Northeast Region Nurseries
This is the Northeast region section of the Native Plant Nursery Guide. Entries are grouped by state and include ecoregion context and a brief note on each nursery’s propagation focus. Whenever possible, confirm genetic origin and source location before ordering for restoration or conservation use.
Native Plant Nursery Guide – Northeast Region
Connecticut
Earth Tones Native Plant Nursery — Woodbury, CT
Plants grown from carefully gathered seeds from Northeast native plants.
Native: A Native Plant Nursery — Fairfield, CT
Retail and wholesale native trees, shrubs, vines, ferns, grasses and wildflowers.
Tiny Meadow Farm — Danbury, CT
"Tiny Meadow Farm is a small nursery specializing in high-quality, seed-grown plants that increase biodiversity and support the local ecosystem. Our primary focus is on providing well-grown plants native to the Eastern United States that perform well in low-maintenance gardens and in ecologically sustainable landscapes."
Maine
Bas Rouge Farm & Forge — Orono, ME
Offers a variety of native plants to suit different soil, sun, and watering considerations. Plants and seeds are grown using Coast of Maine products, are neonicotinoids free and pollinator friendly. Classes and workshops on native plant gardening and sustainability within the home & business landscape.
Edgewood Nursery — Falmouth, ME
Focuses on local ecotypes and species not usually found in cultivation.
Fernwood Nursery — Montville, ME
Family-owned nursery that specializes in propagating woodland and shade-tolerant plants. Not exclusively native, and grow many cultivars and exotic plants, so ask for their selection of natural native species.
Figwort Farm — South Bristol, ME
Figwort Farm is a native plant nursery specializing in seed-grown native plants, grown with organic practices without the use of a greenhouse.
Honey Petal Plants — Brooks, ME
Broad selection of grasses, sedges, and wetland species, with over 125 species native to Maine.
Native Haunts — Alfred, ME
Seed-grown Maine native trees, shrubs, perennials and seeds. "Native Haunts is first and foremost a native plant advocate. Why do plants need an advocate? Even though native plants grow all around us, general knowledge about their function and importance in our world is woefully lacking. By planting natives you are supporting an entire food web, stitching back together our tattered ecosystems. Native plants provide food for pollinators and insect larvae; the latter of which is a critical food source for birds both young and old. In my opinion, native plants are the answer to many of our most pressing environmental problems; loss of habitat and biodiversity, slowing climate change through carbon sequestration, erosion control, water quality, the list goes on and on."
Rebel Hill Farm — Liberty, ME
The plants are field-grown and overwintered in the ground. They get dug and potted in the spring, so what you get is necessarily hardy, healthy, and robust.
Rooted Elements — Montville, ME
Peat-free plant nursery offering seed-grown native plants and other non-native perennials for the garden.
Sweetfern Maine — Cape Neddick, ME
Small nursery that grows native perennials for sale through online orders (primarily email) for local delivery and nearby farmers markets. Over 40 species of seed-grown herbaceous and woody plants are available as individual containers or plug flats.
Whaleback Nursery — Limington, ME
Native seeds, potted plants, bare root trees and shrubs, and more.
Massachusetts
Natural Selections Nursery — Pepperell, MA
Seed-grown New England natives for pollinator and woodland habitats.
Blue Stem Natives — Norwell, MA
"Our mission is to help everyone, regardless of land ownership, create wildlife friendly green spaces, using plants native to our area. We strive to produce and provide high-demand native plants for the New England region, using local ecotypic seed when possible. We specialize in growing native plants from seed so as to encourage genetic diversity, and grow only straight-species, no 'cultivars'. Blue Stem Natives is committed to using environmentally mindful growing practices such as using pots made from recycled plastic and growing with 100% peat-free soil."
Butterfly Effect Farm — Westport, MA
Focus is on native, seed grown, keystone and pollinator plants that serve as habitats, host plants, food, nesting material and nectar and pollinator sources for insects and wildlife.
Checkerspot Farm — Colrain, MA
"The grow list has been generated and we are up to 160 species of native flowering perennials, grasses, annuals and bushes. More will be added as we get closer to the start of the season."
Helia Native Nursery — Alford, MA
Nursery that grows a wide variety of native perennials, trees and shrubs, and preserves native genotypes through seed banking.
Lady Fern Farm — Worcester, MA
Lady Fern Farm is a woman-owned native plant nursery cultivating a commitment to Northeast native plants and providing enriching educational workshops.
Monarch Gardener — Topsfield, MA
A seed-grown perennial nursery focused on milkweed and other host plants for native Lepidoptera. Many local Essex County MA ecotype plants available.
Native Plant Trust — Framingham and Whately, MA
Retail and wholesale landscape plugs and containers of seed-grown native wildflowers, grasses, ferns, shrubs, trees and vines at two locations: Garden in the Woods in Framingham and Nasami Farm in Whately. Contract grows native plugs for restorations and nonprofit organizations.
Tree Talk Natives — Rochester, MA
A variety of pesticide-free native trees and plants, as well as some native cultivars, available in potted plants.
Wing and a Prayer Nursery — Cummington, MA
Seed-grown native plants, including many hard-to-find species.
New Hampshire
Bagley Pond Perennials — Warner, NH
A certified organic native perennial farm. Mail order and pick up. "Inspired by the love of wildlife and given the opportunity to own a once run down and neglected farm, a seed was planted in 2018 and Bagley Pond Perennials was born. The owner, Denise Dalaker and dedicated crew are passionate about helping to sustain the wildlife that share our space. It is not just a business but a mission, helping the voiceless with our voice by selling one plant at a time. One seed sown, one garden planted, one community established, one region colonized equals one planet united."
Fassett Farm Nursery — Jaffrey, NH
Extensive inventory of plants native to the Northeast, all ethically sourced or propagated on site. Also provides garden design, consultation, and installation services. "Nestled at the base of Mount Monadnock, Fassett Farm Nursery offers an extensive inventory of plants native to the Northeast which support our pollinators, wildlife and the food web. We welcome visitors to the nursery to explore our ten acres of trails and plantings. Many of our offerings can be observed growing on site – in the meadow, woodland edges and gardens. Fassett Farm Nursery also provides garden design, consultation, and installation services. We are committed to helping home and landowners create and maintain beautiful, healthy landscapes that support our wild and human residents. As our region responds to the environmental disruptions that climate change will bring, we hope to model and enable positive adaptation."
Foundwell Farm
"Native plants are in demand because of the vital role they play in maintaining and restoring ecosystems. Development and environmental pressures have compromised or destroyed many areas of native vegetation, therefore we strive to provide locally raised or disease-resistant varieties that will enhance our unique New Hampshire countryside."
New Jersey
Pinelands Nursery — Columbus, NJ
Large-scale native plant producer for ecological restoration and mitigation projects.
Toadshade Wildflower Farm — Frenchtown, NJ
Nursery-grown and propagated native perennial plants and seeds. Most seed is collected in New Jersey, New York or Pennsylvania. "Toadshade was founded in 1996 to help make native plants more readily available for purchase, when it became clear to Randi just how difficult it was for the average gardener, researcher, habitat restoration project, or plant enthusiast to find clearly, accurately identified straight-species (not cultivar) native plants for sale. With her research background in entomology, Randi has always been very conscious of the important roles native plants play in the landscape, and started Toadshade with the goal of making sure that not only the plants themselves, but the knowledge of why they're so incredibly important, was available to people across the country."
Wild Ridge Plants — 170 Mountain Road, Alpha, NJ 08865
"Wild Ridge Plants, LLC is a native plant nursery owned and operated by Rachel Mackow and Jared Rosenbaum. We also offer consulting services for native gardening, habitat restoration, and botanical surveys."
New York
Amanda's Native Garden — 8030 Story Road, Dansville, NY 14437
"Amanda's Native Garden LLC, located in Sparta, NY, specializes in native perennials. We grow over 200 kinds of plants. We are expanding our line of plants every year, now including shrubs and trees. Sparta is located in the Finger Lakes region of Western NY, south of beautiful Hemlock Lake. When you visit plan on spending some time in the Hemlock-Canadice State Forest."
Butterfly Effect — 2678 Lyons Road, Geneva, NY 14456
"Our mission at Butterfly Effect is to create pollinator pathways by encouraging residents, businesses, and institutions to landscape with native perennial wildflowers. When you buy native plants from Butterfly Effect, you are doing more than beautifying your surroundings and supporting a local business: you are becoming a 'community rewilder.' Reintroducing native plants to the landscape is what community rewilding is all about. By becoming a community rewilder, you increase usable habitat for insects and birds."
