2016 Prairie Moon Native Gardeners Companion For Web

SPRING 2016
Solomons Seal (Polygonatum biflorum) p.16
NATIVE GARDENERS
companion
Presented by
Prairie Moon Nursery
Seeds and Plants of Authentic North American

Wildflowers for Restoration and Gardening
2016
NATIVE
GARDENERS
companion
Potted Gardens
4-5
Mix & Match Potted Trays
6-9
By Brenda Dziedzic
Monarch Conservation Specialist
MonarchWatch.org
SEEDS
BARE ROOT PLANTS

Our experience shows that plants
transplant most successfully when they are
dormant. Accordingly, we dig our plants
from outdoor beds and ship them AprilMay and October. Most of our plants are
at least one growing season old. Many are
two years or older. We are among the few
still employing this production method,
which is labor-intensive but plant-friendly.
All of our plants are grown for sale, never
wild-dug. Since digging of wild plants can
deplete and destroy local native plant
populations, it is important to be aware of
the origin of commercially sold plants.
Germinating Seed
10-11
Best value, some patience required
Made in the Shade
12-17
Prairie Classics for Medium Soil
18-23
We offer seeds from nearly 700 native

species, shipping year-round. Growing
from seed takes longer and requires more
patience, faith and follow-up maintenance
than transplanting bare-root or potted
plants, but, one big advantage of using
seeds is affordability, especially when
planting larger areas.
for Drier Soil
26-27
for Wetter Soil
28
Trees & Shrubs
30-31
Prairie Grasses
32-33
Eco Grass a low-maintenance

lawn alternative
34-35
Tool Shed our favorite

gardening tools
36-39
A more mature plant, wide selection
POTTED PLANTS
Fast to establish, a great value
Order Form
40
Find-it-Fast
41
Seed Mix Site Prep
42-43
Seed Mixes
44-47
Mothers Day Garden
back cover
2016
Cultural
Guide
In addition to this Native Gardeners
Companion, we also publish a
complete Cultural Guide with detailed
horticultural information about the
700+ natives we carry. If you wish to
receive a copy of that catalog, please
call us or click on the "Request a Free
Catalog" link on the left side of our
website, www.prairiemoon.com.
About our products
Toll-Free (866) 417-8156
MONARCH
RECOVERY REPORT
Full trays (38 plants) leave our Midwest greenhouse based on order
date and when all species are
transit-ready; usually shipping begins mid-May and goes
through late-June. Each of the
38 plant cells are 2 wide at top
x 5 deep; ideal for deep-rooted natives. Full-color tags
and planting instructions are
included with each order. (p. 4-9)
TOOL SHED
We have 3 pricing options for potted

trays: single species for $99, pre-designed Garden Kits for $129, and Mix/
Match (up to 6 species) for $139.
A collection of products that we consider

high-quality, reliable accessories to our gardening and restoration work. All Tool Shed
prices include the shipping fee and make
great gifts! (p. 36-39)
USING THIS
CATALOG
Native Gardeners Companion 2016
Observers estimate that there were about one billion

Monarch butterflies in colonies at their over-wintering sites in Mexico back in the winter of 1996-97.
By the winter of 2013-14 the count had plummeted
to about 33 million. This great decline was caused
by loss of habitat due to urban sprawl, agricultural
practices, development and cropland conversion
across the Monarchs migration range as well as in
their Mexican winter quarters. If that rate of loss
continued, we would eventually lose the migration
of this species and our children, grandchildren and
great-grandchildren would be unable to experience
the lovely Monarch butterfly.
Happily, the winter of 2014-15 brought a slight increase, up to about 55.77 million Monarchs. Since
then, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has teamed
up with conservation partners to launch a campaign
to save the Monarch butterfly. Monarch Watch, the
National Wildlife Federation and many local and national groups are chipping in to help. This can only
be successful if millions of Americans get involved.
Communities can make a difference by planting
milkweed. Many schools, businesses, and residences
are getting involved. You, too, can help.
Catalog No. Latin name
Easy to grow
from seed
EZ
Ht: 2" | Blooms: Jun-Aug | Spacing: 1-3' | Zones: 4-7

Please treat these as guidelines only.
Full sun-20% shade
20-70% shade
70-100% shade
Wet
Dry (shaded drops = moisture preference)

*Germination code: see p.11 | *Germ Code: C(60)
(ie: seed germinates after 60 days of cold moist stratification)
YOUR BEST SOURCE TO START NURTURING NATIVE PLANTS
COMMON MILKWEED
ASC14F Asclepias syriaca
EZ
Ht: 3' | Blooms: Jun-Aug | Spacing: 2-3' | Zones: 3-8

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry | *Germ Code: C(30)
Once very common, Common Milkweed used to
be in every farm field, ditch and disturbed area.
It is one of the easiest and fastest-to-establish
Milkweeds and planting more can counter threats
to our Monarchs. Other native pollinators will also
benefit during its long and fragrant bloom time.
Seed
150 seeds/pkt 4,000 seeds/oz.
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$3.00
$4.80
$7.80
$12.00
Growing public awareness and ongoing media attention provide hope that the decline can be turned
around. We feel that this year the numbers may
double again. Monarch Watch had more orders
for Monarch tags this year than at any time since
2003. Tagging data sheets are coming in and the
numbers of tag records (butterflies tagged) appear
to be at least twice that of last year. The number
of fall roosts reported to Journey North are better
than in any year since 2010, when there were about
198.6 million. There have been no indications that
the Monarchs have encountered unfavorable conditions while moving into or through Mexico. Things
are looking up and will continue to improve if we all
pitch in and help. Please do your part and PLANT
MILKWEED.
Learn About Butterflies

in the Garden
Deer-resistant
Attracts butterflies, birds or other pollinators
COMMON NAME
TAP ROOT
By Brenda Dziedzic
BUTFLY $22.00 (SHIPPING INCLUDED)
Sun:
Full sun-20% shade
20-70% shade
EZ

Sun:
Soil:Wet
One of the most popular natives for the landscape!
Great for a sunny location in a medium to dry area,
Butterfly Weed's vivid orange color, low mounded
profile, and ability to attract and sustain butterflies
make it a well-known favorite.
Seed
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$7.50
$12.00
$19.50
$30.00
Bare Root Plants: 1-2: $9.00 ea 3-11: $8.00 ea
Avail in Potted Trays (38 plants) from $99, p.4-9
Free Seed
Packet with
every 2016
order!
FIBROUS ROOT
WHORLED MILKWEED
ASC18F Asclepias verticillata
This guide offers an introduction

into butterfly and moth biology,
rearing
and
host-specific
gardening. It covers 36 species with 500+
photographs representing a range of life
cycles for each species. It is thorough, colorful
and easy to navigate, making it an excellent
guide for experts and plant enthusiasts alike.
292 pages
BUTTERFLY WEED
ASC16F Asclepias tuberosa
EZ
Ht: 2' | Blooms: Jul-Sep | Spacing: 1-2' | Zones: 3-9

Sun:
Soil:Wet
With narrow whorled leaves and clusters of
approximately 20 flowers near the top of each
plant, Whorled Milkweed is a monarch favorite.
Blooming anytime between July and September,
Whorled Milkweed flowers later in the year than
many other Milkweeds.
Seed
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
$2.50
$10.00
$15.00
$25.00
70-100% shade Soil: Wet
ROSE MILKWEED
ASC08F Asclepias incarnata
EZ
Ht: 4' | Blooms: Jun-Aug | Spacing: 18-36" | Zones: 3-9

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Also called Swamp Milkweed, it will thrive in
sunny medium to wet soils, but will also tolerate
drier conditions and part shade. It has a lovely
sweet fragrance and is deer-resistant.
Seed
100 seeds/pkt (Free Packet 25 seeds) 4,800 seeds/oz.
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$3.00
$4.80
$7.80
$12.00
Dry (shaded drops = moisture preference) *Germ Code: See p.11
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POTTED GARDENS SHIP MAY-JUNE
Our 38-pot Garden Kits are designed with a diversity of 14 species of wildflowers
and grasses for spring-fall blooms. We ship in the order received - order early!
QUANTITIES ARE LIMITED, RESERVE YOURS NOW!

a
129
Butterfly &
Hummingbird
Garden (dry)
The plants in this garden kit will provide

a succession of blooms through the
growing season. Species were selected
to provide both nectar for butterflies and
hummingbirds and food for caterpillars.
h. Button Blazing Star (3)

i. Bradburys Monarda (3)
j. Hairy Mountain Mint (2)
k. Orange Coneflower (3)
l. Royal Catchfly (3)
m. Little Bluestem (2)
n. Prairie Dropseed (3)
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The delicate yet resilient beauties in this

garden kit are perfect for the edges of
woods or shaded property perimeters.
These semi-shade plants provide a head
start for shady plantings, which commonly
have longer establishment periods.
a. Columbine (4 plants)
b. Shorts Aster (3)
c. Hairy Wood Mint (3)
d. Cardinal Flower (3)
e. Sweet Joe Pye Weed (2)
f. Wild Geranium (3)
g. Early Sunflower (3)
Butterfly &
Hummingbird
Garden (moist)
h. Prairie Alumroot (3)

i. Bradburys Monarda (3)
j. Foxglove Beardtongue (3)
k. Brown-eyed Susan (2)
l. Palm Sedge (2)
m. River Oats (2)
n. Bottlebrush Grass (2)
129
POTTED TRAY GARDEN KITS
The variety of beautiful colors, heights

and plant forms in this garden kit will
please you at least as much as the many
bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other
native pollinators that will be attracted to
do their important work.
a. Rose Milkweed (3 plants)
b. Blue Wild Indigo (2)
c. Purple Coneflower (3)
d. Sneezeweed (3)
e. Early Sunflower (3)
f. Cardinal Flower (3)
g. Great Blue Lobelia (3)
h. Meadow Blazing Star (3)

i. Wild Bergamot (2)
j. Obedient Plant (3)
k. Orange Coneflower (2)
l. Palm Sedge (3)
m. Switch Grass (2)
n. Prairie Dropseed (3)
Native Gardeners Companion SPRING 2016
QUANTITIES ARE LIMITED, RESERVE YOURS NOW!
Classic
Tallgrass
Prairie Garden
129
CLASSIC | $129 | 14 Species | Ht: Med - Tall

