar for many butterfly species, birds eat fruit, nesting habitat (e.g. Bell's Vireo)
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
Colonizes by suckers -- may need management to maintain tree form
Roughleaf dogwood (Cornus drummondii) — Live plant
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Sun Low water, Dry Grow from seed Wild species
(Outsidepride); 1000 seeds, In Stock, $7.49 — verified on amazon.com 4 Nov 2026 (previous ASIN B0BR666VJV dead)
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Roundhead lespedeza Lespedeza capitata
Sun Sun Water Low water, Dry Bloom Bloom Jul-Sep Sold as Seed Wildlife value
Seeds provide food for birds and wildlife
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.
Roundhead lespedeza (Lespedeza capitata) — Seed
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Sun Dry Grow from seed Wild species
western native added 24 Oct 2026. Range from USDA PLANTS (ERNA10), limited to the western and Plains states where it is native....
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Rubber rabbitbrush Ericameria nauseosa
Sun Sun Water Dry Bloom Bloom Aug-Oct Sold as Seed Soil
Most dry soils, alkaline ok
Wildlife value
Late bees and butterflies
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (24 Oct 2026), via Amazon.
Rubber rabbitbrush (Ericameria nauseosa) — Seed
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Part Shade Low Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Rusty blackhaw viburnum Viburnum rufidulum
Sun Part Shade Water Low Bloom Apr-May Sold as Not currently sold Soil
Dry, limestone-based to clay, broadly adaptable
Wildlife value
Nectar for bees/butterflies/insects, fruit for birds/mammals
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 16 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Rusty blackhaw viburnum (Viburnum rufidulum)
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Sun Low (drought-tolerant) Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Scaly blazing star Liatris squarrosa
Sun Sun Water Low (drought-tolerant) Bloom Jun-Sep Sold as Not currently sold Wildlife value
Attracts butterflies, special value to native bees
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 16 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Scaly blazing star (Liatris squarrosa)
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
(Palm Beach Medicinal Herbs); 3 seeds, Only 6 left in stock, $9.99 — verified on amazon.com 4 Nov 2026 (previous ASIN B0B3Z3RMN...
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Shagbark hickory Carya ovata
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Medium water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom Mar-Jun Sold as Seed Soil
Well-drained, fertile soils - sandy loam, clay
Height
60-80 ft, up to 150 ft
Wildlife value
Squirrels and birds eat seeds/catkins, nesting sites and cover
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.
Shagbark hickory (Carya ovata) — Seed
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Part shade Moist Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds (1000 ct), purchasable via Amazon Prime
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Showy goldenrod Solidago speciosa
Sun Part shade Water Moist Bloom Aug-Sep Sold as Seeds Wildlife value
Attracts birds/butterflies, special value to native/honey bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
can become aggressive in moist soils
Showy goldenrod (Solidago speciosa) — Seeds
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Sun Dry-Medium Grow from seed Wild species
western native added 24 Oct 2026. Range from USDA PLANTS (ASSP), limited to the western and Plains states where it is native. A...
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Showy milkweed Asclepias speciosa
Sun Sun Water Dry-Medium Bloom Bloom May-Aug Sold as Seed Soil
Most soils, tolerates clay
Wildlife value
Monarch host, bees, butterflies
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (24 Oct 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Milky sap toxic if eaten; keep from livestock
Showy milkweed (Asclepias speciosa) — Seed
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Sun Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Showy tick trefoil Desmodium canadense
Sun Sun Water Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom Jun-Sep Sold as Seed Soil
Moist soils, indifferent to soil acidity
Wildlife value
Attracts butterflies/hummingbirds, larval host for Eastern Tailed Blue, Silver-spotted Skipper, and Hoary Edge, special value to bumble bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
Can "take over a small garden" per conditions comments; not formally regulated.
Showy tick trefoil (Desmodium canadense) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade Medium water, Dry-Moist, drought and short-term flood tolerant Buy as a plant Wild species
(Florida Foliage); 3 live trees, In Stock, $34.97 — verified on amazon.com 3 Nov 2026 (previous ASIN B0DSJW44N2 currently unava...
