Native Plants

A Native Plant is a plant that has occurred naturally in a particular region, ecosystem, or habitat without human introduction.

Native Plant Articles/Videos/Audios

Why are Native Plants so Important?

Native plants are unique because they provide food and shelter for native wildlife. Incorporating so many non-native plants into our landscapes has caused a sharp decline in pollinators and wildlife species, because of habitat destruction, and a lack of food.

Native Plants by State – Find Natives Near You!

Find your state on the list and click on the link for a list of native plants from your state. You’ll also find a list of recommended native plant websites and resources for your state.

Native Plant Seeds

Native Connections

Only native Michigan genotype seed species are used in our seed mixes; cultivars and exotics are avoided.  The seed from our production fields originates from collections from multiple remnant populations in southern Michigan.

Native Plant Nurseries

Hidden Savanna Nursery

Our farm, for the most part, is an actively managed oak savanna/dry prairie restoration. Our property contains over 100 indigenous species, plus over 75 introduced native species propagated using seed from remnants in southwest Michigan.

WildType

We specialized in growing plants native to Michigan, from Michigan genotypes. We grow trees, shrubs, grasses, wildflowers, and emergent wetland species typical of Michigan woodlands, wetlands and prairies.

Bendy Stem Farm

Bendy Stem Farm is a small, Michigan native plant nursery located near Lansing. We want to welcome you to our venture and hope we can help you grow your love for natives in whatever way fits into your life.

Go Grow Plant Natives

Go Grow Plant Natives is a home-based nursery focusing on growing plants that are a Native Michigan genotype. We grow flowers, grasses, sedges, shrubs, and trees. We are located 1 mile west of Charlotte MI.

East Michigan Native Plants

All of our native plants are grown from seed that is hand collected by us. Seed collection from other properties is performed with the permission of the land owner. If extra seed is needed, we purchase un-treated seed from reputable companies and use Michigan and Midwest genotypes and sources whenever possible.

Black Cap Farm

It is the mission of our farm to help homeowner’s return natural habitat to your backyard, no matter how large or small your space may be.

Native Plant Services

DropSeed!

At DropSeed, we design, install, and maintain native gardens. We also offer ecological restoration services such as invasive plant removal, site preparation and natural shoreline restoration.

Native Plant Books

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Native Plant Gardening for Beginners

Native Plant Gardening for Beginners is your QUICK START GUIDE to making your native plant garden a REALITY!

Native Plant Gardening for Birds, Bees & Butterflies: Upper Midwest

All the information you need in this must-have guide for Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. You can learn how to landscape and create pollinator gardens with native plants. Contained inside is a “field guide” section to 109 native plants that are widely available to utilize, are easy to care for, and provide great benefit to birds, bees, and butterflies.

The Midwest Native Plant Primer

Do you want a garden that makes a real difference? Choose plants native to our Midwest region. The rewards will benefit you, your yard, and the environment—from reducing maintenance tasks to attracting earth-friendly pollinators such as native birds, butterflies, and bees.

Native Plant Organizations/Associations

WildOnes

Wild Ones Mission: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes promotes environmentally sound landscaping practices to preserve biodiversity through the preservation, restoration and establishment of native plant communities.

Plant Conservation Alliance

The Plant Conservation Alliance (PCA) is a public-private partnership of organizations that share the same goal: to protect native plants by ensuring that native plant populations and their communities are maintained, enhanced, and restored.

Plant Conservation Guild

​The Native Plant Guild is an alliance of local businesses and organizations that offer a variety of ecological landscaping services. ​From planning, design, installation and maintenance to providing Michigan native seed and plants, these professionals work together to promote stewardship of our land and waters as they establish, restore, and preserve natural landscapes.

Wildflower Association of Michigan

Our mission is to encourage the preservation and restoration of Michigan’s native plants and native plant communities.

Native Plant Trust

We are the nation’s first plant conservation organization and the only one solely focused on New England’s native plants.