Medium to Dry Soils | Near Full Sun
BFLYWET | $129 | 14 Species | Ht: Medium

Moist Soils | Full to Part Sun
CUSTOMER FAVORITE!
MOST POPULAR!
SHADE $129 14 Species Ht: Short - Med

Medium Soils | Part Shade
|
BFLYDRY | $129 | 14 Species | Ht: Short - Med

Drier Soils | Near Full Sun
a. Anise Hyssop (3 plants)

b. Butterfly Weed (3)
c. Smooth Blue Aster (3)
d. Cream Wild Indigo (2)
e. Bushs Poppy Mallow (2)
f. Prairie Coreopsis (3)
g. Pale Purple Coneflower (3)
Semi-Shade
Woodland
Garden
129
$
e
The tallgrass prairie is one of the most

endangered ecosystems on the planet. Recreate a piece of it with these tough plants
that have evolved to tolerate high winds,
difficult soils such as clay, and periods of
drought. Your plants will explode with
color and texture in July and August,
typical of a prairie.
a. New England Aster (2 plants) h. Yellow Coneflower (3)
b. Tall Coreopsis (2)
i. Sweet Black-eyed Susan (2)
c. White Wild Indigo (3)
j. Compass Plant (2)
d. Pale Purple Coneflower (3) k. Showy Goldenrod (3)
e. Rattlesnake Master (3)
l. Hoary Vervain (3)
f. Prairie Blazing Star (5)
m. Big Bluestem (2)
g. Wild Quinine (3)
n. Indian Grass (2)
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Anise Hyssop
Ozark Bluestar
Agastache foeniculum
MIX & MATCH

POTTED TRAYS
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 3 ft
Jun-Sep
Rose Milkweed
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 3 ft
Apr-May
Prairie Milkweed
Asclepias incarnata
New Jersey Tea
Aquilegia canadensis
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 2 ft
Apr-Jun
Butterfly Weed
Asclepias sullivantii
Lance-leaf Coreopsis
Ceanothus americanus
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 3 ft
Jun-Aug
Pale Purple Coneflower
Asclepias tuberosa
Prairie Coreopsis
Coreopsis lanceolata
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 2 ft
May-Aug
Bushs Coneflower
Echinacea pallida
Tall Coreopsis
Coreopsis palmata
Sun
Wet
Dry
Coreopsis tripteris
ht 2 ft
Jun-Aug
Purple Coneflower
Echinacea paradoxa
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 7 ft
Jul-Oct
Fireweed
Echinacea purpurea
Epilobium angustifolium
A PRAIRIE MOON EXCLUSIVE

Sun
Wet
ORDER
EARLY!
Our potted trays often sell out
before our midwest greenhouse
begins shipping in May. We
ship in the order received,
and when all species are
transit-hardy.
Dry
ht 4 ft
Jun-Aug
Smooth Blue Aster
Dry
Dry
ht 3 ft
Jun-Aug
New England Aster
Aster laevis
Sun
Wet
Sun
Wet
Sun
Wet
Dry
Dry
ht 2 ft
Jun-Aug
Shorts Aster
Aster novae-angliae
ht 4 ft
Aug-Oct
Sun
Wet
Sun
Wet
Dry
Dry
ht 3 ft
Jun-Jul
Rattlesnake Master
Aster shortii
ht 5 ft
Aug-Oct
Sun
Wet
Sun
Wet
Dry
Dry
ht 3 ft
Jun-Aug
Joe Pye Weed
Eryngium yuccifolium
ht 3 ft
Aug-Oct
Sun
Wet
Sun
Wet
Dry
Dry
ht 4 ft
Jul-Sep
Sweet Joe Pye Weed
Eupatorium maculatum
ht 4 ft
Jul-Sep
Sun
Wet
Sun
Wet
Dry
Dry
ht 4 ft
Jun-Aug
Wild Geranium
Eupatorium purpureum
ht 5 ft
Jul-Sep
Sun
Wet
WILDFLOWERS (forbs)
Columbine
Amsonia illustris
Geranium maculatum
ht 7 ft
Jul-Sep
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 12in
Apr-Jul
CREATE YOUR OWN!
Choose up to six species per tray,

from over 80 species of wildflowers,
grasses and sedges.
1 SPECIES
99
White Wild Indigo
Blue Wild Indigo
Baptisia alba
Cream Wild Indigo
Baptisia australis
Sneezeweed
Baptisia bracteata
Early Sunflower
Helenium autumnale
Prairie Alumroot
Heliopsis helianthoides
Rose Mallow
Heuchera richardsonii
Hibiscus laevis
38 PLANTS
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 4 ft
Jun-Jul
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 4 ft
May-Jun
Sun
Wet
Dry
2 SPECIES
19+19
Sm Yellow Wild Indigo
Downy Wood Mint
Baptisia tinctoria
Hairy Wood Mint
Blephilia ciliata
ht 2 ft
May-Jun
NEW
Blephilia hirsuta
Sun
Wet
Dry
Shrubby St. Johns Wort
ht 4 ft
Aug-Oct
NEW
Hypericum prolificum
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 5 ft
Jun-Sep
Kankakee Mallow
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 2 ft
May-Jul
Southern Blue Flag
Iliamna remota
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 5 ft
Jul-Sep
Button Blazing Star
Iris virginica var. shrevei
Liatris aspera
3 SPECIES
13+13+12
4 SPECIES
10+10+9+9
139
Sun
Wet
Dry
NEW
False Aster
5 SPECIES
ht 2 ft
Jun-Aug
Boltonia asteroides
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 1 ft
Jun-Jul
Bushs Poppy Mallow
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 3 ft
Jun-Sep
Wild Hyacinth
Callirhoe bushii
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 5 ft
Jul-Sep
Meadow Blazing Star
Camassia scilloides
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 5 ft
Jul-Sep
Prairie Blazing Star
Liatris ligulistylis
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 3 ft
May-Jul
Cardinal Flower
Liatris pycnostachya
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 3 ft
Jul-Oct
Great Blue Lobelia
Lobelia cardinalis
Lobelia siphilitica
8+8+8+7+7
6 SPECIES
7+7+6+6+6+6
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Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 4 ft
Aug-Oct
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 2 ft
Jun-Aug
MIX & MATCH POTTED TRAYS | WILDFLOWERS (forbs)
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 2 ft
May-Jun
SPRING 2016
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 5 ft
Aug-Sep
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 4 ft
Jul-Sep
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 4 ft
Jul-Sep
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 3 ft
Jul-Oct
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Bradburys Monarda
Wild Bergamot
Monarda bradburiana
MIX & MATCH

POTTED TRAYS
Sun
Wet
Dry
Monarda fistulosa
ht 2 ft
Jun-Jul
Prairie Sundrops
Sun
Wet
Dry
Monarda punctata
ht 4 ft
Jul-Sep
Wild Quinine
Oenothera pilosella
Sun
Wet
Stiff Goldenrod
Silphium terebinthinaceum
ht 2 ft
Jul-Sep
Dry
Foxglove Beardtongue
Parthenium integrifolium
Prairie Dock
Sun
Wet
Dry
Solidago rigida
ht 9 ft
Jul-Sep
Blue Vervain
Penstemon digitalis
NEW
Sun
Wet
Dry
Ohio Spiderwort
Solidago speciosa
ht 4 ft
Aug-Oct
Hoary Vervain
Verbena hastata
Showy Goldenrod
Sun
Wet
Dry
Tradescantia ohiensis
ht 5 ft
Aug-Oct
Common Ironweed
Verbena stricta
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 3 ft
May-Jul
Culvers Root
Vernonia fasciculata
Veronicastrum virginicum

Sun
Wet
2 wide cells
Dry
ht 2 ft
May-Jun
Pale Beardtongue
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 4 ft
Jun-Sep
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 5 ft
Jun-Jul
Dry
Hairy Mountain Mint
ht 4 ft
Aug-Sep
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 5 ft
Jul-Sep
Sun
Wet
Dry
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 2 ft
Jun-Sep
Side-oats Grama
Andropogon gerardii
ht 3 ft
Jul-Aug
Dry
Sun
Wet
Big Bluestem
Pycnanthemum verticillatum
var. pilosum
Physostegia virginiana
ht 1 ft
May-Jul
Sun
Wet
Sun
Wet
Dry
Dry
ht 6 ft
Jul-Sep
Blue Grama
Bouteloua curtipendula
ht 7 ft
Jun-Sep
Sun
Wet
Sun
Wet
Dry
Dry
ht 5 ft
Jun-Aug
Common Hop Sedge
Bouteloua gracilis
ht 2 ft
Aug-Sep
Sun
Wet
Carex lupulina
ht 1 ft
Jul-Sep
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 3 ft
Jun-Aug
CREATE YOUR OWN!
Choose up to six species per tray,

from over 80 species of wildflowers,
grasses and sedges.
1 SPECIES
99
Yellow Coneflower
Orange Coneflower
Ratibida pinnata
Sweet Black-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia fulgida
Palm Sedge
Rudbeckia subtomentosa
Pennsylvania Sedge
Carex muskingumensis
Brown Fox Sedge
Carex pensylvanica
River Oats
Carex vulpinoidea
Chasmanthium latifolium
38 PLANTS
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 5 ft
Jul-Sep
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 3 ft
Jul-Sep
Sun
Wet
ht 5 ft
Aug-Oct
Dry
2 SPECIES
19+19
Brown-eyed Susan
Wild Petunia
Rudbeckia triloba
Late Figwort
Ruellia humilis
NEW
Scrophularia marilandica
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 3 ft
Jul-Aug
Canada Wild Rye
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 8in
May-Jun
Bottlebrush Grass
Elymus canadensis
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 3 ft
Jun-Jul
Purple Love Grass
Elymus hystrix
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 3 ft
Jul-Sep
GRASSES AND SEDGES
Suggested planting is
1 plant every 1-2 sq ft
Dry
Obedient Plant
Penstemon pallidus
5 deep
Sun
Wet
WILDFLOWERS (forbs)
NEW
Spotted Bee Balm
June Grass
Eragrostis spectabilis
Koeleria macrantha
3 SPECIES
13+13+12
4 SPECIES
10+10+9+9
139
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 5 ft
Aug-Oct
Wild Senna
5 SPECIES
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 1 ft
Jun-Aut
Royal Catchfly
Senna hebecarpa
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 6 ft
Jul-Oct
Compass Plant
Silene regia
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 5 ft
Jul-Oct
Switch Grass
Silphium laciniatum
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 3 ft
Jun-Aug
Little Bluestem
Panicum virgatum
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 2 ft
Jul-Aug
Indian Grass
Schizachyrium scoparium
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 2 ft
Jun-Jul
Prairie Dropseed
Sorghastrum nutans
Sporobolus heterolepis
8+8+8+7+7
6 SPECIES
7+7+6+6+6+6
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Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 5 ft
Jul-Aug
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 4 ft
Jul-Aug
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 8 ft
Jun-Sep
SPRING 2016
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 4 ft
Jul-Sep
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 3 ft
Aug-Oct
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 6 ft
Aug-Sep
MIX & MATCH POTTED TRAYS | CHOOSE FROM OVER 80 WILDFLOWERS AND GRASSES
Sun
Wet
Dry
ht 3 ft
Aug-Oct
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STEP-BY-STEP TUTORIAL FOR GERMINATION CODE C:

