About the Program
In 2022, the nursery launched a program to produce native seed collected right here in Montana. Staff search state land and conservation land for healthy, abundant plant populations, then carefully collect seed from a wide range of habitats. Back at the nursery in Missoula, the seed is cleaned, processed, and planted into fenced fields where it can grow and multiply. Once the plants flower and produce seed, nursery staff harvest, clean, and package it for use. This Montana-sourced seed is available for purchase for the public and conservation professionals to restore native landscapes, support wildlife, and strengthen healthy ecosystems.
Why Choose Eco-type Seed?
Native seed collected in Montana is uniquely adapted to the state’s soils, climate, and wildlife. Using locally collected seed gives conservation projects the best chance of success because the plants are already suited to thrive in Montana’s conditions. These seeds support healthy ecosystems by providing food and habitat for native pollinators, birds, and other wildlife. They also help restore resilient landscapes that can withstand challenges like drought, fire, and invasive species. By choosing Montana-collected native seed, you’re investing in the long-term health of the land and ensuring restoration efforts truly reflect the place they’re planted.
Our wildflower seed is grown using organic practices without herbicides.
Wildflowers
- Achillea millefolium - Common yarrow
- Balsamorhiza sagittata - Balsamroot
- Symphyotrichum laeve - Smooth blue aster
- Gailardia aristata - Blanket flower
- Penstemon albertinus - Alberta beardtongue
- Agastache urticifolia - Nettleleaf Giant Hyssop
- Erigeron speciosus - Showy fleabane
- Geum triflorum - Prairie Smoke
- Grindelia squarrosa - Curlycup gumweed
- Heterotheca villosa - Hairy golden aster
- Monarda fistulosa - Wild Bergamont
- Phacelia hastata- Silverleaf phacelia
- Solidago canadensis - Canada goldenrod
Grasses
- Festuca idahoensis - Idaho fescue
- Koeleria macrantha - Prairie Junegrass
- Pseudoroegneria spicata - Bluebunch wheatgrass