Ohio Native Plants — 145 Species & Where to Buy

Quick answer: Ohio has 145 native plants in this register, 119 with a live listing as of 16 Sep 2026, and 15 with a lookalike alert — check before you buy.

This page lists every species in the Native Seed Register documented as native to Ohio — 145 plants, 119 of them with a live seed or plant listing verified as recently as 16 Sep 2026. Growing conditions come from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center; the "Buying it" note on each plant tells you whether what stores sell is the wild species or a bred variety. Open any card for soil, height, wildlife value and the buying note, or follow the plant name for its full profile and the other states where it grows.

Plants

Allegheny serviceberry

Amelanchier laevis

Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium, sensitive to droughtBuy as a plantWild species

BLOOMMar-Jun

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Allegheny serviceberry

Amelanchier laevis

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

Soil

Coarse to medium loams, moist to slightly dry, acidic

Height

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

Wildlife value

Food plant for birds and small mammals

Buying it

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

Allegheny serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis) — Live plant

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

American basswood

Tilia americana

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

BLOOMBloom Apr-Jul

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

American basswood

Tilia americana

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

Soil

Moist, rich, well-drained loamy soils

Height

60-80 ft, up to 100+ ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

American basswood (Tilia americana) — Seed

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American beech

Fagus grandifolia

Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Apr-May

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

American beech

Fagus grandifolia

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

Soil

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

Height

Up to 120 ft, typically 50-80 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Unripe, raw nuts (seeds) poisonous

American beech (Fagus grandifolia) — Seed

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American bellflower

Campanulastrum americanum

Part ShadeMedium water, MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Jun-Aug

(synonym Campanula americana)

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

American bellflower

Campanulastrum americanum

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

Soil

Rich, moist soils

Height

Up to 6 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts hummingbirds, special value to native bees

Buying it

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

American / tall bellflower (Campanulastrum americanum) — Seeds

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American bladdernut

Staphylea trifolia

ShadeMoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

(Seedville); seeds, In Stock, $3.00

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

American bladdernut

Staphylea trifolia

Sun: Shade
Water: Moist
Bloom: Bloom Apr-Jun
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Moist, well-drained sandy or silty loams, circumneutral pH

Height

Up to 15 ft tall

Wildlife value

Insect and disease resistant, distinctive fruit capsules

Buying it

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

American bladdernut (Staphylea trifolia) — Seed

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American hazelnut

Corylus americana

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

BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

American hazelnut

Corylus americana

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

Soil

Various moist to dry, well-drained soils

Height

Up to 15 ft, typically 6-12 ft

Wildlife value

Nuts eaten by birds and squirrels, attracts birds

Buying it

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

American hazelnut (Corylus americana) — Seed

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American holly

Ilex opaca

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

BLOOMBloom Mar-Jun

DE state tree

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

American holly

Ilex opaca

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

Soil

Moist, well-drained, acidic sandy loam

Height

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

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

American holly (Ilex opaca) — Seed

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American hornbeam

Carpinus caroliniana

Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, Moist, tolerates periodic floodingBuy as a plantWild species

BLOOMBloom Mar-May

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

American hornbeam

Carpinus caroliniana

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

Soil

Moist, rich, deep soils - sandy, loamy, clay, acidic

Height

Up to 40 ft tall

Wildlife value

Nuts feed mammals and birds, larval host for Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Striped Hairstreak, and Red-spotted Purple

Buying it

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

American hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana) — Live plant

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American mountain ash

Sorbus americana

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

BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

American mountain ash

Sorbus americana

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

Soil

Cool, moist, acid soils

Height

15-20 ft, up to 30 ft

Wildlife value

Berries attract birds, special value to native bees

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Invasive / regulated

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

American mountain ash (Sorbus americana) — Live plant

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

American plum

Prunus americana

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

BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

American plum

Prunus americana

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

Soil

Moist, rich, well-drained loams

Height

Up to 35 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

American plum (Prunus americana) — Seed

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No live listing© Wikimedia Commons

Arctic brome (Kalm's brome)

Bromus kalmii

SunLowGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMJun-Aug

No live listing found as of 15 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Arctic brome (Kalm's brome)

Bromus kalmii

Sun: Sun
Water: Low
Bloom: Jun-Aug
Sold as: Not currently sold

Soil

Dry, sandy

Height

Up to 3.5 ft

Wildlife value

Nesting materials/structure for native bees

Buying it

No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 15 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.

Arctic brome (Kalm's brome) (Bromus kalmii)

No live listing found as of 15 Sep 2026.

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No live listing© Wikimedia Commons

Bebb willow

Salix bebbiana

Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMoist to wetGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMApr-Jun

No live listing found as of 15 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Bebb willow

Salix bebbiana

Sun: Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water: Moist to wet
Bloom: Apr-Jun
Sold as: Not currently sold

Soil

Wet lowlands, lake/stream edges, drier upland sites

Height

Up to 30 ft

Wildlife value

Valuable to songbirds/waterfowl/small mammals; larval host for Mourning Cloak/Viceroy

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.

Invasive / regulated

can form willow thickets on uplands after forest fires; short-lived, fast-growing

Bebb willow (Salix bebbiana)

No live listing found as of 15 Sep 2026.

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

Big bluestem

Andropogon gerardii

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

BLOOMAug-Nov

No sourcing note recorded yet

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Big bluestem

Andropogon gerardii

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

Soil

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

Height

4-8 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii) — Seeds

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No live listing© Wikimedia Commons

Bitternut hickory

Carya cordiformis

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

BLOOMBloom Apr

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Bitternut hickory

Carya cordiformis

Sun: Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water: Medium water, Moist
Bloom: Bloom Apr
Sold as: Not currently sold

Soil

Rich soils, high calcium carbonate tolerance, circumneutral pH

Height

Up to 150 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Bitternut hickory (Carya cordiformis)

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

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No live listing© Wikimedia Commons

Black ash

Fraxinus nigra

Sun, Part Shade, ShadeHighGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMMar-Apr

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Black ash

Fraxinus nigra

Sun: Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water: High
Bloom: Mar-Apr
Sold as: Not currently sold

Soil

Peat, sandy loam, acidic

Height

40-50 ft (to 90 ft)

Wildlife value

Attracts birds

Buying it

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

Black ash (Fraxinus nigra)

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

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

Black cherry

Prunus serotina

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

BLOOMBloom Mar-Jun

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Black cherry

Prunus serotina

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

Soil

Well-drained soils, neutral to acidic

Height

Up to 110 ft (eastern), shorter in southwest

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Black cherry (Prunus serotina) — Seed

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Black locust

Robinia pseudoacacia

SunMedium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Black locust

Robinia pseudoacacia

Sun: Sun
Water: Medium water, Dry-Moist
Bloom: Bloom Apr-Jun
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Moist, rich to dry, rocky soils

Height

30-50 ft, up to 70 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) — Seeds

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No live listing© Wikimedia Commons

Black maple

Acer nigrum

Part Shade, ShadeMediumGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMApr-May

No live listing found as of 15 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Black maple

Acer nigrum

Sun: Part Shade, Shade
Water: Medium
Bloom: Apr-May
Sold as: Not currently sold

Soil

Dry to moist, often calcareous

Height

Up to 100 ft

Buying it

No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 15 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.