USING SAND
1. GATHER SUPPLIES. Place a small amount of stratifying medium into a

bowl. We are using ~1/3 cup silica stratification sand (p.36) with ~1/8 oz
seed.
SEEDING TRAYS
1. USING A CALENDAR AND OUR GERMINATION CODES, CALCULATE THE

DATE TO START COLD, MOIST STRATIFICATON PRE-TREATMENT. Rinse or
complete a short soak. Pour into a coffee filter, paper towel or fine screen
to drain.
GERMINATION CODES AND INSTRUCTIONS
Seed should germinate upon sowing

in a warm location. No pre-treatment necessary
other than cold, dry storage (also called dry cold
stratification). Seed purchased from Prairie Moon
has been stored under these conditions.
Hot water treatment: Bring water to a

boil, remove from heat, pour over seeds, and soak
in a warm place for 24 hours prior to planting.
C
Starting from Seed
The seeds of many native plants have builtin dormancy mechanisms that protect them
from germinating before killing frosts or
in times of drought. In the wild, seeds will
lie dormant until the proper conditions for
growth occur. But in cultivation, the successful gardener must become familiar with
several simple pre-sowing seed treatment
methods which will unlock the dormancy
mechanism and stimulate quicker, more consistent germination.
We have developed the following seed germination codes to help you successfully grow
the native seed sold in our catalog. These seed
treatment suggestions have been compiled
from our own experience, available literature,
and feedback from other growers and customers. These are only suggestions and not
the definitive source of germination information. If your experience reveals successful
methods other than these, please let us know.
Until you are ready to plant or apply pre-sowing treatment, seed should be stored under
refrigeration (3340F) or in a cool, dry place.
Avoid rapid or frequent changes in temperature or humidity and protect against rodents.
Sow seeds shallowly and keep seedlings carefully weeded. Periodic watering is helpful to
establish seedlings. If seed does not germinate
the first year, dont give up; germination may
occur the second year or even later.
GERMINATION CODES AND INSTRUCTIONS
2. ADD WATER. 1 to 2 teaspoons is all we needed for this amount of sand.
3. MIX ONLY ENOUGH WATER TO ALLOW MEDIUM TO FORM INTO A BALL.
2. ARRANGE SEED IN A SINGLE LAYER AND ALLOW ALL EXCESS WATER TO

DRAIN OFF.
3. FOLD SEED LOOSELY INTO THE COFFEE FILTER OR PAPER TOWEL TO

ALLOW FOR WEEKLY SPOT CHECKS. The seed and paper should be damp
but not wet.
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Seeds germinate after a period of cold, moist

stratification. PLEASE NOTE: You do not need to
stratify if you are fall planting or using a seed drill.
Also, do not use this method if you are planting a
seed mix and cannot keep the site moist. Mix seeds
with equal amounts or more of damp sand, vermiculite or other sterile medium (moistbut not so wet
that water will squeeze out of a handful). We use silica sand (purchased at a building supply center) for
small quantities. For large quantities we use coarse
grade vermiculite. Place mixture in a labeled, sealed
plastic bag and store in a refrigerator (3338F).
Stratify for the days indicated in parentheses. If two
months (C(60)) of this cold storage before planting
is normally required to break the dormancy of these
seeds, one month may work for many species if
time is a constraint. Some seeds may sprout in the
storage bag if moist stratified too long. If sprouting occurs, plant immediately. Another method
of breaking dormancy for species requiring moist
stratification is to sow seeds outdoors in the fall so
they may overwinter.
Seeds are very small or need light to naturally break dormancy and germinate. Surface sow.
4. ADD YOUR SEED. Our package label will indicate the suggested number
of days for artificial stratification.
Allium canadense - Wild Garlic (web)

Andropogon gerardii - Big Bluestem (p.32)
Aster laevis - Smooth Blue Aster (p.22)
Aster lateriflorus - Calico Aster (web)
Bouteloua curtipendula - Side-oats Grama (p.33)
Bromus kalmii - Prairie Brome (web)
Carex muskingumensis - Palm Sedge (web)
Dalea purpurea - Purple Prairie Clover (web)
Desmodium canadense - Showy Tick Trefoil (web)
Echinacea purpurea - Purple Coneflower (p.23)
Elymus canadensis - Canada Wild Rye (web)
Elymus hystrix - Bottlebrush Grass (p.33)
Helenium autumnale - Sneezeweed (p.28)
Hypericum prolificum - Shrubby St. John's Wort (p.31)
Koeleria macrantha - June Grass (p.33)
Mirabilis nyctaginea - Wild Four O'Clock (web)
Monarda fistulosa - Wild Bergamot (p.18)
Monarda punctata - Spotted Bee Balm (p.26)
Oenothera biennis - Common Evening Primrose (web)
Oenothera pilosella - Prairie Sundrops (web)
Opuntia humifusa - Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus (p.27)
Panicum virgatum - Switch Grass (p.33)
Pycnanthemum pilosum - Hairy Mountain Mint (web)
Salvia azurea - Blue Sage (web)
Schizachyrium scoparium - Little Bluestem (p.32)
Sorghastrum nutans - Indian Grass (p.32)
Spartina pectinata - Cord Grass (web)
Sporobolus heterolepis - Prairie Dropseed (p.33)
Veronicastrum virginicum - Culver's Root (p.25)
Seeds germinate most successfully in cool soil.

Sow seeds in late fall (after hard frost) or early spring.
Seeds need scarification. For spring planting, Prairie Moon scarifies these seeds before shipping.
Seeds for fall or frost planting are not scarified to prevent premature germination and winter kill.
Legume, Rhizobium Inoculum. Prairie Moon

includes genus-specific inoculum with legume seed free
of charge when available. Inoculum aids in the fixation
of atmospheric nitrogen and improves the long-term
health of native plant communities.
INOCULUM FOR LEGUMES

Choose from 17 different rhizobial inoculum strains. Legume seed purchased from Prairie Moon Nursery comes
with inoculum at no additional charge. Small packet
inoculates up to 2 oz, large packet inoculates up to 1 lb.
INOCULSM
INOCULLG
Small Packet........................................$1.50
Large Packet....................................... $2.50
Hemiparasitic species that needs a host plant.

Good hosts for many parasitic species include low-growing grasses and sedges.
In order to germinate, seeds need a warm,

moist period followed by a cold, moist period. Mix seeds
with sterile medium, place mixture in a labeled, sealed
plastic bag and store in warm (about 80F) place for 60
90 days. Then place in refrigerator (3338F) for 6090
days before sowing. Or, sow outdoors and allow one full
year for germination.
Seeds need a cold, moist period followed by a

warm, moist period followed by a 2nd cold, moist period.
3
4
5
6
5. REFRIGERATE THE SEED MIXTURE IN A SEALED PLASTIC BAG MARKED

WITH START AND FINISH DATES. Check periodically so that the mixture
does not dry out. If premature sprouting occurs, plant immediately.
Plant fresh seed or keep moist.

Refrigerate until planting or starting other treatment.
M
?
Best planted outdoors in the fall.
Not sure. Your input would be of interest to us.
4. A DRY PAPER TOWEL ADDED TO YOUR LABELED RESEALABLE BAG will

help to maintain even moisture while pulling excessive moisture away. Do
not allow the stratification medium to completely dry out or stay soggy
enough to rot.
5. PLACE THE SEALED BAG IN YOUR REFRIGERATOR (NOT FREEZER)

and monitor weekly, or as needed, until it is time to remove for sowing.
Replace coffee filter or paper towel often; repeat from step 1. Once seed
has completed the recommended stratification period, or if excessive early
sprouting occurs, plant immediately. (Seed Starting Trays, p.37)
prairiemoon.com/How-to-Germinate-Native-Seeds.html
10
(Number of stratifying days)
These are some of the more popular species

that will germinate without pre-treatment
(germination code A).
7
8
9
USDA Plant
Hardiness Zones
Species listed in this
catalog include approximate
hardiness zones, using the
standard USDA zone map.
Some species
like Prairie Phlox
(Phlox pilosa)
can be difficult to
grow from seed.
Refer to the germination codes
while planning
your order to
avoid unexpected
results.
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the Shade
POPULAR NATIVES
FOR WOODLAND
AND SAVANNA
MAY APPLE
POD02F Podophyllum peltatum
Ht: 1 | Blooms: Apr-Jun | Spacing: 18-24 | Zones: 4-8

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry
For those of you who struggle with what to plant
under pines or black walnuts that leave dry, shady
conditions and less-than-ideal soil, May Apple is
a perfect choice. They can be aggressive, but have
attractive, short, green foliage that look almost
like umbrellas to protect the large white flower
(pictured, left), which blooms in April and May.
SWEET JOE PYE WEED
EUP08F Eupatorium purpureum
EZ

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry | *Germ Code: C(30),G
This is the plant for you if you like the sun-loving
Joe Pye (p.28) but have too much shade. Its vanilla
scent is irresistible to Swallowtails, Monarchs and
many other pollinators. Plant withTall Bellflower
and Wild Golden Glow (prairiemoon.com)for
stunning tall accents in a woodland garden.
Seed
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$3.75
$6.00
$9.75
$15.00
WILD GERANIUM
GER02F Geranium maculatum
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WILD STRAWBERRY
DUTCHMANS BREECHES
FRA02F Fragaria virginiana
DIC02F Dicentra cucullaria
Ht: 1 | Blooms: Apr-May| Spacing: 3-6" | Zones: 3-7

Sun:
Soil: Wet
Dry
Dutchmans Breeches is a true spring woodland
ephemeral species. It flowers early in the spring
when sunlight hits the woodland floor before the
canopy of the trees fill in. By early summer, its
green, fern-like leaves will fade to a light yellow
and eventually will go into total dormancy by
mid-summer.

