Local Sources of Native Plants

Oak Fern (Gymnocarpium dryopteris)

Find local sources of native plants here, including local plant sales, as well as retail, wholesale and native plant seed suppliers. This list is not comprehensive and is not an endorsement of any organization or business. It is intended to provide a starting place for your own research. For more resources including what plants to use for different conditions (sunny and dry, shady and wet, etc.), click here.

Many of the nurseries below are also listed in the Native Plant section of our Conservation Directory. You can also download a PDF version of the list below (updated annually to bi-annually). The Backyard Habitat program (a joint project of the Audubon Society and the Columbia Land Trust) has an interactive map where you can find many of these nurseries and more.

Note: Many of the nurseries listed below do not use neonicotinoids; check this list to see if your favorite one is neonic-free!

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Native Plant discounts, coupons, and grant opportunities
  • Backyard Habitat Program: For a small sign-up fee, personal site consultations and a wide variety of discounts at many local native plant nurseries. https://backyardhabitats.org/
  • Gresham Incentive for Backyard Habitat Program enrollment: Gresham offers discounted enrollment in the BYH program, starting at $5. https://greshamoregon.gov/Backyard-Habitat-Certification/
  • Metro Yard & Garden coupons: $5 coupons good at a variety of local nurseries. https://www.oregonmetro.gov/yard-and-garden-coupon
  • City of Portland Community Watershed Stewardship Grants: $50 certificates for private landowners; more for community groups. https://www.portland.gov/bes/grants-incentives/native-plant-certificates
    • Local Native Plant Sales (seasonal or annual, arranged by date, updated regularly)
  • Clark Conservation District: Online ordering beginning November 28th with pick-up February 17th, 2024.
    https://www.clarkcd.org/native-plant-sale
  • Marion County Soil & Water Conservation District Online ordering in December and pick-up March 1st & 2nd.
    https://www.marionswcd.net/shop/
  • Polk Conservation District: February 2nd & 3rd, 2024
    www.polkswcd.com
  • EMSWCD (that’s us!): Online ordering opens January 17th 2024, with pick-up February 17th.
    https://emswcdplantsale.com/
  • Yamhill Conservation District: Online ordering in January and pick-up March 1st & 2nd.
    yamhillswcd.org
  • Washington County Small Woodlands Association: March 9th, 2024.
    https://wcswa.com/out-reach-activities/
  • Tryon Creek Trillium Festival: April 5th (members only) and 6th (public event), 2024.
    tryonfriends.org
  • Hardy Plant Society of Oregon: Hortlandia April 5th and 6th, 2024. Wingspan Event and Conference Center.
    https://www.hardyplantsociety.org/hortlandia
  • Sparrowhawk Native Plants: Ordering for Spring 2024 begins Sunday, February 25th, with pick-ups April 13th at Tualatin Hills Nature Park, April 20th at Leaven Community Center, April 27th at St. Johns Church, and May 4th at Leach Botanical Gardens. Plants available for purchase at flash sales at the end of each event.
    https://sparrowhawknativeplants.com/pages/flash-sales
  • Scappoose Bay Watershed Council April 13th and October 12th, 2024.
    https://www.scappoosebay-wc.org/native-plant-nursery/#plant-sale

    • Retail and Wholesale within 50 miles of Portland
    Retail and Wholesale more than 50 miles from Portland
    Wholesale or large projects only – Regional
    Retail and Wholesale Seed – Regional

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