All plants propagated in
Frenchtown, NJ

In the end we will conserve only what we love; we will love only what we understand; and we will understand only what we have been taught.

Baba Dioum (Senagalese Ecologist)

What we're all about

We started Toadshade Wildflower Farm to make some of our favorite native wildflowers more easily available. Our intention is to 1) provide native, perennial, nursery propagated plants, 2) identify the plants clearly in the catalogue by both common and scientific name, 3) and clearly summarize the native range and growth requirements of the plants for sale.

Accordingly, all of the plant species in our catalogue are native to North America (not alien, introduced, or naturalized) as well as we can determine. We propagate them all ourselves - no plants are dug from the wild! We have tried to list the most often used common names, the scientific names, the preferred growth habit, and the native range based on information from a number of sources. I would encourage you to try plants that are native to your area. Planted within their native ranges, in sites appropriate to them, native perennials will thrive and provide lasting color and interest for years to come.

Purchasing wildflowers

When buying wildflowers, make sure they are propagated, not removed from the wild! If you have any doubt, ask! Some plant species have been driven to extinction in the wild due to the collection of wild plants!