Native Plants at Dragonfly Gardens
Native Plants are perfect for installing in the fall!
Come in and walk through out Native Display Garden located in front of the native tunnel on site to enjoy the beauty of native plants and learn about possibilities for your own native plant aspirations.
Please email natives@dragonflygardens.net for up to date information on specific varieties. The plant stock changes each day as we process a lot of orders in the fall.
Pre-ordering is preferred for larger orders of a half-flat of the same species or more. If you are purchasing smaller quantities, please feel free to come and shop our new, expanded native retail area.
Why Native Plants?
- Shoreline restoration
- Slope stabilization
- Food & habitat for birds and wildlife
- Host plants & forage for pollinators
- Low maintenance, climate resilient landscaping
- Improved water infiltration & lake health
Carrying on the Tradition of Great Plants and Great Service
- Large selection of varieties of native plants
- We are growers! Local seed and plant sources
- Top picks for rain gardens, prairies, wetlands, & woodlands - let us help you choose the perfect plants for your habitat
- Healthy plants at a great value - we won't sell it if it's not ready
- In-store appointments, & delivery are available - if you have a large order please call ahead so we can have it ready
- Expertise - we have provided plants for both small and large projects all across Wisconsin and Minnesota
- Consistent Availability throughout the season
Our Native Plants
We grow a large selection of species of native grasses, perennials, ferns, shrubs and trees. We specialize in providing plants for rain gardens, wildflower gardening and prairie, forest and lake edge restorations. We grow from seed collected in northern Wisconsin and Minnesota or purchased from native seed companies in MN and WI. Potted native shrubs, trees and ferns are purchased as bare root stock from regional nurseries.
Availability
Many species are available throughout the growing season of June-October. When your selected species is not available, we are happy to suggest an appropriate substitute or notify you when it is available. We can custom grow if the size you require is not offered. Please give us 12+ weeks lead-time so we can meet your needs.
Delivery and Ordering
Delivery is available with rates depending on distance and order size. Plant pick up is always welcome. Please make an appointment for plant pick up so we can provide you personalized attention and advice. Ordering ahead is strongly encouraged for large orders so we can check availability and ensure your plants are ready upon your arrival.
Delivery is available with a $1,000 minimum order within a 60 mile radius of the greenhouse. Delivery charge is $2.50 per mile (one way), with a surcharge of $75 for orders requiring an additional trailer. We will work with multiple customers to make combined deliveries to achieve this minimum when feasible. Smaller orders may be delivered for an additional fee within 25 miles of our greenhouse.
**PLEASE give us two days notice for native orders**
Pre-order minimum for 2" pots is 1/2 flat (16 pots) of each species. If you need fewer than 16 2" pots of any one species, you are welcome to shop in our retail area.
For orders less than 5 flats, a $10 Hold Fee will be added. Orders larger than 5 flats will have a $25 pull/picking fee. We also as for a 25% down payment on orders over $500.
Our retail area can be shopped at anytime for smaller quantities.
We are sorry but we do not ship plants USPS or other carriers.
2023 Pricing
Size Price
2 Inch Pots (32 pots/flat) $3.00 each
$60/Full Flat of Single Species
$75/Mix and Match Full Flat
2 Inch Pot Pre-Designed Collection (32 pots/flat) $80
3 Inch Specialty Natives Pots $7/pot
4 Inch Pots
(10 per flat)
**variable species**$6.00/pot
$54/Flat of Mix and Match
6 Inch Pots $12/pot
1 Gallon Shrub $20.00
2 Gallon Shrub $30.00
3 Gallon Shrub $40.00
**Orders less than 5 flats will have a $10 Hold Fee.
**Orders over 5 flats will have a $25 Pulling Fee.
**25% Down Payment on orders over $500
Questions? Or ready to place an order?
Contact: natives@dragonflygardens.net or 715-268-7660 (press #2 to leave a message for native department)
The sortable tables below reflect the inventory for the 2023 Season.
Please remember that plants are living things so everything in our catalog may not be available at all times. We'd be happy to answer your questions about current availability. If we don't have what you're looking for, we can let you know when it might be ready or suggest a good substitution. Check out our Native Species Recommendations for some ideas!
