When buying plants or seeds from a new source, it’s a good idea to ask questions about: where seeds were collected (closer is better), whether plants are cultivars or true native species (what’s the difference and why does it matter?), and whether any pesticides have been used.

Native Plant Specialists

City Roots Nursery

Green Thumb Gardens

Happy Apple’s Farm

Izel Plants

Parson’s Gardens

Missouri Dept. of Conservation– Tree Seedlings

Kansas Forest Service– Tree Seedlings

Missouri Wildflowers Nursery

Prairie Moon Nursery

Prairie & Wetland Center (CritSite)

Robertson Restoration Products

Sow Wild Natives

Forrest Keeling Nursery

Garden Centers That Carry Native Plants

Many garden centers sell native plants, either in a separate section or mingled with non-native perennials.

Colonial Gardens

Heartland Nursery and Garden Center

Soil Service

Suburban Lawn and Garden

Find others (around KC and regionally): Grow Native Professional Member Nurseries

Upcoming Native Plant Sales

Deep Roots and Partner Plant Sales

Missouri Dept. of Conservation– Tree Seedlings
Kansas Forest Service– Tree Seedlings

Big Projects and Sources for Acreages

Wholesale Native Plants for Professionals and Big Projects

Professional landscapers, designers, and others in need of frequent or large quantities should check out the wholesalers below.

Bohn’s Farm

Forrest Keeling

Taylor Creek Restoration Nurseries

Seed Sources

Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds

Hamilton Native Outpost

Heartland Seed of Missouri

Pure Air Natives

Prairie Moon Nursery

Missouri Wildflowers Nursery

Taylor Creek Restoration Nurseries