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Shumard oak Quercus shumardii
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Medium water, Dry-Moist, drought and short-term flood tolerant Bloom Bloom Mar-May Sold as Live plant Soil
Sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay, limestone-based, caliche
Wildlife value
Fruit for birds/mammals, nesting site, cover, larval host for Horaces Duskywing
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Acorns and young leaves low toxicity if eaten. Symptoms: stomach pain, constipation then bloody diarrhea, excessive thirst/urination
Shumard oak (Quercus shumardii) — Live plant
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Sun, Part Shade Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
TX state grass
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Sideoats grama Bouteloua curtipendula
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Medium water, Dry-Moist Bloom Jun-Nov Sold as Seeds Soil
Medium-textured well-drained soils, disturbed/igneous/limestone-based
Wildlife value
Bird food/nesting material/cover, graze for mammals, larval host for skipper butterflies
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
none noted (increases rapidly after drought/grazing disturbance — described as a positive ecological trait, not invasive)
Sideoats grama (Bouteloua curtipendula) — Seeds
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Full sun Medium, Dry, high drought tolerance Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds (100 ct), In Stock, $10.49
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Silver buffaloberry Shepherdia argentea
Sun Full sun Water Medium, Dry, high drought tolerance Bloom Apr-May Sold as Seeds Soil
Rocky, sandy or clayey, high alkaline/calcium tolerance
Wildlife value
Special value to native bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Has thorns/prickles -- physical hazard
Silver buffaloberry (Shepherdia argentea) — Seeds
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Moist Buy as a plant Wild species
live-verified, In Stock
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Silver maple Acer saccharinum
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Medium water, Moist Bloom Bloom Mar-Apr Sold as Live plant Soil
Rich, wet to moist, slightly acid soils
Wildlife value
Attracts birds, food source for Cecropia silkmoths
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
none noted (warning field notes roots cause sidewalks to buckle/drain tiles to clog — infrastructure note, not toxicity)
Silver maple (Acer saccharinum) — Live plant
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Sun, Part Shade High Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds (5 ct), Only 8 left In Stock, $9.99
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Slippery elm Ulmus rubra
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water High Bloom Jan-Apr Sold as Seeds Soil
Moist, rich to dry, limestone
Height
40-60 ft (to 110 ft)
Wildlife value
Attracts birds/butterflies, larval host for Mourning Cloak, Columbia silkmoth
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
Considered weedy, tends to infest hedges/fence rows/idle ground; susceptible to Dutch elm disease
Slippery elm (Ulmus rubra) — Seeds
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Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Dry-Moist Buy as a plant Wild species
(CZ Grain live rhizomes); In Stock, $16.95 — live-verified
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Smooth Solomon's seal Polygonatum biflorum
Sun Part Shade, Shade Water Medium water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom Mar-Jun Sold as Rhizome Soil
Moist, rich, acid soils, also calcareous - sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam
Height
Up to 2 ft, occasionally 3 ft
Wildlife value
Roots eaten by mammals, fruits attract birds, attracts butterflies
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Berries poisonous, low toxicity if ingested. Symptoms: vomiting, diarrhea. Toxic principle: anthraquinone
Smooth Solomon's seal (Polygonatum biflorum) — Rhizome
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Part Shade Moist Buy as a plant Usually a bred variety
cultivar only ('Annabelle' / 'Invincibelle Spirit II') in all 6 states; no wild-type packet found anywhere
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Smooth hydrangea Hydrangea arborescens
Sun Part Shade Water Moist Bloom Bloom May-Aug Sold as Live plant Soil
Rich, well-drained, moist soils
Height
Up to 10 ft, typically 3-6 ft
Wildlife value
Larval host for Hydrangea sphinx moth, conspicuous flowers
Lookalike alert
Cultivar only ('Annabelle' / 'Invincibelle Spirit II') in all 6 states; no wild-type packet found anywhere.
