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While there are some exceptions, generally plant availability is as follows.
Herbaceous Perennials: Spring Sale, Preorders February-March, pick up and sale May-June.
Trees, Shrubs, and Vines: Fall Sale, Preorders in August, pickup and sale mid-September through mid-October.
Early Spring Ephemerals: Winter Bare Root Sale, online only, shipping begins week after Thanksgiving, weather permitting.
Oak Fern (Gymnocarpium dryopteris)BARE ROOT
A.k.a. western oak fern and northern oak fern. A dainty spreading fern that can form a groundcover in ideal conditions! Prefers moist woodland cond...
View full detailsPeachleaf Willow (Salix amygdaloides) 3 GAL
A fast growing willow with a distinctive smooth (peach leaf-like) leaf. Can grow with a single trunk or multiple trunks. As one of the taller nativ...
View full detailsBald Cypress (Taxodium distichum) 3 GAL
A deciduous conifer with a natural triangular shape, excellent as a decorative large tree! Tolerant of deer and clay soil. Takes somewhat dry condi...
View full detailsFlameleaf Sumac (Rhus copallina) 1 GAL
A.k.a. winged sumac, dwarf sumac, and shining sumac. A generally smaller sumac that may runner less prolifically than other species and reliably tu...
View full detailsEastern White Pine (Pinus strobus) 3 GAL
One of Indiana’s few native pines! White pines are evergreen with long needles and a naturally full form in full sun. Best grown in soil that lacks...
View full detailsSmooth Sumac (Rhus glabra) 3 GAL
This hardy small tree offers seeds with winter interest and bright fall color! Rapidly suckering habit makes it questionable for maintained plantin...
View full detailsMarsh Marigold (Caltha palustris) BARE ROOT
One of the first blooming spring flowers! Bright yellow flowers and green foliage are conspicuous, particularly when few other plants have put on g...
View full detailsCommon Goldenstar (Hypoxis hirsuta) BARE ROOT
A.k.a. yellow star grass. A widespread but little-noticed species with narrow, sedge-like leaves and showy yellow flowers! Adaptable. Can take acid...
View full detailsColumbine (Aquilegia canadensis) BARE ROOT
The native wild species of the well known genus, with red flowers! Adaptable, readily forms colonies, and a favorite of hummingbirds- columbine mak...
View full detailsNorthern Bayberry (Myrica pensylvanica) 1 GAL
REGIONALLY NATIVE: Closest wild occurrence is NE Ohio. Hardy in central Indiana. (Please plant it instead of Japanese barberry. We beg of you.) A s...
View full detailsCarolina Allspice (Calycanthus floridus)
Expected Height at Pickup: 2-3', 3 gal A.k.a sweet shrub, Carolina sweetshrub, Carolina spicebush, hairy allspice, and strawberry bush. A suckering...
View full detailsRed Elderberry (Sambucus racemosa) 1 GAL
A fast growing large shrub with showy red berries! Can take full sun with consistent moisture and tolerates bright shade, but prefers at least part...
View full detailsShumard Oak (Quercus shumardii) 3 GAL
This adaptable, comparatively fast growing oak is valued for its large acorns and bright red fall color. Young trees are pyrimidal and become sprea...
View full detailsLeatherwood (Dirca palustris) 1 GAL
Fixed Quantitiy: No restocks once sold out. An incredibly shade tolerant shrub and early spring bloomer! Yellow, bell-shaped flowers hang from the...
View full detailsSeed Pack Grab Bag - 10pc
We have a few perfectly fine seeds from ‘22, ‘23, and ‘24 that need a home! This is your opportunity to get them for a greatly reduced price! Listi...
View full detailsDowny Hawthorn (Crataegus mollis) 1 GAL
An adaptable flowering tree excellent for wildlife support! Has an aesthetically pleasing natural form, but is susceptible to leaf blights that mak...
View full detailsRed Maple (Acer Rubrum) 3 GAL
Named for its generally bright red fall foliage, the red maple is a hardy and adaptable shade tree! Young plants tolerate bright shade, male plants...
View full detailsAmerican Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) 1 GAL
A hardy, native fruit tree. Persimmons are some of the most energy dense fruits in the world, second only to avocado! Easily grown and adaptable. M...
View full detailsIndian Grass (Sorghastrum nutans) 1 GAL
This standup grass is often planted for winter interest, as its tall seed stalks that remain upright longer into the winter than big bluestem. The ...
View full detailsBottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus parviflora) 1 GAL
Excellent for shady borders and layering, bottlebrush buckeye had conspicuous blooms and retains its fall leaves longer than other buckeyes. Genera...
View full detailsGolden Alexanders (Zizia aurea) 1 GAL
A late spring bloomer and our lovely native host of the black swallowtail butterfly! A broadly appealing addition to pollinator gardens that may sp...
View full detailsSweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) 3 GAL
Often planted decoratively for its distinctive leaves, seed pods, and stunning fall color, sweetgum are a colorful addition to naturalized landscap...
View full detailsOhio Buckeye (Aesculus glabra)
A handsome medium to large tree with obvious spring flower spikes and showy leaves. Produces the glossy and iconic buckeye nut in the fall. Dense f...
View full detailsPin Oak (Quercus palustris) 3 GAL
Fast growing for an oak, pin oaks also have small acorns and so are a good choice for an oak with a minimal ‘mess’. Young trees tolerate part shade...
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