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PRAIRIE NURSERY
2020 Native Plant Catalog and Ecological Gardening Guide
Bringing Your Landscape to Life since 1972.
Inside 32-Plant Kit
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Native Plants 4-41
• Customize your 32-plant tray.
Medium Soils 4-7
• Choose from a list of 100+ plants
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Ferns 31-32 individual plants.
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Prairie Nursery team, October 2019
Seed Mixes 48-53
Establishment Guide 54-55
Create Habitat with Native Plants: 32 POTTED
ON PLANTS
Selection Guide & Pricing 56-61
Do a Lot with a Little! PLANTS ARE
2.5" SQUARE
Ordering Information 62
x 3.5" DEEP
Plant Index by Common Name 63 The global ecological news has not been good lately: Warnings about millions of
species at risk of extinction in the coming decades, coupled with the effects of
No Mow Lawn 64
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climate change do not bode well for the planet. A report released in 2019 by the Order Online! Create your Custom Kit by
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) states,
choosing from the U-Pick list of plants on our website.
“We can no longer continue to destroy the diversity of life. We can and must all
mobilize, urgently and together, to save our planet, and thus humanity.”
For the best selection, place your order by April.
But what can one person do? The earth is so large, and our impact so small. Or is it?
Amazingly, suburban and even urban landscapes can be home to a stunning
variety of pollinators, birds, and other desirable and beneficial organisms. One
does not need acres of land to create a refuge for native plants and the creatures
16-Plant Kit
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that depend upon them for sustenance. The adage “Plant it and they will come”
holds true even in metropolitan areas with high population densities. The • Customize your 16-plant tray.
Cover: Meadow Blazingstar, Liatris ligulistylis (p.4)
combination of native trees, shrubs, flowers, and grasses can attract a significant • Choose from a list of 80+ plants, available
number of different birds, butterflies, native bees, and beneficial parasitic insects on the Custom Kit pages of our website.
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• Mix-and-match up to four species.
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Spring: plant shipping begins April 13.
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Choosing Native Plants for Your Site 2020 HIGHLIGHTS
Choosing plants that are well-suited to the growing The “native range” of a species is important, but that alone
BENEFITS &
GROWING COMMON NAME INTERACTIONS conditions where they will be planted is an important won't determine your best choices. The best plant choices
CONDITIONS Botanical name part of realizing the full ecological benefits of native for your site will be based on the site conditions.
Soil: Dry – Moist | Sand, Loam, Clay | Full Sun to Shade
PLANT Ht: 3’ – 5’ | Blm: Aug – Sep | Zn: 3 – 6 | Fibrous plants. You'll be happier with the results, and so will
FEATURES Native range (distribution) maps, available on our website,
the plants, when they are chosen to fit the soil, light and
show the current known range for each species, at the
temperate conditions at hand. This creates a planting
GROWING CONDITIONS BENEFIT ICONS county level. They provide an excellent reference for
that will flourish with minimal effort, and without
Butterfly Favorite. restoring or naturalizing an area with plants that are
SOIL MOISTURE is the result of elevation in
A favorite nectar
additional resources, for years to come.
the landscape, or proximity to groundwater indigenous to your location, and for selecting plants to
source for butterflies
or surface water. and moths. The plants in this catalog are grouped by the conditions support local wildlife, birds and butterflies.
Dry soils are sandy or gravelly. They rarely have in which they naturally thrive to help you find the best
standing water, and rainfall drains rapidly Pollinator Support.
through them. Favored by native plants for your site. Most plants can thrive in a range 2 P.24 Prairie Trillium P.25 Trout Lily
bees and other (Trillium recurvatum) (Erythronium americanum)
Medium soils sometimes experience standing pollinating insects. of soil and light conditions, as noted in the “growing 3
water, but only for short periods, such as after conditions” for each species. The gray box (at left) defines 4
a heavy rain. Benefits Birds. Zn 2: -50º
A source of seed, the growing conditions, referred to throughout the catalog. Zn 3: -40º
Moist soils are typically wet in spring and fruit, insects, nesting 5
Zn 4: -30º
may experience standing water after a hard material, or cover. 6 Zn 5: -20º
rain. When the surface is dry the subsoil will 7 Zn 6: -10º
remain moist. Attracts Zn 7: 0º
8
Hummingbirds. Zn 8: 10º
SOIL TYPE is determined by the size of the Offers a source of Zn 9: 20º
particles, the amount of organic matter and the nectar sought by 9 10 Zn 10: 30º
water-holding capacity of the soil. hummingbirds.
PLANT HARDINESS ZONES, developed by the USDA, are provided for the convenience
Sandy soils have large particles and feel grainy. Easy to Grow. of gardeners accustomed to using this system. A hardiness zone indicates the average
Sandy soils drain rapidly and are very low in Grows easily in a coldest winter temperature in a geographic area, or zone. Almost all of the native
organic matter/nutrients. wide range of
plants we offer are hardy to Zones 3 and 4, and a handful are hardy only to Zone 5.
conditions, without
Loam soils are higher in organic matter than sand, taking over. P.39 Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus odoratus)
and may also have some clay. In loam,
Deer Resistant.
the drainage and water holding capacity are At times deer will
both moderate, due to the complex soil makeup. eat almost any
plant, but these
PLANT FORMATS & SIZES
Clay soils are made up of small particles. Clay * On occasion there are variations to these sizes.
are most often left
soils absorb water more slowly, untouched.
and retain it for a longer
period. When wet, the Deep Plug 3” Pot 4” Pot 1 Gallon Pot 2 Gallon Pot Bare Root
DISTRIBUTION MAPS for individual species, are on our website. These
soil forms heavy, 2.25”w x 4”d 2.5”sq x 3.5”d 3.5”sq x 5”d* 6.37”w x 7.25”d* 9”w x 9”d* sizes vary
maps highlight the range where a species is known to occur. Plants will
sticky clumps.
grow outside of the range indicated, and the ranges do change over time.
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OUR SEED GUARANTEE • Seeds can be installed in either spring or fall.
Prairie Nursery plants are guaranteed North American • Plants allow the choice and design flexibility suited • Seed is a cost effective solution for large areas.
We guarantee that you will receive high quality, viable
to residential and urban gardens.
native species, true to their botanical name. Our plants • Seed mixes can create a naturalized appearance.
