Indiana
Indiana’s native plants range from tallgrass prairie flowers to woodland wildflowers and wetland species. These plants are well adapted to Indiana’s climate, support pollinators and wildlife, and generally require less maintenance once established.
Best Uses for Indiana Native Plants: Pollinator gardens, Rain gardens, Prairie restorations, Woodland landscaping, Erosion control, Wildlife habitat and Low-maintenance landscaping

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Visit Native Plant Resources Near You
Dropseed Native Plant Nursery's mission is to provide high-quality, local-genetic plant material for restoration, and landscape projects in Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio. 100% native plant material. All local genotypes. Dropseed is a wholesale and retail nursery. Hours are by appointment and on scheduled weekends in the spring and fall. Dropseed staff offer design and planning of natural areas restoration and home landscapes.
Goldfinch Native Plant Nursery is a 100% native plant nursery located in Southwest Indiana (Evansville). Our inventory consists entirely of species native to this region of the Midwest, with an emphasis on plant stock that has been grown from local genotype seed sources (Indiana and Midwest). We sell by appointment as well as have several seasonal sales throughout the year. Visit our Facebook page for details on sale dates and how to schedule an appointment.
Ancient Roots Native Plant Nursery's mission is to promote the necessity of native plants to people, wildlife and the ecosystem. They help to create beautiful landscapes to be enjoyed for years to come that will support birds, butterflies, pollinators and more. Birds and pollinators can be invited into even the smallest yards. They are a small family-owned business and believe in the balance of Mother Nature, and therefore only grow true natives that will prosper in their natural habitat and provide for the local wildlife.
The Bernacchi family is dedicated to growing quality plants for your home and garden. All plant inventory is neonic free and pollinator friendly. Specializing in a large selection of native plants. Everything is grown on site from seed, root stock, or small cuttings. Spring inventory includes annuals, perennials, native perennials, hanging baskets, bedding plants, vegetables, heirloom & hybrid tomatoes, herbs, potato & onion sets, seeds, succulents, houseplants, patio pots, custom planters, & a beautiful selection of unique pottery, specialty planters & concrete statuary. Family Owned and Operated since ...
Blue Fox Farms LLC is a wholesale and retail native plant farm in Northern Indiana specializing in woodland and wetland ephemerals and ferns. We also carry some of the common prairie perennials and grasses. We sell dormant roots that can be shipped as well as having a greenhouse of potted natives and an outside yard of trees and shrubs.
Chapman Lake Nursery was founded in 2024 to provide beautiful native plants that thrive in Indiana and benefit local wildlife. Chapman Lake Nursery offers a curated selection of flowers and grasses, specializing in milkweeds, nectar plants, and shelter plants that monarch butterflies require on their annual migration.
Native Plants Unlimited only sells species native to Indiana and surrounding states, with almost all native to Indiana. NPU holds an herbaceous plant sale in May, a woody plant sale in September, and a bare root sale in winter. In total, we offer over 300 species of native plants each year- the largest retail selection in Indiana. We also offer consultations to assist landowners with species ID and native recommendations to replace non-native species. For news on current and upcoming sales, including our May-June pop-up sales around the state, please visit our website and sign up for our email list. For info ...
Peacock Valley Nursery is located in New Albany, Indiana. They have opened a retail location and are also open by appointment. They carry a variety of native perennials and work with local organizations to help rebuild native pollinator habitats. Their Sponsor a Native Plant Program allows them to donate native plants to nonprofits and communities, in hopes of encouraging the public to grow natives. We believe in a garden for everyone and also carry a variety of perennials and shrubs and specialize in Memorial Gardening. They only use organic and Bee Safe chemicals when needed and are Certified Invasive Free ...
Woodland Treasures Native Nursery specializes in Indiana native plants for the shady areas of your lawn. Many are deer resistant and are not affected by Walnut tree juglone. Provide natural food sources for our Indiana pollinators and birds! Enjoy the gentle treasures of our woodlands.
Stantec operates full-service native plant nursery, located in Walkerton, Indiana. They provide Midwest native plant and seed material for projects—from wetland and prairie seed mixes to the deep-rooted native plants critical for shoreline stabilization and erosion control. Stantec has hundreds of native plants and seeds in stock, including genotype-specific seed, and they can also provide custom seed collection to best match your project area.
Bundle Sticks Farm is a licensed Indiana plant nursery and Grow Indiana Natives certified. The majority of the seeds and plant stock we use come from their farm or neighboring properties. A few species are started from seed they purchase locally from Roundstone Native Seed in Kentucky. Bundle Sticks Farm also grows broomcorn, willow, and flowers. Their schedule also includes on-farm workshops and events. Bundle Sticks Farm is located in Lanesville in Southern Indiana.
Riverview Native Nursery's mission is to help increase the amount of native plants planted in neighborhoods all throughout Northeast Indiana and to help strengthen the connections between people and the natural world. Riverview has been celebrating beauty and biodiversity since 2012
Wyatt Way Landscapes & Nursery provides landscape designs & installations using native plants. They have their own nursery where they grow Indiana Native plants from a local Indiana seed source. Currently open by appointment.













