NATIVE PLANTS OF MICHIGAN & THE GREAT LAKES REGION
A field of false sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides) at Rouge Park - Detroit, Michigan
Who We Are
Detroit Wildflower Nursery is a retail backyard nursery that specializes in perennial wildflowers native to Michigan and the Great Lakes region, servicing the metro-Detroit area.
A monarch on rose milkweed (Asclepias incarnata)
The Problem
Since the 1990s, the monarch butterfly population has declined by 85 - 95% in eastern North America. In 2022, it was classified as an endangered species.
Sadly, the monarch is not alone in its plight. Many other wildlife populations are also in serious decline due to habitat loss.
How You Can Help
What we choose to plant in our landscapes matters now more than ever. A great place to start is in your own backyard.
Create a habitat for wildlife and restore balance with Michigan-native plants!
A monarch on rose milkweed (Asclepias incarnata)
Black-eyed susan (Rudbeckia hirta), bee balm (Monarda fistulosa), and cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis)
Our Plants Are...
🌱 Grown from seed
🐝 Pesticide-free, unlike most big-box stores
✋ Native to Michigan & the Great Lakes ecoregion
🧬 Wild type for maximum genetic diversity
🐦 Edible, deer-resistant, & bird feeder plants available
Consultations
Are you interested in turning your landscape into a habitat for wildlife, but not sure where to start?
We're here to help. We give you the knowledge and resources to ensure your native plant installation is successful for years to come.
A field of purple coneflower, bee balm, scarlet bee balm, black-eyed susan, and jewelweed.
A bumblebee (Bombus sp.) on bee balm (Monarda fistulosa)
Wholesale Pricing
We offer a wholesale discount for certain businesses, non-profit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions.
Our Mission
Our mission is to drive awareness, offer education, and increase the accessibility of Michigan native plants to the Detroit area, empowering everyone to create a habitat for wildlife right in their own backyard.
A red-spotted admiral on purple coneflower
A hummingbird clearwing (Hemaris thysbe) on bee balm (Monarda fistulosa)
Why Native Plants? Life.
Native plants are the foundation of ecosystems. They provide the ecosystem services necessary for life to exist:
Clean Air | Water | Food | Habitat | Fertile Soil
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