Black maple (Acer nigrum)

No live listing found as of 15 Sep 2026.

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

Black walnut

Juglans nigra

Sun, Part ShadeHigh water, MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Apr-May

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Black walnut

Juglans nigra

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

Soil

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

Height

50-75 ft, up to 150 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Black walnut (Juglans nigra) — Seed

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Black willow

Salix nigra

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

BLOOMFeb-Jul

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Black willow

Salix nigra

Sun: Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water: High, Moist, Wet
Bloom: Feb-Jul
Sold as: Live plant

Soil

Clay, loam, sand, stream banks/ditches/low ground

Height

10-60 ft (to 140 ft)

Wildlife value

Early-season food for songbirds/waterfowl; bark/twigs/buds feed deer/rabbits/beaver; larval host for Mourning Cloak/Viceroy/Tiger Swallowtail

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

short-lived, fast-growing; susceptible to insect/wind damage

Black willow (Salix nigra) — Live plant

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Black-eyed Susan

Rudbeckia hirta

SunMedium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedUsually a bred variety

BLOOMBloom Jun-Oct

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Black-eyed Susan

Rudbeckia hirta

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

Soil

Moist to dry, well-drained soils, juglone tolerant

Height

Up to 3 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Lookalike alert

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) — Seed

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Blackhaw

Viburnum prunifolium

Part ShadeMediumBuy as a plantWild species

BLOOMApr-Jun

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Blackhaw

Viburnum prunifolium

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

Soil

Moist to dry, well-drained, circumneutral

Height

12-15 ft (to 30 ft)

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted; durable and pest-free

Blackhaw (Viburnum prunifolium) — Live plant

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Blue mistflower

Conoclinium coelestinum

Sun, Part ShadeMedium water, MoistBuy as a plantWild species

BLOOMBloom Jul-Nov

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Blue mistflower

Conoclinium coelestinum

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

Soil

Moist loam, sand, or clay

Height

1-3 ft, sometimes up to 6 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Blue mistflower (Conoclinium coelestinum) — Live plant

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No live listing© Wikimedia Commons

Bog birch

Betula pumila

Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium, WetGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMMay

No live listing found as of 15 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Bog birch

Betula pumila

Sun: Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water: Medium, Wet
Bloom: May
Sold as: Not currently sold

Soil

Acidic, low calcium carbonate tolerance

Height

Up to 12 ft

Wildlife value

Conspicuous flowers attract pollinators; historically used medicinally by Ojibwa

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.

Bog birch (Betula pumila)

No live listing found as of 15 Sep 2026.

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

Brown-eyed Susan

Rudbeckia triloba

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

BLOOMBloom Jun-Oct

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Brown-eyed Susan

Rudbeckia triloba

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

Soil

Moist soils, adaptable to drier

Height

Up to 5 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts birds, conspicuous flowers support pollinators

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

Listed invasive in Canada (CAN (I)); described as escaping northeastward from native range in eastern/central US

Brown-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia triloba) — Seed

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

Bur oak

Quercus macrocarpa

Sun, Part Shade, ShadeDry-WetGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Mar-May

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Bur oak

Quercus macrocarpa

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

Soil

Sandy loam, clay loam, limestone-based soils

Height

Up to 150 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Bur oak (Quercus macrocarpa) — Seed

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Butterflyweed

Asclepias tuberosa

SunLow water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom May-Sep

Sold as seeds via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Butterflyweed

Asclepias tuberosa

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

Soil

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

Height

1-2 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Butterflyweed (Asclepias tuberosa) — Seeds

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Butternut

Juglans cinerea

SunMediumGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMApr-May

Seeds (4 ct), In Stock, $11.95

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Butternut

Juglans cinerea

Sun: Sun
Water: Medium
Bloom: Apr-May
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Rich, moist, circumneutral

Height

40-60 ft (to 100 ft)

Wildlife value

Edible nuts consumed by wildlife

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

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Canada anemone

Anemone canadensis

Part Shade, ShadeMoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMApr-Jun

Sold as seeds via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Canada anemone

Anemone canadensis

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

Soil

Moderately moist, sandy soils, neutral pH

Height

Up to 30 in

Wildlife value

Supports conservation biological control

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Invasive / regulated

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

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Canada plum

Prunus nigra

Part Shade, ShadeMediumGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMApr-Jun

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Canada plum

Prunus nigra

Sun: Part Shade, Shade
Water: Medium
Bloom: Apr-Jun
Sold as: Not currently sold

Soil

Moist, rich, alkaline-tolerant

Height

20-30 ft

Wildlife value

Special value to native bees; fruit for birds/wildlife

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Children have died from eating too many plums without removing stones; all parts except skin/fruit flesh contain hydrocyanic acid

Canada plum (Prunus nigra)

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

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Canada wild rye

Elymus canadensis

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

BLOOMBloom Mar-Jun

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Canada wild rye

Elymus canadensis

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

Soil

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

Height

2-4 ft, up to 6 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Canada wild rye (Elymus canadensis) — Seed

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Canada yew

Taxus canadensis

Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMediumGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMMar-May

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Canada yew

Taxus canadensis

Sun: Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water: Medium
Bloom: Mar-May
Sold as: Not currently sold

Soil

Moist sands or sandy loams

Height

Up to 6 ft

Wildlife value

Birds eat red berry-like fruit

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

Bark, leaves, and seed pit highly toxic and potentially fatal if ingested; symptoms: nervousness, trembling, slow pulse, pupil dilation, breathing difficulty, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, convulsions; only the red aril flesh is edible, the green seed is poisonous

Canada yew (Taxus canadensis)

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

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Canadian serviceberry

Amelanchier canadensis

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

BLOOMBloom Apr-May

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Canadian serviceberry

Amelanchier canadensis

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

Soil

Moist, well-drained soils

Height

6-20 ft, up to 30 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Canadian serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis)

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

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Cardinal flower

Lobelia cardinalis

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

BLOOMBloom May-Oct

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Cardinal flower

Lobelia cardinalis

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

Soil

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

Height

Up to 6 ft tall

Wildlife value

Nectar source for hummingbirds, attracts birds and butterflies

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis) — Seed

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Carolina springbeauty

Claytonia caroliniana

Part ShadeMoist, WetGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMMar-Jun

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Carolina springbeauty

Claytonia caroliniana

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

Soil

Rich, moist, high humus

Height

Up to 1 ft

Wildlife value

Conspicuous flowers

Buying it

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

Carolina springbeauty (Claytonia caroliniana)

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

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Chinkapin oak

Quercus muehlenbergii

Sun, Part ShadeMediumGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMMar-May

Acorns (20 ct), In Stock, $19.99

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Chinkapin oak

Quercus muehlenbergii

Sun: Sun, Part Shade
Water: Medium
Bloom: Mar-May
Sold as: Seeds (acorns)

Soil

Rocky, sandy, pH above 6.0

Height

45-110 ft

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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Chokecherry

Prunus virginiana

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

BLOOMBloom Apr-Jul

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Chokecherry

Prunus virginiana

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

Soil

Nutrient-rich, moist soils with limestone - sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay

Height

Up to 30 ft tall

Wildlife value

Fruit feeds birds/bears/moose/deer/elk, larval host for Columbia silkmoth

Buying it

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

Toxicity

New growth, wilted leaves, or frost/drought-injured plant parts poisonous to cattle and humans; toxin hydrocyanic acid forms in stomach. Children have been poisoned and died after ingesting large quantities of berries (which contain seeds)

Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana) — Seed

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Common buttonbush

Cephalanthus occidentalis

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

BLOOMBloom Jun-Sep

Sold as seeds via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Common buttonbush

Cephalanthus occidentalis

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

Soil

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

Height

Shrub 6-12 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Poisonous foliage, unpalatable to livestock.