Catskill Native Nursery — 607 Samsonville Road, Kerhonkson, NY 12446
"At Catskill Native Nursery we carry the largest selection of North American native plants in New York with a focus on regional species. We obtain some plants from other growers, and propagate some of our own, mostly species rare in horticulture, or our own selections. Most of our propagation is done using local seed obtained ethically from the wild; we also obtain seed of species whose range is outside our region from other native plant nurseries."
Dropseed Native Landscapes — 480 Hempstead Ave, Malverne, NY 11565
"We are the largest retail nursery on Long Island specializing in native plants, offering the highest diversity and selection of native species to Long Island and the surrounding region."
Jessecology — 422 Northline Rd, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
"Jessecology is a vertically integrated sustainable, organic landscaping firm with an attached wildflower farm. As a certified NYS WBE, Jessecology specializes in habitat restoration work that empowers homeowners to accomplish environmental conservation right at home. Our command of native species plants, trees, shrubs and native grasses has surely carved out a niche for us within the landscaping industry."
Lazy Dirt Flower Farm — 340 Dry Bridge Rd, Mexico, NY 13114
"We now have over 30 native plant species available with more growing up to the farm stand every week! Our native plants are organically grown and propagated here on our farm specifically for eastern Lake Ontario. This means they will flourish in our unique climate including lake effect snow & hot summers."
Two Green Thumbs Nursery — Newfield, NY
Native wildflowers and grasses grown from upstate seed.
White Oak Nursery — 4350 Kipp Rd, Canandaigua, NY 14424
"White Oak Nursery has been propagating and growing over 80 species of native shade trees and native flowering shrubs since 1995. W.O.N. grows the majority of woody species that are native to the northeastern United States plus the best ornamental trees from around the world."
Wild Gardens Nursery — 456 Croton Ave, Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
"Wild Gardens Nursery promotes ecological gardening in Westchester County by growing and selling native perennial plants and designing landscapes for environmentally minded home gardeners. We carry plants that thrive in the habitats of Westchester County, and grow most of our own plants from seed."
Pennsylvania
High-Five Farms Native Nursery
"Budding backyard native plant nursery in Lancaster County Pennsylvania. We are focused on native plants of the Northern Piedmont and larger Mid-Atlantic Region. You can read more about us here. We do not ship plants. All orders are for pickup only."
Edge of the Woods Native Plant Nursery
"Specializing in plants native to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast ecosystems."
Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve Native Plant Nursery
"The Preserve is the premier place in the Delaware Valley to see and buy plants native to Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and throughout the Delaware Valley. Our marketplace features more than 200 species of high-quality native plants, including perennial wildflowers, ferns, trees, shrubs and vines, available throughout the growing season."
Gino’s Nursery
"Located in Newtown, PA, was founded in 2012 by our owner Nicholas Damato. What began as a small, family run nursery with about 10 species of native plants has turned into a large retail and wholesale production operation, growing over 400 species of native plants and native plant cultivars across 12 production greenhouses."
Good Host Plants
"Our mission is to promote biodiversity by growing straight species native plants, indigenous to Philadelphia and the Mid-Atlantic region, using local-ecotype plants whenever possible, to promote genetic variability and healthy ecosystems. We do not carry native plant cultivars (or nativars) – plants with traits isolated due to artificial selection, since this process may limit or exclude genetic diversity and adaptability."
Backyard Forest
"We provide quality native trees, shrubs, and perennials. Our goal is to help landowners create habitat for the animals and insects native to our region. We generally operate from late April to mid June, perennials are usually sold out by then with some trees and shrubs available throughout the year."
Heartwood Nursery
"One of the largest native plant nurseries providing wholesale and retail in the Mid-Atlantic region. We’ve specialized in native trees, shrubs, and perennials for 39 years. We offer over 300 common and lesser-known Native species. A significant percentage of what we grow are propagated here on the premises."
Rust Belt Natives
"Pittsburgh, PA nursery specialized in growing straight species native plants, dedicated to preserving ecosystems through the creation of backyard habitats."
Vermont
Shinleaf Native Plants — Westminster, VT
A seasonal, seed-grown perennial nursery. Plants are grown without the use of herbicides or pesticides and in biodegradable pots. Plants are not dug or imported and all are straight species, no cultivars. "We are a small native plant nursery in the foothills of the Green Mountains in southern Vermont. Our goals are to make native plants more available in our area, raise awareness of the importance of planting native species, and increase the number of native plants growing in yards, gardens, and meadows in southern Vermont and beyond. We do not sell plants on line, only in person at the nursery."