*Sizing, Availability and Price Subject to Change*
Native Wildflowers
Scientific Name Common Name Flowers Ht. Habitat Moisture Light Description 2" Pot 3" Pot
Agastache foeniculum Anise Hyssop Blue
June to Oct24-40" Prairie
SavannaMD, M full sun to part shade Beautiful 3" flower spikes attract butterflies throughout summer. Excellent cutflower and nice in perennial gardens. Fragrant foliage makes good herbal tea. •
Allium cernuum Nodding Wild Onion Pink
July to Sept12-18" Prairie
SavannaMD, M, MW full to part sun Nodding 2" flower clusters above thin, wispy stems. Edible flower bulbs. • •
Amorpha canescens Leadplant Blue
June to July18-42" Prairie
SavannaD, MD, M full sun to part shade Long-lived shrub with attractive fine silvery foliage. Slow-growing but worth the wait. Used medicinally by Native Americans. Suited to driest sandy soil. •
Anaphilis margaritacea Pearly Everlasting White
June to Aug18-24" Prairie
Savanna
WoodlandD, MD full sun to part shade White papery strawflowers produced atop attractive whitish foliage. Nice dried flower and contrast plant in the perennial garden. Host plant for painted lady butterfly. •
Anemone cylindrica Thimbleweed White
Late May to July16-20" Prairie
Savanna
WoodlandD, MD, M full sun to part shade Thimble-like infloresence held atop slender stems above highly divided basal leaves. Very pretty from summer into fall. Good on very dry sandy soils. •
Aquilegia canadensis Wild Columbine Orange
May to June20-36" Woodland
ForestD, MD, M full sun to shade Free-flowering woodland perennial that forms large clumps with attractive foliage. Excellent hummingbird plant. Often referred to as "honeysuckle." •
Asarum canadense Wild Ginger Maroon
May to June6-12" Mesic to Moist Forest MD, M, MW part sun to full shade Beautiful forest groundcover with nearly round leaves. Strong ginger fragrance. Unusual flowers held on ground said to be pollinated by beetles. A must for forest restorations and shady perennial gardens. •
Asclepias incarnata Swamp Milkweed Lavender
June to Aug36-48" Prairie
Marsh
Lake EdgeM, MW, W full sun to part shade Showy plant of moist to wet habitats. Host plant for monarch butterflies, very good nectar source for butterflies and hummingbirds. Great for lake edges. •
Asclepias syriaca Common Milkweed Pink
June to Aug36"-60" Prairie
Marsh
Lake EdgeD, MD, M, MW full sun to part sun Large leaved, robust plant known for being the larval host for Monarch butterflies. Benefits many other pollinators as well. Easy and fast to establish. •
Asclepias tuberosa Butterfly Weed Orange
June to Sept12-24" Prairie
SavannaD, MD, M full to part sun A must for gardens, producing orange flowers in 3" clusters.Tolerates driest sandy soils. Host plant for monarch butterflies and nectar source for others. •
Asclepias verticillata Whorled Milkweed White
July to Sept12-24" Dry to Mesic Prairie D, MD, M full to part sun This delicate and fine-leaved plant is rather inconspicuous in the landscape but like other milkweeds it serves as an important food source for Monarch caterpillars. Tolerant of dry soils. •
Aster laevis Smooth Aster Blue
July to Oct20-30" Prairie Savanna Woodland MD, M, MW full sun to part shade Very showy vibrant blue-flowered perennial. Several cultivated varieties exist, attesting to its beauty. Great butterfly plant and cutflower. •
Aster lateriflorus Calico Aster White
Aug to Oct24" Prairie
Savanna
WoodlandMD, M, MW Full sun to shade Good for short-height restorations in a variety of soil and light conditions. It is an abundant late-season food source for bees. •
Aster macrophyllus Big Leaf Aster Blue
Aug to Oct8-18" Savanna Woodland Forest D, MD, M, MW full sun to shade One of the most common groundcovers of northern forests. Broad heart-shaped leaves make an great, fast-growing groundcover for all but the wettest soil types. •