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Common elderberry

Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis

Part ShadeMedium water, Wet, tolerates dry to wet soilsGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom May-Jun

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Common elderberry

Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis

Sun: Part Shade
Water: Medium water, Wet, tolerates dry to wet soils
Bloom: Bloom May-Jun
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Rich, moist, slightly acid soil, circumneutral pH

Height

Up to 12 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Common elderberry (Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis) — Seed

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Common hoptree

Ptelea trifoliata

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

BLOOMBloom Mar-Jul

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Common hoptree

Ptelea trifoliata

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

Soil

Moist to dry, well-drained loams, circumneutral pH

Height

Up to 25 ft, usually shorter

Wildlife value

Attracts birds/butterflies, larval host for Eastern Tiger Swallowtail and Giant Swallowtail, nectar source

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Non-toxic (cited in "non-poisonous shade trees for horse pastures" Q&A)

Common hoptree / Wafer ash (Ptelea trifoliata) — Seed

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Common juniper

Juniperus communis

SunLowGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMApr

Seeds (60 ct), In Stock, $3.00

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Common juniper

Juniperus communis

Sun: Sun
Water: Low
Bloom: Apr
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Sandy

Height

Shrub to 12 ft, or tree to 30 ft

Wildlife value

Attracts birds; cones feed grouse/pheasants/bobwhites

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Common juniper (Juniperus communis) — Seeds

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Common ninebark

Physocarpus opulifolius

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

BLOOMBloom May-Jun

(straight species, live plant)

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Common ninebark

Physocarpus opulifolius

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

Soil

Clay, loam, circumneutral pH

Height

3-10 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts birds, special value to native and honey bees

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted (occurs as an escape northeastward beyond native range NY to MN/SD southward)

Common ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) — Seed

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Common persimmon

Diospyros virginiana

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

BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Common persimmon

Diospyros virginiana

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

Soil

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

Height

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

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Immature fruit contains tannin and is strongly astringent.

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Common winterberry

Ilex verticillata

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

BLOOMBloom Apr-Jul

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Common winterberry

Ilex verticillata

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

Soil

Sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay, acidic pH

Height

6-10 ft, up to 20 ft

Wildlife value

Cover, nesting site, nectar for insects, fruit for birds, larval host for Henry's Elfin

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted (described as adaptable naturalizer, not invasive)

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Common yarrow

Achillea millefolium

Sun, Part ShadeDry, Medium water useGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMApr-Sep

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Common yarrow

Achillea millefolium

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

Soil

Disturbed soils, medium calcium carbonate tolerance

Height

Up to 3 ft

Wildlife value

Special value to native bees; supports conservation biological control

Lookalike alert

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

Common yarrow (Achillea millefolium) — Seeds

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Coralberry

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

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

BLOOMBloom Apr-Jul

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Coralberry

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

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

Soil

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

Height

Up to 6 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Coralberry (Symphoricarpos orbiculatus) — Seed

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Creeping phlox

Phlox subulata

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

BLOOMBloom Mar-Jun

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Creeping phlox

Phlox subulata

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

Soil

Dry, sandy or rocky soils

Height

Up to 8 in tall

Wildlife value

Conspicuous flowers attract pollinators

Lookalike alert

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Creeping / moss phlox (Phlox subulata) — Seed

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Creeping phlox

Phlox stolonifera

Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMoist, humus-richGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMApr-May

No live listing found as of 15 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Creeping phlox

Phlox stolonifera

Sun: Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water: Moist, humus-rich
Bloom: Apr-May
Sold as: Not currently sold

Soil

Moist, humus-rich

Height

6-10 in, spreading to 16 in

Wildlife value

Conspicuous flowers attract pollinators

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.

Invasive / regulated

can become weedy in congenial conditions

Creeping phlox (Phlox stolonifera)

No live listing found as of 15 Sep 2026.

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

Crimson-eyed rose-mallow

Hibiscus moscheutos

Sun, Part ShadeHigh water, Moist-WetGrow from seedUsually a bred variety

BLOOMBloom Jul-Sep

species-level in most states

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Crimson-eyed rose-mallow

Hibiscus moscheutos

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

Soil

Moist to wet, slightly acidic soils

Height

3-8 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts hummingbirds, conspicuous flowers

Lookalike alert

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

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

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Cucumbertree

Magnolia acuminata

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

BLOOMBloom May-Jun

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Cucumbertree

Magnolia acuminata

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

Soil

Rich, moist, acidic soils

Height

60-75 ft, often taller

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Cucumbertree (Magnolia acuminata)

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

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Cup plant

Silphium perfoliatum

SunDry-Wet, high drought toleranceGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Jul-Sep

live-verified, In Stock

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Cup plant

Silphium perfoliatum

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

Soil

Wet to mesic soils, tolerates clay

Height

3-6 ft, up to 10 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Cup plant (Silphium perfoliatum) — Seed

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Cutleaf coneflower

Rudbeckia laciniata

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

BLOOMBloom Jul-Oct

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Cutleaf coneflower

Rudbeckia laciniata

Sun: Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water: Low water, Moist
Bloom: Bloom Jul-Oct
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Moist, slightly acid soil

Height

Up to 10 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts birds, special value to native and honey bees

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted formally; spreads rampantly by underground stems, only appropriate for large sites

Cutleaf coneflower (Rudbeckia laciniata) — Seed

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Dense blazing star

Liatris spicata

SunMedium water, MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Jul-Sep

in most listed states

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Dense blazing star

Liatris spicata

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

Soil

Moist, average soils

Height

Up to 6 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted (naturalized northeastward of native range, not called invasive)

Dense blazing star (Liatris spicata) — Seed

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Downy serviceberry

Amelanchier arborea

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

BLOOMApr-May

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Downy serviceberry

Amelanchier arborea

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

Soil

Moist, well-drained, acid soils

Height

15-25 ft, occasionally to 60 ft

Wildlife value

Preferred Amelanchier species for birds and wildlife

Buying it

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

Downy serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea) — Live plant

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Dwarf fothergilla

Fothergilla gardenii

Sun, Part ShadeHigh water, MoistBuy as a plantWild species

BLOOMBloom Apr-May

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Dwarf fothergilla

Fothergilla gardenii

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

Soil

Well-drained, acid, peaty or sandy loams

Height

Up to 6 ft, typically 3 ft

Wildlife value

Low wildlife value, ornamental white flower spikes

Buying it

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

Dwarf fothergilla (Fothergilla gardenii) — Live plant

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Dwarf larkspur

Delphinium tricorne

Part ShadeMoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMApr-May

No live listing found as of 15 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Dwarf larkspur

Delphinium tricorne

Sun: Part Shade
Water: Moist
Bloom: Apr-May
Sold as: Not currently sold

Soil

Rich, moist, circumneutral pH

Height

Up to 30 in

Wildlife value

Special value to native bees

Buying it

No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 15 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.

