Seed Banks

Introduction

Seed banks exist to help preserve seed diversity.

Unlike a seed library, you may be required to donate seeds or a monetary donation before receiving any seeds.

Share Responsibly!

It is unfortunately quite easy to accidentally buy non-native, or worse, invasive plants from vendors, especially bulk "wildflower seed" packages which often have a handful of native, but mostly invasive species in them. The best way to get your hands on a truly native wildflower pack is to check with your local conservation groups or other organizations focusing specifically on rewilding in your local region.

Be sure to check before planting or sowing. We have two international directories to help, one with native plants, and one that lists invasives.

Seed Banks by Region

This directory may also contain gene banks and seedbank networks. For example the Crop Trust is working on building a global gene bank network.

International

Asia

India

Europe

Ireland


The Netherlands / Nederland

UK

Northern Ireland

North America

USA

Oceana

Australia

South America

Peru

Maps

Europe

Ireland

UK