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SOUTH DAKOTA · NATIVE PLANT FINDER

89 native plants for South Dakota gardens.

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

89Native species listed
82With a live listing
35Blooming this month

Quick answer: South Dakota has 89 native plants in this register, 82 with a live listing as of 16 Sep 2026, and 7 with a lookalike alert — check before you buy.

This page lists every species in the Native Seed Register documented as native to South Dakota — 89 plants, 82 of them with a live seed or plant listing verified as recently as 16 Sep 2026. Growing conditions come from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center; the "Buying it" note on each plant tells you whether what stores sell is the wild species or a bred variety. Open any card for soil, height, wildlife value and the buying note, or follow the plant name for its full profile and the other states where it grows.

Plants

American basswood

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

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

American basswood

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

Moist, rich, well-drained loamy soils

Height

60-80 ft, up to 100+ ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

American basswood (Tilia 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.

American bittersweet

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

live plant, In Stock — retried after prior candidate issues

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

American bittersweet

Celastrus scandens
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
High water, Dry-Moist
Bloom
Bloom May-Jun
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Well-drained soils, circumneutral pH

Height

Vine up to 50 ft

Wildlife value

Attracts birds with showy fruit, autumn/winter food source

Buying it

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

Toxicity

All parts, seeds: low toxicity if eaten. Symptoms: vomiting, diarrhea, loss of consciousness

Invasive / regulated

none noted for this native species itself; being displaced/replaced in Northeast by invasive non-native Asiatic bittersweet (C. orbiculatus)

American bittersweet (Celastrus scandens) — Seed

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

American hazelnut

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

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

American hazelnut

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

Various moist to dry, well-drained soils

Height

Up to 15 ft, typically 6-12 ft

Wildlife value

Nuts eaten by birds and squirrels, attracts birds

Buying it

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

American hazelnut (Corylus americana) — Seed

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

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.

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

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

Bearberry

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

live plant, In Stock

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Bearberry

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

Rocky or sandy, acid soils

Height

6-12 in tall, spread up to 15 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) — Live plant

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

Black-eyed Susan

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

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Black-eyed Susan

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

Moist to dry, well-drained soils, juglone tolerant

Height

Up to 3 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Lookalike alert

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) — Seed

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

Blue grama

Bouteloua gracilis
Full sunLow-MediumGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMJul-Oct

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Blue grama

Bouteloua gracilis
Sun
Full sun
Water
Low-Medium
Bloom
Jul-Oct
Sold as
Seeds
Soil

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

Height

12-14 in (seedheads to 2 ft)

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted; important native range grass

Blue grama (Bouteloua gracilis) — Seeds

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Blue vervain

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

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Blue vervain

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

Moist soils

Height

2-6 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

No formal warning field; medicinal-use note: can interfere with blood pressure medication/hormone therapy, large doses cause vomiting/diarrhea

Blue vervain (Verbena hastata) — Seed

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

Broadleaf cattail

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

Seeds (15000 ct), In stock, $9.99

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Broadleaf cattail

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

Rich, wet, mud, saline-tolerant

Height

7-10 ft

Wildlife value

Nesting sites for red-winged blackbirds/ducks/geese/fish; shoots/roots eaten by nutria/muskrats/beavers

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

Tendency to take over wetlands; aggressive, requires management like a weed; recommended for containers to control spread

Broadleaf cattail (Typha latifolia) — Seeds

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

Bunchberry

Cornus canadensis
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeHigh water, MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom May-Sep

live plant, In Stock

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Bunchberry

Cornus canadensis
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
High water, Moist
Bloom
Bloom May-Sep
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Damp, cool, acid soil or peat moss

Height

Up to 10 in tall

Wildlife value

Red berries eaten by wildlife and used as trail food, conspicuous flowers

Buying it

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

Bunchberry (Cornus canadensis) — Seed

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Bur oak

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

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Bur oak

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

Sandy loam, clay loam, limestone-based soils

Height

Up to 150 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Bur oak (Quercus macrocarpa) — Seed

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

Canada anemone

Anemone canadensis
Part Shade, ShadeMoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMApr-Jun

Sold as seeds via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Canada anemone

