Texas Native Plants — 146 Species & Where to Buy

Quick answer: Texas has 146 native plants in this register, 122 with a live listing as of 16 Sep 2026, and 16 with a lookalike alert — check before you buy.

This page lists every species in the Native Seed Register documented as native to Texas — 146 plants, 122 of them with a live seed or plant listing verified as recently as 16 Sep 2026. Growing conditions come from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center; the "Buying it" note on each plant tells you whether what stores sell is the wild species or a bred variety. Open any card for soil, height, wildlife value and the buying note, or follow the plant name for its full profile and the other states where it grows.

Plants

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Agarita

Mahonia trifoliolata

Sun, Part ShadeLowGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMFeb-Apr

No live listing found as of 15 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Agarita

Mahonia trifoliolata

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

Soil

Rocky, limestone, well-drained loam/clay, tolerates caliche

Height

3-6 ft (to 10 ft)

Wildlife value

Songbirds eat fruit; quail/small mammals use for cover; honey source

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.

Agarita (Mahonia trifoliolata)

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.

American beautyberry

Callicarpa americana

Part ShadeLow water, MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMMay-Jul

Sold as seeds via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

American beautyberry

Callicarpa americana

Sun: Part Shade
Water: Low water, Moist
Bloom: May-Jul
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Moist, rich soils, sandy loam/clay loam/clay

Height

3-9 ft

Wildlife value

Seeds/berries important for birds especially Northern Bobwhite; foliage favored by deer

Buying it

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

American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) — Seeds

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

American century plant

Agave americana

Full sun, tolerates light shadeLowBuy as a plantWild species

BLOOMJun-Jul (after 10+ yrs growth)

Live plant, 2-pack, In Stock, $22.99

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

American century plant

Agave americana

Sun: Full sun, tolerates light shade
Water: Low
Bloom: Jun-Jul (after 10+ yrs growth)
Sold as: Live plant

Soil

Sandy, loamy, clay, well-draining

Height

~6 ft (bloom spike 12-25+ ft)

Wildlife value

Nectar for hummingbirds/insects; seeds feed birds/small mammals

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Sharp leaf-tip spines are a hazard to humans/pets if placed near foot traffic

Invasive / regulated

Native to AZ/CA; invasive in Hawaii and US Virgin Islands; naturalized in parts of LA/TX/FL

American century plant (Agave americana) — 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 elm

Ulmus americana

Sun, Part ShadeHighGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMFeb-Apr

Seeds, In Stock, $6.00

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

American elm

Ulmus americana

Sun: Sun, Part Shade
Water: High
Bloom: Feb-Apr
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Sandy to clay, limestone-based, circumneutral

Height

Up to 100 ft

Wildlife value

Seeds feed granivorous birds; cover/nesting site; larval host for 5 butterfly species including Mourning Cloak, Eastern Comma

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted; vulnerable to Dutch elm disease

American elm (Ulmus americana) — Seeds

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American holly

Ilex opaca

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

BLOOMBloom Mar-Jun

DE state tree

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

American holly

Ilex opaca

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

Soil

Moist, well-drained, acidic sandy loam

Height

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

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

American holly (Ilex opaca) — Seed

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

American hornbeam

Carpinus caroliniana

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

BLOOMBloom Mar-May

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

American hornbeam

Carpinus caroliniana

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

Soil

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

Height

Up to 40 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

American hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana) — Live plant

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American smoketree

Cotinus obovatus

Sun, Part ShadeLowGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMApr-May

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

American smoketree

Cotinus obovatus

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

Soil

Rocky, well-drained, limestone

Height

Up to 30 ft (often 15-30 ft)

Wildlife value

Browsed by wildlife; moderate deer resistance

Lookalike alert

⚠ No fix found 16 Sep 2026 — no genuine Amazon.com listing found; searches return only Cotinus coggygria (Eurasian smokebush) — different species.

American smoketree (Cotinus obovatus)

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

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

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American strawberry bush

Euonymus americanus

Part ShadeHighGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMMay-Jun

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

American strawberry bush

Euonymus americanus

Sun: Part Shade
Water: High
Bloom: May-Jun
Sold as: Not currently sold

Soil

Moist to dry

Height

Up to 12 ft

Wildlife value

Rabbit/deer browse

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.

American strawberry bush (Euonymus americanus)

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.

American sycamore

Platanus occidentalis

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

BLOOMBloom Mar-Apr

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

American sycamore

Platanus occidentalis

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

Soil

Moist, sandy loams or silty clays

Height

Up to 150 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

American sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) — Seed

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American wisteria

Wisteria frutescens

Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, Moist, tolerates seasonal floodingGrow from seedUsually a bred variety

BLOOMBloom May-Jun

cultivar only in all 8 states; no wild-type SKU found anywhere

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

American wisteria

Wisteria frutescens

Sun: Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water: Medium water, Moist, tolerates seasonal flooding
Bloom: Bloom May-Jun
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Rich, moist to mesic, neutral to slightly acid soils - sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay

Height

Vine 25-30 ft

Wildlife value

Nectar source, larval host for Marine Blue butterflies and skippers, high deer resistance

Lookalike alert

Cultivar only in all 8 states; no wild-type SKU found anywhere; ⚠ NOT on Tennessee's list per one internal note yet appears as a hit there too — verify before reuse.

Invasive / regulated

none noted formally; probably escaped from cultivation in many locations but explicitly less aggressive than Asian species

American wisteria (Wisteria frutescens) — Seed

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Antelope-horns milkweed

Asclepias asperula

SunMedium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMMar-Oct (heaviest spring)

Sold as seeds via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Antelope-horns milkweed

Asclepias asperula

Sun: Sun
Water: Medium water, Dry-Moist
Bloom: Mar-Oct (heaviest spring)
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Rocky or sandy soils of prairies, pastures, plains, hillsides, brushlands, woodlands

Height

1-2 ft

Wildlife value

Attracts native/bumble/honey bees; larval host for Monarch and Queen butterflies

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Reported toxic to animals and probably humans; sap of some Asclepias species causes skin irritation.

Antelope-horns milkweed (Asclepias asperula) — 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.

Autumn sage

Salvia greggii

SunLow water, DryGrow from seedUsually a bred variety

BLOOMBloom Mar-Nov

cultivar ('Autumn Lipstick')

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Autumn sage

Salvia greggii

Sun: Sun
Water: Low water, Dry
Bloom: Bloom Mar-Nov
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Well-drained, rocky soils, often limestone-based, also sands and loams

Height

2-3 ft, up to 5 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts bees and hummingbirds, nectar source, attracts butterflies, high deer resistance

Lookalike alert

Cultivar ('Autumn Lipstick').

Autumn sage (Salvia greggii) — 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.