Toxicity

Contains harmful alkaloids -- poisons grazing cattle; no parts should be eaten by humans or animals; children at particular risk

Dwarf larkspur (Delphinium tricorne)

No live listing found as of 15 Sep 2026.

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Eastern hop-hornbeam

Ostrya virginiana

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

BLOOMBloom Apr-May

No live listing found as of 14 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Eastern hop-hornbeam

Ostrya virginiana

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

Soil

Rich, well-drained soils, circumneutral pH

Height

Up to 60 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Lookalike alert

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

Eastern hop-hornbeam (Ostrya virginiana) — not determined

No live listing found as of 14 Sep 2026.

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Eastern purple coneflower

Echinacea purpurea

Sun, Part ShadeMedium water, DryGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Apr-Sep

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Eastern purple coneflower

Echinacea purpurea

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

Soil

Well-drained, sandy or richer soils

Height

Up to 4 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Eastern purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) — Seed

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Eastern red cedar

Juniperus virginiana

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

BLOOMBloom Mar-May

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Eastern red cedar

Juniperus virginiana

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

Soil

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

Height

30-40 ft, up to 90 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana) — Seed

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Eastern red columbine

Aquilegia canadensis

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

BLOOMFeb-Jul

consistent trap warning vs. mixed Aquilegia/European columbine

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Eastern red columbine

Aquilegia canadensis

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

Soil

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

Height

Up to 3 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Eastern red columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) — Seeds

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Eastern redbud

Cercis canadensis

Part Shade, ShadeLow water, MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Mar-May

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Eastern redbud

Cercis canadensis

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

Soil

Moist, fertile, well-drained soils

Height

Up to 15-30 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) — Seed

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Eastern wahoo

Euonymus atropurpureus

Grow from seedWild species

BLOOMMar-Aug

No live listing found as of 15 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Eastern wahoo

Euonymus atropurpureus

Sun: Not researched
Water: Not researched
Bloom: Mar-Aug
Sold as: Not currently sold

Height

Up to 25 ft

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.

Eastern wahoo (Euonymus atropurpureus)

No live listing found as of 15 Sep 2026.

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Fall obedient plant

Physostegia virginiana

Sun, Part ShadeDry-Moist-WetGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Jul-Sep

species-level (pink garden-color packet)

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Fall obedient plant

Physostegia virginiana

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

Soil

Various well-drained soils

Height

Up to several feet tall

Buying it

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

Fall obedient plant (Physostegia virginiana) — Seed

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Fewleaf sunflower

Helianthus occidentalis

SunDry, MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMJun-Nov

No live listing found as of 15 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Fewleaf sunflower

Helianthus occidentalis

Sun: Sun
Water: Dry, Moist
Bloom: Jun-Nov
Sold as: Not currently sold

Height

Up to 5 ft

Wildlife value

Conspicuous flowers attract birds/butterflies; special value to native bees

Buying it

No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 15 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.

Fewleaf sunflower (Helianthus occidentalis)

No live listing found as of 15 Sep 2026.

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Fireweed

Chamerion angustifolium

SunMoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Jun-Sep

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Fireweed

Chamerion angustifolium

Sun: Sun
Water: Moist
Bloom: Bloom Jun-Sep
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Disturbed soil in cool areas, lowlands to mountains

Height

Up to 6 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts bees, moths, and hummingbirds, larval host for white-lined sphinx moths, special value to native and honey bees

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Fireweed (Chamerion angustifolium) — Seed

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Flowering dogwood

Cornus florida

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

BLOOMBloom Feb-Jun

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Flowering dogwood

Cornus florida

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

Soil

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

Height

Up to 65 ft, typically 20-40 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) — Seed

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Foxglove beardtongue

Penstemon digitalis

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

BLOOMBloom May-Jul

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Foxglove beardtongue

Penstemon digitalis

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

Soil

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

Height

Up to 5 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Foxglove beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis) — Seed

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Fragrant sumac

Rhus aromatica

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

BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Fragrant sumac

Rhus aromatica

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

Soil

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

Height

6-12 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Fragrant sumac (Rhus aromatica) — Seed

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Gray birch

Betula populifolia

Sun, Part Shade, ShadeLowGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMApr

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Gray birch

Betula populifolia

Sun: Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water: Low
Bloom: Apr
Sold as: Not currently sold

Soil

Wet to dry, poor

Height

Up to 50 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Gray birch (Betula populifolia)

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

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Great blue lobelia

Lobelia siphilitica

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

BLOOMBloom Jul-Oct

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Great blue lobelia

Lobelia siphilitica

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

Soil

Clay, loam, sand

Height

Up to 5 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Great blue lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica) — Seed

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Hairy beardtongue

Penstemon hirsutus

Sun, Part Shade, ShadeDryGrow from seedUsually a bred variety

BLOOMBloom Jun-Jul

cultivar only ('Snowbells') in all 6 states

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Hairy beardtongue

Penstemon hirsutus

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

Soil

Thin, well-drained soils

Height

Up to 32 in tall

Wildlife value

Attracts hummingbirds, special value to native and bumble bees

Lookalike alert

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

Hairy beardtongue (Penstemon hirsutus) — Seed

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Harebell

Campanula rotundifolia

Sun, Part Shade, ShadeDryGrow from seedUsually a bred variety

BLOOMBloom Jun-Sep

Species correct; SKU is European "Bluebell of Scotland" garden stock everywhere — circumboreal caveat consistent across all 4

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Harebell

Campanula rotundifolia

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

Soil

Sandy, well-drained soils

Height

Up to 15 in tall

Wildlife value

Attracts hummingbirds, conspicuous flowers

Lookalike alert

Species correct; SKU is European "Bluebell of Scotland" garden stock everywhere — circumboreal caveat consistent across all 4.

Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia) — Seeds

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Hollow Joe-pye weed

Eutrochium fistulosum

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

BLOOMBloom Jul-Sep

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Hollow Joe-pye weed

Eutrochium fistulosum

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

Soil

Moist to wet soils

Height

5-7 ft, up to 12 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Hollow Joe-pye weed (Eutrochium fistulosum) — Seed

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Honey locust

Gleditsia triacanthos

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

BLOOMBloom May-Jun

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Honey locust

Gleditsia triacanthos

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

Soil

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

Height

Up to 75 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Lookalike alert

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

Toxicity

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos) — Seed

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Indiangrass

Sorghastrum nutans

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

BLOOMBloom Aug-Oct

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Indiangrass

Sorghastrum nutans

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

Soil

Moist, rich soils - calcareous, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, limestone-based

Height

Up to 8 ft tall

Wildlife value

Seeds feed small mammals and birds, larval host for Pepper-and-Salt Skipper, nesting material for native bees

Lookalike alert

Bulk (PA); cultivar 'Cheyenne' (TX).