Anemone canadensis
Sun
Part Shade, Shade
Water
Moist
Bloom
Apr-Jun
Sold as
Seeds
Soil

Moderately moist, sandy soils, neutral pH

Height

Up to 30 in

Wildlife value

Supports conservation biological control

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Canada anemone (Anemone canadensis) — Seeds

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

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

Sun, Part ShadeDryGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMMay-Jun

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Candle anemone (thimbleweed)

Anemone cylindrica
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Dry
Bloom
May-Jun
Sold as
Not currently sold
Soil

Rocky

Height

Up to 3 ft

Wildlife value

Supports conservation biological control; benefits pollinators

Buying it

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

Toxicity

All plant parts poisonous when fresh; fresh sap causes inflammation/blistering on contact; GI distress if ingested in large quantities

Candle anemone (thimbleweed) (Anemone cylindrica)

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

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

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

Closed bottle gentian

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

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Closed bottle gentian

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

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

Height

1-4 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts bees and bumblebees, special value to bumble bees

Buying it

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

Closed bottle gentian (Gentiana andrewsii) — Seed

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

Common blue violet

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

state flower of both NJ and RI

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Common blue violet

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

Moist, rich soils

Height

Up to 10 in tall

Wildlife value

Attracts birds, high deer resistance, conspicuous flowers

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

Page notes it freely self-seeds to point of being invasive in optimum growing conditions; not formally classified regulated/invasive

Common blue violet (Viola sororia) — Seed

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

Common evening primrose

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

No sourcing note recorded yet

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Common evening primrose

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

Rocky or sandy soils

Height

Up to 6 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts moths, birds eat seeds, special value to native bees

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted (self-seeds in disturbed soil, does not persist in established landscapes — growing note, not invasive designation)

Common evening primrose (Oenothera biennis) — Seed

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

Full sunMedium, DryGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMJul-Sep

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Common gaillardia (blanketflower)

Gaillardia aristata
Sun
Full sun
Water
Medium, Dry
Bloom
Jul-Sep
Sold as
Seeds
Soil

Well-drained, infertile, acidic

Height

Up to 4 ft

Wildlife value

Attracts butterflies; special value to native bees

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Fuzzy hairs can cause skin irritation in susceptible people

Common gaillardia (blanketflower) (Gaillardia aristata) — Seeds

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

Common hackberry

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

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Common hackberry

Celtis occidentalis
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
Low water, Dry-Moist, high drought tolerance
Bloom
Bloom Apr-May
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Rich, moist soils, circumneutral pH, high calcium carbonate tolerance

Height

Up to 100 ft tall

Wildlife value

Fruit relished by quail/pheasants/woodpeckers/cedar waxwings, larval host for Question Mark, Mourning Cloak, American Snout, Tawny Emperor

Buying it

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

Common hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) — 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.

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

Common sneezeweed

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

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Common sneezeweed

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

Moist clay soils

Height

2-5 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts butterflies, special value to native bees

Buying it

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

Common sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale) — Seed

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

Common snowberry

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

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Common snowberry

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

Infertile sands and gravels, circumneutral pH

Height

Up to 5 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Common snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus) — Seed

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Compass plant

Silphium laciniatum
SunDry, high drought toleranceGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Jul-Sep

live-verified, In Stock

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Compass plant

Silphium laciniatum
Sun
Sun
Water
Dry, high drought tolerance
Bloom
Bloom Jul-Sep
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Various well-drained soils

Height

3-10 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

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Creeping juniper

Juniperus horizontalis
Sun, Part ShadeDry, high drought toleranceBuy as a plantWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-May

live plant, In Stock

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Creeping juniper

Juniperus horizontalis
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Dry, high drought tolerance
Bloom
Bloom Apr-May
Sold as
Live plant
Soil

Dry, rocky soils

Height

Up to 1 ft tall, spreads to 10 ft wide

Wildlife value

Very high wildlife value, persistent berry-like cones

Buying it

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

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Cup plant

Silphium perfoliatum
SunDry-Wet, high drought toleranceGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Jul-Sep

live-verified, In Stock

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Cup plant

Silphium perfoliatum
Sun
Sun
Water
Dry-Wet, high drought tolerance
Bloom
Bloom Jul-Sep
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Wet to mesic soils, tolerates clay