Bald cypress

Taxodium distichum

Sun, Part ShadeMedium water, tolerates poor drainageGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Apr

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Bald cypress

Taxodium distichum

Sun: Sun, Part Shade
Water: Medium water, tolerates poor drainage
Bloom: Bloom Apr
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Wet, acidic mucks, sands and loams, acidic pH

Height

50-75 ft tall

Wildlife value

Cover, nesting site, seeds for granivorous birds/mammals, larval host for Baldcypress sphinx moth

Buying it

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

Bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) — Seed

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Big bluestem

Andropogon gerardii

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

BLOOMAug-Nov

No sourcing note recorded yet

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Big bluestem

Andropogon gerardii

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

Soil

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

Height

4-8 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii) — Seeds

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Black tupelo

Nyssa sylvatica

Sun, Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, Moist, tolerates poor drainageGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

(CZ Grain); seeds, In Stock, $10.49, 4.7★/4 reviews

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Black tupelo

Nyssa sylvatica

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

Soil

Acid-based soils - gravelly, sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay

Height

30-60 ft, up to 100 ft

Wildlife value

Fruit for birds and mammals, browse, nectar for bees, special value to honey bees

Buying it

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

Black tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica) — Seed

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Prices change and stock sells out. Listing verified 16 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.

Blackjack oak

Quercus marilandica

Part ShadeLowBuy as a plantWild species

BLOOMMar-May

Live sapling, 2-year-old, In Stock, $38.99

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Blackjack oak

Quercus marilandica

Sun: Part Shade
Water: Low
Bloom: Mar-May
Sold as: Live plant (sapling)

Soil

Variable, gravelly/sandy/clay

Height

15-45 ft (to 95 ft)

Wildlife value

Cover/nesting for birds; acorns feed birds/mammals/rodents/deer; larval host for Horace's Duskywing, White M Hairstreak

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted; susceptible to oak wilt

Blackjack oak (Quercus marilandica) — Live plant (sapling)

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

Blue mistflower

Conoclinium coelestinum

Sun, Part ShadeMedium water, MoistBuy as a plantWild species

BLOOMBloom Jul-Nov

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Blue mistflower

Conoclinium coelestinum

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

Soil

Moist loam, sand, or clay

Height

1-3 ft, sometimes up to 6 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Blue mistflower (Conoclinium coelestinum) — Live plant

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

Boxelder

Acer negundo

SunMedium water, Moist, high drought toleranceGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Mar-Apr

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Boxelder

Acer negundo

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

Soil

Variable soils

Height

Up to 50 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts birds, larval host for Cecropia silkmoth, special value to honey bees

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

Spreads as "a weed tree" in the East despite being native to its natural range

Boxelder (Acer negundo) — Seed

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Buffalograss

Bouteloua dactyloides

SunLow-Medium water, DryGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMApr-Dec

Sold as seeds via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Buffalograss

Bouteloua dactyloides

Sun: Sun
Water: Low-Medium water, Dry
Bloom: Apr-Dec
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Well-drained loam, clay, caliche, or limestone (not sand)

Height

3-12 in

Wildlife value

Winter browse for mammals; seeds/leaves food and nesting material for birds; larval host for Green Skipper

Buying it

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

Buffalograss (Bouteloua dactyloides) — Seeds

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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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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 jessamine

Gelsemium sempervirens

Sun, Part ShadeMedium water, MoistBuy as a plantWild species

BLOOMBloom Jan-May, Dec

SC state flower — all parts toxic, consistent copy warning

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Carolina jessamine

Gelsemium sempervirens

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

Soil

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

Height

Vine up to 20 ft

Wildlife value

Attracts native bees, hummingbirds, and Spicebush Swallowtail butterflies, nectar toxic to honeybees

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Flowers, leaves, and roots poisonous, toxic/lethal to humans and livestock if consumed. Nectar toxic to honeybees in sufficient quantity; honey from it may be toxic to humans. Sap can cause contact dermatitis.

Invasive / regulated

none noted (described as "quite adaptable and tenacious," very common in parts of the South — not formally regulated)

Carolina jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens) — 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.

Cenizo sage

Leucophyllum frutescens

Sun, Part ShadeLow water, DryBuy as a plantWild species

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Cenizo sage

Leucophyllum frutescens

Sun: Sun, Part Shade
Water: Low water, Dry
Bloom: Bloom intermittent, often after summer rain
Sold as: Live plant

Soil

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

Height

2-5 ft, occasionally 10 ft tall

Wildlife value

Nectar for insects, nesting site, cover, attracts butterflies, larval host for Theona Checkerspot and Calleta silkmoth

Buying it

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

Cenizo / Texas sage (Leucophyllum frutescens) — Live plant

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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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Claret cup cactus

Echinocereus triglochidiatus

Full sunLowGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMApr-May

No live listing found as of 15 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Claret cup cactus

Echinocereus triglochidiatus

Sun: Full sun
Water: Low
Bloom: Apr-May
Sold as: Not currently sold

Soil

Well-draining, dry, favors (not restricted to) volcanic-origin soils

Height

Stems ~10 in long, clumps to 3-4 ft across

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.

Claret cup cactus (Echinocereus triglochidiatus)

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.

Common buttonbush

Cephalanthus occidentalis

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

BLOOMBloom Jun-Sep

Sold as seeds via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Common buttonbush

Cephalanthus occidentalis

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

Soil

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

Height

Shrub 6-12 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Poisonous foliage, unpalatable to livestock.

Common buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) — Seeds

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Common sotol

Dasylirion wheeleri

Full sunLowGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMMay-Jul

No live listing found as of 15 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Common sotol

Dasylirion wheeleri

Sun: Full sun
Water: Low
Bloom: May-Jul
Sold as: Not currently sold

Soil

Dry, excellent drainage, prone to rot in heavy soils

Height

Leaves ~3 ft, flower stalk to 15 ft

Wildlife value

Attracts hummingbirds; deer-resistant (high)

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

Sharp leaf-margin teeth and thorns -- placement caution advised

Common sotol (Dasylirion wheeleri)

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.