• Plants can provide rapid resolution to problems such
seed every time you order from Prairie Nursery. Our
are all greenhouse propagated without the use of seed is tested by an independent seed lab for purity • Seed mixes create highly diverse plant
as soil stabilization on steep slopes or infiltration in
communities that support a variety of life.
Neonicotinoides, and guaranteed to arrive alive and wet areas. and germination, using standard procedures of the
• Seed mixes need three or more
healthy, and to thrive when planted in the appropriate • Plants provide immediate vegetation, and often Association of Official Seed Analysts. All of our seed is
flower in the first season. years to become fully
growing conditions with proper care. sold on a Pure Live Seed (PLS) basis. established.
• Plants are easily added to existing plantings.
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Medium soils include well-drained soils with moderate water-holding
Medium Soils capacity and reasonable fertility. Medium soils sometimes experience
standing water, but only for short periods after a heavy rain. Many of
these species will also grow well in other soils, as noted.
A
A SULLIVANT’S MILKWEED
Asclepias sullivantii
Soil: Medium | Loam, Clay | Full Sun
Ht: 3’ – 5’ | Blm: Jun – Aug | Zn: 4 - 7 | Rhizome
This rare prairie milkweed creeps by rhizomes, more slowly
than the Common Milkweed, making it a favorite for the
butterfly garden. One of the very best nectar plants for
attracting butterflies, especially Monarchs.
Plants only 3" pots: 1-4 5-10 11-31 32+
#31260-03 Per plant: $6.99 $5.99 $4.99 $3.99
B MEADOW BLAZINGSTAR
Liatris ligulistylis
Soil: Medium – Moist | Loam | Full Sun
Ht: 3’ – 5’ | Blm: Aug – Sep | Zn: 3 – 6 | Corm D PHOTO: BUD HENSLEY
The ultimate Monarch magnet! Crimson-red buds open to
reveal brilliant purple-pink flowers that are irresistible to
Monarch butterflies. Meadow Blazingstar’s widely-branched
and numerous individual flowers bloom over an extended B
period of time. The seeds are a Goldfinch favorite. B
Plants only 3” pots: 1-4 5-10 11-31 32+
#35340-03 Per plant: $6.99 $5.99 $4.99 $3.99
C
C CREAM FALSE INDIGO
Baptisia bracteata
Soil: Dry – Medium | Sand, Loam | Full to Partial Sun
Ht: 1’ – 2’ | Blm: May – Jun | Zn: 4 – 9 | Taproot
Treasured for its gorgeous clusters of lush cream flowers, this
low-growing and compact legume creates a stunning effect.
Individual plants are known to live for decades. Plant in any
well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. FIREWEED ORANGE CONEFLOWER BROWN EYED SUSAN LABRADOR VIOLET
Plants 3” pots: 1-4 5-10 11-31 32+ Epilobium angustifolium Rudbeckia fulgida Rudbeckia triloba Viola labradorica
#31560-03 Per plant: $6.99 $5.99 $4.99 $3.99 Soil: Medium | Loam, Clay | Full to Partial Sun Soil: Medium – Moist | Sand, Loam Soil: Dry – Medium | Sand, Loam
Seeds Seed wt: 1/4 oz 1/2 oz 1 oz 1 lb Ht: 2’ – 4’ | Blm: Jul – Sep | Zn: 4 – 8 | Fibrous Full to Partial Sun | Ht: 2’ – 5’ | Blm: Jul – Oct Full to Partial Sun | Ht: 6” | Blm: Jun – Aug
Soil: Medium – Moist | Sand, Loam | Full Sun
#11560 Seed prices: $32.00 $48.00 $80.00 $1200.00 Named for its orange-tinged petals, this Zn: 4 – 9 | Fibrous Zn: 3 – 7 | Fibrous
Ht: 2’ – 6’ | Blm: Jul – Sep | Zn: 2 – 5 | Rhizome
perennial of the Black Eyed Susan clan is Brilliant yellow flowers with jet-black centers This fine little violet’s purple-green foliage
Named for its habit of appearing on recently
D RED BEEBALM (opposite page) burned areas, Fireweed creeps slowly popular with the butterflies. The deep green bloom from late summer all the way up to serves as a perfect foil for the bright lavender
Monarda didyma foliage maintains its fine form all season long. the first hard frost. Grows in almost any soil. blooms that cover the plant in late spring
by rhizomes to form a patch. Showy pink
Native to the eastern Midwest, it does best in Although short-lived, it self-sows readily. and summer. It maintains its good looks all
Soil: Medium – Wet | Sand, Loam, Clay | Full Sun to Shade blossoms often bloom from midsummer up
Ht: 3’ – 5’ | Blm: Jun – Aug | Zn: 4 - 7 | Rhizome until the first frost. Prefers rich, loose soil. Not full sun to light shade in a rich soil. Plants #38070-03 season long! Perfect between pavers and
A pollinator favorite, Beebalm’s red blooms make it especially recommended for clay. Plants only #38030-03 3” pots: 1-4 5-10 11-31 32+ stepping stones.
Per plant: $5.99 $4.99 $3.99 $2.99
attractive to hummingbirds. Native to the Appalachian Plants only #33050-03 3” pots: 1-4 5-10 11-31 32+ Plants only #39830-03
Per plant: $5.99 $4.99 $3.99 $2.99 Seeds #18070 3” pots: 1-4 5-10 11-31 32+
Mountains it does best in a rich soil with a good organic 3” pots: 1-4 5-10 11-31 32+ Seed wt: 1/4 oz 1/2 oz 1 oz 1 lb
Per plant: $5.99 $4.99 $3.99 $2.99 Per plant: $5.99 $4.99 $3.99 $2.99
content to provide moisture during the heat of summer. Seed prices: $8.00 $12.00 $20.00 $300.00
Plants only 3” pots: 1-4 5-10 11-31 32+
#35930-03 Per plant: $6.99 $5.99 $4.99 $3.99
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Make a Difference for Monarchs
In our not so distant past, milkweed (Asclepias sp.) grew in abundance
WHAT’S ON YOUR MILKWEED?
across North America, but in recent decades these native plants have The female Monarch has thick
been disappearing from the landscape. For the Monarch butterfly this black lines in the hind wings.
is a deadly trend. Monarch butterflies face multiple threats including
loss of habitat and milkweed in their central flyway, degradation of their
overwintering habitat in Mexico, the increased use of pesticides and other MONARCH CATERPILLAR
toxic chemicals, along with impacts from climate change. EXCLUSIVE HOST PLANTS
The male has All Asclepias species,
GOOD NEWS! While the Monarch population at their wintering grounds in
thinner interior lines pictured below, left.