Invasive / regulated
none noted (suckers freely/spreads, not labeled invasive)
Smooth hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — Live plant
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Sun, Part Shade Low water, Dry Grow from seed Wild species
live-verified, In Stock
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Smooth oxeye Heliopsis helianthoides
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Low water, Dry Bloom Bloom Jun-Sep Sold as Seed Wildlife value
Attracts hummingbirds, supports conservation biological control
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Smooth oxeye / False sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides) — Seed
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Sun Dry Grow from seed Wild species
seeds, In Stock, $7.98
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Smooth rose Rosa blanda
Sun Sun Water Dry Bloom Bloom Jun-Aug Sold as Seed 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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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Low water, Dry Buy as a plant Wild species
live plant (2-pack), In Stock, $22.99
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Smooth sumac Rhus glabra
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Low water, Dry Bloom Bloom May-Aug Sold as Live plant Soil
Most dry soils - sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay, caliche, neutral pH
Wildlife value
Berries eaten by birds and small mammals in winter, deer browse twigs/fruit, larval host for hairstreak butterflies
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Smooth sumac (Rhus glabra) — Live plant
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Sun Low water, Dry Grow from seed Wild species
NOT on Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, or Vermont's lists
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Spotted beebalm Monarda punctata
Sun Sun Water Low water, Dry Bloom Bloom Apr-Oct Sold as Seed Soil
Dry, sandy soils, circumneutral pH
Height
Up to 3 ft, sometimes as short as 6 in
Wildlife value
Supports native/bumble/honey bees, nectar source, attracts butterflies, supports conservation biological control
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
none noted (can become aggressive per Conditions Comments — growing note, not invasive designation)
Spotted beebalm (Monarda punctata) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
live-verified, In Stock, $9.99
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Sugar maple Acer saccharum
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Medium water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom Apr-May Sold as Seed Soil
Rich, moist, well-drained soils
Height
60-75 ft, up to 100 ft
Wildlife value
Attracts birds, special value to honey bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
none noted (susceptible to salt/heat/drought stress, not toxicity; unanswered user question about alpaca toxicity)
Sugar maple (Acer saccharum) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade High water Grow from seed Wild species
note WV's only milkweed is this species (butterflyweed excluded there)
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Swamp milkweed Asclepias incarnata
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water High water Bloom Jun-Oct Sold as Seeds Soil
Rich, wet, muddy to average garden moisture, tolerates mucky clay
Wildlife value
Larval host for Monarch and Queen, attracts hummingbirds and bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
All parts toxic only in large quantities; symptoms vomiting, stupor, weakness, spasms. Toxic principle: cardiac glycosides and resinoids.
Swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) — Seeds
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Part Shade High water, Moist Buy as a plant Wild species
live seedlings, In Stock, $32.95, 5.0★/1 review
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Swamp white oak Quercus bicolor
Sun Part Shade Water High water, Moist Bloom Bloom Mar-May Sold as Live plant Soil
Poorly drained, heavy or fine loams or clays, acidic pH
Wildlife value
Attracts songbirds/ground birds/water birds/mammals, acorns important food source
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Acorns and young leaves low toxicity if eaten. Symptoms: stomach pain, constipation then bloody diarrhea, excessive thirst/urination
Swamp white oak (Quercus bicolor) — Live plant
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Moist Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Sweet Joe-Pye Eutrochium purpureum
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Moist Bloom Bloom Jul-Sep Sold as Seed Wildlife value
Important honey/pollinator plant, attracts birds, special value to native bees
Lookalike alert
Where listed; ⚠ major inconsistency — in MD, NC, TN, VA, WV, KY, and GA this same species/SKU is explicitly flagged as the wrong species (those lists call for hollow-stem E. fistulosum, which had no Amazon SKU found in any state).
Sweet/purple Joe-Pye (Eutrochium purpureum) — Seed
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Part Shade Moist Grow from seed Wild species
(Seedville); 300 seeds, In Stock, $3.00, standard Add to Cart, sold by SEEDVILLE USA — verified on amazon.com 3 Nov 2026
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Sweet coneflower Rudbeckia subtomentosa
Sun Part Shade Water Moist Bloom Bloom Jul-Sep Sold as Seed Wildlife value
Special value to native bees, conspicuous flowers
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Stems and leaves can cause skin irritation in humans
Sweet coneflower (Rudbeckia subtomentosa) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Usually a bred variety
wild-form packet exists (CT/OH/PA); TX hit is cultivar 'Sunburst'
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Switchgrass Panicum virgatum
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Medium water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom Aug-Nov Sold as Seed Soil
Sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay, limestone-based soils
Height
Up to 10 ft, often shorter
Wildlife value
Seeds eaten by songbirds and gamebirds, cover and nesting material, larval host for Delaware Skipper, high deer resistance
Lookalike alert
Wild-form packet exists (CT/OH/PA); TX hit is cultivar 'Sunburst'.
Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) — Seed
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Sun Dry, high drought tolerance Grow from seed Wild species
(Pase Seeds); In Stock, $6.95, 3.8★/5 reviews
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Tall blazing star Liatris aspera
Sun Sun Water Dry, high drought tolerance Bloom Bloom Aug-Sep Sold as Seed Wildlife value
Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds including tiger swallowtails/fritillaries/red admirals, special value to native and bumble bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
none noted; rare/endangered in southern Ontario per Canada Committee on Status of Endangered Wildlife
Tall/rough blazing star (Liatris aspera) — Seed
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Part shade Medium Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Three-flower melic grass Melica nitens
Sun Part shade Water Medium Bloom Mar-May Sold as Not currently sold Soil
Well-drained rocky/sandy loam, acidic or alkaline
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 16 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Three-flower melic grass (Melica nitens)
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Prices change and stock sells out. Listing verified 16 Sep 2026. Always check your state's native plant list before planting.
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Sun Dry, Moist Grow from seed Usually a bred variety
consistent "aggressive vine, prune hard" and yellow-cultivar-vs-wild-orange trap across all 11
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Trumpet vine Campsis radicans
Sun Sun Water Dry, Moist Bloom Bloom Jun-Sep Sold as Seeds Soil
Various well-drained soils - sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay, limestone-based, caliche
Wildlife value
Pollinated by hummingbirds and long-tongued bees, larval host for Trumpet Vine Sphinx Moth
Lookalike alert
Consistent "aggressive vine, prune hard" and yellow-cultivar-vs-wild-orange trap across all 11.
Toxicity
Sap can cause skin irritation on contact.
Invasive / regulated
Notably aggressive colonizer — can escape cultivation and colonize densely, especially in the Southeast (common names "Hellvine"/"Devil's Shoestring"); not formally regulated.
Trumpet vine/creeper (Campsis radicans) — Seeds
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Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Sun, Part Shade, Shade Low water, Moist Grow from seed Wild species
berries toxic — consistent copy caveat
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Virginia creeper Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Low water, Moist Bloom Bloom May-Jun Sold as Seed Soil
Moist, well-drained soils - sandy loam, clay, limestone-based
Wildlife value
Fruit feeds many bird species through winter, larval host for sphinx moths
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Berries highly toxic, may be fatal if eaten. Symptoms: nausea, abdominal pain, bloody vomiting/diarrhea, dilated pupils, headache, sweating, weak pulse, drowsiness, facial twitching. Plant tissues can irritate skin in sensitive individuals
Invasive / regulated
none noted (vigorous growth noted as characteristic trait)
Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) — Seed
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Sun High water, Wet Buy as a plant Wild species
No live listing found as of 14 Sep 2026.
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Virginia iris Iris virginica
Sun Sun Water High water, Wet Bloom Bloom May Sold as Rhizome Wildlife value
Attracts birds, conspicuous flowers, high deer resistance
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 14 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Virginia iris (Iris virginica) — Rhizome
No live listing found as of 14 Sep 2026.
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Part shade Moist Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds, In Stock, $3.99
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Virginia mountain mint Pycnanthemum virginianum
Sun Part shade Water Moist Bloom Jul-Aug Sold as Seeds Wildlife value
Attracts butterflies, special value to native/bumble/honey bees, supports conservation biological control
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
can be aggressive but less so in drier soil
Virginia mountain mint (Pycnanthemum virginianum) — Seeds
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Sun, Part Shade Dry Grow from seed Wild species
seeds, In Stock, ships from Amazon, 3.2★/16 reviews
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Virginia strawberry Fragaria virginiana
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Dry Bloom Bloom Apr-Jun Sold as Seed Soil
Variable soils, moderately acid
Wildlife value
Berries attract wildlife, larval host for Gray Hairstreak and Grizzled Skipper, supports native bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Virginia strawberry / Wild strawberry (Fragaria virginiana) — Seed
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Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis
Sun Dry Grow from seed Wild species
western native added 24 Oct 2026. Range from USDA PLANTS (ACMI2), limited to the western and Plains states where it is native....
