NOTE: Due to the Coronavirus, a number of Native Plant Sales are being cancelled or held online. As the information comes in, the information will be updated, but do plan to check with the organization. The list was updated on March 20, but nursery information not yet validated.
Sales are grouped by county, proceeding north to south, and organized chronologically within county.
Organizations
McHenry County
Cancelled – Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee
May, 2021 First Sunday in May at McHenry County College
Noon to 3 PM Cash and check only. 150 Species of forbs, grasses and ferns. Sale has enjoyed an excellent reputation for 30 years. Excellent Selection. http://www.thewppc.org/sale.html Sales from other vendors available at same location.
The Land Conservancy of McHenry County Spring Sustainability Sale
2021 Order ahead, Pickup May 14 and 15, time to be determined
Check website for further details.
4622 Dean St., Woodstock, IL 60098
Trees, shrubs, plants, herbs, vegetables, rain barrels, and composters.
www.conservemc.org 815-337-9502
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION MASTER GARDENERS of McHENRY COUNTY
No Plant Sale for Spring 2021
PO Box 1430 | 1102 McConnell Rd | Woodstock IL 60098
Phone: 815 338 3737
dahlfors@illinois.edu | web.extension. Illinois.edu/l
Lake County
Openlands Native Plant Sale (formerly Conserve Lake County) –
Online ordering available now, thru the fall
Openlands is partnering with Possibility Place Nursery.
Selection will change thru the season. Plants will be delivered
Please check https://www.possibilityplace.com/order-online?partner=ol
Friends of Volo Bog Native Plant Sale
2021 Online Orders thru May 11 @ 3:00 pm
Pick-up is May 22 and 23 at Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside, IL behind the Visitor Center. Order online at https://www.friendsofvolobog.org/
Citizens for Conservation
Order online thru April 18, 2021. Pick-up bwetween May 6-8, by appointment
held on the grounds of Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington. Lake County. Over 200 varieties of forbs, ferns, grasses, trees and shrubs. Check http://citizensforconservation.org Also fall tree and shrub sale by pre-order only in August for delivery in September each year.
Lake Forest Open Lands Go Native! Plant Sale
No 2021 Information
Mellody Farm Nature Preserve
Saturday, May 16th, 2020 8AM-1PM
350 North Waukegan Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
http://www.lfola.org/go-native-plant-tree-sale
The Gardeners of Central Lake County Garden Club
No 2021 Information
817 W. Lake Street, Libertyvillle
Beautiful healthy local plants for sun or shade, Cash or check http://www.gardenersofcentrallakecounty.org or call Cindy at 847-772-2186
Knowledgeable club members on hand to help you with your selection.
Lake County Forest Preserves Native Plant Sale
2021 – Check website for information.
North Bay Pavilion at Independence Grove in Libertyville
16400 Buckley Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048
https://www.lcfpd.org/plant-sale/
The University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners of Lake County
Saturday, June 12, 2021 annual plant sale – “From our Garden to Yours”. Plants available include perennials shared from the Master Gardener’s gardens, natives, herbs and vegetable plant seedlings. Used garden-related items will be available for sale in our “Garden Treasures” area. Payments accepted in cash and check only.
University of Illinois Extension, 100 S. Highway 45, Grayslake, IL 60030. 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. For further information, go to https://extension.illinois.edu/events/2021-06-12-lake-county-extension-master-gardener-2021-plant-sale or phone 847-223-8627
Winnebago County
Wild Ones Rock River Valley Chapter – Rockford area
Advance orders are due Friday, April 30.
Members-only pick-up Thursday, May 6, 3-7 pm.
Order Pickup and Public Sales, Friday, May 7, 3-7 pm and Saturday, May 8, 9-2 pm.
Masks and personal distancing required.
