Gardening for Biodiversity: Native Plants for the Northeast

Now available! Our 2025 guide celebrates the dazzling diversity of adaptations found across native plant species. It’s a step-by-step guide to creating a garden full of life. Artwork by 2024 Open Call winner Julian Plum. Wild Seed Project members receive a free copy!

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About Wild Seed Project

Did you know Wild Seed Project is a non-profit seed supplier? 

We carry over 50 species of Northeast native and open-pollinated wildflowers, ferns, grasses, and shrubs for a variety of growing conditions. Every dollar you spend in our shop goes to support hands-on workshops, community seed gardens, and more!

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  • New England aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae). A fall-blooming meadow aster with bright purple or pink flowers, yellow centers.

    Asters — New England aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae) Seeds

    Asters — New England aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae) Seeds

    $ 5.00 USD
    $ 5.00 USD
  • Butterfly milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) A summer-blooming wildflower in the milkweed family that is an important host to the monarch butterfly.

    Milkweeds — Butterfly milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) Seeds

    Milkweeds — Butterfly milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) Seeds

    $ 5.00 USD
    $ 5.00 USD
  • Wild bee-balm, Wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) Distinctive lavender flowers bloom atop fragrant blue-green foliage, attracting butterflies, bees and hummingbirds.

    Bee-balms — Wild bee-balm (Monarda fistulosa) Seeds

    Bee-balms — Wild bee-balm (Monarda fistulosa) Seeds

    $ 5.00 USD
    $ 5.00 USD
  • Blue wood-aster (Symphyotrichum cordifolium). A fall-blooming aster with billowy lavender blue daisy-like flowers and heart-shaped leaves, thrives in the woodland edge or disturbed areas in poor soil.

    Asters — Blue-wood aster (Symphyotrichum cordifolium) Seeds

    Asters — Blue-wood aster (Symphyotrichum cordifolium) Seeds

    $ 5.00 USD
    $ 5.00 USD
  • Wild strawberry (Fragaria virginiana). Small white flowers with yellow centers brighten the spring landscape and attract pollinating insects.

    Wild strawberry (Fragaria virginiana) Seeds

    Wild strawberry (Fragaria virginiana) Seeds

    $ 5.00 USD
    $ 5.00 USD
  • Bee-balms, Spotted bee-balm (Monarda punctata)

    Bee-balms — Spotted bee-balm (Monarda punctata) Seeds

    Bee-balms — Spotted bee-balm (Monarda punctata) Seeds

    $ 5.00 USD
    $ 5.00 USD
  • Red columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) Showy red and yellow nodding flowers with long narrow spurs, attracts hummingbirds in mid to late spring.

    Red columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) Seeds

    Red columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) Seeds

    $ 5.00 USD
    $ 5.00 USD
  • Swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata): Summer-blooming pink milkweed well suited to gardens. Important host plant for monarch butterflies; flowers and foliage support numerous insect pollinators.

    Milkweeds — Swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) Seeds

    Milkweeds — Swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) Seeds

    $ 5.00 USD
    $ 5.00 USD
  • Smooth blue Aster (Symphotrichum laevis) Loose clumps of smooth light green foliage is covered with blue-petaled daisy-like flowers with bright yellow centers.

    Asters — Smooth blue aster (Symphyotrichum laeve) Seeds

    Asters — Smooth blue aster (Symphyotrichum laeve) Seeds

    $ 5.00 USD
    $ 5.00 USD
  • Foxglove beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis)

    Beardtongues — Foxglove beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis) Seeds

    Beardtongues — Foxglove beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis) Seeds

    $ 5.00 USD
    $ 5.00 USD
  • Black-eyed coneflower

    Coneflowers — Black-eyed coneflower (Rudbeckia hirta) Seeds

    Coneflowers — Black-eyed coneflower (Rudbeckia hirta) Seeds

    $ 5.00 USD
    $ 5.00 USD
  • Cardinal-flower (Lobelia cardinalis) In midsummer tall spikes of deep red flowers cover the plant and attract hummingbirds and butterflies.

    Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis) Seeds

    Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis) Seeds

    $ 5.00 USD
    $ 5.00 USD
  • Sundial lupine (Lupinus perennis)

    Sundial lupine (Lupinus perennis) Seeds

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    Sundial lupine (Lupinus perennis) Seeds

    $ 5.00 USD
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  • Tall American Bellflower (Campanula americana)

    Bellflowers — Tall American bellflower (Campanula americana) Seeds

    Bellflowers — Tall American bellflower (Campanula americana) Seeds

    $ 5.00 USD
    $ 5.00 USD
  • Coastal Joe-Pye weed (Eutrochium dubium) Seeds

    Coastal Joe-Pye weed (Eutrochium dubium) Seeds

    Coastal Joe-Pye weed (Eutrochium dubium) Seeds

    $ 5.00 USD
    $ 5.00 USD
  • Blue lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica)

    Blue lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica) Seeds

    Blue lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica) Seeds

    $ 5.00 USD
    $ 5.00 USD
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pollinator-friendly collections

Seed Mixes

Create sustainable habitat that provides food for pollinators throughout the blooming season.

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Gifts for gardeners

  • Classic Logo Hat in Moss

    Classic Logo Hat in Moss

    Classic Logo Hat in Moss

    $ 30.00 USD
    $ 30.00 USD
  • Classic Logo Hat in Blue

    Classic Logo Hat in Blue

    Classic Logo Hat in Blue

    $ 30.00 USD
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  • Among the Oaks Herb Farm Flower Stickers

    Among the Oaks Herb Farm Flower Stickers

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    Among the Oaks Herb Farm Flower Stickers

    $ 5.00 USD
    $ 5.00 USD
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  • Slow Life Slug Sticker

    Slow Life Slug Sticker

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    Slow Life Slug Sticker

    $ 5.00 USD
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