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Western yarrow Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis
Sun Sun Water Dry Bloom Bloom May-Sep Sold as Not currently sold Wildlife value
Bees, small butterflies
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Western yarrow (Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis)
No live listing found as of 24 Oct 2026.
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade High water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
(MySeeds.Co); live-verified, In Stock
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White ash Fraxinus americana
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water High water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom Apr-May Sold as Seed Soil
Deep, mesic soils - sandy, loamy, clay
Wildlife value
Winged seeds attract song and game birds, larval host for Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Viceroy, and Mourning Cloak
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
none noted (threatened by invasive emerald ash borer, not itself invasive)
White ash (Fraxinus americana) — Seed
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Part Shade, Shade Moist-Wet Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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White baneberry Actaea pachypoda
Sun Part Shade, Shade Water Moist-Wet Bloom Bloom Apr-Jun Sold as Herb Soil
Various well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soils
Wildlife value
Conspicuous fragrant flowers attract pollinators, all parts poisonous
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 03 Nov 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Toxicity
All parts, mainly berries and roots, toxic if eaten in large quantities. Symptoms: burning mouth/throat, salivation, severe stomach cramps, headache, diarrhea, dizziness, hallucinations. Toxic principle unknown, possibly glycoside/essential oil, protoanemonin
White baneberry / Doll's eyes (Actaea pachypoda) — Herb
No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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Symphyotrichum ericoides var. ericoides
Sun Low Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds (100 ct, SEEDVILLE USA), In Stock, $2.75
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White heath aster Symphyotrichum ericoides var. ericoides
Sun Sun Water Low Bloom Sep-Nov Sold as Seeds Wildlife value
Attracts butterflies (larval host for Pearl Crescent), nectar source, special value to native bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
White heath aster (Symphyotrichum ericoides var. ericoides) — Seeds
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Moist-Wet Grow from seed Wild species
(Seedville); In Stock, $3.00 — original live-plant candidate B0GW6RZW9X went unavailable
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White meadowsweet Spiraea alba
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Medium water, Moist-Wet Bloom Bloom Jun-Sep Sold as Seed Soil
Wet soils, swamps and wet meadows
Wildlife value
Conspicuous flowers draw birds and butterflies, larval host for Spring Azure, special value to native bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.
White meadowsweet (Spiraea alba) — Seed
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Sun, Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
live, in stock, but only 2.2★/6 reviews — weakest option found, no better live seed listing located
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White oak Quercus alba
Sun Sun, Part Shade, Shade Water Medium water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom Mar-May Sold as Seed Soil
Deep, moist, well-drained loams and sands, acid-based
Wildlife value
Acorns eaten by birds and rodents, attracts birds/butterflies, larval host for Edwards Hairstreak
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Acorns and young leaves low toxicity if eaten. Symptoms: stomach pain, constipation then bloody diarrhea, excessive thirst/urination
White oak (Quercus alba) — Seed
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Full sun Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seeds via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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White wild indigo Baptisia alba
Sun Full sun Water Medium water, Dry-Moist Bloom Apr-Jul Sold as Seeds Soil
Rocky or sandy, acid soils, tolerates clay and seasonal flooding
Wildlife value
Special value to native bees and bumble bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
Fatal to cows; can be irritating to humans if ingested.