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)

Common winterberry (Ilex verticillata) — Seed

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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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Coral bean

Erythrina herbacea

Sun, Part ShadeLow, MediumGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMMar-Jun (and sporadically)

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Coral bean

Erythrina herbacea

Sun: Sun, Part Shade
Water: Low, Medium
Bloom: Mar-Jun (and sporadically)
Sold as: Not currently sold

Soil

Sandy, well-drained

Height

3-6 ft (to 15 ft as tree form)

Wildlife value

Seeds/flowers attract hummingbirds

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

Seeds highly toxic if ingested (contain erythrina alkaloids); showy red seeds pose child-poisoning risk

Coral bean (Erythrina herbacea)

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

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Coral honeysuckle

Lonicera sempervirens

Sun, Part ShadeMedium water, MoistBuy as a plantWild species

BLOOMBloom Mar-Jun

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Coral honeysuckle

Lonicera sempervirens

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

Soil

Rich, well-drained soils - sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay, caliche

Height

Vine up to 20 ft

Wildlife value

Flowers attract hummingbirds/bees/butterflies, fruit attracts quail and songbirds, larval host for Spring Azure and Snowberry Clearwing moth

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted (genus includes invasive L. japonica but L. sempervirens itself not flagged; USDA Native Status N for L48)

Coral honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) — Live plant

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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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Creosote bush

Larrea tridentata

Part shadeLowGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMMar-Sep (peak spring)

Seeds (25 ct), In Stock, $7.95

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Creosote bush

Larrea tridentata

Sun: Part shade
Water: Low
Bloom: Mar-Sep (peak spring)
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Loose, well-drained sand/loam/caliche

Height

3-5 ft (to 10 ft)

Wildlife value

Nectar for native/bumble/honey bees; supports grasshoppers/mantids/crickets

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Produces allelopathic compounds -- inhibits growth of competing vegetation beneath it

Invasive / regulated

none; dominant native shrub across the Southwest desert

Creosote bush (Larrea tridentata) — Seeds

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Crossvine

Bignonia capreolata

Sun, Part ShadeMediumBuy as a plantUsually a bred variety

BLOOMMar-May

Live plants (2-pack), In Stock, $14.99 (Amazon Warning: cultivar 'Tangerine Beauty', not wild-type)

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Crossvine

Bignonia capreolata

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

Soil

Well-drained, widely adaptable

Height

Vine, 30-50 ft

Wildlife value

Attracts hummingbirds; nectar for bees

Lookalike alert

Live plants (2-pack), In Stock, $14.99 (Amazon Warning: cultivar 'Tangerine Beauty', not wild-type).

Crossvine (Bignonia capreolata) — Live plant

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Desert marigold

Baileya multiradiata

Part shadeLowGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMMar-Nov

Seeds (1000 ct, Everwilde Farms), In Stock, $3.75 -- listing uses common name only; accepted with this caveat

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Desert marigold

Baileya multiradiata

Sun: Part shade
Water: Low
Bloom: Mar-Nov
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Sandy or gravelly, tolerates caliche, subject to crown rot if too wet

Height

Usually 18 in (to 3 ft)

Wildlife value

Nectar for native bees/butterflies/insects

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none; self-sows but described as "well-behaved"

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Desert willow

Chilopsis linearis

Full sunLowGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMApr-Oct (heaviest May-Jun)

Seeds (10 ct), In Stock, $7.95

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Desert willow

Chilopsis linearis

Sun: Full sun
Water: Low
Bloom: Apr-Oct (heaviest May-Jun)
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Well-drained limestone, adapts to sand/loam/clay/rocky

Height

15-40 ft

Wildlife value

Nectar for hummingbirds/insects; larval host for white-winged moths

Buying it

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

Desert willow (Chilopsis linearis) — Seeds

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Devil's walking stick

Aralia spinosa

Part ShadeHigh water, MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Jun-Sep

live seeds/berries, In Stock, $23.00

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Devil's walking stick

Aralia spinosa

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

Soil

Moist, well-drained, fertile to poor soils - sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam

Height

12-15 ft, up to 20 ft

Wildlife value

Seeds favored by birds, leaves browsed by deer, nectar for bees/butterflies

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted formally; colonizes freely by rhizomes/suckers, too aggressive for small spaces; native pioneering species

Devil's walking stick (Aralia spinosa) — Seed

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Dotted blazing star

Liatris punctata

SunMediumGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMAug-Oct

Seeds (100 ct, Everwilde Farms), In Stock, $3.75 -- listing uses common name only; accepted with this caveat

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Dotted blazing star

Liatris punctata

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

Soil

Well-drained, sandy, calcareous, alkaline-tolerant

Height

Up to 3 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted; can naturalize beyond native range, manageable by cutting stalks after bloom

Dotted blazing star (Liatris punctata) — Seeds

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Drummond phlox

Phlox drummondii

Sun, Part ShadeLow water, DryGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Mar-Jun

species; SKU is a color-mix bedding strain, not the wild type

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Drummond phlox

Phlox drummondii

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

Soil

Sandy, fertile soils, adapts to alkaline, acidic/circumneutral pH

Height

6-20 in tall

Wildlife value

Nectar source attracts butterflies, not deer resistant

Lookalike alert

Species; SKU is a color-mix bedding strain, not the wild type.

Invasive / regulated

Introduced in SE US, escaped from cultivation; USDA Native Status L48 (N), CAN (I)

Drummond / annual phlox (Phlox drummondii) — Seed

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Dwarf palmetto

Sabal minor

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

BLOOMBloom May-Jun

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Dwarf palmetto

Sabal minor

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

Soil

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

Height

5-8 ft tall

Wildlife value

Cover, fruit for birds and mammals, nectar for insects, nesting site

Buying it

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

Dwarf palmetto (Sabal minor) — Live plant

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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.

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

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

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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Engelmann's prickly pear (cactus apple)

Opuntia engelmannii

SunLow, DryGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMApr-Jun

Seeds (10-100 ct, select quantity), In Stock, $2.46

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Engelmann's prickly pear (cactus apple)

Opuntia engelmannii

Sun: Sun
Water: Low, Dry
Bloom: Apr-Jun
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Dry

Height

Up to 4 ft 9 in

Wildlife value

Special value to native bees

Buying it

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

Engelmann's prickly pear (cactus apple) (Opuntia engelmannii) — Seeds

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No live listing© Wikimedia Commons

Farkleberry

Vaccinium arboreum

Part ShadeMedium water, DryGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Mar-Jun

No live listing found as of 14 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Farkleberry

Vaccinium arboreum

Sun: Part Shade
Water: Medium water, Dry
Bloom: Bloom Mar-Jun
Sold as: not determined

Soil

Sandy or rocky, acid soils - sandy, sandy loam, acid-based

Height

12-15 ft, up to 30 ft

Wildlife value

Black berries attract birds and mammals, larval host for Henry's Elfin and Striped Hairstreak, special value to native bees

Buying it

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

Farkleberry (Vaccinium arboreum) — not determined

No live listing found as of 14 Sep 2026.