Aster novae-angliae New England Aster Blue
Aug to Oct24-48" Prairie Marsh Swamp MD, M, MW, W full sun to part shade Nice perennial for moist to wet habitats. Commonly used as a garden perennial and for wet lake-edge plantings. Nectar source for butterflies. •
Aster oblongifolius
Aromatic Aster Violet
Aug to Oct12-24" Dry Prairie Savanna D, MD full to part sun Very attractive low-grower for dry sandy prairies. Common throughout SE to NW MN and SW to NW WI. A must for short prairie restorations. •
Aster oolentangiense Sky Blue Aster Blue
Aug to Oct24-36" Prairie
SavannaD, MD, M full to part sun An aster with one of the truest blue flowers you can find among native wildflowers. Attracts loads of pollinators. •
Aster umbellatus Flat-topped Aster White
July to Aug30-42" Prairie Lake Edge Swamp M, MW, W full sun to full shade White heads held in a broad terminal cluster. Common plant of moist to wet lake edges and moist to mesic forests. Great butterfly plant and cutflower. Ranges throughout MN and WI. •
Baptisia alba White Wild Indigo White
June to Aug30-42" Prairie Marsh Lake Edge D, MD, M, MW full to part sun Legume of moist to wet prairies and lake edges. Attractive foliage and flowers followed by pods. Nice in perennial gardens. •
Baptisia australis Blue False Indigo Blue
June to July30-42" Prairie Savanna M, MW full to part sun Stately perennial with glossy foliage and beautiful sky blue flower clusters. Excellent garden perennial. Native south of our range but tough enough for restorations here in NW WI. •
Caltha palustris Marsh Marigold Yellow
May to June12-18" Swamp Peatland MW, W part sun to shade Harbinger of spring. Usually associated with peaty ground and some flowing water, but can be planted on any wet ground. Great for pond edges. •
Campanula rotundifolia Harebell Blue
June to Sept16-24" Prairie Savanna Woodland D, MD full sun to part shade Blue bell-shaped flowers atop delicate, grassy foliage. Great plant for restorations. Common throughout WI in all dry habitats. Shade-tolerant. •
Coreopsis lanceolata Lance Leaf Coreopsis Yellow
June to Aug24-36" Dry Prairie Savanna D, MD full sun to part shade Wiry stems bearing yellow daisies. Easy to grow on toughest, driest soil types. Very good butterfly plant. •
Coreopsis palmata Prairie Coreopsis Yellow
June to Oct16-30" Dry Prairie Savanna D, MD, M full sun to part shade Yellow daisies above ferny foliage. Native of driest prairies and bluff communities throughout southern 2/3 of MN and WI. Good for butterflies. •
Dalea candida White Prairie Clover
White
June to Sept16-30" Dry Prairie Savanna D, MD, M full to part sun Dense 2" clusters of small white flowers atop grayish ferny foliage. Very attractive perennial for prairie and savanna restorations as well as perennial gardens. •
Dalea purpurea
Purple Prairie Clover
Purple
June to Sept16-30" Dry Prairie Savanna D, MD, M full to part sun Similar to Dalea candida but with purple flowers. Both species are excellent butterfly plants. Used as tea by Native Americans. •
Echinacea angustifolia Narrow-Leaf Purple Coneflower Lavender
July to Aug24-36" Prairie Savanna D, MD full to part sun Said to be the best of the purple coneflowers for medicinal purposes. Native in Western MN and further west, but hardy in this area. Very attractive with narrow leaves. •
Echinacea purpurea Purple Coneflower Purple
July to Aug24-36" Prairie Savanna MD, M, MW full to part sun Spectacular display of broad-headed purple daisies. Great for restorations and perennial gardens. •
Eryngium yuccifolium Rattlesnake Master White
July to Oct28-42" Prairie Savanna MD, M, MW full to part sun Exotic-looking plant that resembles a desert yucca. Bristly white heads and whitish foliage make it a great background perennial as well as a tough fast grower for restorations. •
Eupatorium maculatum Spotted Joe-Pye Weed Purple
