Capital Native Plants

Native plant specialty nursery. Top products: Button Bush, New England Aster, Wild Senna, Bee Balm, Butterflyweed. Capital Native Plants is a specialized nursery operation focused on the cultivation and supply of seed-grown, containerized wildflowers indigenous to New York’s Capital Region. The business is founded on a mission to restore local biodiversity and support essential pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and birds, by providing high-quality native flora for urban and suburban residential landscapes. Their growing philosophy emphasizes low-maintenance, ecologically resilient plant life that is naturally adapted to the local climate, requiring no fertilization or intensive soil management. By prioritizing species that serve as vital host plants and nectar sources, the nursery provides homeowners and habitat gardeners with the tools to build sustainable, wildlife-friendly environments. Their catalog features a diverse range of perennials and shrubs, such as Button Bush, Wild Columbine, and Blue Lobelia, all selected to promote ecosystem health and resilience against environmental stressors like harsh winters and dry summers.