Mexico was still 50% below the 2003-2004 numbers, the 2019 over-wintering and two small black
population increased 144% over the previous season — higher than it's been in dots, one on each MONARCH BUTTERFLY
a decade.* This is an encouraging sign that efforts to create Monarch habitat Females deposit eggs hind wing. PREFERRED NECTAR PLANTS
may be paying-off. Keep planting Milkweed! about the size of a pin
head on the underside of Meadow Blazingstar, p.4
* Monarch Watch, monarchwatch.org/blog leaves of a Milkweed plant. Lavender Hyssop, p.7
New England Aster, p.8
The good news is that individuals and communities around the country are
Chewed leaves can Bergamot, p.8 LAVENDER HYSSOP BLUE STEMMED GOLDENROD
taking steps to save these iconic pollinators by protecting and expanding
signal the presence Pale Purple Coneflower, p.9 Agastache foeniculum Solidago caesia
their habitat. Think of your yard as part of a network that supports Mon- of a caterpillar. Soil: Dry – Medium | Sand, Loam | Full to Partial Sun Soil: Dry – Medium | Sand, Loam, Clay | Full to Partial Sun
arch butterflies. Here's what you can do to help: 1) Add plenty of milkweed A caterpillar Purple Coneflower, p.9 Ht: 1’ – 3’ | Blm: Jul – Sep | Zn: 2 – 6 | Fibrous Ht: 2’ – 3’ | Blm: Aug – Sep | Zn: 4 – 8 | Fibrous
to your garden or backyard habitat. One season can produce up to five
can consume an Prairie Blazingstar, p.11 Also known as Anise Hyssop, the crushed leaves have a A Wisconsin endangered plant. The gracefully arching stems
entire small plant fragrance of mint and licorice. The bright purple flowers and are covered with hundreds of tiny “shooting stars” of yellow
generations of Monarchs. 2) Include a variety of preferred in their 10 –14 day Dense Blazingstar, p.11 textured foliage make this an excellent choice for sunny flowers in late August and September. Perfect for brightening
growth period.
nectar plants to bloom across the season, so that each Cupplant, p.11 prairies, open oak woodlands, and savannas. Biennial, it self- up the semi-shade garden late in the season.
sows readily on open soil.
generation is supported with ample nectar. Ironweed, p.12 Plants only
#38710-03
3” pots:
Per plant:
1-4
$5.99
5-10
$4.99
11-31
$3.99
32+
$2.99
Plants 3” pots: 1-4 5-10 11-31 32+
3) Make sure to include some late season asters Ohio Goldenrod, p.12 #30220-03 Per plant: $5.99 $4.99 $3.99 $2.99
Stiff Goldenrod, p.12 Seeds Seed wt: 1/4 oz 1/2 oz 1 oz 1 lb
and goldenrods to help fuel their fall #10220 Seed prices: $8.00 $12.00 $20.00 $300.00
migration to Mexico. Downy Phlox, p.14
Smooth Aster, p.15
Exclusive Host Plants Caterpillars often climb down
from the host plant and find a different spot
Showy Goldenrod, p.18
Monarchs caterpillars feed on plants in the Asclepias to pupate. Once they are ready, creating a Rough Blazingstar, p.18
genus, exclusively. We have eight species
chrysalis takes only an hour or so. Joe Pye Weed, p.20
to choose from – a Milkweed for any soil type. Tall Joe Pye Weed, p.20
Marsh Phlox, p.20
Tall Ironweed, p.21
Wild Blue Phlox, p.25
PRE-PLANNED
MONARCH GARDENS
P.4 P.8 P.8 P.13 Save up to 27% over the price of
SULLIVANT’S MILKWEED BUTTERFLYWEED for CLAY COMMON MILKWEED BUTTERFLYWEED individually purchased plants.
Medium: loam and clay. Medium: loam and clay. Dry to medium: sand, loam, clay. Dry to medium: sand and loam. SEE PAGE 45
PHOTO: CLIFF HUTSON
NARROW LEAVED BLUE EYED ROYAL CATCHFLY
GRASS Silene regia
MONARCH HABITAT Sisyrinchium angustifolium Soil: Medium | Loam | Full Sun
SEED MIXES Soil: Medium – Moist | Sand, Loam, Clay | Full to Partial Sun
Ht: 2’ – 4’ | Blm: Jul – Aug | Zn: 4 – 9 | Taproot
A hummingbird favorite. This truly regal plant boasts flowers of
Ht: 6” – 1' | Blm: Apr – Jun | Zn: 4 – 9 | Fibrous
Transform areas of 1000 square feet Delicate, blue-violet flowers develop at the end of thin stems the deepest red. Plant this beauty in rich, well-drained soil, in
full sun, for a fantastic floral display. This rare native is found in
or more into a Monarch refuge. that rise above light blue-green leaf clusters. The leaves
only a few isolated locations in the Midwest and Central Plains.
resemble grass when they emerge in early spring. A good
P. SEE PAGE 50 early-season pollinator plant, this common Blue Eyed Grass Plants only 3” pots: 1-4 5-10 11-31 32+
P.13 P.13 P.19 P.23 of the eastern U.S. makes an attractive spring border. Needs
#38360-03 Per plant: $6.99 $5.99 $4.99 $3.99
consistent moisture, do not let the plants dry out.
SHOWY MILKWEED WHORLED MILKWEED RED MILKWEED POKE MILKWEED
Plants only 3” pots: 1-4 5-10 11+
Dry to moist: sand, loam, clay. Dry: sand and loam. Moist to wet: sand, loam, clay. Medium: sand and loam. #38520-03 Per plant: $7.99 $6.99 $5.99
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Clay soils absorb water slowly and then retain it for a long time.
CLAY SOILS When dry, the soil becomes very hard and solid. Plants that thrive in
clay have strong roots that break through heavy soils where other
plants struggle. Many of these natives also thrive in other soil types, as noted.