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

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

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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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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Golden alexanders

Zizia aurea

Sun, Part ShadeMoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Apr-Aug

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Golden alexanders

Zizia aurea

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

Soil

Moist, sandy or sandy-clay soils

Height

1-3 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts butterflies, larval host for Black Swallowtail, special value to native bees, moderate deer resistance

Buying it

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

Golden alexanders (Zizia aurea) — Seed

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Green ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

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

BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

seeds, In Stock

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Green ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

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

Soil

Moist, fertile, sandy to loamy soils, neutral pH

Height

50-75 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

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Green milkweed

Asclepias viridis

Full sunLow water, MoistBuy as a plantWild species

BLOOMApr-Sep

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Green milkweed

Asclepias viridis

Sun: Full sun
Water: Low water, Moist
Bloom: Apr-Sep
Sold as: Live plant

Soil

Rich or poor soils, dry areas, prairies, pastures, glades, limestone soils

Height

10-26 in

Wildlife value

Attracts butterflies; 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

All Asclepias species probably somewhat toxic (some fatally) to humans and animals; sap of some causes skin irritation.

Green/spider milkweed (Asclepias viridis) — Live plant

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Gulf muhly

Muhlenbergia capillaris

SunLow-Medium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedUsually a bred variety

BLOOMBloom Oct

on regional sub-lists, not the FL or TX statewide dumps; consistent 'Pink Flamingo' hybrid trap warning

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Gulf muhly

Muhlenbergia capillaris

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

Soil

Sandy, sandy loam, clayey, rocky soils

Height

Up to 5 ft tall

Wildlife value

High deer resistance, conspicuous flowers and interesting foliage

Lookalike alert

On regional sub-lists, not the FL or TX statewide dumps; consistent 'Pink Flamingo' hybrid trap warning.

Gulf muhly (Muhlenbergia capillaris) — Seed

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Honey mesquite

Prosopis glandulosa

Full sunLowGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMFeb-Sep (predominantly spring)

Seeds (10 ct), In Stock, $8.25

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Honey mesquite

Prosopis glandulosa

Sun: Full sun
Water: Low
Bloom: Feb-Sep (predominantly spring)
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Well-drained sandy/loam/clay loam/caliche

Height

Up to 30 ft

Wildlife value

Nectar for bees/insects; larval host for Long-tailed Skipper and Heiligbrodt's Mesquite Moth

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

Considered a problematic "range weed" -- has aggressively increased on disturbed grasslands over the last 120 years

Honey mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa) — Seeds

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Huisache

Vachellia farnesiana

SunLowGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMJan-Apr

Seeds (10 ct, sold under synonym "Acacia farnesiana"), In Stock, $14.99

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Huisache

Vachellia farnesiana

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

Soil

Sandy/loam/clay/caliche, highly alkaline-tolerant

Height

15-25 ft

Wildlife value

Fragrant flowers attractive to pollinators; minimal deer resistance

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Sharp needle-like thorns on trunk/branches -- placement caution advised

Invasive / regulated

Can form dense thickets from suckers -- aggressive spreading potential

Huisache (Vachellia farnesiana) — Seeds

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Indian blanket

Gaillardia pulchella

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

BLOOMBloom May-Aug

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Indian blanket

Gaillardia pulchella

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

Soil

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

Height

Up to 2 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Lookalike alert

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Indian blanket / firewheel (Gaillardia pulchella) — Seed

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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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Inland sea oats

Chasmanthium latifolium

Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Jun-Sep

(but explicitly NOT true sea oats, Uniola paniculata)

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Inland sea oats

Chasmanthium latifolium

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

Soil

Moist sands, loams, and clays, poorly drained okay

Height

2-4 ft tall

Wildlife value

Seeds feed small mammals and birds, larval host for skipper butterflies

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

Reseeds easily and can expand aggressively within a couple years forming solid mats in moist loams; not formally regulated.

Inland sea oats (Chasmanthium latifolium) — Seed

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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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Lemon beebalm

Monarda citriodora

Sun, Part ShadeLow water, DryGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom May-Jul

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Lemon beebalm

Monarda citriodora

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

Soil

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

Height

Up to 30 in tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Lemon beebalm (Monarda citriodora) — Seed

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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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Loblolly bay

Gordonia lasianthus

SunHighBuy as a plantWild species

BLOOMMay-Nov (until frost)

Live plants (20 ct), In Stock, $89.97

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Loblolly bay

Gordonia lasianthus

Sun: Sun
Water: High
Bloom: May-Nov (until frost)
Sold as: Live plant

Soil

Moist, fertile, acidic (tolerates dry sandy)

Height

30-60 ft (to 84 ft recorded)

Wildlife value

Deer browse foliage

Buying it

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

Loblolly bay (Gordonia lasianthus) — Live plant

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Loblolly pine

Pinus taeda

Part ShadeHigh water, DryGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Feb-Mar

(MySeeds.Co); In Stock (1 left), $15.95, 3.6★/10 reviews

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Loblolly pine

Pinus taeda

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

Soil

Sandy or loamy soils, acid-based

Height

Up to 60 ft, up to 150 ft

Wildlife value

Nesting sites, cover, seeds for small mammals and birds, larval host for Elfin butterfly and Southern pine sphinx moth

Buying it

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

Loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) — Seed

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Longleaf pine

Pinus palustris

SunMedium water, Dry, tolerates seasonally poor drainageGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Dec-Jan

(MySeeds.Co); In Stock (2 left), $20.00

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Longleaf pine

Pinus palustris

Sun: Sun
Water: Medium water, Dry, tolerates seasonally poor drainage
Bloom: Bloom Dec-Jan
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Deep, coarse, sandy soils, acid-based

Height

80-100 ft, up to 150 ft

Wildlife value

Attracts birds

Buying it

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

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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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Maximilian sunflower

Helianthus maximiliani

SunLow water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Aug-Nov

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Maximilian sunflower

Helianthus maximiliani

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

Soil

Moist clay-like soil, tolerant of wide range including limestone, sand, loam, clay

Height

Up to 10 ft tall

Wildlife value

Palatable to deer, seeds eaten by birds, nectar for bees/butterflies, 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

Naturalized eastward and occasionally westward beyond native range; not formally regulated.

Maximilian sunflower (Helianthus maximiliani) — Seed

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Mayapple

Podophyllum peltatum

Part Shade, ShadeMedium water, MoistBuy as a plantWild species

BLOOMBloom Mar-May

(CZ Grain); In Stock, live-verified — original candidate B0C4JZTTVW went unavailable

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Mayapple

Podophyllum peltatum

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

Soil

Moist, humus-rich soils - sandy, sandy loam, medium loam

Height

12-18 in tall

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Unripe fruit, leaves, roots highly toxic, may be fatal if eaten. Symptoms: salivation, vomiting, diarrhea, excitement, headache, fever, coma. Toxic principle: podophyllin

Mayapple (Podophyllum peltatum) — Live plant

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Maypop passionflower

Passiflora incarnata

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

BLOOMBloom Mar-Nov

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Maypop passionflower

Passiflora incarnata

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

Soil

Rich, non-saline clays, loams, sands

Height

Vine up to 25 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Maypop / purple passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) — Seed

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Mealy blue sage

Salvia farinacea

SunLow water, DryGrow from seedUsually a bred variety

BLOOMBloom Apr-Oct

cultivar ('Sapphire Blue')

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Mealy blue sage

Salvia farinacea

Sun: Sun
Water: Low water, Dry
Bloom: Bloom Apr-Oct
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Alkaline, limestone-based soils - caliche, sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay

Height

Up to 3 ft tall

Wildlife value

Nectar for butterflies/hummingbirds, special value to native bees, high deer resistance

Lookalike alert

Cultivar ('Sapphire Blue').