Height

3-6 ft, up to 10 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Cup plant (Silphium perfoliatum) — Seed

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Downy hawthorn

Crataegus mollis
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeDry-Moist, high drought toleranceGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom May-Jun

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Downy hawthorn

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

Variable soil types

Height

Up to 40 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Plant has thorns or prickles

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Downy serviceberry

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

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Downy serviceberry

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

Moist, well-drained, acid soils

Height

15-25 ft, occasionally to 60 ft

Wildlife value

Preferred Amelanchier species for birds and wildlife

Buying it

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

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Eastern cottonwood

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

No live listing found as of 14 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Eastern cottonwood

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

Sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay, circumneutral pH

Height

Up to 180 ft, often shorter

Wildlife value

Larval host for Mourning Cloak/Red-spotted Purple/Viceroy/Tiger Swallowtail, seeds for granivorous birds

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted formally; page notes roots can be invasive (infrastructure sense) and female trees produce nuisance cottony seed clouds

Eastern cottonwood (Populus deltoides) — not determined

No live listing found as of 14 Sep 2026.

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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 red cedar

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

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Eastern red cedar

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

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

Height

30-40 ft, up to 90 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Invasive / regulated

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

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Eastern red columbine

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

consistent trap warning vs. mixed Aquilegia/European columbine

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Eastern red columbine

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

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

Height

Up to 3 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

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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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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 spurge

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

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Flowering spurge

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

Dry to mesic

Height

Up to 3 ft

Wildlife value

Supports conservation biological control; fragrant flowers benefit pollinators

Buying it

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

Toxicity

All plant parts poisonous; milky sap causes skin/eye/mucous-membrane irritation; ingestion causes nausea/vomiting/diarrhea (diterpene esters)

Flowering spurge (Euphorbia corollata)

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

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Foxglove beardtongue

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

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Foxglove beardtongue

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

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

Height

Up to 5 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

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Gray dogwood

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

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Gray dogwood

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

Circumneutral pH soils, low calcium carbonate tolerance

Height

Up to 16 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

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Grayhead coneflower

Ratibida pinnata
Sun, Part ShadeMedium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom May-Sep

live-verified, In Stock

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Grayhead coneflower

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

Sandy to clay and calcareous soils

Height

3-5 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts birds and butterflies, special value to native bees

Buying it

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

Grayhead coneflower (Ratibida pinnata) — Seed

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Great blue lobelia

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

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Great blue lobelia

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

Clay, loam, sand

Height

Up to 5 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

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Green ash

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

seeds, In Stock

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Green ash

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

Moist, fertile, sandy to loamy soils, neutral pH

Height

50-75 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) — Seed

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

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Heart-leaved meadow parsnip

Zizia aptera
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
Moist
Bloom
Bloom May-Jun
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Moist, sandy or sandy-clay soils, adaptable to alkaline

Height

Up to 3 ft tall

Wildlife value

Special value to native bees, supports conservation biological control, toxic alkaloid to livestock

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Contains toxic alkaloid in bulb and foliage; causes vomiting, breathing difficulties, and coma in humans; livestock can be poisoned via grazing or hay

Heart-leaved meadow parsnip (Zizia aptera) — Seed

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Highbush cranberry

Viburnum opulus var. americanum
Part ShadeHigh water, Moist-WetGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom May-Jul

seeds, In Stock, $9.99 — listed under synonym Viburnum trilobum (same taxon); two prior candidates dead

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Highbush cranberry

Viburnum opulus var. americanum
Sun
Part Shade
Water
High water, Moist-Wet
Bloom
Bloom May-Jul
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Wet to average, well-drained loams

Height

Up to 16 ft tall

Wildlife value

Songbirds/gamebirds/small mammals use berries as winter food, attracts birds/butterflies, larval host for Spring Azure

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted; native per USDA status, referenced as native alternative to invasive plants

Highbush cranberry (Viburnum opulus var. americanum) — Seed

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Indiangrass

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

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Indiangrass

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

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

Height

Up to 8 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Lookalike alert

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

Indiangrass (Sorghastrum nutans) — Seed

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Indigo bush

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

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Indigo bush

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

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

Height

6-12 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

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

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Jack-in-the-pulpit

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

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Jack-in-the-pulpit

Arisaema triphyllum
Sun
Sun, Shade
Water
High water, Moist-Wet
Bloom
Bloom Mar-Jun
Sold as
Bulb
Soil