A BERGAMOT
Monarda fistulosa
Soil: Dry – Moist | Sand, Loam, Clay | Full to Partial Sun
Ht: 2’ – 5’ | Blm: Jul – Sep | Zn: 3 – 9 | Rhizome
The intricate lavender flowers have a tubular structure
that attracts a variety of butterflies, along with many other
pollinators, in search of nectar. Fresh leaves can be used to
brew a tasty, minty tea.
Plants 3” pots: 1-4 5-10 11-31 32+
#35940-03 Per plant: $5.99 $4.99 $3.99 $2.99
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Seeds Seed wt: 1/4 oz 1/2 oz 1 oz 1 lb
#15940 Seed prices: $10.00 $15.00 $25.00 $375.00
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B NEW ENGLAND ASTER
Aster novae-angliae
Soil: Medium – Moist | Sand, Loam, Clay | Full to Partial Sun
Ht: 3’ – 6’ | Blm: Aug – Oct | Zn: 3 – 7 | Fibrous
Deep blue, purple, and sometimes pink flowers are highlights
of the late season landscape. A critical fall nectar source for
butterflies, especially Monarchs as they stock up for their
D
long migration to Mexico.
Plants 3” pots: 1-4 5-10 11-31 32+
#31350-03 Per plant: $5.99 $4.99 $3.99 $2.99
Seeds
#11350
Seed wt: 1/4 oz
Seed prices: $16.00
1/2 oz
$24.00
1 oz
$40.00
1 lb
$600.00
B
C BUTTERFLYWEED FOR CLAY E BLUE FALSE INDIGO (opposite page) C
Asclepias tuberosa, var. Clay Baptisia australis
Soil: Medium | Sand, Loam, Clay | Full to Partial Sun
Ht: 3’ – 5’ | Blm: Jun – Jul | Zn: 3 – 10 | Taproot
Soil: Medium | Loam, Clay | Full Sun
Ht: 2’ – 3’ | Blm: Jun – Aug | Zn: 3 – 10 | Taproot Clusters of deep blue flowers surround this perennial favorite
in late spring. Deep rooted and very long-lived, it forms a
This variation of Butterflyweed originated on a clay prairie.
large “bush” at maturity. Makes an excellent specimen plant,
Now you can grow it in heavy soils that defy cultivation of the
planted individually or in groups.
common strains of the species. Recommended for planting only
Plants 3” pots: 1-4 5-10 11-31 32+
on upland sites, as it will not do well in poorly drained soils.
#31520-03 Per plant: $5.99 $4.99 $3.99 $2.99 PALE PURPLE OZARK CONEFLOWER PURPLE CONEFLOWER OX EYE SUNFLOWER
Plants only 3" pots: 1-4 5-10 11-31 32+
Seeds Seed wt: 1/4 oz 1/2 oz 1 oz 1 lb CONEFLOWER Echinacea paradoxa Echinacea purpurea Heliopsis helianthoides
#31281-03 Per plant: $6.99 $5.99 $4.99 $3.99
#11520 Seed prices: $8.00 $12.00 $20.00 $300.00 Echinacea pallida Soil: Dry – Medium | Sand, Loam, Clay Soil: Dry – Moist | Sand, Loam, Clay | Full Sun
Full Sun | Ht: 3’ – 5’ | Blm: Jun – Jul Ht: 3’ – 6’ | Blm: Jun – Sep | Zn: 3 – 8 | Fibrous
D COMMON MILKWEED (opposite page) Soil: Dry – Medium | Sand, Loam, Clay | Full Sun Soil: Dry – Medium | Sand, Loam, Clay
F WHITE FALSE INDIGO (opposite page) Ht: 3’ – 5’ | Blm: Jun – Jul | Zn: 4 – 8 | Taproot
Zn: 4 – 7 | Taproot Full to Partial Sun | Ht: 3’– 4’ This relative of the sunflowers produces a
Asclepias syriaca This rare yellow coneflower is a pollinator Blm: Jul – Sep | Zn: 4 – 8 | Fibrous
Baptisia alba The large showy flowers are a favorite nectar profusion of bright yellow flowers in early to
Soil: Dry – Medium Sand, Loam, Clay Full to Partial Sun
| | favorite. Butterflies flock to the flowers, and This garden favorite blooms profusely for up midsummer. Excellent for problem clay soils,
Ht: 2’ – 4’ | Blm: Jun – Aug | Zn: 3 – 8 | Rhizome Soil: Medium – Moist | Sand, Loam, Clay | Full to Partial Sun source for butterflies. In fall, birds love the
Ht: 3’ – 5’ | Blm: Jun – Jul | Zn: 4 – 9 | Taproot birds love the seeds. Plant it with other to two months in mid to late summer. Perfect it thrives in moist, heavy clays. Self-sows
This host plant for Monarch caterpillars thrives in almost any seeds. This long-lived plant handles hot dry
coneflowers for a real show! Native to the for small gardens and large meadows, it readily in open soil.
Resembles asparagus when it first emerges in spring. situations with ease.
well-drained soil. Grows readily from seed and produces a prairies of Central Missouri, Ozark Coneflower thrives in fertile soil in full sun to part shade.
Although slow-growing, this beautiful legume lives for Plants #32950-03 Plants #34350-03
profusion of sweet-scented lavender flowers in midsummer. is hardy in the North as well. Plants #32960-03 3” pots: 1-4 5-10 11-31 32+
decades. A true showpiece when in bloom! 3” pots: 1-4 5-10 11-31 32+
Spreads rapidly by rhizomes. Plants only #32955-03 3” pots: 1-4 5-10 11-31 32+ Per plant: $5.99 $4.99 $3.99 $2.99
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Plants 3” pots: 1-4 5-10 11-31 32+ 3” pots: 1-4 5-10 11-31 32+ Per plant: $5.99 $4.99 $3.99 $2.99 Seeds #14350
#31550-03 Per plant: $6.99 $5.99 $4.99 $3.99 Seeds #12950
#31270-03 Per plant: $5.99 $4.99 $3.99 $2.99 Per plant: $5.99 $4.99 $3.99 $2.99 Seeds #12960 Seed wt: 1/4 oz 1/2 oz 1 oz 1 lb
Seeds Seed wt: 1/4 oz 1/2 oz 1 oz 1 lb Seed wt: 1/4 oz 1/2 oz 1 oz 1 lb
Seeds Seed wt: 1/4 oz 1/2 oz 1 oz 1 lb Seed prices: $8.00 $12.00 $20.00 $300.00 Seed wt: 1/4 oz 1/2 oz 1 oz 1 lb Seed prices: $3.00 $5.00 $8.00 $120.00
#11550 Seed prices: $10.00 $15.00 $25.00 $375.00
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A NODDING PINK ONION
Allium cernuum
Soil: Medium – Moist | Sand, Loam, Clay | Full Sun
Ht: 1’ – 2’ | Blm: Jul – Aug | Zn: 3 – 8 | Bulb
Deer Proof! Long-lived and super hardy, it looks great in
short prairie gardens and meadows. Plant it in masses for a
stunning late summer effect. Thrives in any moderately rich
soil, from rocky hillsides to damp clay.
