Plugs (72-Cell Trays)
All of our herbaceous natives start as plugs. Weather permitting, these smaller plants are often planted directly into properly prepared sites.
Tray: 72 cells, sold as full trays
Cell size: 1.63″ × 1.63″ × 2.38″ deep
What We Grow
Wholesale Herbaceous
Native Plants
Find wholesale sedges, perennials, rushes, wildflowers, and more for restoration, wetland, and landscape projects.
Herbaceous plants are the ground layer of many planting projects.
When plantings span an entire site, project success can hinge on those plants arriving in good condition and on time. At American Native Plants, we grow and deliver native herbaceous plants at scale, ensuring healthy plants arrive when your project needs them.
Sizes & Formats
Herbaceous Plant Sizes and Growing Options
We grow herbaceous native plants in three formats: plugs, quarts, and #1 containers. Each format adds growing time and root development, so you can match plant size to your site, schedule, and specifications.
Quarts
Quart containers give herbaceous plants more growing time than plugs and a chance to develop a solid root system. If your specifications call for a larger, more established plant, quarts are the middle step.
They can usually be produced from plugs in about 3 weeks. Timing depends on the season and starter-plant availability.
#1 Containers
Standard #1 containers grow herbaceous natives to just about full size, ready to plant on arrival, so the planting looks finished at installation. Depending on the time of year and starter material, #1 plants can be produced in about 6 weeks.
Volume: 1 gallon (holds about three quarts of soil)
Dimensions: 6 1/2″ diameter × 7″ tall
Region & Zone
Find Herbaceous Natives for Your Site and Growing Zone
From native perennials to sedges, rushes, and wildflowers, we grow many of our herbaceous plants at our Maryland nursery. As a result, you’ll see many of our plants are suited to Mid-Atlantic and Midwest climates (USDA Hardiness Zones 5–7).
If you have questions about choosing the right plants for your site conditions and project location, we’re happy to help.
Ordering
Ordering Herbaceous Native Plants in Bulk
You can build your order in our live catalog, or send your plant list to sales@americannativeplants.com for a quote. Volume discounts are included, and wholesale pricing applies with a $1,000 minimum purchase.
Once your order is confirmed, we’ll coordinate shipping to ensure your plants arrive healthy and on schedule.
Contract Growing
Contract Growing for Herbaceous Native Plants
For projects with specific species, quantities, or timelines, our contract growing program helps ensure the herbaceous plants you need are ready when installation begins.
Share your plant list and project schedule early, and our team will develop a custom growing plan around your requirements.
Get Started
Put the Right Herbaceous Layer in Place
Source native sedges, rushes, wildflowers, and perennials in the sizes and quantities your site requires. We’ll ensure your plants ship healthy and arrive on time to set your project up for success.
