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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.
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Featured Plants

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

Tussock Sedge Carex stricta plant with clump of thin lance-like leaves

Tussock sedge

Carex stricta
$12.99
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Small's Beardtongue Penstemon smallii closeup of open lavendar tubular blooms

Small's Beardtongue

Penstemon smallii
$11.99
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Harebell Campanula rotundifolia closeup of lavender bell-shaped blooms

Harebell

Campanula rotundifolia
$12.99
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Culver's Root Veronicastrum virginicum large group of white blooms

Culver's Root

Veronicastrum virginicum
$11.99
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three separate clumps of appalachian sedge carex appalachica in rocky soil

Appalachian Sedge

Carex appalachica
$11.99
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Purple Chokeberry Aronia x prunifolia closeup of purple berries

Purple Chokeberry

Aronia x prunifolia
$34.99
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Lead Plant Amorpha canescens closeup of shrub with purple blooms and silvery green foliage

Lead Plant

Amorpha canescens
$34.99
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Wild Senna

Senna hebecarpa
$12.99
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Butterfly Milkweed

Asclepias tuberosa
Price range: $11.99 through $13.99
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Colorado Blue Spruce

Picea pungens
$34.99
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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
Price range: $39.99 through $74.99
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Adam's Needle

Yucca filamentosa
$39.99
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Southern Crabapple

Malus angustifolia
Price range: $29.99 through $69.99
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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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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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Tussock sedge

Tussock sedge (Carex stricta) is a rhizomatous evergreen perennial that grows in dense clumps. Flowers appear in late spring in reddish-brown spikes on stems rising above the foliage. It is best planted in large groups for the full, clumped foliage effect.
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Tussock Sedge Carex stricta plant with clump of thin lance-like leaves

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!”

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The Best Berries for Birds

In the past we have emphasized the importance of keystone species in supporting bird populations, an...
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