Native plants, landscaping, & restoration services for the Colorado Plateau & the Southwest

Flagstaff Native Plant & Seed is dedicated to providing genetically adapted native plant material and full-scale restoration services for the Colorado Plateau and the Southwest. Located in Flagstaff, we also sell native plants at our retail nursery and offer landscaping expertise for commercial and residential projects. From our farm and greenhouses, we wholesale plants from our ever-expanding inventory. We specialize in site-specific propagate collection and plant propagation for restoration projects.

Free Lecture series

 All lectures occur on Saturday mornings at our nursery

May 9, 2009: Microclimates & Plant Selection

Nigel Sparks, owner of NPS, will talk about how to identify microclimates that occur around your home. In a difficult environment, such as Flagstaff, it is vital to put the right plant in the right place.

May 16, 2009: Growing Food at High Elevations

Patrick Pynes, Professor of Sustainable Agriculture at NAU, will talk about the challenges of growing food at high elevations.

May 30, 2009: Composting

Chuck McDougal, owner of Mountain Meadow Farm, will talk about the benefits of composting. Lecture will include how to start and maintain your own compost pile or bin.

June 13, 2009: Native Plants to Support Local Honeybees

Patrick Pynes will discuss which native plants you can put in your yard to support our dwindling local honeybee population.

June 20, 2009: Rainwater Harvesting

Nigel Sparks, owner of NPS, and Josh Robinson of Eden on Earth Landscaping, will discuss the benefits of rainwater harvesting. A demonstration on how to install rainbarrels is included. All who attend will receive a discount on rainbarrels.

June 27, 2009: Native Plant Species to Support Local Birds

Kate Peterlein, Avian Ecologist and National Park Service Biologist, will discuss what native plants will provide food and shelter for local bird species.


Current Nursery Hours:
Monday-Friday 8-6pm
Saturday 9-5pm
Sunday 10-4pm

Rain Barrels!
Our 60 gallon rain barrels come with brass hardware, mesh screen, and lid for $65.00.

Our vision for sustainable landscapes in Flagstaff...
Read more here.

As a "green" business we use recycled pots and forgo the use of plastic labels for each plant. Please recycle your empty pots with us. We accept the following pots and flats:

• Square 2" and 4" pots
• Round 1, 3, 5 ,7, 10, and 15 gallon pots
• 10"x 20" flats

FNPS encourages consumers to buy more plants in smaller sizes. Smaller plants require less material to produce and less water to get established. They can also be transported more economically and planted in greater numbers to help restore and cool our landscapes. Consider these price comparison.... Read more here.

400 E. Butler Avenue • Flagstaff, AZ, 86001 • 928.773.9406
info@nativeplantandseed.com