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry
Wild Strawberry boasts early-summer white
blossoms, edible fruit, and great red fall color. It
will spread quite quickly by runners in almost
all conditions. Berries are much smaller than
commercial strawberries but probably the most
delicious of the wild fruits.
RHIZOMATOUS ROOT
Ht: 1' | Blooms: Apr-Jul | Spacing: 8-14" | Zones: 3-8

Sun:
Soil: Wet
Dry | *Germ Code: C(60) or M
Native to the eastern half of North America, the
almost-indestructible Wild Geranium never
disappoints. It is easy to transplant, does well in
full sunlight and will spread slowly by seed and
rhizomes.
Seed
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
$2.50
$15.00
$25.00
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FIBROUS ROOT
BULBOUS ROOT
RHIZOMATOUS ROOT
FIBROUS ROOT
BULBOUS ROOT
WILD LEEK
MAIDENHAIR FERN
FIBROUS
DWARF CRESTED IRIS
ADI02S Adiantum pedatum
ALL08F Allium tricoccum
IRI02F Iris cristata
Ht: 2 | Spacing: 10-12" | Zones: 2-8

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry
Ht: 8 | Blooms: Jun-Jul | Spacing: 4-8" | Zones: 3-7

Sun:
Soil: Wet
Dry
Ht: 8 | Blooms: May | Spacing: 6-8" | Zones: 4-8

Sun:
Soil: Wet
Dry
Highly recommended for home landscaping; it

makes a nice border with other natives like Wild
Geranium (left) and is deer-resistant. This fern
has black, wiry stems and delicate, airy green
fronds that reach 1 across. They grow well in the
same environment favored by most hostas.
Reddish stalks reach heights of 8 in the spring.

The early foliage dies back late spring before the
creamy-white flowers appear in June or July.
It is popular among foragers, who will often
call them Ramps. If you do forage for them,
remember to harvest sustainably.
This petite Iris has blooms that range from violet

to nearly white. Although it has a short blooming
period, it readily spreads once established,
forming colonies with small sword-shaped
leaves. It grows best in full to partial shade
but can also tolerate full sun and drier soils
associated with many sunny locations.
Bare Root Plants: $9.00 ea
Sun:
Full sun-20% shade
20-70% shade
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RHIZOMATOUS ROOT
WILD GINGER
ASA02F Asarum canadense
Ht: 6" | Blooms: Apr-Jun | Spacing: 6-12" | Zones: 3-7

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry
Best known as a deer-resistant, attractive,
low-growing ground cover for shaded woodland
settings. Unlike many woodland spring
ephemerals, Wild Ginger will remain green all
summer.
BULBOUS ROOT
WHITE TROUT LILY
ERY52F Erythronium albidum
Ht: 6" | Blooms: Apr-May | Spacing: 6-8" | Zones: 2-8

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry
White Trout Lily has tulip-like green leaves with
silvery-maroon mottled markings. The plants will
spread slowly to form colonies, but can take many
years to flower. A single, very attractive flower will
bloom for just a few days on mature plants early
in the spring.
BULBOUS ROOT
FIBROUS ROOT
COLUMBINE
AQU02F Aquilegia canadensis

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry | *Germ Code: C(60),M
Besides being an early bloomer, benefiting springflying pollinators, Columbine will tolerate a large
range of soil and sun types, so youll have success
with it in full sun as well as shade. Spreads easily
by seed and is deer-resistant.
Seed
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$7.50
$12.00
$19.50
$30.00
JACK-IN-THE-PULPIT
ARI02F Arisaema triphyllum
Ht: 2' | Blooms: Apr-Jul | Spacing: 10-12" | Zones: 3-9

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry | *Germ Code: L,F
Jack-in-the-Pulpit requires little care once
established. It thrives in moist, shady locations.
The unusual flower, hidden in its cup by a rolled
leaf, is green, sometimes with streaks of maroon,
and sets a shiny cluster of red berries early fall
before the plant goes into dormancy.
Seed
10 seeds/pkt 500 seeds/oz.
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$6.25
$10.00
$16.25
$25.00
MARSH MARIGOLD
RHIZOMATOUS ROOT
Ht: 2 | Blooms: Apr-Jun | Spacing: 12-18" | Zones: 2-7

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Large, bright yellow flowers and glossy heartshaped leaves make it an early-spring stand-out
in the wetlands.It tolerates full sun and full shade.
This member of the Buttercup family is great
along stream banks or near water gardens forming
natural clumps.
VIRGINIA BLUEBELLS
Ht: 2 | Blooms: Apr-May | Spacing: 1-2 | Zones: 3-8

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry | *Germ Code: C(60),M
This customer favorite matures to 2 with bellshaped flowers that transition from pink to purple
and finally to blue. The blooms last for many
weeks in early spring and go dormant by midsummer. Prefers rich, slightly moist soils typical
of a woodland. It attracts female Bumblebees that
fly in early spring.
Seed
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
$2.50
$15.00
$25.00
$45.00
Seed: $2.50 Packet (90seeds)

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FIBROUS ROOT
FIBROUS ROOT
CAL62F Caltha palustris
MER02F Mertensia virginica
MIDLAND SHOOTING STAR
FIBROUS ROOT
EARLY MEADOW RUE
FIBROUS ROOT
BLUE COHOSH
DOD04F Dodecatheon meadia
THA04F Thalictrum dioicum
CAU06F Caulophyllum thalictroides
Ht: 12 | Blooms: Apr-Jun | Spacing: 6-12" | Zones: 4-8

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry | *Germ C(21),G,D
The star species featured in our Mothers Day
Garden (see back cover). Early spring plants tend
to get the most attention because we so need to see
flowers at that time of year. Shooting Stars deserve
the acclaim. Wide color variation naturally occurs
in any population of this species; from purple to
pale pink to almost white.
Seed
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$15.00
$25.00
$45.00
$80.00
Ht: 2' | Blooms: Apr-May | Spacing: 12-18" | Zones: 3-8

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Early Meadow Rue is an excellent shade-garden
plant. Use it to fill in where many of your early
spring woodland flowers will go dormant. It is
valued for its delicate green fern-like foliage,
which will last spring through fall. Early
Meadow Rue can take partial sun as well and
thrives in moist through well-drained soils.
Ht: 2 | Blooms: Apr-May | Spacing: 10-12" | Zones: 3-7

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry
Sun:
Full sun-20% shade
20-70% shade
Seed
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$10.00
$15.00
$25.00
$40.00
Blue Cohosh is a beautiful woodland plant with a

preference for rich moist conditions. Compound
leaves fill out the single leaf stalk with a lacy
effect similar to Meadow Rues while new foliage
can show a tint of blue or purple pigment. The
greenish flowers are followed by berries that ripen
to a deep blue.
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FIBROUS ROOT
FIBROUS ROOT
CIM02F Cimicifuga racemosa
UVU04F Uvularia grandiflora
DEN02F Cardamine concatenata
Ht: 5' | Blooms: Jun-Sep | Spacing: 2-3 | Zones: 4-8

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry
Its large size allows it to fill in shade areas later
in the summer when showy spring ephemerals
have gone dormant. The flowers are fragrant, the
attractive leaves are deep green, and the whole
plant is generally deer/rabbit resistant. Easy to
maintain, Black Cohosh enjoys richer soils typical
of woodlands but can tolerate periods of dryness.
Ht: 1' | Blooms: Apr-May | Spacing: 12-18" | Zones: 3-8

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry
A member of the Lily family, Bellwort is an
excellent early-blooming native shade plant for the
woodland garden, shaded border front, wildflower
garden or naturalized area. It spreads slowly by
rhizomes so you can achieve a mass-planting look
under shade trees or along wood margins in a
relatively short amount of time.