July to Sept24-48" Wet Prairie Marsh Swamp MW, W full sun to part shade Good lake edge perennial with broad flat-topped clusters of purple heads. Excellent butterfly plant. Ranges throughout MN and WI. •
Eupatorium purpureum Purple Joe Pye Weed Purple
July to Sept24-36" Savanna Woodland Forest MD, M, MW part sun to shade Moist to moderately dry savannas and forests through southern 2/3 of WI and eastern 1/2 of MN. Attractive broad clusters of purple heads. Excellent for attracting butterflies. •
Euthamia graminfolia Grass-leaved Goldenrod Yellow
July to Sept48" Dry to Wet Prairie MD, M, MW, W Full sun This plant is not really a goldenrod but is an excellent source of pollen for bees. Can be somewhat spreading and aggressive but is very adaptable to a variety of soil moisture conditions and good for restorations. •
Fragaria virginiana Wild Strawberry White
May to June6" Prairie Savanna Forest D, MD, M, MW full sun to shade Stoloniferous spreading groundcover bears delicious fruit. Found throughout MN and WI ranging from prairies to forests. Widely adapted to dry, moist or even wet soils. •
Galium boreale Northern Bedstraw White
June to July16-24" Woodland
ForestMD, M, MW, W full sun to full shade Common understory species of northern forests in MN & WI. Easy to grow on mesic to dry soils. •
Geranium maculatum Wild Geranium Pink
May to June18" Woodland Savanna Forest MD, M full to part shade Tolerant to all soils and woodland conditions except deeply shaded situations. Nice perennial geranium with attractive foliage that turns red in fall. •
Heliopsis helianthoides False/Early Sunflower Yellow June to Oct 24-42" Prairie Savanna Lake Edge MD, M, MW full to part sun Widespread on dry to wet soils. Long flowering period. Suited to all but very shady restoration sites. Commonly used as a garden perennial. •
Heuchera richardsonii Alum Root White
May to July12-18" Prairie Savanna Woodland D, MD, M, MW full sun to part shade Common through most of WI and MN. Attractive, tough ground cover well suited to dry soils. Quite shade-tolerant. Usually associated with rock outcrops in prairies, woodlands, and forests. •
Iris versicolor Northern Blue Flag Iris Blue
June to July24-36" Marsh
Peatland
Lake EdgeM, MW, W full to part sun Common on lake margins throughout northern WI and MN. Very attractive, forming large clumps. Some consider this to be synonymous with Iris virginica. •
Liatris aspera Rough Blazing Star Purple
July to Sept18-36" Prairie Savanna Woodland D, MD, M full to part sun Beautiful purple spikes. Most common liatris of dry, sandy prairies throughout MN and WI. Excellent butterfly plant. •
Liatris ligulistylis Northern Plains Blazing Star Purple
July to Aug24-42" Prairie Savanna MD, M, MW full to part sun Rosy heads appear in abundance on tall spikes. Beautiful plant among the best to attract butterflies. OK on wet and dry soils. •
Liatris pychnostachya Thick Spike Blazing Star Purple
July to Sept24-36" Prairie Marsh Lake Edge M, MW, W full to part sun Dense purple spikes. Good for moist and wet restoration sites. Very showy, good butterfly plant. Ranges throughout prairie regions of MN and WI. •
Liatris spicata Marsh Blazing Star Purple
July to Aug24-36" Prairie
Marsh
Lake EdgeM, MW, W full to part sun Most common liatris for perennial gardening. Grows well in any condition. Perfect pollinator plant. Native into SE WI. Moist to wet soils. •
Lobelia cardinalis Cardinal Flower Red
July to Oct36-48" Prairie
Marsh
Lake EdgeMW, W full sun to part shade Showy spikes of red flowers are the best for attracting hummingbirds. Suited to moist soils particularly along waterways. Native through most of WI. •
Lobelia siphilitica Great Blue Lobelia Blue
July to Oct20-30" Marsh Peatland Swamp M, MW, W full sun to part shade Widely adapted to wet and moist soils. Vivid blue and white-striped flowers in terminal spikes. Compact and well suited to perennial gardens. •