Plants 3” pots: 1-4 5-10 11-31 32+
#30350-03 Per plant: $5.99 $4.99 $3.99 $2.99
Seeds Seed wt: 1/4 oz 1/2 oz 1 oz 1 lb
#10350 Seed prices: $12.00 $18.00 $30.00 $450.00
B RATTLESNAKE MASTER
Eryngium yuccifolium
Soil: Dry – Medium | Sand, Loam, Clay | Full Sun A
Ht: 3’ – 5’ | Blm: Jun – Aug | Zn: 4 – 9 | Fibrous
This unique wildflower has the leaves of a yucca, and “golf B C
ball” flowers. An excellent focal point in the garden when
planted individually or in groups. Native Americans brewed a
tea from the root as an antidote to rattlesnake venom.
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Liatris pycnostachya
C WILD SENNA Soil: Medium – Moist | Sand, Loam, Clay | Full Sun
Senna hebecarpa Ht: 3’ – 5’ | Blm: Jul – Aug | Zn: 3 – 9 | Corm
Soil: Medium – Wet | Sand, Loam, Clay | Full Sun Loves damp clay! This truly majestic plant sends up a
Ht: 4’ – 6’ | Blm: Jul – Aug | Zn: 4 – 7 | Fibrous spectacular spike of tightly bunched lavender flowers that
A profusion of butter-yellow flowers appear atop the lush deep never fail to elicit comment. Cut flowers hold color when dried.
green foliage in midsummer. The chocolate brown seedpods Requires a rich, medium or moist soil.
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Liatris spicata
F Soil: Medium – Moist | Sand, Loam, Clay | Full Sun
Ht: 3’ – 6’ | Blm: Aug – Sep | Zn: 4 – 10 | Corm
Bold purple flower stalks appear late in the season after other
Blazingstars are finished. Excellent for attracting butterflies
and hummingbird moths. Prefers slightly moist soils, hence its
other name, Marsh Blazingstar.
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F CUPPLANT
Silphium perfoliatum
Soil: Medium – Wet | Sand, Loam, Clay | Full to Partial Sun
YELLOW CONEFLOWER BLACK EYED SUSAN SWEET BLACK EYED COMPASSPLANT PRAIRIE DOCK Ht: 3’ – 10’ | Blm: Jul – Sep | Zn: 3 – 8 | Fibrous
Ratibida pinnata Rudbeckia hirta SUSAN Silphium laciniatum Silphium terebinthinaceum The best species for attracting birds, it provides food, water
Soil: Dry – Moist | Sand, Loam, Clay | Full Sun Soil: Dry – Moist | Sand, Loam, Clay Rudbeckia subtomentosa Soil: Dry – Medium | Sand, Loam, Clay Soil: Medium – Moist | Sand, Loam, Clay and cover. Leaves clasp the stems to form cups that catch
Ht: 3’ – 6’ | Blm: Jul – Sep | Zn: 3 – 9 | Fibrous Full to Partial Sun | Ht: 1’– 3’ | Blm: Jun – Sep Full Sun | Ht: 3’ – 10’ | Blm: Jun – Sep Full Sun | Ht: 3’ – 10’ | Blm: Jul – Sep
Zn: 3 – 10 | Fibrous
Soil: Medium – Moist | Sand, Loam, Clay
Zn: 4 – 9 | Taproot
rainwater. Songbirds and butterflies will visit and drink from
Produces a cornucopia of bright yellow Full to Partial Sun | Ht: 4’ – 6’ | Blm: Aug – Oct Zn: 4 – 7 | Taproot the natural cups. In the fall, Goldfinches devour the seeds.
flowers in the heat of midsummer. Amazingly This hallmark of prairies and meadows puts Zn: 4 – 8 | Fibrous The thick, sharply lobed leaves orient With leaves like elephant ears, Prairie Dock is Can spread rapidly by seed.
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Dry Sandy and
A WILD QUININE Dry soils include extremely well-drained sand, gravel and rock.
Parthenium integrifolium
Soil: Medium – Moist | Sand, Loam, Clay | Full Sun These soils never have standing water, and rainfall drains rapidly
Rocky Soils
Ht: 3’ – 5’ | Blm: Jun – Sep | Zn: 4 – 8 | Taproot
through them. Many of the species listed here grow well in other
Rare and unusual, this garden worthy plant has good form,
excellent foliage, long bloom time, and resistance to insects soils, as noted.
and disease. Combines well with Prairie Blazingstar (p.11).
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B SMOOTH PENSTEMON
Penstemon digitalis
Soil: Medium – Moist | Sand, Loam, Clay | Full to Partial Sun
Ht: 2’ – 3’ | Blm: Jun – Jul | Zn: 3 – 8 | Fibrous
One of the few Penstemons that thrives in clay. Pure white
flowers bloom for a month or longer, and look great with the
blue flowers of Spiderwort.
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C D C OHIO SPIDERWORT A
Tradescantia ohiensis A WHORLED MILKWEED
Soil: Dry – Moist | Sand, Loam, Clay | Full to Partial Sun
Asclepias verticillata
Ht: 2’ – 4’ | Blm: Jun – Jul | Zn: 3 – 9 | Fibrous
Soil: Dry | Sand, Loam | Full to Partial Sun
The deep blue flowers bloom for an extended period in late Ht: 1’ – 2’ | Blm: Jun – Sep | Zn: 3 – 9 | Rhizome
spring and early summer. Plant with Smooth Penstemon for a
This colony forming smaller milkweed creates attractive drifts
fantastic color combination. Spiderworts go dormant in late
blooming into September. Narrow upright pods and gold
summer, so plant them along with later-blooming species.
leaves provide interest into autumn. Poisonous to livestock.
