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Mountain Death Camas—as the name implies—is highly toxic. Just one bulb contains enough of the steroidal alkaloid zygadenine to kill an animal or adult human. As such, it should be planted thoughtfully, away from pets, livestock, and curious children. With that said, it is a striking native wildflower known for its graceful, nodding clusters of…
The pleated gentian is one of the more rare gentians in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota DNR, it is a species of special concern that seems to be found only in very specific conditions along the margins of northwestern Minnesota. Also known as northern gentian, Rocky Mountain gentian, it is—as the name implies—a primary resident…
Don’t let the name fool you—this goldenrod isn’t golden at all. Solidago ptarmicoides, more often called upland white goldenrod or prairie aster, offers crisp white blooms that resemble small daisies, rising above stiff stems and narrow gray-green foliage. Blooming from late summer into fall, this species brings a fresh, clean contrast to the warm golds…
Big bluestem is perhaps the the most iconic of the “big four” tallgrass prairie grasses (big bluestem, Indiangrass, little bluestem, and switchgrass). It is an important host plant for a wide range of native pollinators, a valuable food source for birds, and habitat for numerous small mammals. In a garden setting big bluestem can serve…
Pedicularis canadensis (wood betony or Canadian lousewort) is an early blooming resident of medium to dry prairies. It is not a very common plant in our region, but should you come across one you know that you are on a piece of land that has never seen the plow. Wood betony has become a plant…
Pasque Flower 2.5″ pot.
Narrow-leaved purple coneflower is the only purple coneflower native to Minnesota. It is seldom found in the nursery trade, unlike the eastern coneflower and pale purple coneflower. Narrow-leaved purple coneflower is a showy resident of dry sandy prairies. It begins blooming in late June and attracts many different types of pollinators. It grows from a…
Blue grama is a unique short statured grass native to dry prairies of Minnesota. If you’re feeling a little silly you might call it “eyebrow grass,” as the seed heads look like a bunch of little eyebrows nodding in the breeze. Blue grama is a clump forming grass that is an attractive compliment to shorter…
Buy Downy Gentian (Gentiana puberulenta) plants—a rare, deep-blue native prairie wildflower. Grown with care in our nursery and available for preorder. Order now!
June grass is a charming, early-season native prairie grass that brings texture and beauty to any landscape. As its name suggests, it blooms in June, producing delicate, silvery-green seed heads that shimmer in the sunlight. Unlike taller warm-season prairie grasses, June grass stays short and compact, making it a perfect choice for smaller garden spaces,…
Tradescantia bracteata, commonly known as Prairie Spiderwort, is a clump-forming native perennial prized for its striking blue-violet flowers and its resilience in tough prairie conditions. Each bloom opens for just a day, but the plant produces flowers in succession from late spring into early summer, offering weeks of vibrant color. Its narrow, arching leaves and…
Bring subtle beauty and ecological value to your garden with whorled milkweed. This slender, graceful milkweed species features narrow, thread-like leaves arranged in whorls along the stem—giving it a soft, airy appearance that sets it apart from other milkweeds. Blooming later than other milkweeds, it’s flowers appear in mid to late summer. Clusters of delicate…
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