Soil:Wet
Dry
Sun:
One of the first plants to bloom in spring; provides
much-needed nectar to spring-flying insects.
Dozens of white to pale-pink flowers will cover
a healthy colony of plants just a few years after
transplant or division. It will go dormant midsummer.
TOLERANCE TO BLACK
WALNUT TREES
SOLOMONS SEAL
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RHIZOMATOUS ROOT
COMMON BLUE VIOLET
CAR18G Carex pensylvanica

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry
Growing in bushy clumps, Red Baneberry bears
fluffy clusters of small white flowers in spring.
The berries that ensue in mid to late summer are
brilliant red, though sometimes white, without
the characteristic dark spot of Dolls Eyes, Actaea
pachypoda (web). Baneberry plants are poisonous;
all parts may cause gastrointestinal inflammation
or skin blisters.
Ht: 8" | Blooms: May-Jun | Spacing: 6-10" | Zones: 3-7

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry
A fine-textured sedge that reproduces by
rhizomes; sought after for its dry-soil tolerance
and ability to grow in full sun or full shade. To
get a solid stand of this hardy sedge, which so
many desire, divide plants over the years. It will
spread between 3-8 each year, depending on the
soil moisture of the site.
Arisaema triphyllum (Jack-in-the-Pulpit)
p.14
Asarum canadense (Wild Ginger)
p.15
Cardamine concatenata (Toothwort)
p.16
Erythronium albidum (Trout Lily)
p.15
Eupatorium purpureum (Sweet Joe Pye Weed)
p.12
Geranium maculatum (Wild Geranium)
p.12
Heuchera spp. (Alumroot)
p.7
Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower)
p.28
Monarda fistulosa (Wild Bergamot)
p.18
Podophyllum peltatum (May Apple)
p.12
Polygonatum biflorum (Solomon's Seal)
p.16
Pycnanthemum spp. (Mountain mint)
p.8
Uvularia grandiflora (Bellwort)
p.16
VIO10F Viola sororia
Ht: 4 | Blooms: May-Jun | Spacing: 18-24 | Zones: 3-9

Sun:
Soil: Wet
Dry | *Germ Code: L,F
Long, arching stem and zigzag leaves on an
attractive plant for all light conditions. Large
purple seeds add interest in fall.
Seed
30 seeds/pkt 800 seeds/oz.
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$5.00
$8.00
$13.00
$20.00

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry
A great ground cover! A sure bet for many
landscapes. Blooms in early spring through early
summer, stays green all summer. Thrives in full
sun to full shade and almost all soil types.
Amelanchier canadensis (Shadblow)
p.30
Celastrus scandens (Bittersweet)
p.31
Corylus americana (American Hazelnut)
p.30
Hamamelis virginiana (Common Witch Hazel)
p.31
Hypericum prolificum (Shrubby St. John's Wort)
p.31
Bare Root Plants: 1-2: $3.15 ea 3-11: $2.25 ea 12-35: $1.60 ea
Rosa carolina (Pasture Rose)
p.30
Chasmanthium latifolium (River Oats)
p.32
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Bare Root Plants: 1-2: $5.00 ea 3-11: $4.00 ea 12-35: $2.80 ea

POL52F Polygonatum biflorum
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PENNSYLVANIA SEDGE
RED BANEBERRY
ACT08F Actaea rubra
Black Walnut trees produce a toxic chemical called juglone in fruit,

leaves, and branches. It can also be excreted from the root system
into the soil. Juglone is potent enough to inhibit or kill many plant
species but some are tolerant or resistant. Here is a short list of
species that can tolerate juglone.
RHIZOMATOUS ROOT
RHIZOMATOUS ROOT
FIBROUS ROOT
TOOTHWORT
BELLWORT
BLACK COHOSH
RHIZOMATOUS ROOT
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Installing
SPRING BARE
ROOT PLANTS
We are among the few still employing a bare-root

production method, which is labor-intensive but
plant friendly. Properly transplanting dormant
bare-root plants soon after receipt is critical to
their success. We furnish planting instructions
and photo illustrations of proper planting depth
and orientation with every order to help your
new plants thrive. If questions arise, please
contact us for assistance.
Dig a hole 2x the diameter of the spread of the roots.

(Reference the photo included with your
order to ensure optimum placement.)
Arrival of shipment. Plant as soon as possible or store in

refrigerator short term.
Firm soil as you go, maintaining root spread and

proper depth. Water thoroughly. (Gloves, p.38)
Remove weeds from the planting area.

(Soil Knife, p.38)
Mark the spot with a plant tag or stake. Permanent

mulch of 1-3 inches will supress weeds, moderate soil
temperature and retain moisture. Leave bare soil where
the plant will emerge. (Garden Tags, p.36)
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Prairie
Classics
YELLOW CONEFLOWER
RAT04F Ratibida pinnata
EZ
Spring
blooming
plants
Ht: 5 | Blooms: Jul-Sep | Spacing: 18-24 | Zones: 3-9

Soil:Wet
Sun:
Dry
*Germ Code: C(30)
Seed
1,000 seeds/pkt 30,000 seeds/oz.
Packet
1/2 oz
1 oz
1 lb
$2.50
$3.25
$5.00
$75.00
for medium soil
After a long winter, theres

no more welcome sight than
these spring prairie favorites.
Early-blooming natives are
very important food sources
for the first foraging bees to
emerge after winters retreat.
WILD BERGAMOT
EZ
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MON02F Monarda fistulosa
Ht: 4' Blooms: Jul-Sep Spacing: 2-3' Zones: 3-9

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry | *Germ Code: A
Seed
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$3.75
$6.00
$9.75
$15.00
|
Ships
Summer
FIBROUS ROOT
WILD HYACINTH
CAM02F Camassia scilloides
BULBOUS ROOT
Ht: 2 | Blooms: May-June | Spacing: 8-12 | Zones: 4-8

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry | *Germ Code: M
Its pale blue-violet flowers begin to bloom from the
bottom, progressing toward the top, of the spikelike raceme at the end of the plants central stalk.
Attractive to a number of insects seeking nectar
and pollen, Camassia scilloides re-seeds itself and,
though slow to establish, is fairly long-lived.
Seed
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$3.75
$6.00
$9.75
$15.00
OHIO SPIDERWORT
TRA06F Tradescantia ohiensis
Ht: 3 | Blooms: May-Jul | Spacing: 12-18 | Zones: 4-9

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry | *Germ Code: M or C(120),G
Ohio Spiderwort is the most widespread of the
Spiderworts. Its tendency to open buds in the
morning sun and close mid-day could help a
stand of these Spiderworts bloom from May
through July.
Seed
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$3.75
$6.00
$9.75
$15.00
PHOTOS PROVIDED
BY ERIC PETERSON
The plants on these pages explode with color

and life in prairies and meadows from May to
September in full to partial sun and mediummoisture soils.
Build it and they will come is Eric
Petersons advice for those seeking to
establish diverse wildlife habitat. The
resilient, iconic species of the long-lost
prairie, desperately needed by pollinators,
can be readily established right outside
your back door, as shown above in one
of many photos shared by Eric. In his fifth
season of enhancing his small farmstead
near Toledo, Ohio, hes created, in the
midst of agricultural fields, a rich oasis,
offering sanctuary for insects, birds,
amphibians and more. Says Eric, There
is hardly anything in this world that puts
a bigger grin on my face than looking at
natives in a spot that used to be mowed! I
pinch myself and smile all the time.
EARLY SUNFLOWER
EZ
HEL82F Heliopsis helianthoides
Ht: 5' | Blooms: Jun-Sep | Spacing: 18-36" | Zones: 3-8

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Seed
Packet
1 oz
1lb
$2.50
$3.00
$45.00
left: Eric Peterson, shown with Asters galore

this past fall in his backyard.
top: Erics plantings are a community of everchanging blooms that benefit a wide array of
pollinators, birds and wildlife.
Read more of Erics restoration journey on p.29.

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PRAIRIE CLASSICS FOR MEDIUM SOIL
FOXGLOVE BEARDTONGUE
PEN02F Penstemon digitalis
EZ
BRADBURYS MONARDA
MON01F Monarda bradburiana
EZ
Ht: 3 | Blooms: Jun-Jul | Spacing: 12-18 | Zones: 4-8

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry | *Germ Code: C(30),D,G
Very easy to grow from seed. The tubular white to
pale-pink flowers will be visited by bumblebees,
miner bees, mason bees and hummingbirds. Plant
with Golden Alexanders, Ohio Spiderwort, and
Bradburys Monarda for stunning color contrasts
late spring.

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Also called Bradburys Bee Balm, this Monarda
is shorter and more compact than the popular
classic prairie plant Monarda fistulosa, or
Wild Bergamot. An excellent choice for home
landscaping, tolerating sun and part-shade
conditions and average garden soil.
Seed
Packet
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$3.00
$3.90
$6.00
Seed
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
$2.50
$11.25
$17.50
$30.00
Sun:
Full sun-20% shade
20-70% shade
GOLDEN ALEXANDERS
ZIZ04F Zizia aurea
Ht: 3' | Blooms: Apr-Jun | Spacing: 1-2' | Zones: 3-8

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry | *Germ Code: M/C(60),G
Zizia aurea is an important plant to a number
of short-tongued insects and is one of those
natives that every garden should have. Although
short-lived, it will self-seed and persist in many
situations.
Seed
Packet
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$3.00
$3.90
$6.00
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A Liatris for any soil type
Phlox
PHONY?
Every spring we hear from many
plant-lovers, seeking the bright purpleto-white, phlox-like wildflowers that
have appeared suddenly along roadsides and woodland edges. Commonly
mistaken for native phlox, these early
bloomers actually are Dames Rocket
(Hesperis matronalis), a non-native,
invasive member of the Mustard family. Their four-petaled blossoms set them
apart from native phlox, which have five
petals.
MUSTARDS LIKE DAMES
ROCKET HAVE FOUR PETALS
WHILE NATIVE SPECIES OF
PHLOX HAVE FIVE PETALS
BULBOUS ROOT
ANISE HYSSOP
NODDING ONION
EZ
EZ
AGA02F Agastache foeniculum
ALL04F Allium cernuum
Ht: 3 | Blooms: Jun-Sep | Spacing: 12-16 | Zones: 3-8

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry | *Germ Code: C(30),D
Anise Hyssop has very showy flowers, fragrant
foliage and seems to be of little interest to deer. It
self-seeds readily and often blooms the first year.
New seedlings are hardy and can be transplanted
easily. Its a bee, hummingbird, and butterfly
magnet and makes an excellent addition to herb
gardens, borders, perennial gardens, and prairies.
Ht: 18" | Blooms: Jul-Aug | Spacing: 4-8" | Zones: 3-8

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Nodding Onion, like all Allium species, is deerresistant. Easily grown, plants spread slowly by
seed and bulb offshoots. The flower globes are
almost white to shades of purple in color and
mature plants can reach up to 18" in height.
Seed
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
$2.50
$3.75
$6.00
Seed: $2.50 Packet (1,000 seeds)

