**Overview** Papillon Perennials is a Missouri-native plant nursery founded in 2016 by a horticulturalist with three decades of growing experience — including more than a decade managing greenhouses at Missouri Botanical Garden. The operation has shifted toward wholesale with retail available through events and Kirkwood-area pickup. **What makes Papillon Perennials special?** A mission-driven native plant specialty backed by Missouri-sourced seed, on-site propagation, and an active pollinator-and-ecosystem framing sets the nursery apart from generic perennial retail. - The native plant offering exceeds 250 Missouri native varieties — perennials, trees, and shrubs grown from Missouri-collected seed for local soil and climate adaptation. - Growing practices are intentional: no neonicotinoids, very rare pesticide use, and an all-natural potting mix free of peat moss and non-degradable materials. - A documented Deer Resistant List — built from observation of what the nursery's own deer have and have not eaten — gives gardeners a real-world guide rather than a generic catalog claim. **What fellow gardeners are saying** - Gardeners building pollinator and habitat landscapes single out the native genetic integrity as a real differentiator — plants that handle Missouri clay and weather swings reliably. - The shift from open retail to event-and-pickup model is a known recurring note — buyers plan around event days and confirm stock availability in advance.
Features
| Offers Trees: | Yes |
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| Offers Perennials: | Yes |
| Offers Annuals: | Yes |
| Herbs & Vegetables Offered: | Yes |
| Offers Tools & Supplies: | Yes |
