1. Minnesota Department of Agriculture
  2. Plants, Insects
  3. Plants
  4. Nursery Certification and Plant Regulation
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Program Overview
Minnesota’s nursery certification program ensures pest-free, quality plants through annual inspections and regulation.
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Cold Hardiness List
The cold hardiness list helps ensure accurate plant zone labeling to prevent misleading claims and protect consumers.
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Dormant Packaged Plants
Find Minnesota’s rules for storing, labeling, and selling packaged hardy plants under state Nursery Law.
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Pollinator Friendly Labeling Requirements
Learn about Minnesota’s Pollinator Labeling Law and the requirements for advertising plants as pollinator friendly.
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Wildflower Permits
Learn about Minnesota’s rules for collecting and selling wildflowers.
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Minnesota Noxious Weed Law
Find links to the statutes, the federal noxious weed list, and tips for removing and disposing of noxious weeds.