Humus-rich, moist soils

Height

Up to 2 ft tall

Wildlife value

Birds and mammals eat berries

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Berries, foliage, roots contain calcium oxalate crystals and acrid substances causing painful irritation of mouth/throat if ingested; roots can cause skin blisters if touched

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Full sunGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMMay-Jun

Seeds (250 ct), In Stock, $3.00

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Large penstemon (shell-leaf beardtongue)

Penstemon grandiflorus
Sun
Full sun
Water
Not researched
Bloom
May-Jun
Sold as
Seeds
Soil

Sandy

Height

Up to 4 ft

Wildlife value

Special value to native/bumble bees

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

occasionally escapes cultivation in the East; no formal invasive status

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

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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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Mexican hat

Ratibida columnifera
SunMedium water, Dry-Moist, high drought toleranceGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom May-Oct

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Mexican hat

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

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

Height

1.5-3 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Mexican hat / prairie coneflower (Ratibida columnifera) — Seed

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

Narrow-leaf coneflower

Echinacea angustifolia
Sun, Part ShadeLow water, DryGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom May-Jul

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Narrow-leaf coneflower

Echinacea angustifolia
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Low water, Dry
Bloom
Bloom May-Jul
Sold as
Seed
Soil

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

Height

Up to 28 in tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Narrow-leaf coneflower (Echinacea angustifolia) — Seed

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Northern maidenhair fern

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

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Northern maidenhair fern

Adiantum pedatum
Sun
Part Shade, Shade
Water
Keep evenly moist, will not survive drying out
Bloom
Non-flowering (spore-bearing fern)
Sold as
Live plant (rhizome)
Soil

Rich, moist, well-drained, mostly acidic, tolerates some lime

Height

Fronds 8-30 in

Wildlife value

Shelter for toads and lizards

Buying it

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

Northern maidenhair fern (Adiantum pedatum) — Live plant (rhizome)

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Old man's whiskers

Geum triflorum
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-May

seeds, In Stock, ships from Amazon, 4.6★/3 reviews

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Old man's whiskers

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

Thin soil over limestone, circumneutral pH, also prairie loams/clay/sand

Height

6-18 in tall

Wildlife value

Conspicuous flowers attract butterflies

Buying it

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

Old man's whiskers / Prairie smoke (Geum triflorum) — Seed

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Paper birch

Betula papyrifera
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeHigh water, MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr

(underthesunseeds); In Stock, $10.49, 3.2★/127 reviews

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Paper birch

Betula papyrifera
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
High water, Moist
Bloom
Bloom Apr
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Moist, fertile, cool soils

Height

50-75 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts birds/butterflies, larval host for Eastern Tiger Swallowtail and Luna moth, used by songbirds/ground birds/mammals

Buying it

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

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Partridge pea

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

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Partridge pea

Chamaecrista fasciculata
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Medium water, Dry-Moist
Bloom
Bloom Jun-Oct
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Dry, deep, sandy, well-drained soils, also clay/clay loam/medium loam/sandy loam

Height

Up to 3 ft tall

Wildlife value

Larval host for Cloudless Giant Sulphur, Orange Sulphur, and Sleepy Orange, nectar for bees/butterflies, seeds feed gamebirds/songbirds

Buying it

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

Partridge pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata) — Seed

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Prairie Junegrass

Koeleria macrantha
SunHighGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMApr-Jun

Seeds (1000 ct), In Stock, $3.99

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Prairie Junegrass

Koeleria macrantha
Sun
Sun
Water
High
Bloom
Apr-Jun
Sold as
Seeds
Soil

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

Height

1-4 ft

Wildlife value

Attracts birds; nesting materials/structure for native bees

Buying it

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

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Prairie blazing star

Liatris pycnostachya
SunMedium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Aug-Dec

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Prairie blazing star

Liatris pycnostachya
Sun
Sun
Water
Medium water, Dry-Moist
Bloom
Bloom Aug-Dec
Sold as
Seed
Soil

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

Height

Up to 6 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Prairie blazing star (Liatris pycnostachya) — Seed

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Prairie blue-eyed grass

Sisyrinchium campestre
Full sunDry to moistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMMay-Jun

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Prairie blue-eyed grass

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

Sandy

Height

8-15 in

Wildlife value

Nectar source; conspicuous flowers

Buying it

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

Prairie blue-eyed grass (Sisyrinchium campestre)

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

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

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.