Mealy blue sage (Salvia farinacea) — Seed

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Mexican buckeye

Ungnadia speciosa

Full sun to part shadeLowGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMMar-Jun

Seeds (5 ct), In Stock, $3.00

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Mexican buckeye

Ungnadia speciosa

Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Low
Bloom: Mar-Jun
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Rocky, tolerates sandy loam/clay loam/limestone-based

Height

8-12 ft (to 30 ft)

Wildlife value

Nectar for bees/butterflies/moths; larval host for Henry's Elfin; birds/mammals eat seeds

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Seeds poisonous; mildly poisonous seedpods -- livestock typically avoid the toxic foliage

Mexican buckeye (Ungnadia speciosa) — Seeds

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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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Mexican olive

Cordia boissieri

Full sun, tolerates part shadeLow-MediumGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMYear-round, peak late spring-early summer

No live listing found as of 15 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Mexican olive

Cordia boissieri

Sun: Full sun, tolerates part shade
Water: Low-Medium
Bloom: Year-round, peak late spring-early summer
Sold as: Not currently sold

Soil

Well-drained caliche/sand/sandy loam/clay, alkaline to neutral

Height

Up to 30 ft

Wildlife value

Nectar for birds/butterflies/insects; fruit eaten by birds/deer/cattle

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

Excessive fruit consumption may cause tipsiness in deer/cattle

Mexican olive (Cordia boissieri)

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No live listing© Wikimedia Commons

Mexican plum

Prunus mexicana

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

BLOOMBloom Feb-Apr

No live listing found as of 14 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Mexican plum

Prunus mexicana

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

Soil

Dry to moist, well-drained soils - sandy, loamy, clay, limestone-based

Height

10-35 ft tall

Wildlife value

Nectar for bees, fruit for birds and mammals, larval host for Tiger Swallowtail and Cecropia moths

Buying it

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

Mexican plum (Prunus mexicana) — not determined

No live listing found as of 14 Sep 2026.

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Mountain azalea

Rhododendron canescens

Part ShadeMoist-WetBuy as a plantUsually a bred variety

BLOOMBloom Mar-Apr

cultivar ('Darlin's Dream', listing also inconsistently calls it 'Summer Eyelet'); live plant, In Stock, $29.99, no reviews — l...

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Mountain azalea

Rhododendron canescens

Sun: Part Shade
Water: Moist-Wet
Bloom: Bloom Mar-Apr
Sold as: Live plant

Soil

Moist, acid soils

Height

Up to 15 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, special value to bumble bees, all parts highly toxic

Lookalike alert

Cultivar ('Darlin's Dream', listing also inconsistently calls it 'Summer Eyelet'); live plant, In Stock, $29.99, no reviews — live-verified. ⚠ Note 15 Sep 2026: current listing is the 'Darlin's Dream' cultivar, not wild-type — flagged, species correct.

Toxicity

All parts highly toxic, may be fatal if eaten. Honey from flowers may also be toxic. Symptoms: salivation, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, weakness, difficult breathing, progressive paralysis. Toxic principle: andromedotoxin

Invasive / regulated

none noted (forms large colonies and hybridizes readily with other species in genus)

Mountain azalea (Rhododendron canescens) — Live plant

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Narrow-leaf coneflower

Echinacea angustifolia

Sun, Part ShadeLow water, DryGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom May-Jul

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Narrow-leaf coneflower

Echinacea angustifolia

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

Soil

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

Height

Up to 28 in tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Narrow-leaf coneflower (Echinacea angustifolia) — Seed

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

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.

New Jersey tea (Ceanothus americanus) — Live plant

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Northern catalpa

Catalpa speciosa

Part ShadeLow (not particularly drought-tolerant)Grow from seedWild species

BLOOMApr-Jun

Seeds (50 ct), Only 5 left In Stock, $9.99

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Northern catalpa

Catalpa speciosa

Sun: Part Shade
Water: Low (not particularly drought-tolerant)
Bloom: Apr-Jun
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Deep, rich, moist

Height

75-100 ft

Wildlife value

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

Widely naturalized in the southeastern US outside its small native range (TN/AR/IN/MO); major litter producer, brittle branches break easily in storms

Northern catalpa (Catalpa speciosa) — Seeds

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Northern spicebush

Lindera benzoin

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

BLOOMBloom Mar-May

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Northern spicebush

Lindera benzoin

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

Soil

Moist, sandy, well-drained soils - caliche, limestone-based, sandy loam, medium loam

Height

6-15 ft, up to 20 ft

Wildlife value

Attracts birds and butterflies, larval host for Spicebush Swallowtail, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, and Promethea silkmoth

Buying it

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

Northern spicebush (Lindera benzoin) — Seed

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Oakleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea quercifolia

ShadeMedium water, MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Jun-Jul

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Oakleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea quercifolia

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

Soil

Moist, fertile, well-drained soils, circumneutral pH

Height

Up to 12 ft tall

Wildlife value

Low wildlife value, conspicuous flowers

Buying it

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

Oakleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) — Seed

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Ocotillo

Fouquieria splendens

Part shadeLowBuy as a plantWild species

BLOOMMar-Jul

Live plant cutting, Only 10 left in stock, $9.99

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Ocotillo

Fouquieria splendens

Sun: Part shade
Water: Low
Bloom: Mar-Jul
Sold as: Live plant

Soil

Sandy/rocky, limestone-based or igneous, high calcium carbonate tolerance

Height

Up to 20 ft

Wildlife value

Flowers attract hummingbirds, finches, other birds and insects

Buying it

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

Ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens) — Live plant

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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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Pale purple coneflower

Echinacea pallida

SunMedium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom May-Jul

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Pale purple coneflower

Echinacea pallida

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

Soil

Moist to dry, acid or lime soils, preferably rich

Height

Up to 4.5 ft, often shorter

Wildlife value

Attracts bees and butterflies, special value to native bees

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Pale purple coneflower (Echinacea pallida) — Seed

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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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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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Pink evening primrose

Oenothera speciosa

SunLow-Medium water, Dry-MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Feb-Jul

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Pink evening primrose

Oenothera speciosa

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

Soil

Well-drained soils, rich or poor - loams, clays, sand, caliche, rocky, gravelly

Height

Up to 2 ft tall

Wildlife value

Seed capsules attract birds and mammals, nectar source, 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 formally, but escapes from cultivation and can become aggressive/require dividing per growing notes

Pink evening primrose (Oenothera speciosa) — Seed

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Pink-scale blazing star

Liatris elegans

SunDryGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Aug-Oct

No live listing found as of 14 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Pink-scale blazing star

Liatris elegans

Sun: Sun
Water: Dry
Bloom: Bloom Aug-Oct
Sold as: not determined

Soil

Dry, sandy or rocky soils

Height

Up to 4 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts butterflies, nectar source, special value to native bees

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.

