Extension doesn't generally collect this information or recommend particular businesses, but the new Maryland Native Plants Program (a collaborative effort between several groups, including Extension) is beginning to compile a list of native plant suppliers that voluntarily register with the MDA. The program is so new, however, that few businesses have registered yet, and since it's voluntary to be listed in that database, not all local native plant suppliers may opt to partake. You can also use resources like the two links below to find native plant suppliers in our region, both local and mail-order. Some of the mail-order sources do sell direct to the public in bulk (often trays of plugs in 50-count, 32-count, or higher numbers; generally, the higher the plug count per tray, the younger/smaller the plants are).

• Maryland Native Plant Society vendors list
• Mt. Cuba Center nursery resources

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