Ht: 5' | Blooms: Aug-Sep | Spacing: 1-2 | Zones: 3-7

Sun:
Soil:Wet
I knew Meadow Blazing Star was a well-known
monarch magnet but what an incredible last couple
of days! We have had between 30 and 40 monarchs
continuously in our butterfly garden and almost
always on these plants. It has been a real thrill to see
all the activity; my wife and I spend time every day
watching the action. Liatris ligulistylis is planted
in several places in our garden and around our
property and I will order more next spring from
Prairie Moon! - Rich Olson, Nowthen, MN
Seed
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
$2.50
$7.50
$12.00
$19.50
Our website has details on the

many native Phlox that we offer:
prairiemoon.com/phlox
BUTTON BLAZING STAR
WHITE WILD INDIGO
ROYAL CATCHFLY
SIL04F Silene regia
This compact field guide put out by the

Wisconsin DNR contains full color photos
for 68 invasive terrestrial plants found in
Wisconsin and adjacent states.
WIINVA $7.00
EZ
Ht: 4' | Blooms: Jul-Aug | Spacing: 1-2' | Zones: 4-9

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Royal Catchfly is rare due to loss of prairie habitat
and is endangered in some states. The bright red
flowers attract Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds
and Black Swallowtail butterflies.
Seed
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
$2.50
$11.25
$17.50
$30.00
PRAIRIE BLAZING STAR
EZ
LIA10F Liatris pycnostachya
Ht: 3 | Blooms: Jul-Oct | Spacing: 10-18 | Zones: 3-8

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Attractive to many native insects, including
butterflies, hummingbirds, bees and more.
Seed
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$5.00
$8.00
$13.00
$20.00
BAP06F Baptisia alba
GREAT BLUE LOBELIA
EZ

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Suited to wet-medium prairies and perennial
gardens; pollinators are attracted to it all summer.
Seed
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$3.75
$6.00
$9.75
$15.00
BLUE WILD INDIGO
EZ
BAP04F Baptisia australis
Ht: 4' | Blooms: Jun-Jul | Spacing: 3-4' | Zones: 4-9

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry | *Germ Code: C(10),H,I
A quick grower in spring, its unscented pealike blossoms form on long spikes and are
quite showy.
Seed
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$3.00
$4.00
$6.50
$10.00
FIBROUS ROOT
FIBROUS ROOT
A Field Guide to
Terrestrial
Invasive Plants in
Wisconsin
CUSTOMER-SUPPLIED PHOTO, LATE AUGUST

2015: RICH OLSON, NOWTHEN, MN
LIA02F Liatris aspera
Imported from Eurasia in the 1600s,

Dames Rocket, like most introduced
invasive plants, lacks natural predators and diseases in North America. It
thrives in most environments and is a
prolific self-seeder and fast-grower. It
can enter waterways, quickly overtaking
native plant communities as it successfully competes for light and moisture.
Its recent spread has been accelerated by
its inclusion in wildflower seed mixes
sold commercially. Beware of nurseries
that sell this so-called wild phlox. They
must be unaware of its negative impact
or the need for truly native wildflowers.
Toll-Free (866) 417-8156
EZ
LIA06F Liatris ligulistylis
OR
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BULBOUS ROOT
MEADOW BLAZING STAR
EZ

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Blue Wild Indigo can provide an early deep blue
flare in spring in native plantings where its bushy
structure complements summer bloomers.
Seed
Packet
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$3.20
$5.20
$8.00
LOB06F Lobelia siphilitica
Ht: 3 | Blooms: Jul-Oct | Spacing: 12-18 | Zones: 3-9

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Offers a deep-hued counterpoint to the yellows
of late summer. It can form colonies of richlyflowered spikes, 2-3 ft. tall, in medium to wet
soils, especially with a little shade.
Seed
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$5.00
$8.00
$13.00
$20.00
PRAIRIE CLASSICS FOR MEDIUM SOIL Native Gardeners Companion SPRING 2016
CREAM WILD INDIGO
BAP08F Baptisia bracteata
SM. YELLOW WILD INDIGO EZ
EZ
BAP10F Baptisia tinctoria
Ht: 2' | Blooms: May-Jun | Spacing: 2-3' | Zones: 4-9

Sun:
Soil:Wet
An early bloomer that stays interesting into fall
with blue-black pods and attractive dark foliage.
Seed
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$11.25
$17.50
$30.00
$50.00
Sun:
Full sun-20% shade
20-70% shade

Sun:
Soil:Wet
When most Baptisias are done blooming,
the Small Yellow Wild Indigo is in full flower.
A great shrub-like perennial for a landscape
setting.
Seed: $2.50 Packet (75 seeds)
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Fall Color
plants
As summer begins to wind
down, landscape color does not
have to. These species extend
the showy season of any planting well into fall. Fall-blooming
natives play critical roles as food
sources for migratory birds and
butterflies and provide seeds
and cover for birds that remain
to spend the winter with us.
View many more fall natives at
prairiemoon.com/fall-wildflowers
FIBROUS ROOT
PRAIRIE DOCK
NEW ENGLAND ASTER
EZ
EZ
PURPLE CONEFLOWER
SIL58F Silphium terebinthinaceum
AST18F Aster novae-angliae

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Prairie Dock is the tallest and largest-leaved
prairie plant, often maturing to 9! Its sandpapertextured leaves, 18 long and 12 wide, prove too
coarse for most rabbits. Later-blooming and loved
by bees.
Seed
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$3.75
$6.00
$9.75
$15.00
Ht: 5 | Blooms: Aug-Oct | Spacing: 2-3 | Zones: 3-8

Sun:
Soil:Wet
New England Aster is a late-bloomer, like most
Asters. Maturing to 5 tall, it is rich with purple
flowers with orange-yellow centers from late
summer to October. Popular with pollinators,
it thrives in full sun or light shade in all but the
driest soils.
Seed
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$5.00
$8.00
$13.00
$20.00
ECH08F Echinacea purpurea
TAP ROOT
BUSHS CONEFLOWER
EZ
ECH06F Echinacea paradoxa
Ht: 4' | Blooms: Jul-Sep | Spacing: 18-24" | Zones: 4-8

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry | *Germ Code: A
Purple Coneflower may be the most iconic prairie
plant. Cultivar varieties abound but the native
that we sell is golden red to purple, has a slight
fragrance and is well loved by bees and butterflies.
Seed
Packet
1 oz
1 lb
$2.50
$3.00
$30.00
PALE PURPLE CONEFLOWER
EZ
ECH04F Echinacea pallida

Sun:
Soil:Wet
The only yellow native Echinacea. A rare plant
native to the Ozark region of AR and MO, but it
grows well in gardens from the Upper Midwest
to the Northeast. The most fragrant of all the
Coneflowers.
Seed
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$3.00
$4.80
$7.80
$12.00
EZ
Ht: 3 | Blooms: Jun-Jul | Spacing: 18-24 | Zones: 4-9

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry | *Germ Code: M or C(90)
A drought-resistant, early summer bloomer that
provides early nectar for pollinators; the leaves
provide food for the Ottoe-skipper larva. Plant
with its cousin, Purple Coneflower (this pg.), for
many, many weeks of Echinacea blooms.
Seed
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$3.00
$4.00
$6.50
$10.00
FIBROUS ROOT
FIBROUS ROOT
STIFF GOLDENROD
SOL12F Solidago rigida
SHOWY GOLDENROD
EZ
SOL14F Solidago speciosa

Sun:
Soil:Wet
NEW in potted plants! Has larger, flatter flower
clusters than most Goldenrods. This is one of the
best plants to have around in fall to feed bees and
butterflies. The leaves turn nice shades of red in
the fall.
Seed
Packet
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$3.20
$5.20
$8.00
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EZ

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Showy Goldenrod tends to bloom a little later
than most Goldenrods. It is indeed one of the
showiest of the genus with a feathery plume
comprised of a dense clump of pale yellow to deep
yellow flowers atop an attractive red stem.
Seed
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
$2.50
$3.75
$6.00
$9.75
PRAIRIE CLASSICS FOR MEDIUM SOIL
SMOOTH BLUE ASTER

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry | *Germ Code: A
The leaves on Smooth Blue Aster are indeed
smooth to the touch. The tough stem often takes
on a shade of blue also and will allow Smooth Blue
Aster to stand tall during its long late summer to
mid fall bloom. A non-aggressive rhizomatous
root system allows the plant to spread slowly.
Seed
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$3.75
$6.00
$9.75
$15.00
SWEET BLACK-EYED SUSAN
FIBROUS ROOT
AST10F Aster laevis
ORANGE CONEFLOWER
RUD03F Rudbeckia fulgida
EZ

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Like most Rudbeckia, it attracts numerous insect
species to the nectar and pollen in its purplebrown centers. It is naturally a long-bloomer, but
you can prolong bloom time well into October by
removing spent blossoms.
Sun:
Full sun-20% shade
20-70% shade
RUD06F Rudbeckia subtomentosa
EZ

Sun:
Soil:Wet
A long-lived Rudbeckia. Numerous flowers, which
average 3 across and will bloom for many weeks late
summer into fall. A very tough prairie plant, able to
withstand drought, high winds and tough soils.
Seed
Packet
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$4.00
$6.50
$10.00
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Our Stand
on Cultivars
The qualities of native plants that we
lovetheir durability, beauty, biological
value to other speciesall are products
of thousands of years of natural selection. The survivors define the species
through their ability to adapt to conditions of their native habitat, co-evolving
along with native wildlife.
Given the burgeoning popularity of native plants in recent years, it was inevitable that some plant breeders would
begin to tweak aspects of their forms
and functions. The large horticultural
marketing gurus demand product uniformity as they prepare their industrialized-native plants for the mega-chain
garden centers. Propagating plants to
select for specific characteristics, such
as flower size, leaf color or compactness
of growth, yields cultivated varieties, or
cultivars, which can reliably reproduce
the targeted variation but reduce the
ecological value and genetic diversity of
the original.
These nativars, which usually sport descriptive and colorful names after their
botanical name, are now widely available. Buyers who are attracted by their
splashy features may fail to consider the
unintended consequences of the variations. Changes in blossom size and color can confuse or deprive nectaring and
In restoration work and native landscaping, we believe that alien species, naturalized species and cultivars should be
avoided, particularly when they might
contaminate native gene pools.
With the ever-widening array of true native plants available, why degrade the
environment by displacing them with
lower-value species?
The past year kept all of our nursery staff

very busy, meeting the needs of customers who ordered native plants and seeds
at unprecedented levels. Many new faces
joined our field crew as we extended our
plantings and built a new greenhouse
and packing shed to expand our plant
production. The typical seasonal lulls
that weve traditionally experienced in
deep summer and deep winter seemed
especially short this year. As we have in
each of our 33 years, we continued to
learn from our own growing experiences
and from those shared by you about our
ongoing adventures with native plants
from backyard and boulevard gardens to
restoration fields.
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PRAIRIEMOON.COM/TOUR-AND-OPEN-HOUSE
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2015 Prairie Moon staff on a cool morning in

