Dragonfly GardensAgonize 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.
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.
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, reach out to us with questions or stop in to browse!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Download the native plants form
Learn about different native plant species and their benefits.
Find answers to commonly asked questions about native plants, including care instructions, seasonal tips, and compatibility with local climate and soil.
Choose from a variety of bare-root plants, carefully nurtured for optimal growth and vitality. Choose from a variety of bare-root plants, carefully nurtured for optimal growth and vitality. Choose from a variety of bare-root plants.
Choose from a variety of bare-root plants, carefully nurtured for optimal growth and vitality.
Choose from a variety of bare-root plants, carefully nurtured for optimal growth and vitality.
Choose from a variety of bare-root plants, carefully nurtured for optimal growth and vitality.
Choose from a variety of bare-root plants, carefully nurtured for optimal growth and vitality.
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.
Dragonfly Gardens 491 State Highway 46, Amery, WI 54001
Review all the available native plants and place your order using the order form linked below.