President, Jerry Paulson, paulsonjerry@aol.com
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Cook County
Chicago Audubon Native Plant Sale
Order online on their website (below). Pickup date is May 23. 2021
12:00-2:00pm at North Park Village Nature Center,
5801 N Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60646.
Please contact Nancy Bradt at nbdoodle@yahoo.com
for plant suggestions
https://www.chicagoaudubon.org/new-events/native-plants-sale/2021
Skokie Park District Earth Day Plant Sale
Check website for 2021 details
4650 Brummel St, Skokie, IL 60076
https://www.skokieparks.org/special-events
Go Green Wilmette 2021 Native Plant Sale
Saturday May 8th, 2021 9:00 – 11:00 am
Pick-up Location Gillson Park Beach Parking Lot, Wilmette, IL
Check website for details
http://www.gogreenwilmette.org/plantsale/
Lake Catherine Nature Center
No 2021 Information
8:00 am to 11:00 am7402 W. Lake Catherine Drive, Palos Heights http://www.lakekatherine.org/special-events.cfm
Irons Oaks Native Plant Sale
2021 Sale date, May 15
Check website for details
20000 Western Avenue, Olympia Fields, IL 60461
http://www.ironsoaks.com/
Thorn Creek Audubon Society/Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve
Saturday, May 22, 2021 9:00 am to noon
Limited Open Sale, Check Website
Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve
1100 Ridge Road, Homewood, IL 60430
Thorn Creek Native Plant Sale
Schaumburg Community Garden Club
Schaumburg Park District
ONLINE Preorder only, Pick-up only. No tent sale
2021 Pre-ordering information available on website
1111 E. Schaumburg Rd. Schaumburg, IL 60193
http://schaumburggardenclub.org/plantsales/native-plant-sale/
Wild Ones West Cook Chapter Native Plant Sale
June 3-5, 2021, Online ordering now open.
Check website for details
405 S Euclid Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302t
West Cook Wild Ones
DuPage County
Morton Arboretum Plant Sale
2021 Please refer to website for details
Requires admission to Arboretum
4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle
Different availabilities for members
Morton Arboretum Plant Sale
Kane-Dupage Soil and Water Conservation District Native Plant Sale
No 2021 Information
2315 Dean St, St. Charles, IL 60175
http://www.kanedupageswcd.org/sales.htm
Wheaton Park District Native Plant Sale
Saturday, April 24th, 2021 from 8:30AM-11:00 AM
820 W. Liberty Dr, Wheaton, IL
Check details here http://wheatonparkdistrict.com/
College of DuPage Native Plant Sale
No 2021 Information
Health and Science Center (HSC) Greenhouse
Check this link for information.
DuPage County Forest Preserve District Native Plant Sale
2021 Order Online Pick-up Friday, May 14 and Saturday, May 15
Time determined by Alphabetical order of Last Name (see website)
Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St. in Oak Brook
630-933-7247.
Shop for flowers, grasses, trees and shrubs and get expert advice
https://www.dupageforest.org/native-plant-sale
The Conservation Foundation Native Plant Sale
Order online April 30-May 2, 2021
Do check details on the website
10S404 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville, IL 60565
http://www.theconservationfoundation.org/
Kane County
Kane County Forest Preserve Foundation
2021 Order Online thru April 15, Pick up May 1
Check website for details
LeRoy Oaks Forest Preserves in St. Charles
https://kaneforestpreservefoundation.org
Northern Kane County Wild Ones Native Plant Sale
No 2021 Information
28 Brookside Dr, Elgin, IL 60123
Northernkanecounty.wildones.org
Kendall County
Plano Middle School Native Plant Sale
No 2021 Information
802 S. Hale St., Plano, IL 60545
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t5hdJ7gOO93z3Raw-FexkxV2KIBMFqpQNoG3sTeHMsM/edit
Kendall County Forest Preserve District Native Plant Sale
No 2021 Information at this time.
10460 Rt. Highway 71, Yorkville
https://naturalcommunities.net/pages/kendall-county-native-plant-sale
Will County
Forest Preserve District of Will County
Bringing Nature Home Native Plant Sale
Online ordering thru May 1, pick up May 14 and 15
17540 W. Laraway Road, Joliet, IL 60433
More than 150 species of native perennials, trees and shrubs
https://www.reconnectwithnature.org/News-Events/Event-Calendar/
Kankakee County
Illinois Native Plant Society Native Plant Sale List
Not all sales are INPS – Check https://illinoisplants.org/native-plant-sales/
There will be some duplication with this list.
Indiana locations
Friends of Indiana Dunes Native Plant Sale
Online only, Curbside pick up April 24th, 2021
Check website for details.
http://friendofindianadunes.org/
Gibson Woods Wild Ones 16th Annual Native Plant Sale
See website for 2021 details
6201 Parrish Ave, Hammond, IN 46323
http://www.gw-wildones.org/
Wisconsin location
Wild Ones Menomonee River Area Native Plant Sale
No 2021 information
W180 N6275 Marcy Road, Menomonee Falls, WI 53052 http://menomoneeriverarea.wildones.org/native-plant-sale/
Nurseries Selling Native Plants
West Suburban Locations
*The Growing Place (TWO LOCATIONS) NGN
Natural Garden Native brand
25 W 471 Plank Road, Naperville, IL 60563
Naperville: (630) 355-4000
2000 Montgomery Road, Aurora, IL 60504
Aurora: (630) 820-8088
http://thegrowingplace.com/
NOTE: Natural Garden Natives TM (NGN) is a true native brand that represents natives sourced from within 90 miles of St. Charles. They can be purchased directly from the warehouse of Midwest Groundcovers, above. They can also be found at numerous nurseries here: http://www.naturalgardennatives.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/wheretobuy.find . Look for NGN
*Planters Palette
28 West 571 Roosevelt Road
Winfield, IL 60190
630-293-1040
Planterspalette.com
Natural Communities
Algonquin;
Tel: (331) 248-1016 Nick Fuller Appointment suggested.