Indiangrass (Sorghastrum nutans) — Seed

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Indigo bush

Amorpha fruticosa

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

BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Indigo bush

Amorpha fruticosa

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

Soil

Sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay soils

Height

6-12 ft tall

Wildlife value

Nectar for bees/butterflies/insects, larval host for Silver-spotted Skipper/Southern Dogface/California Dogface/Gray Hairstreak/Hoary Edge, high deer resistance

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

Can be weedy or invasive in the Northeast; forms thickets on riverbanks and islands

Indigo bush / False indigo bush (Amorpha fruticosa) — Seed

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Jacob's ladder

Polemonium reptans

ShadeMoist, low drought toleranceGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Apr-May

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Jacob's ladder

Polemonium reptans

Sun: Shade
Water: Moist, low drought tolerance
Bloom: Bloom Apr-May
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Moist, humus-rich soils

Height

Up to 20 in tall

Wildlife value

Special value to native and bumble bees, conspicuous flowers

Buying it

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

Jacob's ladder (Polemonium reptans) — Seed

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Jerusalem artichoke

Helianthus tuberosus

SunLowGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMAug-Oct

Seeds (20 ct), In Stock, $4.00

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Jerusalem artichoke

Helianthus tuberosus

Sun: Sun
Water: Low
Bloom: Aug-Oct
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Moist to drying

Height

Up to 10 ft

Wildlife value

Foliage/tubers eaten by livestock/deer; seed heads attract birds

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

Aggressive; escapes from garden settings and can become problematic if not managed

Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) — Seeds

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Kentucky coffeetree

Gymnocladus dioicus

Sun, Part Shade, ShadeDry-MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Jun

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Kentucky coffeetree

Gymnocladus dioicus

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

Soil

Deep, rich, moist sandy loams or silty clays

Height

75-100 ft tall

Wildlife value

Larval host for Bicolored and Bisected honey locust moths

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Kentucky coffeetree (Gymnocladus dioicus) — Seed

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Lanceleaf coreopsis

Coreopsis lanceolata

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

BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Lanceleaf coreopsis

Coreopsis lanceolata

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

Soil

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

Height

Up to 2 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

none noted (toxicity)

Invasive / regulated

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

Lanceleaf coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata) — Seed

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Leadplant

Amorpha canescens

Sun, Part ShadeLow water, DryGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Jun-Jul

(Seedville); In Stock

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Leadplant

Amorpha canescens

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

Soil

Well-drained, sandy or rocky soils

Height

Up to 3 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Leadplant (Amorpha canescens) — Seed

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Little bluestem

Schizachyrium scoparium

Sun, Part ShadeLow water, DryGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Jun-Dec

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Little bluestem

Schizachyrium scoparium

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

Soil

Well-drained soil - sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay, limestone-based

Height

Up to 7 ft, often shorter

Wildlife value

Seeds for small mammals and granivorous birds, nesting material, larval host for butterflies, high deer resistance

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted (readily reseeds, not recommended for small gardens — growing note, not invasive designation)

Little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) — Seed

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Mapleleaf viburnum

Viburnum acerifolium

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

BLOOMBloom Apr-Aug

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Mapleleaf viburnum

Viburnum acerifolium

Sun: Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water: Medium water, Dry-Moist
Bloom: Bloom Apr-Aug
Sold as: Not currently sold

Soil

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

Height

Up to 6 ft tall

Wildlife value

Birds eat blue berries, nectar for bees/butterflies/insects, larval host for Spring Azure

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted; recommended as native alternative to invasive nandina; suckers profusely

Mapleleaf viburnum (Viburnum acerifolium)

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

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Photo pendingNo live listing

Miller's witch-alder

Fothergilla milleri

not available (no wildflower.org entryspecies split from F. gardenii in 2020)Grow from seedWild species

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Miller's witch-alder

Fothergilla milleri

Sun: not available (no wildflower.org entry
Water: species split from F. gardenii in 2020)
Bloom: not available
Sold as: Not currently sold

Soil

not available

Height

not available

Wildlife value

not available;

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.

Miller's witch-alder (Fothergilla milleri)

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.

Mockernut hickory

Carya tomentosa

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

BLOOMApr

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Mockernut hickory

Carya tomentosa

Sun: Part Shade (best in sun)
Water: Medium
Bloom: Apr
Sold as: Live plant

Soil

Dry, sandy to mesic, rich, acidic

Height

50-60 ft (to 100 ft)

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted; nearly impossible to transplant due to taproot, difficult to find in commerce

Mockernut hickory (Carya tomentosa) — Live plant

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Nannyberry

Viburnum lentago

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

BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Nannyberry

Viburnum lentago

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

Soil

Circumneutral pH soil

Height

Up to 30 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Nannyberry (Viburnum lentago) — Live plant

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New England aster

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

Part ShadeMoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Aug-Oct until frost

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

New England aster

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

Sun: Part Shade
Water: Moist
Bloom: Bloom Aug-Oct until frost
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Moist soils, acidic pH

Height

Up to 6 ft tall

Wildlife value

Nectar source for butterflies and bees, larval host for Pearl Crescent and checkerspot butterflies, special value to native, bumble, and honey bees

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted formally; can be aggressive per Growing Conditions; USDA Native Status L48 (N), CAN (N)

New England aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae) — Seed

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New Jersey tea

Ceanothus americanus

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

BLOOMBloom Mar-Aug

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

New Jersey tea

Ceanothus americanus

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

Soil

Well-drained mesic sand, loam, or limey soils

Height

Up to 3-5 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

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Northern red oak

Quercus rubra

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

BLOOMBloom Mar-May

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Northern red oak

Quercus rubra

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

Soil

Well-drained, loamy sands, acidic pH

Height

75-100 ft, up to 120 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Northern red oak (Quercus rubra) — Seed

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Northern white cedar

Thuja occidentalis

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

BLOOMBloom Apr

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Northern white cedar

Thuja occidentalis

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

Soil

Moist, well-drained alkaline soils

Height

40-60 ft, up to 120 ft

Wildlife value

Food and cover for birds

Buying it

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

Northern white cedar (Thuja occidentalis) — Seed

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Ohio buckeye

Aesculus glabra

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

BLOOMMar-May

OH state tree

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Ohio buckeye

Aesculus glabra

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

Soil

Rich, moist, well-drained, acidic soils

Height

Up to 75 ft, often shorter

Wildlife value

Squirrels eat seeds; attracts hummingbirds

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Ohio buckeye (Aesculus glabra) — Live plant

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Pagoda dogwood

Cornus alternifolia

Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

seeds, In Stock

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Pagoda dogwood

Cornus alternifolia

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

Soil

Cool, moist, acid, well-drained soils, tolerant of poor soils and clay

Height

Up to 35 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts ground/water/songbirds and mammals, fruit for grouse/pheasants/turkeys/squirrels, larval host for Spring Azure

