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Your local resource for native plants in the DC Metro area. Nurseries, plant swaps, landscaping companies, and everything you need to grow a garden that supports wildlife.
Spring '26 Plant exchanges listed on our Current Events page.
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Contact for more information: kallen808@gmail.com
🦋 Why Grow Native Plants?
Native plants are the foundation of local ecosystems. They evolved alongside regional insects, birds, and pollinators over thousands of years — creating relationships that non-native species simply can't replicate. A single mature native tree can support hundreds of caterpillar species, which in turn feed nesting songbirds.
Planting natives means less watering, fewer pesticides, and more wildlife activity in your yard. It also helps combat habitat loss across the broader region — even small yards contribute to ecological corridors when planted thoughtfully.
🌿 Our Top Native Nurseries
These three sell only true natives — no cultivars. All come highly recommended.
Bona Terra
(202) 507-9648
bonaterradc.comThe largest retail inventory of strictly native plants using restorative growing methods in the DC area.
Chesapeake Natives
chesapeakenatives.orgThe gold standard for native plantings in MD. Only local ecotypes.
Earth Sangha Nursery
earthsangha.orgNonprofit public charity based in DC. Ecological restoration as a form of socially engaged Buddhism.
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Email Ken — I'll take care of it soon.Last updated: March 2026