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B BUTTERFLYWEED
Asclepias tuberosa
D IRONWEED
Soil: Dry – Medium | Sand, Loam | Full Sun
Vernonia fasciculata Ht: 2’ – 3’ | Blm: Jun – Aug | Zn: 3 – 10 | Taproot
Soil: Moist Sand, Loam, Clay Full Sun
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Butterflyweed attracts legions of butterflies and is a host plant
Ht: 4’ – 6’ | Blm: Jul – Sep | Zn: 3 – 7 | Fibrous
for Monarchs. Look for their caterpillars and chrysalises on
Named for its tough stem, Ironweed has excellent posture your plants. Thrives in dry soil to well-drained loam.
and never slouches. Very attractive to butterflies, the unique
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E OHIO GOLDENROD
Solidago ohioensis
Soil: Medium – Moist | Sand, Loam, Clay | Full Sun
Ht: 2’ – 3’ | Blm: Aug – Sep | Zn: 4 – 5 | Fibrous
Stunning golden flowers on a compact form. The foliage is
superb, with lush, lance-like leaves radiating out from the base.
Excellent for moist clay, it also thrives in good garden soil.
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PRAIRIE ONION HAREBELL BEARBERRY SHOWY MILKWEED
F STIFF GOLDENROD Allium stellatum Campanula rotundifolia Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Asclepias speciosa
Solidago rigida
Soil: Dry – Medium | Sand, Loam Soil: Dry – Medium | Sand, Gravel Soil: Dry – Medium | Sand, Loam, Gravel Soil: Dry – Moist | Sand, Loam, Clay | Full Sun
Soil: Dry – Medium | Sand, Loam, Clay | Full Sun Full to Partial Sun | Ht: 1’ – 2’ | Blm: Jul – Aug Full to Partial Sun | Ht: 1’– 2’ | Blm: Jun – Sep Full to Partial Sun | Ht: 6" – 1’ | Blm: Apr – Jun Ht: 2’ – 4’ | Blm: Jun – Aug | Zn: 3 – 8 | Rhizome
Ht: 3’– 5’ | Blm: Aug – Sep | Zn: 3 – 9 | Fibrous Zn: 3 – 7 | Bulb Zn: 2 – 7 | Fibrous Zn: 2 – 7 | Rhizome Similar in form to Common Milkweed but
A Monarch favorite! This widely adaptable Goldenrod will This native bulb produces showy globes of Deep blue flowers bloom in summer and often A trailing, evergreen sub-shrub, this native less aggressive. This milkweed features large
thrive in even the most inhospitable soils, from clay to dry lavender flowers in the heat of midsummer. bloom again in fall up until the first hard frost. groundcover thrives on dry, sandy and rocky blue-green leaves, and pink to purple spiky
sand. The stems serve as perches for songbirds, and the An ideal rock garden plant, it will grow in the This demure but tough plant excels in thin, soils, in full sun to light shade. Ideal for sandy flowers. Native to the western U.S. and upper
seeds are an important late season bird food. most inhospitable conditions, including dry rocky soils, as well as dry sand. Perfect for beaches and dry open woodlands. Requires Midwest, Showy Milkweed tolerates a variety
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A LUPINE
Lupinus perennis
Soil: Dry | Sand | Full to Partial Sun
Ht: 1’– 2’ | Blm: May – Jun | Zn: 3 – 8 | Taproot
The unmistakable spires of blue flowers are a spring favorite!
This is the only known food plant for caterpillars of the
endangered Karner Blue butterfly. Grows well in dry sandy
soils but will not grow in loam or clay.
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B PURPLE PRAIRIE CLOVER
Dalea purpurea
Soil: Dry – Medium | Sand, Loam, Clay | Full Sun
Ht: 1’ – 2’ | Blm: Jul – Aug | Zn: 3 – 8 | Taproot
This long-lived legume is virtually impervious to heat and E
drought. A staple of short prairies and low-growing gardens,
A this plant has it all: Gorgeous purple and gold flowers, elegant
foliage, and excellent pollinator support.
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C WHITE PRAIRIE CLOVER
Dalea candida
Soil: Dry – Medium | Sand, Loam | Full Sun
Ht: 1’ – 2’ | Blm: Jul – Aug | Zn: 3 – 9 | Taproot
Pure white flowers grace this legume in midsummer.
An important component of short prairies, its seeds are
consumed by birds. Plant with Purple Prairie Clover (this
page) and Butterflyweed (p.13) for a great color combination! D F
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Seeds Seed wt: 1/4 oz 1/2 oz 1 oz 1 lb Geum triflorum Callirhoe involucrata Fragaria virginiana
#16820 Seed prices: $6.00 $9.00 $15.00 $225.00 Soil: Dry – Medium | Sand, Loam | Full Sun Soil: Dry – Medium | Sand, Loam, Clay | Full Sun Soil: Dry | Sand, Loam | Full to Partial Sun
Ht: 6” | Blm: May – Jun | Zn: 3 – 6 | Rhizome Ht: 6” – 1’ | Blm: Apr – Sep | Zn: 3 – 8 | Taproot Ht: 3”– 6” | Blm: Apr – Jun | Zn: 3 – 9 | Rhizome
This rock and sand garden favorite spreads slowly by rhizome Peak bloom is mid-spring, but blooms continue throughout The tastiest of wild strawberries! Small white flowers bloom
Legumes, such as Prairie Clovers, harbor beneficial
to make a low-growing groundcover. One of best loved prairie summer. Excellent in the rock garden, as a groundcover, or among the leaves in mid to late spring. The berries appear in
bacteria called rhizobia. The plants are able to capture
plants, its feathery pink seedheads make it a star of the spring trailing over a retaining wall. Grows in a wide range of soils. spring through early summer. This ground-hugging plant spreads
nitrogen from the air, and the bacteria assist in "fixing” it garden. Excellent for hot, dry spots, with well-drained soil. Plants only 3” pots: 1-4 5-10 11-31 32+ by runners, forming patches in dry fields and woodland openings.
