Native Plant Nurseries in WNY

While many nurseries now carry a selection of native plants (see map), some carry natives exclusively. Here are a couple that specialize in native plants:

 

CW Native Plant Farm

12288 Tonawanda Creek Rd, Akron, NY 14001

 

Located just 30 minutes outside of Buffalo, CW Native Plant Farm sells native plants specific to our 8.1 ecoregion (Eastern Temperate Forests). CW often grows from seed sourced directly from their property.

 

Primeval Forest

 2813 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14207

 

Discover Primeval Forest in the Riverside neighborhood, nestled along Niagara River. This small nursery carries a diverse selection of natives in varying sizes from plugs to large pots.

Native Plant Resources

 

New York Flora Atlas

The site includes a detailed list of plants found in New York State. Filter native plants by selecting “Y” under the Native column.

 

NWF Keystone Natives for Eastern Temperate Forests (Ecoregion 8)

National Wildlife Federation’s list of native plants supporting the most species. These plants hold our ecosystems together and provide habitats for our native pollinators.

 

NWF Native Plant Finder

Use your zip code to discover keystone species native to your area and explore which pollinators use them as host plants.

 

 

Pictured: Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium)