Where to Buy Native Plants Around Chicago - 2026
- Chicago Bungalow Association
- 8 hours ago
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Many of our members know the great benefits of gardening with plants that are native to our region:
Native Illinois prairie plants can help prevent flooding because they have deeper root systems than turf and most non-native annuals, meaning better absorption of rain into the ground.
Deeper roots also means healthier soil and better stabilization.
Native plants can require less long-term maintenance once established because they are more tolerant to Illinois conditions.
Native landscapes cost less money to maintain than turf.
Native landscapes have winter interest and are attractive all year long.
Native plants can be just as beautiful as the exotic plants more commonly found at big-box stores.
Native plants attract and support birds and butterflies that add interest to a garden.
Native landscapes contribute to a healthy natural ecosystem by offering critical benefits to endangered bees and butterflies that other non-native plants cannot.
For the 10th year in a row, we've compiled a list of where you can buy quality native plants around Chicago.
Below is a map of the plant sales and nurseries. (Click here if you can't see the map.) There are also plant delivery options at the bottom of this list.
2026 Chicagoland Plant Sales
In order by pickup or in-person event date
South
Wild Ones Gibson Woods 26th Annual Native Plant Sale
When: Saturday, May 2, 9am-3pm
Where: Lake Etta County Park, 4801 W 29th Ave, Gary, IN 46406
More info: gibsonwoods.wildones.org
Lake Katherine Nature Center Native Plant Sale
When: Saturday, May 2
Where: Lake Katherine Nature Center, 7402 W Lake Katherine Dr, Palos Heights, IL 60463
More info: www.lakekatherine.org
30th Annual Friends of Indiana Dunes Native Plant Sale
When: Saturday, May 9, 9am-1pm (Preorder by April 25 strongly recommended)
Where: Friends of Indiana Dunes' Office, 1000 W Oak Hill Rd, Porter, IN 46304
More info: www.dunefriends.org
Irons Oaks Native Plant Sale
When: Saturday, May 9, 9am-1pm (Preorder by April 30 optional)
Where: Irons Oaks, 20000 Western Ave, Olympia Fields, IL 60461
More info: www.ironsoaks.com
Thorn Creek Audubon Society & Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve Native Plant Sale
When: Saturday, May 16, 9am-2pm | Sunday, May 17, 9am-12pm
Where: Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve, 1100 Ridge Rd, Homewood, IL 60430
Sag Moraine 5th Annual Native Plant Sale
When: Saturday, June 6, 9am-2pm (Preorder by May 15th optional)
Where: Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 College Pkwy, Parking Lot D3, Palos Hills, IL 60465
More info: www.sagmoraine.org
West
The Morton Arboretum Arbor Day Plant Sale
When: Thursday, April 23, 1-4pm | Friday, April 24, 9am-4pm | Saturday, April 25, 9am-4pm (Ticketed Entry)
Where: The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, IL 60532
More info: www.mortonarb.org
Wheaton Park District Native Plant Sale
When: Saturday, April 25, 8:30-11am
Where: City of Wheaton Public Works Yard, 821 W Liberty Dr, Wheaton, IL 60187
More info: www.wheatonparkdistrict.com
Kane County Forest Preserve Foundation Native Plant Sale
When: Saturday, April 25, 9am-12pm
Where: LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, Creek Bend Nature Center, 37W700 Dean St, St. Charles, IL 60175
More info: www.kaneforest.com
Growin' Green Garden Market
When: Saturday, May 2, 9am-1pm
Where: SCARCE Parking Lot, 800 S Rohlwing Rd, Unit D, Addison, IL 60101
More info: www.scarce.org/growin-green
McDonald Farm Annual Plant Sale
When: Saturday, May 9, 9am-1pm (Plant kit preorder April 14-17 optional)
Where: McDonald Farm, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville, IL 60565
More info: www.theconservationfoundation.org
DuPage Forest Preserves Native Plant Sale
When: Friday, May 15, 10am-7pm | Saturday, May 16, 9am-2pm
Where: DuPage Event Center & Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Rd, Gate S3, Wheaton, IL 60187
More info: www.dupageforest.org
Crestview Garden Club Annual Plant Sale
When: Saturday, May 16, 8:30am-1pm
Where: The Depot at Wild Meadows Trace, 511 S York St, Elmhurst, IL 60126
West Cook Wild Ones Native Plant Sale
When: Thursday, June 4 to Saturday, June 6 in Maywood | Friday, June 5 to Saturday, June 6 in Lemont (Preorder by May 11 required) Where: Forest Preserves of Cook County Central Warehouse, 2199 S 1st Ave, Maywood, IL 60153 | Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, 12545 111th St, Lemont, IL 60439
More info: www.westcook.wildones.org
North
Skokie Park District Earth Day Celebration & Native Plant Sale
When: Sunday, April 19, 12-4pm
Where: Emily Oaks Nature Center, 4650 Brummel St, Skokie, IL 60076
More info: www.skokieparks.org
Citizens for Conservation 30th Annual Native Plant Sale
When: Saturday, May 2, 9am-3pm | Sunday, May 3, 9am-3pm
Where: Hill 'N Dale Preserve, 11801 Ridge Rd, Barrington Hills, IL 60010
More info: citizensforconservation.org
The Wildflower Preservation Propagation Committee Native Plant Sale
When: Sunday, May 3, 12-3pm
Where: McHenry County College, commons area, 8900 US Hwy 14, Crystal Lake, IL 60012
More info: www.thewppc.org
Maine East High School & Go Green Park Ridge Native Plant Sale
When: Friday, May 8, 4-6pm | Saturday, May 9, 9am-12pm
Where: Maine East High School, Dee & Dempster parking lot, 4600 N Dee Rd, Park Ridge, IL 60068
More info: mehsplantsale.weebly.com
Liberty Prairie Spring Plant Sale & Farm Festival
When: Saturday, May 9, 8am-3pm
Where: Liberty Prairie Farm, 550 Harris Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030
More info: libertyprairie.org
Go Green Wilmette 12th Annual Native Plant Sale
When: Saturday, May 9, 9-11am
Where: West Park Maintenance Garage, 3555 Lake Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
More info: www.gogreenwilmette.org
Lake Forest Open Lands Spring Plant & Tree Sale
When: Saturday, May 16, 8am-1pm (Preorder starting April 13 recommended)
Where: Lake Forest Open Lands, Main Office, 13528 W Boulton Blvd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
More info: www.lfola.org
Lake County Forest Preserves Native Plant Sale
When: Saturday, May 16, 9am-3pm | Sunday, May 17, 10am-2pm (Online order for home delivery available)
Where: Independence Grove Forest Preserve, 16400 Buckley Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048
More info: www.lcfpd.org
Schaumburg Community Garden Club Online Native Plant Sale
When: Saturday, May 16, 10am-2pm | Sunday, May 17, 10am-2pm (Preorder by April 24 required)
Where: Spring Valley Nature Center, 1111 E Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193
More info: www.schaumburggardenclub.org
Evanston Environmental Association 6th Annual Bird Buzz Native Plant Sale
When: Saturday, May 30, 12:30-4pm (Preorder by May 27 required)
Where: James Park Fieldhouse, parking lot, 300 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
More info: www.evanstonenvironment.org
Chicago Bird Alliance Online Native Plant Sale
When: Sunday, May 31, 12-3pm (Preorder required)
Where: North Park Village Nature Center, 5801 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60646
More info: chicagobirdalliance.org
Red Stem Native Landscapes, Inc. Plant Sales
When: Saturday, June 27, 8am-1pm | Friday, August 28, 8am-1pm (Preorder with pickup by appointment available May-June)
Where: 3057 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60618
More info: www.redstemlandscapes.com
Nurseries & Garden Centers
South
Alsip Home & Nursery
Location: 20601 S LaGrange Rd, Frankfort, IL 60423 | 10255 Wicker Ave, St. John, IN 46373
Hours: Monday-Friday: 9am-7pm | Saturday-Sunday: 9am-6pm
Call: 815.469.1044 (Frankfort) | 219.365.0882 (St. John)
Website: www.alsipnursery.com
Fasel & Sons Garden Center
Location: 10841 S Cicero Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Hours: Monday-Saturday: 9am-5:30pm | Sunday: 9am-5pm
Call: 708.422.5335
Website: www.faselandsons.com
Melka Landscaping & Garden Center
Location: 11606 179th St, Mokena, IL 60448
Hours: Monday-Saturday: 9am-4pm
Call: 708.349.6989 ext. 3
Website: www.jimmelkalandscaping.com
Ted's Greenhouse, Inc.
Location: 16930 84th Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60487
Hours: Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm | Saturday: 9am-3pm
Call: 708.532.3575
Website: www.tedsgreenhouse.com
Woldhuis Farms Sunrise Greenhouse, Inc.
Location: 10300 E 9000 N Rd, Grant Park, IL 60940
Hours: Monday-Saturday: 7am-6pm
Call: 815.465.6310
Website: www.woldhuisfarms.com
West
Christy Webber Farm & Garden
Location: 2833 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
Hours: Monday-Saturday: 10am-6pm | Tuesday: Closed | Sunday: 10am-5pm
Call: 312.829.8200
Website: www.cwfng.com
City Escape Garden Center & Design Studio
Location: 3022 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60612
Hours: Everyday: 9am-6pm
Call: 773.638.2000
Website: cityescape.biz
Good Earth Greenhouse
Location: 7900 W Madison, River Forest, IL 60305
Hours: Monday-Saturday: 9am-5pm | Sunday: 10am-5pm
Call: 708.366.9500
Website: www.goodearthgreenhouse.com
The Growing Place
Locations: 25w471 Plank Rd, Naperville, IL 60563 | 2000 Montgomery Rd, Aurora, IL 60504
Hours: Everyday: 10am-5pm
Call: 630.355.4000 (Naperville) | 630.820.8088 (Aurora)
Website: www.thegrowingplace.com
Hinsdale Nurseries
Location: 7200 S Madison St, Willowbrook, IL 60527
Hours: Monday-Saturday: 7am-4:30pm
Call: 630.323.1411
Website: hinsdalenurseries.com
Sprout Home
Location: 745 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Hours: Everyday: 10am-6pm
Call: 312.226.5950
Website: www.sprouthome.com
Wasco Nursery & Garden Center
Locations: 41 W781 IL-64, St. Charles, IL 60175
Hours: Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm | Saturday-Sunday: 10am-4pm
Call: 630.584.4424
Website: www.wasconursery.com
North
Chalet - Home + Garden
Location: 1879 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 | 3132 Lake Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
Hours: Monday-Saturday: 9am-6pm | Sunday: 10am-5pm
Call: 847.256.0561
Website: www.chaletnursery.com
Farmer’s Market Garden Center
Location: 4110 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Hours: Monday-Friday: 10am-6pm | Saturday: 9am-6pm | Sunday: 9am-5pm
Call: 773.539.1200
Website: www.gardenchicago.com
Ferraro Garden Spot
Location: 826 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook, IL 60062
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30am-5pm | Saturday: 9am-4:30pm | Sunday: 9:30am-4pm
Call: 847.272.1840
Website: www.ferrarogardenspot.com
Fertile Garden Center LLC
Location: 3645 N Kedzie, Chicago, IL 60618
Hours: Everyday: 9am-5pm
Call: 773.472.8733
Website: www.fertilegardencenterllc.com
Gethsemane Gardens
Location: 5739 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60660
Hours: Everyday: 9am-4pm
Call: 773.878.5915
Website: www.gethsemanegardens.com
Reds Garden Center
Location: 3460 Dundee Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062
Hours: Monday-Saturday: 7am-4pm | Sunday: 9am-4pm
Call: 847.272.1209
Website: www.redsgardencenter.com
Plant Delivery
Agrecol Native Nursery
Based in Evansville, WI
Website: www.Agrecol.com
Heritage Flower Farm
Based in Mukwonago WI
Website: www.heritageflowerfarm.com
Native Wildflowers & Seeds from Ion Exchange, Inc.
Based in Harper’s Ferry, IA
Website: www.ionxchange.com
Natural Communities Native Plants
Based in Batavia, IL
Website: www.naturalcommunities.net
North Branch Natives
Based in Chicago, IL
Website: www.northbranchnatives.com
Possibility Place Nursery
Based in Monee, IL
Website: www.possibilityplace.com
The Prairie Guy
Based in West Chicago, IL
Website: www.prairieguy.com
Prairie Moon Nursery
Based in Winona, MN
Website: www.prairiemoon.com
Prairie Nursery
Based in Westfield, WI
Website: www.prairienursery.com
Landscapers
Want to hire someone else to source the plants and do the work? Check our directory of trusted landscapers, who have each been used and recommended by at least 3 of our members.
Let us know of any native plant sources that we missed.
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