There is no minimum order requirement.

When placing your order, you will be prompted to select your shipping week. Our shipping seasons are spring and fall, weather permitting. You can place an order outside these shipping timeframes, but it will not be sent until our shipping season begins again.

Electronic gift cards are available. You can also buy plants and have them sent directly to someone else. The same process can be used for birthdays, anniversaries, or any special occasion within our seasonal shipping timeframe.

We do not offer volume discounts. Some larger projects may qualify for wholesale pricing. Email your company name and/or describe your project for consideration.

We do occasionally offer discount coupons and sales, as well as a discount for signing up for our email newsletter. When these discounts are offered, we will share them in our weekly email blast, so we recommend signing up for the email newsletter in order to receive notifications.

We accept VISA, MasterCard, and Discover. We also accept PayPal.

We ship via FedEx. Orders are shipped out on the week you select, and depending on how close you are to our nurseries in MD or IL, shipping will take anywhere from 1-4 business days. You will receive a notice with tracking information when your order ships out. You will be able to see shipping costs before completing the transaction.

Different size plants are shipped in separate packages and on separate days. If your order contains a mixture of perennials, trees, and shrubs, it will come in multiple shipments. You will receive a confirmation email with tracking information for each package as it is created.

You'll choose a shipping week when you place your order. Once your plants ship, we'll email you the tracking information so you can follow your order. Some orders may arrive in more than one package depending on the plants and sizes you ordered.

If you need to cancel an order, contact us as soon as possible. Whether we can cancel it will depend on how far your order has moved through processing and shipping. We'll let you know what options are available.

Shipping costs depend on what you order and where it's going. Filling a shipping box efficiently can help lower the shipping cost per plant. You'll see your shipping cost during checkout before you place your order. Click here for more shipping information.

Start by checking the plant label against your order confirmation. Plants can look quite different when they're dormant or at different points in the growing season. If you're still unsure, send us photos of the plant and its label along with your order information.

If you'd like to add another plant to an order you've already placed, contact us as soon as possible. We'll let you know the best way to handle the additional plant.

Due to zoning restrictions, we cannot have retail traffic. We are a mail order native plant retailer, and neither location is open to the public. We apologize for the inconvenience.

We are not certified organic. We use a minimum of chemicals, usually within our greenhouses, necessary to control diseases and harmful insects. Whenever possible, we use natural controls, such as predatory insects. Native plants are part of a large ecosystem. As such, they provide food and shelter for native insects, so we do not interfere with those relationships. We do not use neonics (neonicotinoids which harm bees).

We do not use neonics (neonicotinoids, which harm bees).

We are not certified organic. We use a minimum of chemicals, usually within our greenhouses, necessary to control diseases and harmful insects. Whenever possible, we use natural controls, such as predatory insects. Native plants are part of a large ecosystem. As such, they provide food and shelter for native insects, so we do not interfere with those relationships.

We are a grower. We grow native plants exclusively.

ANSI is the acronym for “American Standard for Nursery Stock”. The original standards date from 1923 and have been updated over the years. These standards were an attempt to standardize container designations and expected plant sizes and branch configurations throughout the nursery industry. Our plants are grown primarily for the restoration market which does not usually require adherence to ANSI. Plants you buy from us will be appropriately sized for their containers.

Most 1-gallon trees and shrubs are between 18-36 inches tall. Most 2- and 3-gallon trees and shrubs are between 36-48 inches tall. Perennials vary greatly depending on species and time of year shipped. They can range anywhere between 2-12 inches.

Click here to see which zone your property is in. We also provide a native range map on each product page. If you are interested in more detailed native range information, we recommend using https://plants.usda.gov/ or http://bonap.org/.

While plants are dormant and after the frost has left the ground in Spring. Or in Autumn, after the leaves fall but before the ground freezes. Because our plants are container grown they have all of their roots, and they can be planted year-round if the soil is workable. Summer plantings need special attention to ensure that they receive adequate water. You should plan to monitor plantings closely for one full growing season. After that, no special care is needed.

All of our plants go to “sleep” (become dormant and usually lose all or some of their foliage) during the Fall and Winter. Although their roots can remain active and grow, you won’t see flowers and new leaves until the following Spring. In other words, your plants may arrive looking dead. As long as the ground isn’t frozen, you can still plant, although we recommend waiting untilspring to plant perennials. Their smaller root masses are susceptible to “frost heave” (they pop out of the ground), which can kill them.

Planting instructions will accompany each plant order. This will include information on how big a hole to prepare as well as watering needs and mulching suggestions. You can also see our planting instructions here. Advance site preparation is always a good idea, especially for larger orders like those for rain gardens.

We always guarantee our plants to be healthy and true to species. We will replace any plant one time if it dies within one year of the ship date. A photo of the dead plant is required.

However, we cannot be responsible for plants that are shipped to locations outside their native range. These ranges are shown in photos with each plant. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.

Check the plant's product page for the most current availability. Our inventory changes throughout the season as plants sell and more become ready. If you don't see a species you're looking for, email info@directnativeplants.com and we'll let you know what may be available. You can also sign up to be alerted when a plant is restocked - just enter your email in the field on the product page. 

Eligible plants that die within one year of shipping may qualify for a one-time replacement, including shipping. Send us a photo of the plant so we can review your request (photos are required for all return/replacement requests.) Discounted plants and plants shipped outside their native range are not covered by our guarantee.

A plant that looks bare or leafless isn't necessarily dying, especially if it arrives during its dormant season. If something doesn't look right, email us clear photos of the plant along with your order information. We'll take a closer look and help you figure out what's going on.

Plant size and shape vary depending on the species, container size, and individual plant. Plants may also be pruned before shipping so they can travel safely. If you're looking for a particular size or form, contact us before ordering and we'll let you know what may be available.

Currently, we do not carry seeds. We offer plants that are most sought-after by retail customers. Customer inquiries and feedback will help us determine what else to offer in the future (seeds, hardgoods, additional species, etc.). You can expect the plant list to change as existing inventories are sold and additional species now in production become ready for sale. We produce many other native species for restoration projects. Sometimes these are available but not listed. It’s best to email with inquiries.

Electronic gift cards are available. You can also buy plants and have them sent directly to someone else. The same process can be used for birthdays, anniversaries, or any special occasion within our seasonal shipping timeframe.

We offer plants that are most sought-after by retail customers. Customer inquiries and feedback will help us determine what else to offer in the future (seeds, hardgoods, additional species, etc.). You can expect the plant list to change as existing inventories are sold and additional species now in production become ready for sale. We produce many other native species for restoration projects. Sometimes these are available but not listed. It’s best to email with inquiries.

Plants and sizes on our website were selected to best suit the needs of most customers and our shipping capabilities. For special inquiries, please email us with details. It is best to include your phone number.

For the quickest response time, please email info@directnativeplants.com with questions or concerns.

We do! If you are looking for wholesale pricing, reach out to sales@americannativeplants.com to see if your order is large enough to qualify.