All About Ecoregion Native Plant Collections
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.
Why Grow An Ecoregion Native Plant Collection?

Native Plants For Your Area
We’ve made it easy to find native plants that have adapted to your local climate and growing conditions

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

Long-Lasting Natural Beauty
Once established, these resilient native perennials will thrive with little maintenance
What Ecoregion Are You In?
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.
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Where To Plant
✅ Great for containers on patios or balconies
✅ Great for starting or expanding your garden
✅ Great for meadows and large naturalistic plantings
Gardening Made Easy
✅ Expertly chosen plants for your Ecoregion
✅ Low-maintenance perennial plants return year after year
✅ Backed by our Dig In Guarantee
Keystone Plants Grown By Gardeners Like You

Rudbeckia hirta
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“A very satisfying gardening experience indeed!”
- Chaco in Maryland

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

Helenium autumnale
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“Thank you for the good plant stock, American Meadows!”
- Isaac In Michigan
Collections Curated By Garden Experts
"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.
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
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