White wild indigo (Baptisia alba) — Seeds
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Full sun Grow from seed Wild species
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Wholeleaf rosinweed Silphium integrifolium
Sun Full sun Water Not researched Bloom Jul-Sep Sold as Not currently sold Wildlife value
Special value to native/bumble bees
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 16 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Wholeleaf rosinweed (Silphium integrifolium)
No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Sun, Part Shade Low, Dry Buy as a plant Wild species
Live plant plugs (5), In Stock, $20.39
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Whorled milkweed Asclepias verticillata
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Low, Dry Bloom May-Sep Sold as Live plant Soil
Sandy, clayey or rocky
Wildlife value
Larval host for Monarchs, benefits native/bumble/honey bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Toxicity
All parts poisonous, toxic in large quantities; cardiac glycosides and resinoids cause vomiting/weakness/spasms
Invasive / regulated
Considered a weed in livestock range areas -- one of the more poisonous milkweeds to livestock
Whorled milkweed (Asclepias verticillata) — Live plant
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Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Moist Buy as a plant Usually a bred variety
(Winter Greenhouse); live plant 'Blue Moon' cultivar (not wild-type), 3.5" container, Only 1 left in stock, $24.22 — verified o...
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Wild blue phlox Phlox divaricata
Sun Part Shade, Shade Water Medium water, Moist Bloom Bloom Mar-May Sold as Live plant Soil
Rich, moist, acid soils, also calcareous areas - sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay
Wildlife value
Attracts butterflies including swallowtails and hairstreaks, roots eaten by rabbits/voles
Lookalike alert
(Winter Greenhouse); live plant 'Blue Moon' cultivar (not wild-type), 3.5" container, Only 1 left in stock, $24.22 — verified on amazon.com 4 Nov 2026 (previous ASIN B07MLJQQBM currently unavailable).
Wild blue phlox / woodland phlox (Phlox divaricata) — Live plant
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Part Shade, Shade Medium water, Moist Buy as a plant Wild species
Sold as live plant via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Wild geranium Geranium maculatum
Sun Part Shade, Shade Water Medium water, Moist Bloom Bloom Mar-Jul Sold as Live plant Wildlife value
Seeds attract Mourning Doves, Bobwhite Quail, and White-tailed Deer, special value to native and bumble bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
none noted (colonizes by rhizomes but explicitly noted as not aggressive)
Wild/spotted geranium (Geranium maculatum) — Live plant
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Part shade, Shade Medium Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds (50 ct), In Stock, $10.49
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Wild hyacinth (Atlantic camas) Camassia scilloides
Sun Part shade, Shade Water Medium Bloom Mar-Jun Sold as Seeds Soil
Circumneutral pH, limestone-based/sandy/loam/clay
Wildlife value
Nectar for bees/butterflies
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Wild hyacinth (Atlantic camas) (Camassia scilloides) — Seeds
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Sun, Part Shade Medium water, Dry-Moist Grow from seed Wild species
Sold as seeds via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Winecup Callirhoe involucrata
Sun Sun, Part Shade Water Medium water, Dry-Moist Bloom Bloom Mar-Jun Sold as Seeds Soil
Well-drained, rocky or sandy soils - clay, clay loam, medium loam, sandy loam, sandy, gravelly, calcareous, acid-based
Height
8-12 in tall, spreading to 3 ft
Wildlife value
Nectar source attracts butterflies and native bees, larval host for Gray Hairstreak
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Winecup / purple poppy mallow (Callirhoe involucrata) — Seeds
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Sun Low Grow from seed Wild species
Seeds (30 ct), In Stock, $10.49
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Winged sumac Rhus copallinum
Sun Sun Water Low Bloom Jul-Aug Sold as Seeds Wildlife value
Winter food for gamebirds/songbirds/mammals, special value to native/honey bees
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Invasive / regulated
none noted; often forms thickets via suckering, single-sexed colonies
Winged sumac (Rhus copallinum) — Seeds
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Sun Dry Grow from seed Wild species
western native added 24 Oct 2026. Range from USDA PLANTS (PSTA), limited to the western and Plains states where it is native. N...
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Woolly paperflower Psilostrophe tagetina
Sun Sun Water Dry Bloom Bloom Apr-Oct Sold as Not currently sold Wildlife value
Bees, butterflies
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
Woolly paperflower (Psilostrophe tagetina)
No live listing found as of 24 Oct 2026.
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Prices change and stock sells out. Listing verified 24 Oct 2026. Always check your state's native plant list before planting.
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