Mertensia virginiana Virginia Bluebells Blue
May to June18-24" Woodland Forest M, MW part to full shade Clusters of bell-shaped blue flowers in spring. Nice woodland wildflower. Dies back by midsummer, but are plantable while dormant. •
Mimulus ringens Monkeyflower Lavender
July to Sept18-24" Marsh
Lake Edge
SwampMW, W full sun to part shade Lavender spikes of 1" snapdragon flowers that look like small monkeys. Compact plants. Excellent for lakescaping. •
Monarda fistulosa Bergamot Lavender
July to Aug36-48" Prairie Savanna Woodland D, MD, M, MW full sun to part shade One of the most common and widespread native wildflowers. Good in herbal teas. Used medicinally by Native Americans. Moist to dry soils. •
Monarda punctata Dotted Mint Lavender
June to Sept18-30" Prairie Savanna D, MD full to part sun Fragrant herb with showy dotted multicolored leaves below flowers. Good on dry soils. Used medicinally and in herbal teas. Nice cutflower. •
Penstemon digitalis Smooth Penstemon White
June to July24-30" Prairie Savanna Woodland MD, M full sun to part shade 1.5" white tubular flowers in tall spikes. Good garden perennial and cutflower. Tolerant of dry and mesic soils and a variety of light conditions. •
Phlox divaricata Woodland Phlox Blue
June to July12-18" Forest MD, M, MW part sun to shade Beautiful fragrant spring wildflower occurring in forests ranging from mesic to floodplain. Excellent for shady restorations and gardens. •
Phlox pilosa Prairie Phlox Pink
May to June18-24" Prairie Savanna D, MD, M, MW full to part sun Broad heads of deep pink flowers. Very nice wildflower for restorations and perennial gardens. •
Polemonium reptans Jacob's Ladder Blue
May to June18" Woodland Forest MD, M, MW part sun to full shade Beautiful spring woodland wildflower. Ferny leaves resemble a ladder. A must for woodland gardens and restorations. •
Ratibida pinnata Yellow Coneflower Yellow
July to Oct24-52" Prairie Savanna MD, M full to part sun One of the more common native prairie wildflowers. Very attractive to butterflies. Greyish foliage makes this a nice contrast plant. •
Rudbeckia fulgida Orange Coneflower Orange-Yellow
July to Oct24-36" Marsh
Lake Edge
FenMD, M, MW full to part sun Beautiful compact coneflower with deep green foliage and 3" orange-yellow heads with brown centers. Parent of 'goldsturm', one of the most popular garden perennials. •
Rudbeckia hirta Black Eyed Susan Yellow
June to Oct24-36" Prairie Savanna MD, M, MW full to part sun Very common short-lived perennial occurring in a wide range of habitats. Produces lots of color the first year. •
Rudbeckia subtomentosa Sweet Black Eyed Susan Yellow
July to Sept24-36" Prairie Stream Edge MD, M, MW full to part sun Very attractive yellow heads in profusion atop deep green glossy leaves. Good for restorations and perennial gardens. Native into SW WI. •
Rudbeckia triloba Brown Eyed Susan Yellow
July to Oct24-36" Prairie Marsh Swamp MD, M, MW full sun to part shade Outstanding coneflower with numerous heads which are smaller than other species, but more abundant. Very nice foliage. Should be grown more widely in perennial beds. Mesic to wet soils. •
Silene regia Royal Catchfly Red
June to Oct18-24" Prairie
SavannaMD, M full sun to part shade Deep red tubular flowers flaring out into a star. Excellent hummingbird plant and garden perennial. Native just south of MN and WI, but hardy in the north. •
Silphium perfoliatum Cup Plant Yellow
July to Sept48-72" Prairie
Marsh
Lake EdgeM, MW full sun to part shade Impressive sunflower with numerous broad yellow heads. Unusual opposite leaves fuse to make cups which collect water for bird bathing. Birds love it! •
Solidago flexicaulis Zig Zag Goldenrod Yellow
