One of the questions MMGA has been getting frequently is "How do I find native plants?" To help our members get the plants they're seeking we've compiled a list of nurseries in Michigan that provide native plant species. We're also including information about some Wisconsin and Minnesota nurseries and about groups that provide information about native plants and often offer native plant sales.

This isn't a complete list so feel free to email us with any nurseries you are familiar with. Send your emails to info@michiganmastergardener.org.

Disclaimer: MMGA is providing this for information only. This is not an endorsement of any one business.

Michigan Native Plants Resources

MSU Extension Native Plants and Ecosystem Services
Michigan Native Plants Database (The Native Plant Nursery LLC)
City of Ann Arbor / Native Plants / Natural Area Preservation
Department of Natural Resources / Plants and Trees
Northwest Michigan Invasive Species Network / Native Species
West Michigan Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative
Great Lakes Hummer Net / Native Michigan Hummingbird Plants
University of Michigan LSA Herbarium
Directory of Michigan Seedling Nurseries

List of some suppliers of Native Plants in Michigan

MMGA has received requests to provide information about native plant suppliers in Michigan. It is not a complete list nor is it a recommendation of any of the listed suppliers.

Local Suppliers of Native Seed and Plants in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan

Local Suppliers of Native Seed and Plants in Western Lower Peninsula of Michigan

Local Suppliers of Native Seed and Plants in Eastern Lower Peninsula of Michigan

Local Suppliers of Native Seed and Plants in Southwestern Lower Peninsula of Michigan

Local Suppliers of Native Seed and Plants in Southeastern Lower Peninsula of Michigan

Additional Information

Many chapters of Wild Ones have an annual native plant sale. To find a chapter near you visit the Wild Ones Chapters in Michigan website listed above. Mission of Wild One Chapters - Native plants, natural landscapes promotes environmentally sound landscaping practices to preserve biodiversity through the preservation, restoration and establishment of native plant communities.

Check with your local Conservation District as many have tree, shrub and native plant sales.

Books you may enjoy

Bringing Nature Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants by Douglas W. Tallamy
Landscaping For Wildlife and Water Quality from Nongame Wildlife Program - Section of Wildlife Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Landscaping with Native Plants of Michigan by Lynn M. Steiner
Michigan Trees, Revised and Updated: A Guide to the Trees of the Great Lakes Region by Burton V. Barnes and Warren H. Wagner
Michigan Shrubs and Vines: A Guide to Species of the Great Lakes Region by Burton V. Barnes, Christopher E. Dick, Melanie W. Gunn
Native Plants of the Midwest: A Comprehensive Guide to the Best 500 Species for the Garden by Alan Branhagen
Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard by Douglas W. Tallamy
New Naturalism: Designing and Planting a Resilient, Ecologically Vibrant Home Garden by Kelly D. Norris
The Living Landscape by Rick Darke and Douglas W. Tallamy
The Midwest Native Plant Primer: 225 Plants for an Earth-Friendly Garden by Alan Branhagen
The Midwestern Native Garden: Native Alternatives to Nonnative Flowers and Plants by Charlotte Adelman
The Nature of Oaks: The Rich Ecology of Our Most Essential Native Trees by Douglas W. Tallamy
Trees of Michigan: Field Guide by Stan Tekiela
Trees of Michigan and the Upper Great Lakes by Norman F. Smith
Using Native Plants to Restore Community in Southwest Michigan and Beyond by Nancy Cutbirth Small and Tom Small
Wildflowers of the Western Great Lakes Region by James R. Wells, Frederick W. Case, Jr. & T. Lawrence Mellichamp

Disclaimer - MMGA provides this information for your education, not as an endorsement or recommendation.

Page photo of a growing field at Michigan Wildflower Farm, Portland Michigan