Plant sources

Where?Company/organizationNativesFoodComments
OnlineSeed Savers ExchangeSomeYesI haven’t tried the person-to-person exchange but it seems famous in the seed world.
OnlineVictory SeedsFewYesLots of varieties, including some ones I haven’t seen elsewhere like their own dwarf tomatoes.
OnlineBaker Creek Heirloom SeedsFewYesNo longer purchasing here since I have learned about their providing platforms to racists and extremists. (See information in reviews at link.)
OnlineNative Seeds / S.E.A.R.C.H.YesYesNative edible things like tepary beans! Nonprofit and benefits seed preservation! Desert southwest focus. Includes some common garden herbs too like basil that are not part of seed bank, but proceeds go towards their mission.
OnlineThe Buffalo Seed CompanyYesYesSeeds (both edible and native) grown in Kansas and Missouri!
OnlineMissouri Wildflower NurseryYesNoSo far the plants I have gotten have been nice, and nice prices!
OnlinePrairie MoonYesFewFor the northern Great Plains, but they provide enough info to see what will work here in OK. Big selection!
OnlineTrade Winds FruitFewYesLess common things like Peruvian Ground Cherries!
OnlineStark Bros NurseryNoYesFruit trees and bushes, strawberries
OnlinePlanting JusticeFew for OKYesHaven’t bought there yet but may for trees. All seem to be potted or roots, not seeds. Native plant selection focused on California so not as relevant here in OK.
OnlineNative American Seed YesFewNative seeds, based in central TX.
Norman, OKEllison’s FeedFewYesOnion sets, seed potatoes, assorted seed packets. Friendly and helpful. They pet the dog and she likes that. 🙂
Purcell, OKPrairie Wind NurseryYesHerbs“Pop up” locations and festivals around OKC area including Norman and the retail store is back but in Purcell now!
Norman, OK area (events only)Wild Things NurseryYesNoI haven’t gotten anything from them yet but people keep recommending it!
Oklahoma City, OKLia’s Garden at CommonWealthYesYesHaven’t been, but looks intriguing!
Norman, OK (online with pickup only)Sanctuary Gardens and WellnessYesHerbsHaven’t been, but looks intriguing!
Tulsa, OK and eventsAcross the Prairie: Oklahoma Native PlantsYesNoGot plants at OK Native Plant Festival’s first year in 2023 and they had good stuff!
ListingOkies for MonarchsYesNoA directory of Oklahoma nurseries that sell milkweed (and this often other native plants)
OnlineHigh Country GardensYesNoNatives, nativars, and xeriscaping but not native plants. I linked to their search for native plants.
OnlineIzel Native PlantsYesFew“consolidating the inventories of several native plant nurseries in a user-friendly website.” I haven’t tried them yet but I will if I decide to buy bulk plugs sometime…

Regional plant lists and books containing plant lists

Hard to find species