Aug to Sept24" Woodland Forest MD, M, MW part to full shade Good woodland perennial for restorations. Unique zig-zag stems with scattered yellow heads. Very different than most goldenrods. Moist to mesic soils. •
Solidago rigida Stiff Goldenrod Yellow
Aug to Sept24-36" Prairie Savanna Lake Edge D, MD, M, MW full to part sun Another goldenrod worthy of growing for its very attractive foliage. Topped with a broad, flat cluster of yellow heads. Adapted to mesic and moist soils. Good garden perennial. •
Solidago speciosa Showy Goldenrod Yellow
Aug to Sept24-36" Prairie Savanna D, MD, M full sun to part shade Highly recommended for restorations and for perennial gardens. Very showy tall heads above glossy green foliage. Great butterfly plant. •
Tradescantia ohiensis Ohio Spiderwort Blue
June to Oct24-48" Prairie Savanna Woodland D, MD, M, MW full sun to part shade Forms large clumps creating a very nice display of 1" flowers in heads on top of each stem. Great for restorations and gardens. Moist to dry soils. •
Verbena stricta Hoary Vervain Blue
June to Sept24-36" Prairie Savanna Woodland D, MD full sun to part shade Spikes of blue flowers above greyish foliage. Adapted to dry, sandy soils. Good butterfly plant. •
Vernonia fasciculata Ironweed Rose-Pink
July to Sept24-42" Prairie Marsh Swamp M, MW full sun to part shade Broad, flat clusters of pink heads to 5" across. Very attractive to butterflies. Good in moist to wet soils for lake edge landscaping. Wide ranging in MN and WI. •
Veronicastrum virginianum Culver's Root White
June to Sept36-54" Prairie Savanna Woodland MD, M, MW full sun to part shade Several tall showy spikes on top of each stem make this an excellent tall garden perennial. Attracts butterflies. Good in most soils except extemely dry. •
Viola pedatifida Prairie Violet Blue
May to June4" Prairie Savanna Woodland MD, M full sun to part shade 1.5" blue flowers above deeply clawed foliage. Very nice for edging restoration sites on dry to mesic soils. Also nice for rock gardening. Common in prairie regions of MN and WI. •
Zizia aurea Golden Alexanders Yellow
May to July18-30" Prairie Savanna Woodland MD, M, MW full sun to part shade Early-flowering plant of mesic to moist habitats with 3" flat-topped heads of yellow flowers. Seed heads that follow are attractive throughout the year. •
Achillea millefolium Yarrow White
June to Oct18-30" Prairie
Savanna WoodlandD, MD, M, MW full sun to part shade Attractive, aromatic, ferny foliage. Great component of a no-mow or low-mow lawn. Good butterfly plant. Grows well in a wide variety of habitats. •
Acorus calamus Sweet Flag Yellow
July to Aug36" Marsh Peatland Lake Edge MW, W full sun to part shade Unusual plant with attractive yellowish foliage and sweet fragrance when crushed. Forms beautiful clumps on lake margins. Great for water gardens. •
Allium stellatum Prairie Onion Pink
July to Sept12-18" Dry Prairie Savanna D, MD, M, MW full to part sun Attractive plants occurring in dry prairies and on rocky cliff areas. Good plant for tough sites and rock gardens. Ranging throughout MN and WI. •
Anemone canadensis Canada Anemone White May to July 12-24" Prairie Savanna Forest M, MW full sun to part shade Fine, showy clump-forming plant of mesic to moist prairies, forest margins and woodlands. •
Antennaria plantaginifolia Plantain Pussy Toes White
May to July6-12" Dry Prairie, Savanna D, DM, M full to part sun Nice groundcover for dry habitats in all but full shade. Attractive white foliage, excellent lawn alternative for tough sites. Ranges through MN and WI. •
Artemesia ludoviciana Prairie Sage Yellow
July to Oct18-30" Prairie
SavannaD, MD, M full to part sun Fragrant whitish foliage makes a nice contrast to green plants. Dry to mesic prairies. Sacred incense and insect repellant of Native Americans. •
Aster ptarmicoides Upland White Aster White