Buying it

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

Pagoda dogwood (Cornus alternifolia) — Seed

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Partridgeberry

Mitchella repens

Part Shade, ShadeLow-Medium water, drought sensitiveBuy as a plantWild species

BLOOMBloom May-Oct

consistent lingonberry-substitution trap

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Partridgeberry

Mitchella repens

Sun: Part Shade, Shade
Water: Low-Medium water, drought sensitive
Bloom: Bloom May-Oct
Sold as: Live plant

Soil

Humus-rich, acidic soil - sandy, sandy loam, medium loam

Height

1-2 in tall

Wildlife value

Scarlet berries eaten by Ruffed Grouse, Bobwhite Quail, turkeys, skunks, and White-footed Mice

Buying it

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

Partridgeberry (Mitchella repens) — Live plant

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Pawpaw

Asimina triloba

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

BLOOMApr-May

moist-seed caveat consistent everywhere

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Pawpaw

Asimina triloba

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

Soil

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

Height

Up to 40 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) — Seeds

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Peachleaf willow

Salix amygdaloides

Sun, Part Shade, ShadeHigh, Moist to wetGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMApr-Jun

No live listing found as of 15 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Peachleaf willow

Salix amygdaloides

Sun: Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water: High, Moist to wet
Bloom: Apr-Jun
Sold as: Not currently sold

Soil

Limestone-based, sandy loam, loam, clay, circumneutral pH

Height

Up to 60 ft

Wildlife value

Larval host for Mourning Cloak/Viceroy butterflies; nesting/food for birds/mammals

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.

Invasive / regulated

short-lived, fast-growing; susceptible to insect/disease/wind damage

Peachleaf willow (Salix amygdaloides)

No live listing found as of 15 Sep 2026.

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Pearly everlasting

Anaphalis margaritacea

Sun, Part ShadeDry, Medium water useGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMJun-Oct

Sold as seeds via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Pearly everlasting

Anaphalis margaritacea

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

Soil

Sandy or gravelly soils

Height

Up to 3 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Pearly everlasting (Anaphalis margaritacea) — Seeds

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Pignut hickory

Carya glabra

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

BLOOMBloom Apr

No live listing found as of 14 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Pignut hickory

Carya glabra

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

Soil

Well-drained to dry, rich loams and silty clays

Height

50-100 ft tall

Wildlife value

Food for songbirds and small mammals, primary host for luna/funeral dagger/giant regal moths

Buying it

No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 14 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.

Pignut hickory (Carya glabra) — not determined

No live listing found as of 14 Sep 2026.

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Pin cherry

Prunus pensylvanica

SunMediumGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMApr-Jun

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Pin cherry

Prunus pensylvanica

Sun: Sun
Water: Medium
Bloom: Apr-Jun
Sold as: Not currently sold

Soil

Rocky or sandy, well-drained

Height

35-50 ft

Wildlife value

Feeds 25+ nongame/game bird species; deer/grouse/beaver browse; larval host for Columbia silkmoth

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Wilted leaves/twigs/seeds highly toxic, may be fatal; contains amygdalin (cyanogenic glycoside); causes gasping, weakness, convulsions, respiratory failure (lower toxicity than other cherries)

Pin cherry (Prunus pensylvanica)

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

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Pin oak

Quercus palustris

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

BLOOMBloom Mar-May

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Pin oak

Quercus palustris

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

Soil

Heavy, poorly drained, acidic soils

Height

Up to 75 ft, typically 60-70 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Pin oak (Quercus palustris) — Live plant

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Porcupine grass

Hesperostipa spartea

SunMedium, DryGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMApr-May

Seeds (Everwilde Farms), In Stock, $3.75 -- listing uses common name only; accepted with this caveat

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Porcupine grass

Hesperostipa spartea

Sun: Sun
Water: Medium, Dry
Bloom: Apr-May
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Dry, rocky or sandy

Height

Up to 3.5 ft

Wildlife value

Nesting materials/structure for native bees

Buying it

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

Porcupine grass (Hesperostipa spartea) — Seeds

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Prairie Junegrass

Koeleria macrantha

SunHighGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMApr-Jun

Seeds (1000 ct), In Stock, $3.99

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Prairie Junegrass

Koeleria macrantha

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

Soil

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

Height

1-4 ft

Wildlife value

Attracts birds; nesting materials/structure for native bees

Buying it

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

Prairie Junegrass (Koeleria macrantha) — Seeds

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Prairie dropseed

Sporobolus heterolepis

SunLow water, DryGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Jun-Aug

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Prairie dropseed

Sporobolus heterolepis

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

Soil

Dry, sandy soils

Height

Up to 3 ft tall

Wildlife value

Fragrant flowers attract pollinators, nesting material for native bees

Buying it

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

Prairie dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis) — Seed

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Pussy willow

Salix discolor

SunHigh water, MoistBuy as a plantWild species

BLOOMBloom Feb-Mar

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Pussy willow

Salix discolor

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

Soil

Circumneutral pH damp soils

Height

Up to 25 ft, often shorter

Wildlife value

Early season food for songbirds/waterfowl/mammals, larval host for Mourning Cloak and Viceroy, special value to native/bumble/honey bees

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted formally; tends to sucker to point of being invasive if given continuously moist soil

Pussy willow (Salix discolor) — Live plant

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Quaking aspen

Populus tremuloides

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

BLOOMBloom Mar-Jun

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Quaking aspen

Populus tremuloides

Sun: Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water: High water, Dry-Wet
Bloom: Bloom Mar-Jun
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Igneous, limestone-based, sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, caliche, shallow rocky soils

Height

35-50 ft, up to 100 ft

Wildlife value

Host to birds/mammals/butterflies, larval host for Eastern Tiger Swallowtail and Viceroy, browse for deer/elk/moose/beavers

Buying it

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

Quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides) — Seed

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Red baneberry

Actaea rubra

Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

seeds, In Stock

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

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

Height

Up to 3 ft tall

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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Red maple

Acer rubrum

Sun, Part ShadeHigh water, MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Mar-Apr

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Red maple

Acer rubrum

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

Soil

Moist, slightly acidic soils

Height

40-60 ft, up to 100 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Leaves and bark poisonous to livestock

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Red-osier dogwood

Cornus sericea

Part ShadeMoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom May-Jun

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Red-osier dogwood

Cornus sericea

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

Soil

Moist, well-drained soils

Height

Up to 12 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Red-osier dogwood (Cornus sericea) — Seed

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River birch

Betula nigra

Part ShadeHigh water, MoistBuy as a plantWild species

BLOOMBloom Feb-Mar

live-verified, In Stock — original candidate went unavailable

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

River birch

Betula nigra

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

Soil

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

Height

30-50 ft, up to 90 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted (described as most trouble-free birch)

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Rocky Mountain bee plant

Peritoma serrulata

Sun, Part ShadeLowGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMMay-Sep

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Rocky Mountain bee plant

Peritoma serrulata

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

Soil

Well-drained, moist to dry, medium to sandy

Height

Up to 32 in (to 6 ft)

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Rocky Mountain bee plant (Peritoma serrulata) — Seeds

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Rusty blackhaw viburnum

Viburnum rufidulum

Part ShadeLowGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMApr-May

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

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

Height

Up to 18-30 ft

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.