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Prairie goldenrod

Solidago nemoralis
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium, DryGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMJun-Oct

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Prairie goldenrod

Solidago nemoralis
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
Medium, Dry
Bloom
Jun-Oct
Sold as
Seeds
Soil

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

Height

Up to 3 ft

Wildlife value

Attracts butterflies; nectar for native/honey bees and birds; supports conservation biological control

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none; less aggressive than tall goldenrod

Prairie/gray goldenrod (Solidago nemoralis) — Seeds

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Prairie ironweed

Vernonia fasciculata
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMoist, WetGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMJul-Sep

Seeds (200 ct), purchasable via Amazon Prime

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Prairie ironweed

Vernonia fasciculata
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
Moist, Wet
Bloom
Jul-Sep
Sold as
Seeds
Soil

Fertile, moist to wet

Height

Up to 4 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Prairie ironweed (Vernonia fasciculata) — Seeds

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Prairie onion

Allium stellatum
Part shadeMoistGrow from seedWild species

Seeds (100 ct), In Stock, $3.00

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Prairie onion

Allium stellatum
Sun
Part shade
Water
Moist
Bloom
spring-fall
Sold as
Seeds
Soil

Mesic to dry, rocky

Height

Up to 2 ft

Wildlife value

Attracts butterflies

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Invasive / regulated

Some Allium species can become weedy in warmer climates

Prairie/autumn onion (Allium stellatum) — Seeds

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Purple meadow-rue

Thalictrum dasycarpum
Part shadeMedium, Moist to wetGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMMar-Jul

Seeds (50 ct), In Stock, $3.00

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Purple meadow-rue

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

Rich, sandy or calcareous loams

Height

Up to 6 ft

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

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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-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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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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Showy goldenrod

Solidago speciosa
Part shadeMoistGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMAug-Sep

Seeds (1000 ct), purchasable via Amazon Prime

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Showy goldenrod

Solidago speciosa
Sun
Part shade
Water
Moist
Bloom
Aug-Sep
Sold as
Seeds
Soil

Rocky or clay

Height

Up to 6 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

can become aggressive in moist soils

Showy goldenrod (Solidago speciosa) — 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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Silver buffaloberry

Shepherdia argentea
Full sunMedium, Dry, high drought toleranceGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMApr-May

Seeds (100 ct), In Stock, $10.49

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Silver buffaloberry

Shepherdia argentea
Sun
Full sun
Water
Medium, Dry, high drought tolerance
Bloom
Apr-May
Sold as
Seeds
Soil

Rocky, sandy or clayey, high alkaline/calcium tolerance

Height

Up to 20 ft

Wildlife value

Special value to native bees

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Has thorns/prickles -- physical hazard

Silver buffaloberry (Shepherdia argentea) — Seeds

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Silver maple

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

live-verified, In Stock

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Silver maple

Acer saccharinum
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
Medium water, Moist
Bloom
Bloom Mar-Apr
Sold as
Live plant
Soil

Rich, wet to moist, slightly acid soils

Height

Up to 100 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts birds, food source for Cecropia silkmoths

Buying it

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

Toxicity

none noted (warning field notes roots cause sidewalks to buckle/drain tiles to clog — infrastructure note, not toxicity)

Silver maple (Acer saccharinum) — Live plant

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Smooth Solomon's seal

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

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Smooth Solomon's seal

Polygonatum biflorum
Sun
Part Shade, Shade
Water
Medium water, Dry-Moist
Bloom
Bloom Mar-Jun
Sold as
Rhizome
Soil

Moist, rich, acid soils, also calcareous - sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam

Height

Up to 2 ft, occasionally 3 ft

Wildlife value

Roots eaten by mammals, fruits attract birds, attracts butterflies

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Berries poisonous, low toxicity if ingested. Symptoms: vomiting, diarrhea. Toxic principle: anthraquinone