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STIFF COREOPSIS LANCELEAF COREOPSIS DOWNY PHLOX WILD PETUNIA HEATH ASTER SMOOTH ASTER SKY BLUE ASTER WESTERN SUNFLOWER
Coreopsis palmata Coreopsis lanceolata Phlox pilosa Ruellia humilis Aster ericoides Aster laevis Aster azureus Helianthus occidentalis
Soil: Dry – Medium | Sand, Loam | Full Sun Soil: Dry – Medium | Sand, Loam | Full Sun Soil: Dry – Moist | Sand, Loam | Full Sun Soil: Dry – Medium | Sand, Loam | Full Sun Soil: Dry – Medium | Sand, Loam | Full Sun Soil: Dry – Medium | Sand, Loam | Full Sun Soil: Dry – Medium | Sand, Loam Soil: Dry – Medium | Sand, Loam | Full Sun
Ht: 2’– 3’ | Blm: Jun – Aug | Zn: 3–8 | Rhizome Ht: 1’ – 2’ | Blm: Jun – Jul | Zn: 3 – 9 | Fibrous Ht: 1’ – 2’ | Blm: May – Jun | Zn: 3 – 9 | Fibrous Ht: 1’ – 2’ | Blm: Jun – Aug | Zn: 4 – 9 | Taproot Ht: 1’– 3’ | Blm: Aug – Oct | Zn: 3–9 | Rhizome Ht: 2’– 4’ | Blm: Aug– Oct | Zn: 4 – 8 | Fibrous Full to Partial Sun | Ht: 2’ – 3’ | Blm: Aug – Oct Ht: 2’– 3’ | Blm: Jul – Aug | Zn: 3 – 9 | Rhizome
This popular plant sports bright yellow Golden-yellow flowers bloom for weeks on Hummingbirds love it! The bright pink The lovely violet flower trumpets are a Heath Aster produces a blizzard of white This fabulous Aster produces a profusion of Zn: 3 – 8 | Fibrous Elegant star-like flowers are held aloft on
flowers during the dog days of midsummer. end in early summer. Butterflies are regular flowers of Downy Phlox really light up the hummingbird favorite. Seldom growing more flowers in late summer and early fall, and deep blue, star-like flowers in late autumn This bright showy Aster is covered with leafless stalks two to three feet tall. The
Spreads by underground rhizomes to form a visitors, and songbirds feed on the ripe seeds spring garden. A favorite nectar source of than a foot tall, this rare plant does well in dry, thrives on the driest sand and gravel soils. when other plants have faded. Extremely brilliant blue blooms from late August into shortest of our native sunflowers, this plant
dense mat. A perfect fit for the most difficult in late summer. This durable plant grows in any hummingbirds, it makes a great addition to hot rock gardens or any dry sandy or rocky Creeping slowly by rhizomes to form small hardy, it defies frost and keeps on blooming, October. Combine with the Showy Goldenrod is perfect for small prairie gardens and
dry soils, it is excellent for stabilizing dry, well-drained soil, and exults in dry sandy soils. hummingbird gardens. Grows in well-drained soil. Also thrives in well-drained loam. “bushes,” it is one of our longest-lived Asters. often well into November. Grows in most soils. (p.18) for a fabulous fall show. meadows in dry soils. Blooms for an extended
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SOLITARY BEES*
SOLITARY BEES*
HOST PLANT ***
HOST PLANT ***
HUMMINGBIRDS
HUMMINGBIRDS
BUTTERFLIES **
BUTTERFLIES **
RUSTY PATCHED
RUSTY PATCHED
Planting for Pollinators
BUMBLE BEES
BUMBLE BEES
BUMBLE BEE
BUMBLE BEE
BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME
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Cornus sericea Red Twig Dogwood 40 Liatris spicata Dense Blazingstar 11
EARLY SEASON
MID-SEASON
Pollinators are essential to life because they allow plants to cited by the Fish and Wildlife
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Geranium maculatum Wild Geranium 27 Monarda didyma Red Beebalm 4
reproduce, including a large percentage of our food crops. Yet, Service (fws.gov), and other
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Lupinus perennis Lupine 14 Monarda punctata Dotted Mint 18
populations of these vital insects are declining worldwide. sources.
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Mertensia virginica Virginia Bluebells 25 Monarda fistulosa Bergamot 8
Habitat loss, fragmentation, and the widespread use of pesticides
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Native plants have a crucial Polemonium reptans Jacob’s Ladder 27 Parthenium integrifolium Wild Quinine 12
threaten the health and population of insects, birds and bats.
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role to play in supporting Prunus virginiana Chokecherry 38 Phlox glaberrima Marsh Phlox 20
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In March 2017, with populations plummeting 90 percent in the pollinators and reversing some Salix discolor Pussy Willow 38 Pycnanthemum virginianum Mountain Mint 20
PHOTO: USFWS
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past 25 years, the Rusty Patched bumble bee (B. affinis) became of these damaging trends. Uvularia grandiflora Bellwort 25 Rosa setigera Climbing Prairie Rose 39
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the first bumble bee ever added to the U.S. Endangered Species The chart to the right features pollinator and plant interactions Amorpha canescens Leadplant 40 Rudbeckia fulgida Orange Coneflower 5
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Anemone canadensis Canada Anemone 19 Rudbeckia hirta Black Eyed Susan 10
EARLY-TO-MID SEASON
List. Our new pollinator chart (facing page) includes plants that arranged by seasons, to help you make choices that will support a
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Aquilegia canadensis Columbine 23 Ruellia humilis Wild Petunia 14
are known to be favored by the Rusty Patched bumble bee, as diversity of pollinators in your landscape, all season-long.
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Aronia melanocarpa Black Chokeberry 39 Silene regia Royal Catchfly 7
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Asclepias exaltata Poke Milkweed 23 Silphium laciniatum Compassplant 10
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Asclepias syriaca Common Milkweed 8 Symphoricarpos albus White Snowberry 41
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Baptisia alba White False Indigo 8 Veronicastrum virginicum Culver’s Root 21
NEONICOTINOID-FREE
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Baptisia australis Blue False Indigo 8 Agastache foeniculum Lavender Hyssop 7
The wide spread
MID-TO-LATE SEASON
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use of insecticides (pesticides) along with the ever- Baptisia bracteata Cream False Indigo 4 Allium stellatum Prairie Onion 13
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expanding human land-use are the biggest reasons for Ceanothus americanus New Jersey Tea 38 Asclepias verticillata Whorled Milkweed 13
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pollinator decline. Neonicotinoids, the most widely used Coreopsis lanceolata Lanceleaf Coreopsis 14 Chelone glabra White Turtlehead 21
class of insecticides in the world, are negatively impacting
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Diervilla lonicera Bush Honeysuckle 41 Eupatorium spp. Joe Pye Weeds, Boneset 20
pollinator and invertebrate populations around the planet.