Pink-scale blazing star (Liatris elegans) — not determined

No live listing found as of 14 Sep 2026.

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

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

Plains coreopsis

Coreopsis tinctoria

Sun, Part ShadeHigh water, MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Plains coreopsis

Coreopsis tinctoria

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

Soil

Moist, sandy soil

Height

1-2 ft, sometimes to 5 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Plains coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria) — Seed

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Possumhaw

Ilex decidua

Sun, Part ShadeMedium water, MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Mar-May

No live listing found as of 14 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Possumhaw

Ilex decidua

Sun: Sun, Part Shade
Water: Medium water, Moist
Bloom: Bloom Mar-May
Sold as: not determined

Soil

Moist sands, loams or clays - sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay, caliche

Height

Up to 30 ft tall

Wildlife value

Berries attract songbirds, fruit for mammals, nesting site, nectar for insects

Buying it

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

Possumhaw (Ilex decidua) — not determined

No live listing found as of 14 Sep 2026.

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Post oak

Quercus stellata

Sun, Part ShadeMediumBuy as a plantWild species

BLOOMMar-May

Live plant, 18+ in, In Stock, $112.50

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Post oak

Quercus stellata

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

Soil

Dry to moist, rocky or sandy

Height

40-50 ft (to 100 ft)

Wildlife value

Acorns feed deer/squirrels/turkeys; larval host for Northern Hairstreak, Horace's Duskywing

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted; susceptible to oak wilt, roots extremely sensitive to disturbance

Post oak (Quercus stellata) — Live plant

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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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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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Rattlesnake master

Eryngium yuccifolium

SunMedium water, MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom May-Aug

searched and missed in SC and VA

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Rattlesnake master

Eryngium yuccifolium

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

Soil

Various well-drained soils

Height

Up to 6 ft tall

Wildlife value

Special value to native bees, supports conservation biological control, conspicuous flowers attract pollinators

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

Aggressive self-seeder — remove seed heads to keep in check; not formally regulated.

Rattlesnake master (Eryngium yuccifolium) — Seed

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Red buckeye

Aesculus pavia

Part ShadeMedium-High water, MoistBuy as a plantWild species

BLOOMMar-May

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Red buckeye

Aesculus pavia

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

Soil

Deep, well-drained sand, loam, clay, limestone

Height

10-40 ft, often 15 ft in Central Texas

Wildlife value

Attracts hummingbirds and bees; nuts eaten by squirrels

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Seeds and young shoots are poisonous to humans if eaten.

Red buckeye (Aesculus pavia) — Live plant

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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

Red maple (Acer rubrum) — Seed

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Red yucca

Hesperaloe parviflora

SunLow water, DryBuy as a plantWild species

BLOOMBloom Mar-Jul

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Red yucca

Hesperaloe parviflora

Sun: Sun
Water: Low water, Dry
Bloom: Bloom Mar-Jul
Sold as: Live plant

Soil

Sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay, limestone-based, caliche, circumneutral pH

Height

Up to 5 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts hummingbirds and night-pollinating moths, deer browse foliage

Buying it

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

Red yucca (Hesperaloe parviflora) — Live plant

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Richardson's alumroot

Heuchera richardsonii

Sun, Part ShadeDryGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Richardson's alumroot

Heuchera richardsonii

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

Soil

Sandy or gravelly soils

Height

Up to 3 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, conspicuous flowers

Buying it

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

Richardson's alumroot (Heuchera richardsonii) — Seed

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River birch

Betula nigra

Part ShadeHigh water, MoistBuy as a plantWild species

BLOOMBloom Feb-Mar

live-verified, In Stock — original candidate went unavailable

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

River birch

Betula nigra

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

Soil

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

Height

30-50 ft, up to 90 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted (described as most trouble-free birch)

River birch (Betula nigra) — Live plant

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Rocky Mountain bee plant

Peritoma serrulata

Sun, Part ShadeLowGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMMay-Sep

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

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Rocky Mountain bee plant

Peritoma serrulata

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

Soil

Well-drained, moist to dry, medium to sandy

Height

Up to 32 in (to 6 ft)

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

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.

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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Scarlet rosemallow

Hibiscus coccineus

SunWetGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Jul-Sep

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Scarlet rosemallow

Hibiscus coccineus

Sun: Sun
Water: Wet
Bloom: Bloom Jul-Sep
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Wet soils, swamps/marshes/ditches

Height

Up to 10 ft, often 4-7 ft tall

Buying it

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

Scarlet rosemallow / Texas star (Hibiscus coccineus) — Seed

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Scarlet sage

Salvia coccinea

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

BLOOMBloom Feb-Oct

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Scarlet sage

Salvia coccinea

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

Soil

Caliche type, sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay soils

Height

Up to 30 in tall

Wildlife value

Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, nectar for bees, high deer resistance

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted (reseeds easily — growing note, not invasive designation)

Scarlet sage / tropical sage (Salvia coccinea) — 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.

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

Shumard oak

Quercus shumardii

Sun, Part ShadeMedium water, Dry-Moist, drought and short-term flood tolerantBuy as a plantWild species

BLOOMBloom Mar-May

live acorns (15 ct), ships from Amazon, In Stock, $8.97, 4.3★/5 reviews

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Shumard oak

Quercus shumardii

Sun: Sun, Part Shade
Water: Medium water, Dry-Moist, drought and short-term flood tolerant
Bloom: Bloom Mar-May
Sold as: Live plant

Soil

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

Height

50-90 ft tall

Wildlife value

Fruit for birds/mammals, nesting site, cover, larval host for Horaces Duskywing

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Shumard oak (Quercus shumardii) — Live plant

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Sideoats grama

Bouteloua curtipendula

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

BLOOMJun-Nov

TX state grass

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Sideoats grama

Bouteloua curtipendula

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

Soil

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

Height

1-3 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Sideoats grama (Bouteloua curtipendula) — Seeds

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

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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Southern live oak

Quercus virginiana

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

BLOOMBloom Mar-May

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Southern live oak

Quercus virginiana

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

Soil

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

Height

40-50 ft, up to 80 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Southern live oak (Quercus virginiana) — Seed

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Southern magnolia

Magnolia grandiflora

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

BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

live plant (3 trees), In Stock, 3.9★/34 reviews (Florida Foliage)

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Southern magnolia

Magnolia grandiflora

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

Soil

Rich, porous, acid soils - sandy, loam, clay, acid-based or calcareous

Height

Up to 50 ft, rarely 100 ft

Wildlife value

Ornamental blooms, understory/shade tree

Buying it

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

Southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) — Live plant

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Southern red oak

Quercus falcata

Part ShadeMedium water, DryGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Mar-May

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Southern red oak

Quercus falcata

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

Soil

Sandy, loamy or clay soils, acid-based

Height

Up to 150 ft tall

Wildlife value

Nesting site, cover, acorns feed birds/mammals/rodents/deer, larval host for Banded Hairstreak and White M Hairstreak

Buying it

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

Southern red oak (Quercus falcata)

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

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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.