Smooth Solomon's seal (Polygonatum biflorum) — Rhizome

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Smooth oxeye

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

live-verified, In Stock

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Smooth oxeye

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

Sandy soils

Height

3-5 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts hummingbirds, supports conservation biological control

Buying it

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

Smooth oxeye / False sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides) — Seed

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Smooth rose

Rosa blanda
SunDryGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Jun-Aug

seeds, In Stock, $7.98

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Smooth rose

Rosa blanda
Sun
Sun
Water
Dry
Bloom
Bloom Jun-Aug
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Rocky soils

Height

Up to 6 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Plant has thorns or prickles

Invasive / regulated

none noted formally; spreads vigorously by root suckers once established

Smooth rose / Early wild rose (Rosa blanda) — Seed

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

Smooth sumac

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

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Smooth sumac

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

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

Height

10-20 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Smooth sumac (Rhus glabra) — Live plant

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

Swamp milkweed

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

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Swamp milkweed

Asclepias incarnata
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
High water
Bloom
Jun-Oct
Sold as
Seeds
Soil

Rich, wet, muddy to average garden moisture, tolerates mucky clay

Height

Up to 5 ft

Wildlife value

Larval host for Monarch and Queen; attracts hummingbirds and bees

Buying it

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

Toxicity

All parts toxic only in large quantities; symptoms vomiting, stupor, weakness, spasms. Toxic principle: cardiac glycosides and resinoids.

Swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) — Seeds

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Switchgrass

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

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Switchgrass

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

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

Height

Up to 10 ft, often shorter

Wildlife value

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

Lookalike alert

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

Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) — Seed

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Tall blazing star

Liatris aspera
SunDry, high drought toleranceGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Aug-Sep

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Tall blazing star

Liatris aspera
Sun
Sun
Water
Dry, high drought tolerance
Bloom
Bloom Aug-Sep
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Sandy or rocky soils

Height

Up to 6 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Tall/rough blazing star (Liatris aspera) — Seed

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Virginia strawberry

Fragaria virginiana
Sun, Part ShadeDryGrow from seedWild species
BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

seeds, In Stock, ships from Amazon, 3.2★/16 reviews

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Virginia strawberry

Fragaria virginiana
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Dry
Bloom
Bloom Apr-Jun
Sold as
Seed
Soil

Variable soils, moderately acid

Height

Up to 4 in tall

Wildlife value

Berries attract wildlife, larval host for Gray Hairstreak and Grizzled Skipper, supports native bees

Buying it

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

Virginia strawberry / Wild strawberry (Fragaria virginiana) — Seed

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White 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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Whorled milkweed

Asclepias verticillata
Sun, Part ShadeLow, DryBuy as a plantWild species
BLOOMMay-Sep

Live plant plugs (5), In Stock, $20.39

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Whorled milkweed

Asclepias verticillata
Sun
Sun, Part Shade
Water
Low, Dry
Bloom
May-Sep
Sold as
Live plant
Soil

Sandy, clayey or rocky

Height

Up to 3 ft

Wildlife value

Larval host for Monarchs; benefits native/bumble/honey bees

Buying it

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

Toxicity

All parts poisonous, toxic in large quantities; cardiac glycosides and resinoids cause vomiting/weakness/spasms

Invasive / regulated

Considered a weed in livestock range areas -- one of the more poisonous milkweeds to livestock

Whorled milkweed (Asclepias verticillata) — Live plant

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Wood lily

Lilium philadelphicum
Sun, Part Shade, ShadeDryGrow from seedUsually a bred variety
BLOOMBloom Jul-Aug

No live listing found as of 14 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Wood lily

Lilium philadelphicum
Sun
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water
Dry
Bloom
Bloom Jul-Aug
Sold as
not determined
Soil

Well-drained, humus-rich soils

Height

Up to 4 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts hummingbirds, conspicuous flowers

Lookalike alert

⚠ No fix found 14 Sep 2026: no genuine Amazon.com listing found — searches return unrelated Asiatic/Oriental lily cultivars and Lilium martagon, not this species.

Wood lily (Lilium philadelphicum) — not determined

No live listing found as of 14 Sep 2026.

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