June in a planting of Penstemon tubaeflorus
(Tube Beardtongue), adjacent to recently
hand-harvested planting of Carex bicknellii
(Copper-shouldered Oval Sedge).
ATTEND OUR ANNUAL PRAIRIE TOUR THIS SUMMER
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STAFF FAVORITES
pollinating insects. Many cultivars are

sterile, depriving wildlife of winter seed
sources. Vegetative propagation produces identical clones, depriving the plant
community of the genetic diversity and
flexibility that should be its strength. We
encourage growers to stay away from
these cultivars in favor of true native species.
Just Say No
to Neonicotinoids
FIBROUS ROOT
BLUE VERVAIN
VER02F Verbena hastata
EZ
CULVERS ROOT
Ht: 5 | Blooms: Jun-Aug | Spacing: 18-24 | Zones: 3-8

Sun:
Soil:Wet
I love the summer surprise that Blue Vervain gives
me every year when its blue-violet candelabras
suddenly grace the planting in front of our office.
Its unique, compact form, appeal to a wide range
of insects and its ability to thrive in medium to wet
soils moved me to include it in my home landscape
this year.
Bob, Sales and Consulting
Seed
Packet
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$3.00
$4.00
EZ
VER72F Veronicastrum virginicum
COMMON IRONWEED
VER52F Vernonia fasciculata
EZ

Sun:
Soil:Wet
My favorite plant is Vernonia fasciculata. I love
its rich purple color. Its height makes it a nice
backdrop for a home prairie garden along a fence
line or border.
- Kirsten, Order Fulfillment
Seed
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$3.00
$4.00
$6.50
$10.00

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry | *Germ Code: A,D
I think Culvers Root can be unique and
distinctive in your garden or prairie. The
candelabra-like flowers attract so many different
pollinators. It does great in full sun but also
handles a lot of shade. The bees will thank you if
you add this to your landscape!

Gail, Accounting
Seed
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$11.25
$17.50
$30.00
$50.00
(neo-nih-CAH-tin-oids) are systemic chemicals, which are absorbed

into the plants vascular system,
leaving the entire plant toxic to both
target and non-target insects. This
class of insecticides is particularly
harmful to bees.
Prairie Moon has never used these
insecticides and is proudly neonicotinoid-FREE. We have also confirmed that our partnering seed and
plant producers do not use this persistent and harmful class of chemicals.
To learn more about neonicotinoids
and the decline of pollinators visit:
prairiemoon.com/what-are-neonicotinoids
or The Xerces Society at xerces.org
http://www.prairiemoon.com/how-to-grow-a-prairie-from-seed.html
FIBROUS ROOT
FIBROUS ROOT
RATTLESNAKE MASTER
ERY02F Eryngium yuccifolium
EZ

Sun:
Soil:Wet
The complex light green flowers of Rattlesnake
Master punctuate a mid-summer prairie
landscape that is often dominated by the gentle
petals of Echinacea or Silphium. The pale angular
leaves with delicate spines add linear precision to
a plant community dominated by organic curves
and saturated color.
Dan, Graphic Design
Seed
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$3.00
$4.00
$6.50
$10.00
WILD SENNA
EZ
COMMON BLUE-EYED GRASS
EZ
CAS04F Senna hebecarpa
SIS03F Sisyrinchium albidum
Ht: 5 | Blooms: Jul-Aug | Spacing: 24-30 | Zones: 4-8

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Wild Senna is one of my favorites because I can
watch the bumble bees foraging on it more or less
at face level. I like big, easy-to-grow perennials
that can form a quick hedge, but a hedge that
comes and goes with the seasons. The flowers are
large and bright, the leaves are delicate and the
seed pods are full.
Ann, Greenhouse
Seed
Packet
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$3.00
$3.90
$6.00

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry | *GC: M, G or C(60)
What I like about Blue-eyed Grass, besides it being
so short, is that its so fun to see the cool little insects
that seem so happy visiting the flowers. But my
favorite thing is that the flowers last about a month
because they only open from late-morning to midafternoon on sunny days. Arnel, Garden Manager
Seed
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
$2.50
$23.75
$42.50
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Prairie Best Sellers
DRY
or SANDY SOIL
Shifting color palettes are provided
through the seasons by this native
planting along a sandy lakeshore.
John L. of Eau Claire, WI, shared this
photo, reporting that he spent a summer eliminating competition before
sowing a Prairie Moon custom seed
mix in October of 2008. Sprouting
trees posed challenges in early seasons
but the planting now is dense enough
to keep out invasives. Says John,
We have flowers all summer; different
colors, all the time. Its fun to walk down
(to the lake) and see whats new every
week.
FIBROUS ROOT
FIBROUS ROOT
SPOTTED BEE BALM
MON06F Monarda punctata
Ht: 2 Blooms: Jul-Sep Spacing: 8-12 Zones: 3-9

Sun:
Soil:Wet
NEW in potted plants! Also called Dotted
Horsemint, it prefers sun or part shade, and welldrained or sandy soils.
Seed
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$5.00
$8.00
$13.00
$20.00
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RHIZOMATOUS ROOT
WESTERN SUNFLOWER EZ
EZ
LANCE-LEAF COREOPSIS
COR02F Coreopsis lanceolata
VER04F Verbena stricta
Ht: 2 | Blooms: May-Aug | Spacing: 10-16 | Zones: 3-9

Sun:
Soil:Wet
The bright yellow, daisy-like flowers wave brightly
in late spring and early summer on sunny sites
with dry or sandy soil. Lance-leaf Coreopsis is
the most common Coreopsis and is easy to grow,
sometimes forming large colonies in a short
amount of time so choose a spot wisely.
Seed
Packet
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$3.25
$5.00
BUSHS POPPY MALLOW
VIOLET WOOD SORREL
HEL54F Helianthus occidentalis
ANT02F Antennaria neglecta
CAL51F Callirhoe bushii
OXA02F Oxalis violacea

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Well-behaved and delicate in appearance,
compared to some of the more aggressive
Helianthus species. It spreads by rhizomes on
mostly sunny sites with medium to dry soils.
Western Sunflower has attractive, red, leaf-less
stems.
Seed
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$10.00
$15.00
$25.00
$40.00

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry
NEW! With light green velvety leaves and white
to pale pink flowers, Prairie Pussytoes stay low
and provide interest at ground level. Spreading by
rhizomes, this forb provides a good ground cover
for dry areas such as rock gardens.

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry | *Germ Code: B,C(30)
Can mature to 2 in height but will often be
seen spreading out rather than up. Its magenta
flowers are a real stand-out in any planting, with
a long bloom time through the summer months.
Callirhoe species also are called Winecups.
Seed
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$15.00
$25.00
$45.00
$80.00
Ht: 4 | Blooms: Apr-Jun,Sep-Oct | Spacing: 2-6 | Zones: 4-8

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry
A low-lying, shy native with small, bell-shaped
violet flowers. Leaves and blossoms open up to
the sun, exposing bright yellow anthers, and then
fold with the shade, allowing a bloom time up
to 2 months. Three oval-heart leaflets comprise
each leaf. Native bees love this plant.
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PRAIRIE CLASSICS FOR DRY SOIL
EZ

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Many small mammals and birds depend on the
seeds of this widely-distributed plant. The graygreen leaves are fuzzy on both sides and are the
larval host for the Common Buckeye Butterfly.
This Verbena has a long bloom time; the bluepurple flower spikes will persist for 4-6 weeks.
Seed
Packet
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$3.00
$3.90
$6.00
BULBOUS ROOT
RHIZOMATOUS ROOT
PRAIRIE PUSSYTOES
HOARY VERVAIN
EZ
Sun:
Full sun-20% shade
20-70% shade
FIBROUS ROOT
LARGE-FLOWERED
BEARDTONGUE
EZ
PADS
EASTERN PRICKLY
PEAR CACTUS
PEN06F Penstemon grandiflorus
OPU04S Opuntia humifusa

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry | *Germ Code: C(30),G
The largest-flowered Penstemon. This plant is
endangered in some states and is typically rare
to see in the wild. Attractive to bumblebees,
hummingbirds and other birds. Drought-tolerant.
Seed
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$3.75
$6.00
$9.75
$15.00

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry | *Germ Code: A
A native cactus for the Midwest & Northeast! Will
thrive on well-drained sites. Transplanted pads
will usually bloom in the second year.
Seed
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
$2.50
$10.00
$15.00
Bare Root Plants (Pads): 1-2: $5.00 ea 3-11: $4.00 ea
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ERIC PETERSONS PRAIRIE PROGRESS,

ONE SQUARE FOOT AT A TIME
continued from p.18
FIBROUS OR
RHIZOMATOUS ROOT
QUEEN OF THE PRAIRIE
Prairie Best Sellers
WETTER
SOIL
Any moist area
near your home,
such as a ditch
or a depression
where rain
collects, can be
transformed into a
mini-sanctuary.
OBEDIENT PLANT
EZ
FIL02F Filipendula rubra
PHY52F Physostegia virginiana

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry
Known for its beautiful spray-like clusters of pink
flowers that make it a stand out and give it its regal
name. The leaves are large and deeply lobed on
zigzag stems.
Ht: 4 | Blooms: Aug-Sep | Spacing: 1-2 | Zones: 3-9

Sun:
Soil:Wet
It produces copious amounts of nectar feeding
pollinators facing the coming winter.
Seed
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$10.00
$15.00
$25.00
$40.00

