Papillon Perennials

2906 Ossenfort Rd, Wildwood 63038

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, with plants that handle Missouri clay and weather swings reliably.
  • The shift from open retail to an event-and-pickup model is a known recurring note, so buyers plan around event days and confirm stock availability in advance.

Features

Offers Trees: Yes
Offers Perennials: Yes
Offers Annuals: Yes
Herbs & Vegetables Offered: Yes
Offers Tools & Supplies: Yes

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