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Echinacea pallida Pale Purple Coneflower 9 Eupatorium purpureum Sweet Joe Pye Weed 30
Prairie Nursery is completely neonicotinoid-free.
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Echinacea paradoxa Ozark Coneflower 9 Gentiana andrewsii Bottle Gentian 29
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Iris spp. Wild, Blue Flag 21 Helianthus occidentalis Western Sunflower 15
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Maianthemum racemosum Solomon’s Plume 27 Hibiscus laevis Rose Mallow 21
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Penstemon digitalis Smooth Penstemon 12 Liatris aspera Rough Blazingstar 18
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Penstemon grandiflorus Beardtongue 18 Lobelia cardinalis Cardinal Flower 22
Seven Steps to a Pollinator Friendly Yard Phlox pilosa Downy Phlox 14
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Lobelia siphilitica Great Blue Lobelia 22
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Physocarpus opulifolius Common Ninebark 41 Physostegia virginiana Obedient Plant 21
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Rhus glabra Smooth Sumac 40 Ratibida pinnata Yellow Coneflower 10
1 Plant Natives! Native pollinators are
adapted to native plants in both their
can be changed in scent or shape just
enough that pollinators can’t recognize
Rosa spp. Meadow, Carolina 39
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Rudbeckia subtomentosa Sweet Black Eyed Susan 10
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Rubus parviflorus Thimbleberry 39 Rudbeckia triloba Brown Eyed Susan 5
behaviors and in their physical traits, and them or access the nectar.
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Sambucus canadensis Common Elderberry 38 Salvia azurea Blue Sage 18
the plants need them as well. Studies show that altered
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Silene virginica Fire Pink 30 Senna hebecarpa Wild Senna 10
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foliage color is also a
Seasonal Diversity. Grow a variety
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deterrent. Tradescantia bracteata Prairie Spiderwort 18 Silphium perfoliatum Cupplant 11
of plants that will bloom across the
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season – early spring thru fall – so that Include host plants to Tradescantia ohiensis Ohio Spiderwort 12 Spiraea tomentosa Steeplebush 40
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pollen and nectar are always available. attract more butterflies Viburnum spp. Viburnums 40 Verbena stricta Hoary Vervain 18
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Varied bloom shapes and color will attract and moths. Many lepidoptera Zizia aurea Golden Alexanders 22 Vernonia fasciculata Ironweed 12
• Bumble bees construct nests in cavities,
a wider variety of pollinators. are very selective when it comes to
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Asclepias incarnata Red Milkweed 19 Aster azureus Sky Blue Aster 15
using either existing underground
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where they lay their eggs.
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Avoid using pesticides. Pesticides Asclepias speciosa Showy Milkweed 13 Aster cordifolius Heart Leaved Aster 28
cavities, or cavities under spent or fallen
may be absorbed by the plant tissue
6 Provide a source of water such as a plant material.
MID-SEASON
Asclepias sullivantii Sullivant’s Milkweed 4
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Aster divaricatus White Woodland Aster 28
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LATE SEASON
and become present in all parts of the shallow birdbath with stones in it, or
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• Wood-nesting bees build their nests Asclepias tuberosa Butterflyweed 13 Aster ericoides Heath Aster 15
plant, including the nectar and pollen. some bare ground that is kept moist. Bees inside hollow tunnels in dead tree limbs
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Coreopsis palmata Stiff Coreopsis 14 Aster laevis Smooth Aster 15
Bees, butterflies, and other flower-hopping and butterflies need water, and they seek and hollow plant stems.
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Dalea candida White Prairie Clover 14 Aster novae-angliae New England Aster 8
insects are harmed by the residues. shallow water sources. • Ground nesting native bees need direct
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Dalea purpurea Purple Prairie Clover 14 Solidago caesia Blue Stemmed Goldenrod 7
4 7
Avoid modern cultivars or hybrids, Create and protect nesting access to the soil surface, often on
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Echinacea purpurea Purple Coneflower 9 Solidago odora Anise Scented Goldenrod 28
especially the “double-blooms” which opportunities for native bees: sloped or well-drained sites.
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Eryngium yuccifolium Rattlesnake Master 10 Solidago ohioensis Ohio Goldenrod 12
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Heliopsis helianthoides Ox Eye Sunflower 9 Solidago rigida Stiff Goldenrod 12
* Solitary bees may include mining bees, sweat bees, mason bees, leaf-cutter bees and others.
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Liatris ligulistylis Meadow Blazingstar 4 Solidago speciosa Showy Goldenrod 18
** Refers to preferred nectar sources for various butterflies and moths.
*** Refers to a plant, or a genus of plants, upon which certain butterflies or moths will deposit their eggs. The larvae (caterpillars) feed upon the host plants to complete their life cycle. Liatris pycnostachya Prairie Blazingstar 11
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Liatris aspera
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This seemingly modest plant provides a late summer surprise
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Solidago speciosa
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Ht: 1’ – 3’ | Blm: Aug – Sep | Zn: 3 – 8 | Fibrous
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Packera aurea
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Penstemon grandiflorus
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Anemone canadensis
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SEE PAGE 44 Install plants one foot on center to create a carpet of color in
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D COMMON BLUESTAR
Amsonia tabernaemontana
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HOARY VERVAIN DOTTED MINT PRAIRIE SPIDERWORT BLUE SAGE
Verbena stricta Monarda punctata Salvia azurea E ROSE COREOPSIS
Tradescantia bracteata
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Coreopsis rosea
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late summer prairie, and are an essential dotted flower. A butterfly favorite, and top The deep blue blooms of this Spiderwort The bright blue flowers of Blue Sage bloom for A rare to endangered native of eastern states. Fine, dense
nectar source in butterfly gardens. Very nectar source for the rare Karner Blue. This form a low-growing carpet of color in an extended period in late summer. Native to foliage gives way to numerous small pink flowers with yellow
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