Spotted beebalm

Monarda punctata

SunLow water, DryGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Apr-Oct

NOT on Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, or Vermont's lists

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Spotted beebalm

Monarda punctata

Sun: Sun
Water: Low water, Dry
Bloom: Bloom Apr-Oct
Sold as: Seed

Soil

Dry, sandy soils, circumneutral pH

Height

Up to 3 ft, sometimes as short as 6 in

Wildlife value

Supports native/bumble/honey bees, nectar source, attracts butterflies, supports conservation biological control

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted (can become aggressive per Conditions Comments — growing note, not invasive designation)

Spotted beebalm (Monarda punctata) — Seed

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Standing cypress

Ipomopsis rubra

Sun, Part ShadeMedium water, DryGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom May-Jul

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Standing cypress

Ipomopsis rubra

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

Soil

Dry, sandy or rocky soils - gravelly, sandy, sandy loam, medium loam

Height

2-4 ft, up to 6 ft tall

Wildlife value

Significant hummingbird nectar source

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (I) — native in continental US, listed introduced/invasive in Canada

Standing cypress (Ipomopsis rubra) — Seed

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Swamp sunflower

Helianthus angustifolius

Part ShadeMedium water, WetGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Aug-Nov

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Swamp sunflower

Helianthus angustifolius

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

Soil

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

Height

Up to 5 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts birds, special value to native bees

Buying it

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

Swamp sunflower (Helianthus angustifolius) — Seed

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Sweetbay magnolia

Magnolia virginiana

Part ShadeHigh water, MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Apr-Jul

("Southern" seed-lot caveat in PA)

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Sweetbay magnolia

Magnolia virginiana

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

Soil

Rich, moist soils - sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay, acid-based

Height

12-20 ft, up to 90 ft in south

Wildlife value

Very low direct wildlife value, nectar for moths and beetles, attracts birds, larval host for sweetbay silkmoth

Buying it

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

Sweetbay magnolia (Magnolia virginiana) — Seed

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Sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Part ShadeHigh water, MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Mar-May

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua

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

Soil

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

Height

Up to 75-130 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) — Seed

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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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Texas Indian paintbrush

Castilleja indivisa

**partial (TX) — page not found, fields unknown**Grow from seedWild species

Sold as seeds via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Texas Indian paintbrush

Castilleja indivisa

Sun: **partial (TX) — page not found, fields unknown**
Water: Not researched
Bloom: Not researched
Sold as: Seeds

Buying it

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

Texas Indian paintbrush (Castilleja indivisa) — Seeds

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Texas bluebonnet (state flower)

Lupinus texensis

SunLow water, DryGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Mar-May

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Texas bluebonnet (state flower)

Lupinus texensis

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

Soil

Limestone/chalky, sandy loam, limestone-based, calcareous, sandy, medium loam, clay loam, clay, caliche

Height

Up to 60 cm tall

Wildlife value

Special value to native and bumble bees, attracts butterflies including hairstreaks and elfins, seeds toxic if ingested

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Genus Lupinus, especially seeds, can be toxic to humans/animals if ingested; sensitivity varies with age/weight/condition; children most vulnerable

Texas bluebonnet (state flower) (Lupinus texensis) — Seed

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Texas ebony

Ebenopsis ebano

Full sunDry to moist, drought-tolerantGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMJun-Aug

Seeds (10 ct), In Stock, $12.99

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Texas ebony

Ebenopsis ebano

Sun: Full sun
Water: Dry to moist, drought-tolerant
Bloom: Jun-Aug
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Sandy

Height

Up to 30 ft

Wildlife value

Larval host for Coyote Cloudwing butterfly and Sphingicampa blanchardi moth

Buying it

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

Texas ebony (Ebenopsis ebano) — Seeds

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Texas mountain laurel

Dermatophyllum secundiflorum

Full sun to part shadeLow-MediumGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMFeb-Apr

Seeds (15 ct, sold under synonym "Sophora secundiflora"), In Stock, $9.99

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Texas mountain laurel

Dermatophyllum secundiflorum

Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Low-Medium
Bloom: Feb-Apr
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Dry, rocky, well-drained, calcareous

Height

10-15 ft (to 30+ ft)

Wildlife value

Attracts insect pollinators/butterflies; deer-resistant

Buying it

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

Toxicity

Brilliant red seeds contain the highly poisonous alkaloid cytisine (sophorine), a nicotine-related narcotic/hallucinogen -- dangerous if ingested

Texas mountain laurel (Dermatophyllum secundiflorum) — Seeds

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Texas persimmon

Diospyros texana

Sun, Part ShadeLow, DryGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMFeb-Apr

No live listing found as of 15 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Texas persimmon

Diospyros texana

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

Soil

Well-drained limestone loams/clays/caliche, alkaline

Height

10-15 ft (to 45 ft south)

Wildlife value

Fruits attract birds/mammals (deer/peccary); larval host for Gray Hairstreak and Henry's Elfin

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.

Texas persimmon (Diospyros texana)

No live listing found as of 15 Sep 2026.

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Texas sacahuista

Nolina texana

Part shadeLowGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMMar-Jul

No live listing found as of 15 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Texas sacahuista

Nolina texana

Sun: Part shade
Water: Low
Bloom: Mar-Jul
Sold as: Not currently sold

Soil

Rocky, limestone-based, sandy, loam, clay

Height

1.5-2.5 ft

Wildlife value

Larval host for Sandia hairstreak and Atea hairstreak butterflies; cover

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.

Texas sacahuista (Nolina texana)

No live listing found as of 15 Sep 2026.

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Titi cyrilla

Cyrilla racemiflora

Part ShadeMedium water, WetGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom May-Jul

No live listing found as of 14 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Titi cyrilla

Cyrilla racemiflora

Sun: Part Shade
Water: Medium water, Wet
Bloom: Bloom May-Jul
Sold as: not determined

Soil

Moist, well-drained, high organic matter, acid-based - sandy, sandy loam, medium loam

Height

Up to 10 ft, sometimes 35 ft

Wildlife value

Nectar for bees, fruit for birds and mammals

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.