Aug to Oct12-24" Prairie Savanna D, MD full to part sun Low, spreading plants covered with white heads late summer through fall. Mesic to dry prairies throughout MN and WI. Excellent in short prairies. •
Aster puniceus Swamp Aster Purple
Aug to Oct36-56" Marsh Swamp MW, W full sun to part shade Common, showy aster of lake edges, swamps, bogs, and fens. Occurs throughout MN and WI. •
Callirhoe triangulata Clustered Poppy Mallow Pink
July to Sept12" Dry Prairie D, MD full to part sun Thrives in dry, gravely soil and produces exceptionally beautiful magenta-red blossoms. Also known as "Wine Cups." •
Campanula americana Tall Bellflower Blue
July to Oct36-60" Savanna Woodland MD, M, MW part sun to part shade A biennial so grows quickly and flowers the first or second year and then self-seeds. Tall spires of violet-blue flowers good for quick color in partially shaded restorations and a variety of soil conditions except very dry. •
Echinacea pallida Pale Purple Coneflower Lavender
July to Aug24-36" Prairie Savanna D, MD, M full to part sun Only echinacea species definitely native to WI. Nice narrow foliage. Heads have reflexed rays ("petals"). Can't beat these for butterflies. •
Eupatorium perfoliatum Boneset White
June to Aug24-42" Prairie Marsh Swamp MW, W full sun to part shade Nice lake edge plants with flat-topped cluster of white heads. Very nice purplish foliage with opposite fused leaves. Used medicinally to hasten healing of bones. Ranges throughout MN and WI. •
Geum triflorum Prairie Smoke Red
May to June6-12" Dry Prairie Woodland D, MD, M, MW full to part sun Awesome early-flowering prairie wildflower, great for sandy site restorations and for rock gardening. Hairy fruits remain attractive throughout the year. •
Helenium autumnale Sneezeweed Yellow
July to Oct30-48" Swamp Lake Edge MW, W full sun to shade Sneezeweed won't make you sneeze - it was used as an expectorant by Native Americans. Gaillardia -like heads in abundance. Good butterfly plant. •
Oenothera pilosella Prairie Sundrops Yellow
May to June24" Prairie MD, M, MW full to part sun A day-flowering species of the Evening Primrose family. It spreads semi-agressively but can easily be kept under control due to shallow roots. Flowers attract pollinators. •
Physostegia virginiana Obedient Plant Pink
July to Oct24-36" Prairie Marsh Swamp M, MW, W full sun to part shade Popular garden perennial native to moist prairies, lakeside and streamside wetlands. •
Rudbeckia laciniata Wild Goldenglow Yellow
July to Sept36-48" Prairie Swamp Lake Edge M, MW full sun to part shade Found throughout WI, primarily in swamp habitats and along lakes and streams, but also in prairies. Good for moist, shaded restoration sites. •
Solidago nemoralis Gray Goldenrod Yellow
Aug to Oct24-36" Prairie
Savannah
Open
WoodlandD, MD Sun to part shade One of the most attractive goldenrods, it has vibrant golden-yellow flowers that are a great source of pollen for bees and butterflies right up to frost. It is also one of the most shade-tolerant goldenrods. •
Symphyotrichum shortii Short's Aster Blue
Aug to Oct36" Woodland
SavannaMD, M full to part shade And easy way to get a profusion of warm-blue flowers in your shade garden or restoration. Similar in use and habitat to Big Leaf Aster, looks great with Zig Zag Goldenrod. •
Verbena hastata Blue Vervain Blue
June to Sept36-48" Prairie Marsh Swamp M, MW, W full sun to part shade Tall spikes of blue flowers really attract butterflies. Great for shoreland restorations on mesic to saturated soils. Throughout MN and WI. •
D = Dry, MD = Medium Dry, M = Medium/Mesic, MW = Medium Wet, W = Wet
For even more detailed information on a particular plant, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Herbarium site is a fantastic resource. It hosts many pictures and botanical information. http://wisflora.herbarium.wisc.edu
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