native
plant suppliers
Native
plants, those that grew wild in your area prior to European
settlement, are the best choice for a wildlife-friendly
garden for several reasons.
Native
plants should never be dug from the wild. Many are becoming
threatened through habitat destruction and collection.
We should not be adding to this pressure. The best source
for your plants is a good local nursery with plants native
to your region, grown by the nursery, and not collected
from the wild. To help in the search for such suppliers
we have compiled this source list.
Please
note that the nurseries supplied the information provided
in this list. The inclusion of any supplier should not
be seen as an endorsement by the Canadian Wildlife Federation.
Be
sure to check with suppliers on the origin of their stock
to ensure plants are not dug from the wild. Avoid the
purchase of named cultivars where possible as they are
often chosen for their abnormal characteristics, such
as small size or bloom time, and may be less useful for
creating habitat. Stock that has originated locally is
also preferable. (Many plants are found across the country,
but local plants are better adapted to your climate.)
Click
on the province of interest. Within each province the
list is sorted alphabetically by company name. The city
name is in red for ease of reference. Don't forget to
look for companies in the smaller cities or towns close
to your area.
Basic
company information is given in the main listing. More
in-depth information can be found for most suppliers by
clicking the 
button.
Companies
included sell plants at the retail level. We have included
a separate listing of wholesale suppliers.
We
hope you find the source list useful. If you are a native
plant supplier or know of a good nursery that is not included,
please contact us
or download the form.
British Columbia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Ontario
Quebec
New Brunswick
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
Newfoundland
Wholesalers
