Native plants evolved here, so they handle Maine winters and feed local bees, butterflies and birds better than most imports. These are the natives in our catalog, marked so you can find them fast.
American Royal Fern 'Regalis Spectabilis'
Osmunda 'Regalis Spectabilis'
from $16.99 · 1GAL
- Deer resistant
- Native
- Rabbit resistant
Barren Strawberry 'Ternata'
Waldsteinia 'Ternata'
from $6.99 · 1QT
- Native
- Spreads quickly
Beardtongue 'Prairie Dusk'
Penstemon 'Prairie Dusk'
from $11.99 · 1GAL
- Deer resistant
- Drought tolerant
- Native
Bee Balm 'Beebop'
Monarda 'Beebop'
from $14.99 · 1GAL
- Deer resistant
- Fragrant
- Native
Bee Balm 'Eastern'
Monarda 'Eastern'
from $14.99 · 1GAL
- Deer resistant
- Fragrant
- Native
Bee Balm 'Punctata'
Monarda 'Punctata'
from $11.99 · 1GAL
- Deer resistant
- Fragrant
- Native
Bee Balm 'Purple Rooster'
Monarda 'Purple Rooster'
from $11.99 · 1GAL
- Deer resistant
- Fragrant
- Native
Bee Balm 'Wild Bergamot'
Monarda 'Wild Bergamot'
from $14.99 · 1GAL
- Deer resistant
- Fragrant
- Native
Black-Eyed Susan 'Herbstsonne'
Rudbeckia 'Herbstsonne'
from $16.99 · 2GAL
- Deer resistant
- Drought tolerant
- Native
Blue Lyme Grass 'Glaucus'
Leymus 'Glaucus'
from $16.99 · 1GAL
- Drought tolerant
- Native
- Salt tolerant
Blue Star Flower 'Blue Ice'
Amsonia 'Blue Ice'
from $11.99 · 1GAL
- Deer resistant
- Native
- Rabbit resistant
Blue Star Flower 'Butterscotch'
Amsonia 'Butterscotch'
from $14.99 · 1GAL
- Deer resistant
- Native
- Rabbit resistant
How to choose
- Match the site: natives still need the right sun and soil — a wetland native won’t thrive on a dry slope.
- Plant in groups: pollinators find drifts of three or more of the same plant more easily.
- Leave some stems: many native bees nest in hollow stems over winter.
Frequently asked questions
Why plant native plants?
They’re adapted to Maine’s climate and soils, need less watering once established, and support native pollinators and birds.
Are native plants low maintenance?
Once established in the right spot, most need little care. Water them through their first season.
Are cultivars of native plants still native?
Cultivars (named varieties) of natives are close relatives and still feed many pollinators, though straight species usually support the most insects.
Do you carry native shrubs and trees too?
Yes. The plants marked native in our catalog are listed here; call South Portland or Westbrook to ask about natives in other sections.