Titi / Swamp cyrilla (Cyrilla racemiflora) — not determined

No live listing found as of 14 Sep 2026.

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

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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Twistleaf yucca

Yucca rupicola

Sun, Part ShadeLowGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMApr-Jun

No live listing found as of 15 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Twistleaf yucca

Yucca rupicola

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

Soil

Rocky, limestone, caliche/sandy loam/clay loam

Height

Foliage ~2 ft, flower stalk to 6 ft

Wildlife value

Larval host for Kendall's yucca skipper; nectar source

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.

Twistleaf yucca (Yucca rupicola)

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.

Virginia creeper

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

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

BLOOMBloom May-Jun

berries toxic — consistent copy caveat

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Virginia creeper

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

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

Soil

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

Height

Vine up to 40 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Toxicity

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

Invasive / regulated

none noted (vigorous growth noted as characteristic trait)

Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) — Seed

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Virginia iris

Iris virginica

SunHigh water, WetBuy as a plantWild species

BLOOMBloom May

No live listing found as of 14 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Virginia iris

Iris virginica

Sun: Sun
Water: High water, Wet
Bloom: Bloom May
Sold as: Rhizome

Soil

Moist, rich soils

Height

Up to 3 ft tall

Wildlife value

Attracts birds, conspicuous flowers, high deer resistance

Buying it

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

Virginia iris (Iris virginica) — Rhizome

No live listing found as of 14 Sep 2026.

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Virginia saltmarsh mallow

Kosteletzkya pentacarpos

SunHighGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMJun-Oct

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Virginia saltmarsh mallow

Kosteletzkya pentacarpos

Sun: Sun
Water: High
Bloom: Jun-Oct
Sold as: Not currently sold

Soil

Sand (tolerates clay), moderately salt-tolerant, high acidity preferred

Height

4-6 ft (to 10 ft)

Wildlife value

Attracts butterflies/hummingbirds

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.

Virginia saltmarsh mallow (Kosteletzkya pentacarpos)

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

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Virginia sweetspire

Itea virginica

Part ShadeHigh water, MoistBuy as a plantUsually a bred variety

BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

cultivar ('Henry's Garnet'), not wild-type; live plant orderable, $34.99, no reviews yet — live-verified

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Virginia sweetspire

Itea virginica

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

Soil

Moist, acid soils - sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay

Height

3-6 ft, up to 10 ft

Wildlife value

Cover, nectar for insects, attracts birds, conspicuous flowers

Lookalike alert

Cultivar ('Henry's Garnet'), not wild-type; live plant orderable, $34.99, no reviews yet — live-verified. ⚠ Note 15 Sep 2026: current listing is the 'Henry's Garnet' cultivar, not wild-type — flagged, species correct.

Invasive / regulated

none noted (cited as native alternative to invasive nandina, not itself invasive)

Virginia sweetspire (Itea virginica) — Live plant

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White ash

Fraxinus americana

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

BLOOMBloom Apr-May

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

White ash

Fraxinus americana

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

Soil

Deep, mesic soils - sandy, loamy, clay

Height

Up to 120 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

White ash (Fraxinus americana) — Seed

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White fringetree

Chionanthus virginicus

Part ShadeHigh water, MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Apr-Jun

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 15 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

White fringetree

Chionanthus virginicus

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

Soil

Loose, moist, sandy soils

Height

Up to 30 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

White fringetree (Chionanthus virginicus) — Seed

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

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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Willow oak

Quercus phellos

Part ShadeHigh water, MoistGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMBloom Mar-May

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Willow oak

Quercus phellos

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

Soil

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

Height

Up to 100 ft tall

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

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

Willow oak (Quercus phellos) — Seed

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Winecup

Callirhoe involucrata

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

BLOOMBloom Mar-Jun

Sold as seeds via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Winecup

Callirhoe involucrata

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

Soil

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

Height

8-12 in tall, spreading to 3 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Winecup / purple poppy mallow (Callirhoe involucrata) — Seeds

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Witch-hazel

Hamamelis virginiana

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

BLOOMBloom Sep-Dec

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

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Witch-hazel

Hamamelis virginiana

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

Soil

Rich, well-drained soil, acidic pH

Height

10-15 ft, up to 35 ft

Wildlife value

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

Buying it

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

Witch-hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) — Seed

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Yaupon holly

Ilex vomitoria

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

BLOOMBloom Apr-May

Sold as seed via Amazon; verified 16 Sep 2026.

Listing verified 16 Sep 2026

Yaupon holly

Ilex vomitoria

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

Soil

Moist or well-drained sandy, loamy, clay, limestone, or gravelly soils

Height

12-45 ft, usually under 25 ft

Wildlife value

Birds eat red drupes, mammals eat fruit, nectar source, larval host for Henry's Elfin

Buying it

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

Yaupon holly (Ilex vomitoria) — Seed

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Yellow bells (esperanza)

Tecoma stans

Sun, Part ShadeLowGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMApr-Nov

Seeds (10 ct, SEEDVILLE USA), In Stock, $3.00

Listing verified 15 Sep 2026

Yellow bells (esperanza)

Tecoma stans

Sun: Sun, Part Shade
Water: Low
Bloom: Apr-Nov
Sold as: Seeds

Soil

Well-drained rocky/limestone/sand/loam

Height

3-6 ft (some varieties to 9 ft)

Wildlife value

Nectar for bees/butterflies/hummingbirds; larval host for dogface butterflies

Buying it

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

Invasive / regulated

naturalized in southern FL/Caribbean; no specific North American landscape warning given

Yellow bells (esperanza) (Tecoma stans) — Seeds

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Yellow necklacepod

Sophora tomentosa

Part shadeLowGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMMar-Oct

No live listing found as of 15 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Yellow necklacepod

Sophora tomentosa

Sun: Part shade
Water: Low
Bloom: Mar-Oct
Sold as: Not currently sold

Soil

Sandy, tolerates saline conditions

Height

Up to 6 ft

Wildlife value

Nectar for bees/butterflies/moths/insects

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.

Yellow necklacepod (Sophora tomentosa)

No live listing found as of 15 Sep 2026.

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Yellow passionflower

Passiflora lutea

Part Shade, ShadeMediumGrow from seedWild species

BLOOMJun-Sep

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

Not currently sold

Yellow passionflower

Passiflora lutea

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

Soil

Moist, rich woodland soils

Height

Vine, 6-15 ft

Wildlife value

Larval host for Gulf Fritillary, Zebra Longwing, Variegated Fritillary

Buying it

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

Yellow passionflower (Passiflora lutea)

No live listing found as of 16 Sep 2026.

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

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