All About Ecoregion Native Plant Collections
Posted By American Meadows Content Team on Jan 13, 2025 · Revised on Oct 26, 2025
Knowing your location helps us recommend plants that will thrive in your climate, based on your Growing Zone.
Posted By American Meadows Content Team on Jan 13, 2025 · Revised on Oct 26, 2025
Dig in with native plants for your region! These keystone species offer maximum benefits for pollinators & wildlife.
Whether you’re gardening, planting wildflowers, or growing in containers, you can create habitat for wildlife and pollinators while supporting a healthy ecosystem.

We’ve made it easy to find native plants that have adapted to your local climate and growing conditions

Keystone native species in these collections are plants proven to support the most bee and butterfly species

Once established, these resilient native perennials will thrive with little maintenance
These collections are designed for gardeners around 3 major ecoregions in the Eastern and Midwestern regions of The United States. Use the maps below to find the native plant collection for your ecoregion!
An ecosystem is a community of plants, animals, and microorganisms interacting with their physical environment, which includes air, water, and soil. An ecoregion is a specific area where the ecosystems and the environmental resources are similar.Â
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âś… Expertly chosen plants for your Ecoregion
âś… Low-maintenance perennial plants return year after year
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“A very satisfying gardening experience indeed!”
- Chaco in Maryland

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“Will be planting more!! Love them! The bees love them!!”
- Gardener in New York

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“Thank you for the good plant stock, American Meadows!”
- Isaac In Michigan
"We wanted to make it easier for anyone to do their part to support pollinators and wildlife - in gardens large or small. More and more gardeners want to grow native plants, but it can be challenging to understand which native plants are right for your yard, and which plants will help support bees, butterflies, birds, and the greater ecosystem.Â
That's where keystone plants come in! Our Ecoregion Native Plant Collections feature these reliable native plant species because they are superstars in their plant and animal communities.
Plus, they can be grown in pots or a garden bed. You can start with just one collection to grow a resource-rich oasis in containers. Or, you can mass plant multiple collections to really fill in your yard. Together, our small collective actions add up to create a positive impact."
Megan Foster, American Meadows Product Team