Native Plant Recommendations

Agonize no longer over what species you should plant! We’ve listed the top sellers, best performers and most popular species to fit special habitats and requirements.

Find Just the Right Native Plants

Choose the best species for your unique site conditions, plant plugs 12-24” apart, and in no time, you will have a beautiful, low-maintenance, wildlife-nurturing habitat.

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Our Recommendations

Check out our lists below for each light category. These are not complete lists – just our suggestions to get you started with some popular and multi-purpose species. There are many other native plants that are great to have too. Check out the full native catalog for more information, and reach out to us with questions or stop in to browse!

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  • Birds
  • Full Shade
  • Full Sun
  • Part Sun/Part Shade
  • Pollinator Gardens
  • Raingardens
Dry Soil

4 to 8 Hours of Sun

Areas with 4 to 8 hours of direct sunlight are considered part sun to part shade. Sites with closer to 8 hours of light can also pick species from the full sun list. Shadier areas can also uses species from the shade list of corresponding soil moisture.

Medium Dry to Medium Soil

8 or more hours of Sun

Full sun areas are usually open spaces that can grow a variety of species. Full sun areas are often thought to be hot and dry, but a variety of soil types are possible.

Shady, Medium Soil

4 to 8 Hours of Sun

If you have water issues around your house or somewhere on your property, a rain garden is the answer. Channel runoff into a properly constructed depression and allow these plants to help attenuate and clean this water rather than sending it into the gutter!

A Bird’s Paradise!

For the Birds!

Birds are important pollinators and a part of our ecosystem. Native plants can provide food sources, landing spots, nesting material and even cups for drinking. Many of these things are important in all the seasons so consider leaving seed heads and dried foliage around all fall and winter.

Sunny Neat and Tidy

4 to 8 Hours of Sun

Areas with 4 to 8 hours of direct sunlight are considered part sun to part shade. Sites with closer to 8 hours of light can also pick species from the full sun list. Shadier areas can also uses species from the shade list of corresponding soil moisture.

Dry to Medium Dry Soil

8 or more hours of Sun

Full sun areas are usually open spaces that can grow a variety of species. Full sun areas are often thought to be hot and dry, but a variety of soil types are possible.

  • All
  • Birds
  • Full Shade
  • Full Sun
  • Part Sun/Part Shade
  • Pollinator Gardens
  • Raingardens
Dry Soil

4 to 8 Hours of Sun

Areas with 4 to 8 hours of direct sunlight are considered part sun to part shade. Sites with closer to 8 hours of light can also pick species from the full sun list. Shadier areas can also uses species from the shade list of corresponding soil moisture.

Medium Dry to Medium Soil

8 or more hours of Sun

Full sun areas are usually open spaces that can grow a variety of species. Full sun areas are often thought to be hot and dry, but a variety of soil types are possible.

Shady, Medium Soil

4 to 8 Hours of Sun

If you have water issues around your house or somewhere on your property, a rain garden is the answer. Channel runoff into a properly constructed depression and allow these plants to help attenuate and clean this water rather than sending it into the gutter!

A Bird’s Paradise!

For the Birds!

Birds are important pollinators and a part of our ecosystem. Native plants can provide food sources, landing spots, nesting material and even cups for drinking. Many of these things are important in all the seasons so consider leaving seed heads and dried foliage around all fall and winter.

Sunny Neat and Tidy

4 to 8 Hours of Sun

Areas with 4 to 8 hours of direct sunlight are considered part sun to part shade. Sites with closer to 8 hours of light can also pick species from the full sun list. Shadier areas can also uses species from the shade list of corresponding soil moisture.

Dry to Medium Dry Soil

8 or more hours of Sun

Full sun areas are usually open spaces that can grow a variety of species. Full sun areas are often thought to be hot and dry, but a variety of soil types are possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to commonly asked questions about native plants, including care instructions, seasonal tips, and compatibility with local climate and soil.

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Are native plants suitable for my local climate?
Can native plants grow in different soil types?
Do native plants attract pollinators?
Are native plants invasive?

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Our Location

We’re located in Amery, Wisconsin – just a hop, skip and a jump from the major metropolitan areas of Minneapolis/St. Paul and Eau Claire.

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491 State Highway 46, Amery, WI 54001

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