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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…
Pale-spike lobelia is a subtle yet lovely addition to a diverse native planting. Growing up to 2 feet tall, this upright plant features delicate white flowers that bloom in late June. The crisp, sharp lines of the flowers stand out beautifully against the surrounding foliage and just beg you to lean in for a closer…
Large-flowered beardtongue is one of five species of penstemons native to Minnesota. Of those species, it is one of three found within our growing region alongside white beardtongue (Penstemon albidus) and slender beardtongue (Penstemon gracilis). Like white and slender beardtongue, large-flowered beardtongue prefers relatively dry, well draining sites. It has the most robust stature of…
Hoary Puccoon is a bright addition to spring prairies. Its lively yellow/orange flowers are a treat to find during a season when most vegetation is only just beginning to green up. It is among a handful of indicator plants that are used to determine if an area is likely to be a remnant prairie or…
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