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

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

Sand cherry

Prunus pumila

Sun, Part ShadeLow, DryBuy as a plantWild species

BLOOMApr-Jun

Live plant (RedCrocus), 3 Gallon, In Stock, $187.20

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Sand cherry

Prunus pumila

Sun: Sun, Part Shade
Water: Low, Dry
Bloom: Apr-Jun
Sold as: Live plant

Soil

Sandy, high calcium carbonate tolerance

Height

Up to 8 ft

Wildlife value

Attracts birds; special value to native bees

Buying it

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

Sand cherry (Prunus pumila) — Live plant

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Sassafras

Sassafras albidum

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

BLOOMBloom Mar-May

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Sassafras

Sassafras albidum

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

Soil

Rich, moist, sandy loams, acidic pH

Height

35-50 ft, up to 100 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Sassafras (Sassafras albidum) — Seed

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Scaly blazing star

Liatris squarrosa

SunLow (drought-tolerant)Grow from seedWild species

BLOOMJun-Sep

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Scaly blazing star

Liatris squarrosa

Sun: Sun
Water: Low (drought-tolerant)
Bloom: Jun-Sep
Sold as: Not currently sold

Soil

Rocky or sandy

Height

Up to 30 in

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.

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

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

Scarlet beebalm

Monarda didyma

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

BLOOMBloom May-Oct

consistent "do not confuse with M. fistulosa" warning

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Scarlet beebalm

Monarda didyma

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

Soil

Rich, moist, acid soils, juglone tolerant

Height

2-4 ft, up to 6 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts hummingbirds/butterflies/bees, special value to native and bumble bees

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted (colonizes by rhizomes, may need dividing every 3 years — growing note, not invasive designation)

Scarlet beebalm (Monarda didyma) — Seed

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

Scarlet oak

Quercus coccinea

SunMedium water, MoistBuy as a plantWild species

BLOOMBloom Mar-May

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Scarlet oak

Quercus coccinea

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

Soil

Shallow infertile soils over sandstone or limestone, acidic pH

Height

Up to 75 ft, occasionally 150 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted; very susceptible to fire damage/oak wilt

Scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea) — Live plant

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Shagbark hickory

Carya ovata

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

BLOOMBloom Mar-Jun

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Shagbark hickory

Carya ovata

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

Soil

Well-drained, fertile soils - sandy loam, clay

Height

60-80 ft, up to 150 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Shagbark hickory (Carya ovata) — Seed

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Shortleaf pine

Pinus echinata

Part ShadeMedium (drought-tolerant once established)Grow from seedWild species

BLOOMFeb-Mar

Seeds (70 ct), In Stock, $9.99

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Shortleaf pine

Pinus echinata

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

Soil

Dry, sandy, acidic

Height

50-100 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Shortleaf pine (Pinus echinata) — Seeds

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Showy tick trefoil

Desmodium canadense

SunDry-MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Jun-Sep

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Showy tick trefoil

Desmodium canadense

Sun: Sun
Water: Dry-Moist
Bloom: Bloom Jun-Sep
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Moist soils, indifferent to soil acidity

Height

Up to 6 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts butterflies/hummingbirds, larval host for Eastern Tailed Blue, Silver-spotted Skipper, and Hoary Edge, special value to bumble bees

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

Can "take over a small garden" per conditions comments; not formally regulated.

Showy tick trefoil (Desmodium canadense) — Seed

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

Shrubby cinquefoil

Dasiphora fruticosa ssp. floribunda

Sun, Part ShadeMediumBuy as a plantUsually a bred variety

BLOOMJun-Nov

'Medicine Wheel' cultivar, 3-pack, Only 2 left In Stock, $31.00

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Shrubby cinquefoil

Dasiphora fruticosa ssp. floribunda

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

Height

Up to 4 ft

Wildlife value

Attracts butterflies

Lookalike alert

'Medicine Wheel' cultivar, 3-pack, Only 2 left In Stock, $31.00.

Shrubby cinquefoil (Dasiphora fruticosa ssp. floribunda) — Live plant

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Sideoats grama

Bouteloua curtipendula

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

BLOOMJun-Nov

TX state grass

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Sideoats grama

Bouteloua curtipendula

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

Soil

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

Height

1-3 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Sideoats grama (Bouteloua curtipendula) — Seeds

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Smooth sumac

Rhus glabra

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

BLOOMBloom May-Aug

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Smooth sumac

Rhus glabra

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

Soil

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

Height

10-20 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Smooth sumac (Rhus glabra) — Live plant

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Sourwood

Oxydendrum arboreum

Part ShadeLow waterGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Apr-Aug

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Sourwood

Oxydendrum arboreum

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

Soil

Gritty, woodsy, acidic, well-drained soils

Height

30-70 ft, up to 100 ft

Wildlife value

Special value to honey bees, conspicuous flowers attractive to pollinators

Buying it

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

Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum) — Seed

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Staghorn sumac

Rhus typhina

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

BLOOMBloom Jun-Jul

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Staghorn sumac

Rhus typhina

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

Soil

Dry, rocky or gravelly soils

Height

15-30 ft, up to 25 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Staghorn sumac (Rhus typhina) — Live plant

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Sugar maple

Acer saccharum

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

BLOOMBloom Apr-May

live-verified, In Stock, $9.99

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Sugar maple

Acer saccharum

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

Soil

Rich, moist, well-drained soils

Height

60-75 ft, up to 100 ft

Wildlife value

Attracts birds, special value to honey bees

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Sugar maple (Acer saccharum) — Seed

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Sundial lupine

Lupinus perennis

Sun, Part ShadeDry-Moist, requires good drainageGrow from seedUsually a bred variety

BLOOMBloom Apr-Jul

consistent Russell-lupine-hybrid trap warning in every state

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Sundial lupine

Lupinus perennis

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

Soil

Dry, sandy soils, acidic to neutral pH

Height

Up to 2 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Lookalike alert

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

Toxicity

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Sundial / wild lupine (Lupinus perennis) — Seeds

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Swamp rose

Rosa palustris

Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMoist-WetGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom May-Aug

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Swamp rose

Rosa palustris

Sun: Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water: Moist-Wet
Bloom: Bloom May-Aug
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Wet, rich soils

Height

6-8 ft, up to 10 ft tall

Wildlife value

Conspicuous fragrant flowers attract birds, special value to native and bumble bees, nesting materials for native bees

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted; susceptible to fungal problems

Swamp rose (Rosa palustris) — Seed

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Swamp white oak

Quercus bicolor

Part ShadeHigh water, MoistBuy as a plantWild species

BLOOMBloom Mar-May

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Swamp white oak

Quercus bicolor

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

Soil

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

Height

Up to 80-100 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Swamp white oak (Quercus bicolor) — Live plant

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Sweet Joe-Pye

Eutrochium purpureum

Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Jul-Sep

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Sweet Joe-Pye

Eutrochium purpureum

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

Soil

Moist soils

Height

Up to 6 ft tall

Wildlife value

Important honey/pollinator plant, attracts birds, special value to native bees

Lookalike alert

Where listed; ⚠ major inconsistency — in MD, NC, TN, VA, WV, KY, and GA this same species/SKU is explicitly flagged as the wrong species (those lists call for hollow-stem E. fistulosum, which had no Amazon SKU found in any state).

