CNPS Native Plant Nursery and Garden

Native plant specialty nursery. Top products: Pacific Northwest native plants, California native plants, Native milkweed, Flowering perennials. CNPS Native Plant Nursery and Garden, located in the Freshwater Farms Reserve in Eureka, CA, is a volunteer-run horticultural operation dedicated to the cultivation and distribution of over 100 species of Pacific Northwest and California native plants. Established in 2015, the nursery serves as both a retail outlet for home gardeners and a resource center for local ecological restoration. The nursery operates with a mission to provide affordable, locally adapted native vegetation, focusing on plants that support regional biodiversity, such as the Narrow Leaf Milkweed which attracts Monarch butterflies and native pollinators. Beyond plant sales, the nursery maintains a demonstration garden designed to educate suburban homeowners on effective native landscaping techniques. The organization also provides free on-site native plant consultations, helping the public identify suitable species, manage invasive plants, and address various site-specific landscaping challenges.