Web: NaturalCommunities, Batavia Email: natives@naturalcommunities.net
*Midwest Groundcovers LLC Natural Garden Natives
6N800 Illinois Route 25
P.O. Box 748 , St. Charles, IL 60174 (near Bartlett)
Tel: 847/742-1790 Fax: 847/742-2655
Web: http://www.midwestgroundcovers.com.
*Wasco Nursery
41W781 Route 64, St. Charles, IL 60175
Tel: (630) 584-4424 (West of Randall Road)
Web: Wasco Nursery Pollinator Kits $99
They have a selection of native plants included in their stock
Byron Native Nursery (Wholesale only)
POBox 125
St. Charles, IL 60174
630-513-5105
Byronnursery.com
Linda’s Loves (charitable)
4509 Wilson Ave., Downers Grove.
Tel: (630) 971-2411 by appointment only.
Web: Linda’s Loves 2016 Plants. Email: Linda at melin80@sbcglobal.net
Northwest Suburban Locations
Glacier Oaks Nursery
8216 White Oaks Road
Harvard, IL, 60033
815-482-7404
glacieroaksnursery.com
Hawthorn Gardens Center and Gift Store
24481 N. Old McHenry Road, Hawthorn Woods, IL 60047
Phone number is: 847-726-0627
Www.hawthorngardens.net
They provide a selection of straight native species and will provide curbside pick-up.
Blazing Star Nursery
2107 Edgewood Drive
Woodstock, IL 60098
815-338-4716
blazingstar.com
Ohana Farms – Tree and Shrub Nursery in Marengo, IL.
http://ohana-farms.com
They have a selection of natives included in their stock.
Natives Haven Native Wildflower Nursery
13809 Durkee Rd, Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 344-6623
http://www.nativeshaven.com
Red Buffalo Nursery
5515 Hill Road, Richmond, IL, 60071
Tel: 815-678-4848 Appointment suggested.
Web: http://redbuffalonursery.com/ Email:jack@redbuffalonursery.com
Spring sale dates – first two weekends in May. 10 am to 4 pm.
Also sell at farmer’s markets. Check their website for information.
Natural Communities Native Plants This company does not have a brick and mortar store, but serves the Chicago area. Free local pick-up.
Orders shipped. https://naturalcommunities.net This listing overlaps with the entry further down of Natural Communities, but there is somewhat different information.
Cook County, North Suburban
Pollinator Prairie Patch
Northwest side of Chicago
Visits by appointment only
Call 773-510-2486
www.PollinatorPrairiePatch.com
Reds Garden Center Carries a selection of native plants.
3460 Dundee Road, Northbrook, IL
847-272-1209
http://www.redsgardencenter.com
South of the Chicago Area
Possibility Place Nursery
7548 W. Monee-Manhattan Road, Monee, IL 60449
Tel: 708/534-3988 Fax: 708/534-6272 By appointment only.
As of July, 2018, you can order a selection of plants online.
Web: www.possibilityplace.com
Possibility Place has partnered with Sag Moraine Native Plant Community. Sag Moraine is a non- profit, all volunteer organization committed to promoting native plants and ecological landscaping in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. Every time a purchase is made at Possibility Place through a link on Sag Moraine’s website or Facebook page, a portion of the proceeds goes to continue the work of Sag Moraine. Help Sag Moraine by purchasing native plants with this linkhttps://sagmoraine.org/resources/
Further Afield: Other native plant nurseries can be found through the Plant Natives webpage. Illinois is on this page: http://www.plantnative.org/nd_idtoks.htm
*Listings with asterisk are not exclusively natives, but are shown in listings of resources selling native plants. There may be additional full-service nurseries that carry some natives
Mail Order Native Plant Nurseries
Prairie Moon Nursery – highly-respected nursery with all native plants, pure species. Selling seeds, potted trays and bare root stock. About 700 Species. Online catalog, (great Plant Finder feature) or physical catalog. http://www.prairiemoon.com
Prairie Nursery – another highly-respected nursery with a long history or selling native plants. Pure species. Seeds and plants. Plant finder feature for the online catalog, or request a catalog. http://www.prairienursery.com