Sweet/purple Joe-Pye (Eutrochium purpureum) — Seed

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Sweet birch

Betula lenta

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

BLOOMBloom Apr-May

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Sweet birch

Betula lenta

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

Soil

Rich, moist, well-drained, acidic soil

Height

Up to 75 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Sweet birch (Betula lenta) — Seed

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Sweet crabapple

Malus coronaria

Part ShadeMediumGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMApr-Jun

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Sweet crabapple

Malus coronaria

Sun: Part Shade
Water: Medium
Bloom: Apr-Jun
Sold as: Not currently sold

Soil

Moist

Height

Up to 30 ft

Wildlife value

Thickets provide nesting/shelter/food for birds; special value to native/bumble/honey bees

Buying it

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

Sweet crabapple (Malus coronaria)

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

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

Sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Part ShadeHigh water, MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Mar-May

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua

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

Soil

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

Height

Up to 75-130 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) — Seed

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Switchgrass

Panicum virgatum

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

BLOOMBloom Aug-Nov

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Switchgrass

Panicum virgatum

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

Soil

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

Height

Up to 10 ft, often shorter

Wildlife value

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

Lookalike alert

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

Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) — Seed

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Trumpet vine

Campsis radicans

SunDry, MoistGrow from seedUsually a bred variety

BLOOMBloom Jun-Sep

consistent "aggressive vine, prune hard" and yellow-cultivar-vs-wild-orange trap across all 11

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Trumpet vine

Campsis radicans

Sun: Sun
Water: Dry, Moist
Bloom: Bloom Jun-Sep
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Various well-drained soils - sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay, limestone-based, caliche

Height

Vine up to 35 ft

Wildlife value

Pollinated by hummingbirds and long-tongued bees, larval host for Trumpet Vine Sphinx Moth

Lookalike alert

Consistent "aggressive vine, prune hard" and yellow-cultivar-vs-wild-orange trap across all 11.

Toxicity

Sap can cause skin irritation on contact.

Invasive / regulated

Notably aggressive colonizer — can escape cultivation and colonize densely, especially in the Southeast (common names "Hellvine"/"Devil's Shoestring"); not formally regulated.

Trumpet vine/creeper (Campsis radicans) — Seeds

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Tulip tree

Liriodendron tulipifera

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

BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

(TomorrowSeeds); seeds, In Stock, $9.80

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Tulip tree

Liriodendron tulipifera

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

Soil

Rich, moist soils, acidic pH

Height

Up to 150 ft tall

Wildlife value

Favorite nesting tree for birds, attracts hummingbirds, larval host for Eastern Tiger Swallowtail and tuliptree silkmoth, special value to honey bees

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted; pioneer species

Tulip tree / Yellow poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) — Seed

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Virginia creeper

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

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

BLOOMBloom May-Jun

berries toxic — consistent copy caveat

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Virginia creeper

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

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

Soil

Moist, well-drained soils - sandy loam, clay, limestone-based

Height

Vine up to 40 ft

Wildlife value

Fruit feeds many bird species through winter, larval host for sphinx moths

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Berries highly toxic, may be fatal if eaten. Symptoms: nausea, abdominal pain, bloody vomiting/diarrhea, dilated pupils, headache, sweating, weak pulse, drowsiness, facial twitching. Plant tissues can irritate skin in sensitive individuals

Invasive / regulated

none noted (vigorous growth noted as characteristic trait)

Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) — Seed

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

Virginia pine

Pinus virginiana

SunLowGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMApr

Seeds, Only 1 left In Stock, $16.95

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Virginia pine

Pinus virginiana

Sun: Sun
Water: Low
Bloom: Apr
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Poor, well-drained

Height

15-40 ft (to 55 ft)

Wildlife value

Seeds important wildlife food; attracts birds

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted; pioneer species colonizing old fields/poor sites

Virginia pine (Pinus virginiana) — Seeds

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Virginia springbeauty

Claytonia virginica

Part ShadeMediumGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMJan-May

Seeds (20 ct), In Stock, $5.00

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Virginia springbeauty

Claytonia virginica

Sun: Part Shade
Water: Medium
Bloom: Jan-May
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Rich, moist, humus

Height

Up to 16 in

Wildlife value

Special value to native bees

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted; forms attractive large patches, increases rapidly

Virginia springbeauty (Claytonia virginica) — Seeds

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

White ash

Fraxinus americana

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

BLOOMBloom Apr-May

(MySeeds.Co); live-verified, In Stock

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

White ash

Fraxinus americana

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

Soil

Deep, mesic soils - sandy, loamy, clay

Height

Up to 120 ft tall

Wildlife value

Winged seeds attract song and game birds, larval host for Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Viceroy, and Mourning Cloak

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted (threatened by invasive emerald ash borer, not itself invasive)

White ash (Fraxinus americana) — Seed

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

White baneberry

Actaea pachypoda

Part Shade, ShadeMoist-WetGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

No live listing found as of 14 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

White baneberry

Actaea pachypoda

Sun: Part Shade, Shade
Water: Moist-Wet
Bloom: Bloom Apr-Jun
Sold as: not determined

Soil

Various well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soils

Height

Up to 30 in tall

Wildlife value

Conspicuous fragrant flowers attract pollinators, all parts poisonous

Buying it

No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 14 Sep 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) — not determined

No live listing found as of 14 Sep 2026.

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White heath aster

Symphyotrichum ericoides var. ericoides

SunLowGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMSep-Nov

Seeds (100 ct, SEEDVILLE USA), In Stock, $2.75

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

White heath aster

Symphyotrichum ericoides var. ericoides

Sun: Sun
Water: Low
Bloom: Sep-Nov
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Dry

Height

Up to 3 ft

Wildlife value

Attracts butterflies (larval host for Pearl Crescent); nectar source; special value to native bees

Buying it

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

White heath aster (Symphyotrichum ericoides var. ericoides) — Seeds

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White meadowsweet

Spiraea alba

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

BLOOMBloom Jun-Sep

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

White meadowsweet

Spiraea alba

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

Soil

Wet soils, swamps and wet meadows

Height

3-6.5 ft tall

Wildlife value

Conspicuous flowers draw birds and butterflies, larval host for Spring Azure, special value to native bees

Buying it

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

White meadowsweet (Spiraea alba) — Seed

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White oak

Quercus alba

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

BLOOMBloom Mar-May

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

White oak

Quercus alba

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

Soil

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

Height

Up to 100 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

White oak (Quercus alba) — Seed

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Wild blue

Phlox divaricata

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

BLOOMBloom Mar-May

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Wild blue

Phlox divaricata

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

Soil

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

Height

Up to 20 in tall

Wildlife value

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

Lookalike alert

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

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

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