American Plant 

Bethesda MD

 

American Plant has a selection of native perennials and sometimes shrubs and small trees.  There are two River Road locations: Bethesda and the Beltway. (visited 2/21)

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Chesapeake Natives Inc.

Upper Marlboro, MD
 

This volunteer run nursery uses the grounds at the historic Mt. Airy Mansion to grow Chesapeake ecotype plants.  They grow over 100 different plants and offer quart size perennials, small shrubs and saplings.  The Nursery will open March 28th, 2021 for on-line sales with curbside pick-up.  (visited 4/19)

Ecoasis Garden Center

Bowie, MD

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This small independent garden center is a five minute drive from Homestead Gardens' Davidsonville location.  While small, Ecoasis has a selection of native shrubs and trees in medium to large sizes and prices are quite competitive.  Shrubs and trees are in beds in an open field marked "native plants."  Their on-line inventory of native plants matched that on-site the day I visited but I would call ahead if looking for something specific. The selection of perennials was more modest. This nursery also carries a range of organic fertilizers and mulch and stone products and has a companion hardscaping business. (visited 8/20)

Herring Run Nursery

Baltimore MD

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This nursery sells only native plants and offers a comprehensive selection of perennials, shrubs, and trees. It is the best local source we know of, and may seem a bit off the beaten track but it is totally worth it. The nursery is located on the edge of a golf course. Sales of plants benefit the non-profit organization, Blue Water Baltimore.   The website also shows you where to park – at the head of a gravel road. You walk about a 1/4 mile to the nursery and shed.   

 

The Nursery has announced it will open March 18, 2021 by appointment only. (visited 11/19)

Lauren’s Native Plant Nursery

Glenwood, MD

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This boutique nursery is an accessory business to the landscape design service. The plants are good quality. The nursery carries a small selection of perennials, shrubs, trees and containers.  An up to date inventory list is posted to the website. If you are in Howard County, this is a nearby resource. Please also check the website for hours before you go. (visited 5/19)

Homestead Gardens

Davidsonville, MD

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This full service garden center usually carries a selection of native perennials and often shrubs and trees. There is often a native plant and/or pollinator plant section for perennials.  The pollinator plant section includes natives and non-natives. Native shrubs and trees are mixed among ornamental plants. (visited 08/20)

Kollar Nursery

Pylesville, MD

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Kollar Nursery is a family owned nursery nestled in a dell in Harford County, just below the Pennsylvania – Maryland line.  Owners Stan and Sharon Kollar, who have been growing native plants since the 1980s, grow most of their own stock and maintain a website with inventory.  They have a very good selection of native plants including some that are harder to find.  Many shrubs and trees are available in a range of sizes. The nursery seems to be one with their garden so you can view many mature natives in a beautiful setting. The Kollar’s website modestly says if you are in the area, stop by. I’d say it is worth the drive, and a beautiful drive it is, once off the highway. As always, if you are looking for something in particular check the website or call ahead. (visited 8/20)

Patuxent Nursery

Bowie, MD

 

This full service garden center has a good selection of native perennials and some native shrubs and trees.  All native plants are marked with a distinctive “Native to Maryland” sign depicting the state flag. Hybrids of native straight species are marked as native as well.  (visited 8/20)

Sun Nurseries

Woodbine, MD

 

This is a large, working nursery with 20 acres of plants from grasses and perennials to very large trees. Many trees are in ground and many shrubs are in pots in ground. Selection is extensive and prices are very competitive. Most perennials are in gallon size. Native plants are mixed in with the huge array of plants. Bring a shopping list as. browsing may be overwhelming. (visited 8/20)

Merrifield Garden Center

Falls Church VA

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This full service garden center carries a wide selection of non-native plants as well as some native plants. Native perennials, shrubs and trees are mixed in with non-natives. In some cases, perennials native to Virginia and 'nativars' are labeled. One of the strongest attributes of this nursery is the incredible selection of trees, including very large trees (20′). If you are looking for a native tree, particularly a more mature tree, this is the place to check. (visited 2/21)

Nature By Design

Alexandria VA

 

This small nursery, one block off of US1 in Alexandria, just below Potomac Yards, is tucked away at the end of a street populated by light commercial uses.  Nature by Design stocks only native plants and has a number of hard to find native plants. Most trees and shrubs are quite young which can be a real bonus for the patient gardener. The staff are extremely knowledgeable. While Nature By Design is still closed for the winter they have posted their 2021 plant list. (visited 11/20)

Direct Native Plants

Middle River, MD

 

This Maryland nursery offers an on-line store of native perennials, shrubs and trees of the highest quality.  You can also search for plants by rain garden, high shade or pollinators.  Their shipping season is typically in spring and through late fall though you can place an order year round.  

Izel Plants

 

This mail order business sources native plants from several mid-Atlantic nurseries and has an excellent website that will indicate size (ranges from trays of plugs to quarts to loose bulbs and bare root plants) and shipment date to your zip code.

Prairie Nursery

Westfield, WI

 

This Wisconsin nursery sells only native plants, has natives that are harder to find and has one of the most helpful websites around – loads of information about each plant, conditions, and more. Prairie also sells small plants – 3″ pots are common and allows you to customize trays – very helpful if you don’t need 32 of the same plant. Check out their pre-planned gardens for different situations. A great source for plants and seeds!

Prairie Moon Nursery

Winona, MN

 

This Minnesota nursery has an extensive on-line store of native perennials, ferns, grasses, ground covers and some shrubs available by mail. Other than the shrubs, most are available in the coveted 2″ size trays of 38 plants.  You can search by conditions, type of plant or soil type, particularly helpful for us in the Mid-Atlantic, searching for plants adapted to clay soils. Also, please note, this Nursery has greatest availability well in advance of the Spring and Fall planting seasons. Plan your orders the season ahead.

Backyard Bounty

Silver Spring MD

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This full service design, installation and maintenance firm specializes in native plant gardens.
 

While I have not worked with this Silver Spring, MD  firm I verified  references. Check out their portfolio of habitat and native plant gardens to see their work and to be inspired. 

Love and Carrots

Washington DC

 

Are you interested in removing and replacing your ivy, vinca or Japanese pachysandra beds with native plants but don’t have time to do it yourself?  For residents of Washington DC and the surrounding area, there is an incredible team of people at Love and Carrots who will do this work for you. Their prices are reasonable and they will even help teach your kids why making these changes are so important. They specialize in vegetable gardens as well as native and edible landscapes.

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