Perennials for Sale
We have a large selection of potted perennials perfect for Montana gardens available here at the farm—from locally grown flowers, herb and vegetable starts to potted shrubs, grasses, trees and more!
Browse Our Potted Perennials
Contact us about pricing and availability, or about a special order for any item you don’t see.
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Blue Flax
(Linum lewisii)
Height: 1–2 feet
Spread: .5–1 feet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 2aBlue Flax is a low growing hardy north american native with brilliant blue flowers that bloom in the spring and fall. It is a self seeding perennial that excels in dry cold climates and marginal soils.
Its flowers are edible and provide valuable forage for pollinators as well.
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Honeyberry
(Lonicera spcs.)
Height: 3–5 feet
Spread: 2–4 feet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 2aHoneyberries are the blueberries equivalents of our harsh northern climates, they are adaptable to our hard weather, lack of moisture, and alkaline soil pH. This tough little plant can take the harshest cold even after the leaves and blossoms are out.
They do require different varieties to cross pollinate which increases yields. We sell several different varieties like: Aurora, Boreal Beast, Honey Bee, and more.
These are an absolute must-have for any fruit loving home gardener.
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Potentilla
(Potentilla fruticosa)
Height: 3–4 feet
Spread: 2–3 feet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 2aPotentillas are a beautiful small woody shrub that can grow just about anywhere in MT. They often have yellow everbearing flowers but we carry varieties as well that have different colors like orange, white and even pink.
They are drought tolerant, cold tolerant and resistant to herbivory by animals like rabbits and deer making them an ideal choice for ranch and country home landscaping. They are tolerant of a range of soil types but don't like saturated soil conditions.
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Prairie Coneflower
(Ratibida columnifera)
Height: .5–1.5 feet
Spread: .25–.5 feet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4aPrairie coneflower is a fast growing native herbaceous perennial plant with mid-summer distinct red petaled flowers. It is tolerant of alkaline soils and drought which makes it an ideal fit for Montana's climate and conditions. It is an excellent forage for pollinators like bees and butterflies too.
Prairie coneflower make an excellent addition to flower gardens and landscape because they are compact and low maintenance.
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More species available!
This is a short list of our Shrub species we typically cary. Contact us for our fl availability list!
Blizzard Mock Orange
Philadelphus lewisii blizzard
Blue Grama Grass - Blonde Ambition
Bouteloua gracilis
Blue Oat Grass
Helictotrichon sempervirens
Blue Flax
Linum lewisii
Coneflower- Prairie
Ratibida
Dogwood - Ivory Halo
Cornus alba ivory halo
Dianthus Flower
Dianthus caryophyllus
Karl Forester feather reed grass
Calamagrostis acutiflora karl foerster
Honeyberry - Aurora
Caerulea Aurora
Honeyberry - Boreal Beast
Lonicera caerulea
Honeyberry - Honey Bee
Lonicera caerulea
Juniper - Montana Common
Juniperus com var. Montana
Lilac - Beauty of Moscow
Syringa vulgaris krasavitsa moscovy
Lilac - Dwarf Korean
Syringa meyeri 'Palibin'
Lilac - Dwarf Korean
Syringa meyeri 'Palibin'
Lilac - Miss Kim
Syringa patula miss kim
Potentilla - Goldfinger
Potentilla fruticosa
Potentilla - Pink Beauty
Potentilla fruticosa
Potentilla - Snowbird
Potentilla fruticosa
Rudbeckia Flower
Ruudbeckia hirta
Saskatoon Serviceberry - Kootenai
Amelanchier alnifolia
Looking for additional trees, plant material, or veggies? Explore our other products:
Coniferous Trees • Deciduous Trees • Native Montana Shrubs • Vegetables • Garden Tools
Planting & Care Tips
Picked out the perfect Potted Perennial, tree or shrub but don’t know where to start on planting? We’re here to help!
We will send you home with a planting guide, and we’re always happy to demonstrate when you visit the Farm!
Please see our Plant Care and Maintenance page. Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have!
Why Buy Our Perennials
As a local Montana nursery, we’re passionate about providing the very best perennial plants for your landscape.
We source and cultivate high-quality, regionally-adapted varieties specifically chosen to thrive in Montana's diverse climate.
Our commitment to quality and local expertise ensures you'll find a wide selection of vibrant, long-lasting perennials that will flourish in your Montana garden.
Whether you're seeking drought-tolerant natives or stunning low-maintenance options, we have the perfect plants to add lasting beauty and pollinator support to your outdoor space.
How to Order our Perennials
Our entire selection of potted perennials is ready for pickup anytime! Please see our hours of operation or call, text, or email to swing by outside of posted hours.
Customer Testimonials
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Kate L.
Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value We were looking for fruit trees for our property and thankfully found Tyson and Jess’s farm and nursery just down the road from us in the Shield’s Valley. The young couple were welcoming, professional and super helpful in assisting us on deciding the right trees for our space. Bonus, we were educated by Tyson about some edible mushroom growing options, and managed to grow some ourselves! It has been so fun seeing them at the local farmer’s market each week over the summer. We love to support the farm and in return, enjoy delicious and fresh produce regularly……. and most importantly, we have made some great new friends in the Shield’s Valley! 10/10 recommend.
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Diane S.
I ordered a dozen Cottoneasters....2 lilacs...several Caraganas...a large crabapple...as well as a Buckeye...everything was delivered in great condition and is still doing great 2 yrs later..... also purchsed some Irish Moss to plant between flagstone walk...staff was super helpful and great about making suggestions for my planting zone.
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Christian U.
I bought a beautiful Quaking Aspen here last spring. They have a great selection of trees and above and beyond helpful customer service, helping me make a good selection for my needs, getting my truck all loaded up, and following up with helpful planting advice. And a beautiful location to visit on top of it all! (I should add that they also have great produce, and often have a stand at local farmer's markets).
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Stuart & Rebekah D.
We bought two nice trees from Shields River Tree farm this spring. Tyson was very informative about the trees and helpful in our tree selecting, & we really appreciated that. They are obviously very passionate about their business and we were impressed by their professional and neighborly customer service!
I was delighted to see how many different trees, bushes and plants they offer. A great local nursery to serve the community!
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Sue O.
The owners were very professional, informative and the quality of our trees is unbelievable.
We plan to purchase our trees from them from now on.
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Maria S.
Beautiful trees, delicious veggies, an amazing asset to the Shields Valley community!
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Local Google Guide
Extremely friendly owners who worked with me on my limited schedule. They even lent me a tarp to get the trees home safely. The prices are cheaper than in town. All the spruce trees were healthy and symmetrical. I would highly recommend buying here.
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J.R.
Jess an Ty have been so great. There are always willing to help and their customer service is top notch. I highly recommend them for your services.
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Russel F.
Great nursery!!! Super nice and helpful couple. Great selection of plants that will do well in our area.
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Cayli L.
Tyson & Jess are absolutely a joy to work with! We bought 4 new trees during their Labor Day Sale. Tyson answered every question we had and I am very happy with the trees we went with. Can’t wait to add more of their beautiful trees to my yard next year. Very good prices as well!
