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At Direct Native Plants, we are committed to growing, supplying, and distributing native plants that are critical to biodiverse ecosystems. Our mail-order system makes it easy to get high-quality native plants delivered right to your doorstep.

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The Monarch Is “Endangered”

Due to declining populations, the iconic Monarch Butterfly was listed as “endangered” by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature in July 2022. You can help support Monarchs in your own backyard by planting their host plant, milkweed. This plant is critical to the survival of Monarchs, as the caterpillars feed exclusively on the leaves of milkweed.

Swamp Milkweed

The Best Berries for Birds

The berries that grow on native trees and shrubs provide food for wildlife in the fall and winter months when other food sources are scarce. Migratory songbirds find these berries especially valuable as they make their journey south. But are all berries created equal? Consider these trees and shrubs when looking for the best berries for birds.

Featured Plants

Check out the newest additions to our native plant lineup!
Our fresh additions sell out quickly, so get them while supplies last.

Mountain Maple

Acer spicatum

$34.99

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Carolina Lupine

Thermopsis caroliniana

$11.99

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Prairie Ironweed

Vernonia fasciculata

$11.99

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Northern Maidenhair Fern

Adiantum pedatum

$13.99

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Golden Alexander

Zizia aurea

$11.99

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Switchgrass

Panicum virgatum

$11.99

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Butterfly Milkweed

Asclepias tuberosa

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Colorado Blue Spruce

Picea pungens

$29.99

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Butterfly Milkweed

Asclepias tuberosa

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Colorado Blue Spruce

Picea pungens

$29.99

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White Spruce

Picea glauca

$29.99

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Moss Phlox 'Drummond's Pink'

Phlox subulata 'Drummond's Pink'

$11.99

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Sideoats

Bouteloua curtipendula

$12.99

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Purple Passionflower

Passiflora incarnata

$69.99

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Adam's Needle

Yucca filamentosa

$34.99

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Southern Crabapple

Malus angustifolia

$29.99

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Native trees provide a focal point for native gardens, as well as habitat for birds and other native wildlife.

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Native Trees

Native shrubs give year-round interest to home gardens, with many offering a variety of benefits including blooms in the spring and summer and fruit in the fall and winter.

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Native Shrubs

Native perennials are the star of any garden with their wide variety of leaf textures and seasonal bursts of color.

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Native Perennials

Keystone plants have been identified by entomologists and horticulturalists as the powerhouses of strong food webs. These plants help to support biodiverse ecosystems, even in the smallest of backyards.

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Keystone Species

Check out the newest additions to our native plant lineup! Get these while supply lasts because they sell out quickly.

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Whether you're shopping for perennials, shrubs, or trees, our native plants are perfect for creating a native oasis in your own backyard.

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Mountain Maple

Mountain Maple (Acer spicatum) is a deciduous, shade-tolerant small tree with small greenish-yellow flowers that bloom on racemes in early summer. These blooms are an important source of nectar for a variety of pollinators, and the tree is a larval host for the Imperial Moth. Its simple leaves, have 3 or 5 lobes and turn from yellow to orange to red in the fall.

$34.99

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Why Use Direct
Native Plants?

Native plants contribute to ecological biodiversity, create sustainable wildlife habitat, and restore and replenish clean waterways.

use less water

Native plants have adapted to local growing conditions, and once established they can thrive on natural precipitation patterns, needing little supplemental irrigation.

VITAL HABITAT FOR Wildlife

By planting native plants instead of monoculture lawns, you can help provide the space, food, and shelter needed for a complete wildlife habitat.

PROTECT BIODIVERSITY

Native plants support a wide variety of native insects, which in turn support larger animals, creating an expansive food web of interconnected species.

What our customers say about us

Karvis

"Everything arrived in excellent condition! Will definitely be ordering from here again. I love that they have a section for keystone species on their website, too.”

Lisa

“I wish I had discovered this place years ago! I ordered several plants and they all came in excellent condition, and within a day of being shipped. This will be my go-to nursery for all things native!”

Arden

“I have spent $$$$ on the plants here because they have never disappointed me even once. Look no further for your native plant source. All plants arrive healthy, big, and wet. Their customer service is top quality. It's a quality local company that deserves your quality support. Ever since I started transforming my yard with help from their plants. I saw insects I haven't seen in years. I could not be happier.”

Maureen

“Very responsive and accommodating staff! It’s great having a source for native plants that doesn’t use neonicotinoid pesticides. Very happy with quality of plants purchased!”