FIBROUS ROOT
CARDINAL FLOWER
LOB02F Lobelia cardinalis

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Named for its beautiful scarlet red flowers
which are an important nectar source for
hummingbirds and swallowtail butterflies. The
flowering spikes open from the bottom to
the top and bloom for several weeks.
ROSE MALLOW
HIB02F Hibiscus laevis
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SNEEZEWEED
EZ
HEL02F Helenium autumnale

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Despite the name, it wont make you sneeze!
Large, daisy-like flowers provide welcome
fall color when most other blossoms have
disappeared.
Seed
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$3.00
$4.00
$6.50
$10.00
JOE PYE WEED
EUP04F Eupatorium maculatum

EZ

Sun:
Soil:Wet
The large, lovely and plentiful blossoms evoke
associations with its more tropical cousins. It grows
and blooms dramatically in the heat of summer;
the thick stems provide support in wet soils.
Seed
Packet
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$3.50
$5.20
$8.00
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RHIZOMATOUS ROOT
PRAIRIE CLASSICS FOR WET SOIL
FIBROUS ROOT

Sun:
Soil:Wet
The attractive stems of Joe Pye Weed are almost
the same color as the dusty rose-colored flowers,
which will bloom for many weeks in July and
August, becoming absolute magnets for dozens of
species of butterflies.
Seed
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$5.00
$8.00
$13.00
$20.00
Eric Peterson has been casually taking

photos of his establishing prairie for the past
four years, since he bought his fixer-upper
farmhouse on 1.25 acres just outside of
Toledo, Ohio in 2011. Back then, he couldnt
have fathomed the attention that his efforts
would garner. He won the Wild Ones
Residential Native Landscape award in
2013. Over the next two years, his backyard
endeavor was the subject for Hometown
Habitat (see right), a documentary film by
Catherine Zimmerman, an award-winning
director of photography.
Before he felt like a minor
celebrity, Eric sent us
the above photo in the
summer of 2013, adding,
Thank you. Your staff has
helped me out immensely
with getting very good
results early by answering
my many questions.
became an obsession. These days, this wild

one can often be found out in the field,
volunteering to help restore habitat at The
Nature Conservancy and for Metroparks of
the Toledo area. Whether helping to collect
seed or killing off invasives, he enjoys it.
All this attention my natives have gotten
just blows my mind, he says. All I wanted
to do was mow less grass, have something
beautiful to look at and invite lots of native
critters in to observe. Eric excused himself
at the end of our phone interview for this
article, saying that he needed to get home
to observe what he knew would be about
Eric reflects that his

involvement with native
plants stemmed from
a fateful twist after he
volunteered more than
The sun sets on Eric Petersons >1 acre prairie planting. Despite its small size and
a decade ago at Seven
agricultural fields on all sides, it is buzzing with life.
Eagles, a local historical
education center. Charged with seeding
100 goldfinches feeding on seed heads
a slope around a man-made pond, he
of his fall prairie. He ended with advice for
observed that native plants established
those who read this: Start small. Its nervebetter than others on the site. He started
wracking to take ownership of a piece of
collecting seeds off those plants and his
land and convert it to something beautiful
projects multiplied from there.
and beneficial. I worried so much when I first
got into it but all that has changed over the
That first project led him down a path he
years and I am confident in my abilities. His
never expected. His love for native things
experience can be yours, too. F
Catherine Zimmerman (The Meadow Project) and soundman

Rick Patterson film Eric Petersons prairie planting.
Hometown
Habitat
Award-winning director Catherine
Zimmerman and film crew journey across
the country to share success stories of
Habitat Heroes, people who are reversing
detrimental impacts on the land and in the
water, one native garden at a time.
Hometown Habitat, featuring entomologist
Doug Tallamy, is a 90-minute documentary
focused on showing how and why native
plants are critical to the survival and vitality
of ecosystems. Tallamys research provides
the framework for the documentary. We
can change the notion that humans are here
and nature is some place else it doesnt
have to be that way. Each individual has the
power to conserve resources, restore habitat
for wildlife and bring beauty to their patch
of earth.
To learn more or donate:
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PRAIRIE MOON NURSERY IS A PROUD SUPPORTER
OF HOMETOWN HABITAT.
Become a member today! wildones.org

A national organization with over 40 chapters, Wild Ones: Native Plants,
Natural Landscapes promotes environmentally sound landscaping
practices to preserve biodiversity through the preservation, restoration
and establishment of native plant communities.
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Trees
&
Shrubs
We separate our flowering

shrubs from our perennial
flowers due to the woody
above-ground stem; each year
they begin their growth here
rather than from the ground up.
NEW JERSEY TEA
SHRUBBY ST. JOHNS WORT
HYP45T Hypericum prolificum
1 YEAR 6
CEA02T Ceanothus americanus

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry | *Germ Code: B/C(70),H
A pollinator and customer favorite! Its a small,
rounded shrub. Deep tree-like roots make it
drought-tolerant but difficult to move once
established so choose your spot wisely.
Seed
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$5.00
$8.00
$13.00
$20.00
AMERICAN HAZELNUT 1 YEAR, 18
PUSSY WILLOW

Sun:
Soil:Wet
1 YEAR, 18
COR04T Corylus americana
SAL06T Salix discolor
Ht: 8 | Blooms: Apr | Spacing: 2-6 | Zones: 4-9

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry
Ht: to 25' | Blooms: Apr-May | Spacing: 4-10 | Zones: 3-7

Sun:
Wet
Dry
Showiest while its hazelnut develops, as shown

above. It is a unisexual species, with separate male
and female parts on the same branch; a single
tree will produce nuts. Hazelnuts are edible and
also called American Filberts. It spreads by an
underground root system.
We sell the male trees. The male buds (catkins)

are showier, and it is the branches of the male
trees that most want for ornamental reasons.
These catkins appear very early in the spring,
often when snow is still on the ground.
FALL
BERRIES
EZ
NEW in potted! An absolute bee magnet that will

take almost any soil type. It is rare that you get
such beauty out of something so hardy. This lovely
shrub is also quite resistant to deer and rabbits. It
is a host plant for a variety of caterpillars and very
attractive to a wide array of pollinators.
Seed
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$10.00
$15.00
$25.00
$40.00
FALL
BERRIES
NEW
SHADBLOW
1 YEAR, 18
AME01T Amelanchier canadensis
Ht: 20' | Blooms: Apr-May | Spacing: 5-10' | Zones: 3-8

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry
A must have! As a Serviceberry it is one of the
first native trees to bloom in the spring. Fragrant
flowers will attract many pollinators. Dark purple
berries late-summer are an important food source
for many birds. Finally, brilliant leaves in shades
of red and gold grace us in fall.
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SNOWBERRY 1 YEAR, 18
EUO02T Euonymus atropurpureus
BITTERSWEET [unsexed]
CEL02T Celastrus scandens

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Ht: up to 20 | Blooms: Jun-Jul | Spacing: 8-10 | Zones: 3-8

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry
Ht: up to 30 | Blooms: May-Jun | Spacing: 4-8 | Zones: 3-8

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry | *Germ Code: L or C(120)
Ht: to 20' | Blooms: Sep-Oct | Spacing: 8-10 | Zones: 3-8

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry
Also called Carolina Rose, it is a fairly lowgrowing shrub with very attractive flowers
followed by equally-stunning fall rose hips.
The Eastern Wahoo is an excellent small tree for

shady, medium-wet to medium soil locations. It is
a member of the Bittersweet (Celastrus) family and
the attractive red spring flowers and red fall berries
provide a food source for many native insects and
birds.
The female produces the ornamental berries, but

a male is needed for pollination; both male and
female should be grown semi-close to each other to
get the ornamental fruit that many desire.
An attractive fall-blooming, low-maintenance

shrub that grows best in part shade and mediumwet, slightly acidic soils. The yellow flowers
are one of the last to appear in fall and are very
fragrant.
PASTURE ROSE
SYM01T Symphoricarpos albus
ROS05T Rosa carolina
Ht: up to 6' | Blooms: May-Jun | Spacing: 3-6' | Zones: 3-7

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry
NEW! Typically grows as wide as it is tall so makes
a nice hedge. The flowering period is followed
by attractive bright white berries early fall. The
berries will generally remain on naked stems in
the winter because they are not a favorite of most
birds. Also known as White Coralberry.
TREES & SHRUBS
1 YEAR, 16
Seed
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$7.50
$12.00
$19.50
$30.00
EASTERN WAHOO
3 YEARS, 18

Sun:
Full sun-20% shade
20-70% shade
1 YEAR, 12
Seed
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$5.00
$8.00
$13.00
$20.00
COMMON WITCH HAZEL
HAM02T Hamamelis virginiana
2 YEARS, 18
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PRAIRIE DROPSEED
SPO06G Sporobolus heterolepis
Prairie
Grasses
Native grasses can provide support for

wildflowers, keeping their beauty upright
while highlighting them with contrasting
forms and colors. Grasses also serve as
perches for seed-hunting birds and provide
year-round cover and food for wildlife. Many
grass species establish easily from seed.
Landscaping

Favorite
Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry | *Germ Code: A
Its long, slender, arching blades, cloud-like seed
heads and clump-forming habit make it the most
popular native grass for landscaping.
Seed
Packet
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$3.20
$5.20
$8.00
FIBROUS ROOT
LITTLE BLUESTEM IN SUMMER
FIBROUS ROOT
LITTLE BLUESTEM EZ
AND06G Schizachyrium scoparium
SWITCH GRASS EZ
Ht: 3' | Blooms: Jul-Oct | Spacing: 1-2' | Zones: 3-9

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry | *Germ Code: A
A must-have for medium-dry gardens. It turns
a beautiful coppery-pink after the first frost and
that color remains all winter. Little Blue seed does
not need to overwinter to germinate like most
wildflowers and sedges - plant it in fall or spring!
Seed
Packet
1 oz
I lb
$2.50
$3.00
$22.00
PAN04G Panicum virgatum
IN FALL

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry | *Germ Code: A
Switch Grass is most attractive in its later stages,
from the emerging, cloud-like seed heads to dried
golden foliage in fall.
Seed
Packet
1 oz
I lb
$2.50
$3.00
$15.00
I love this plant! Does great on slopes

where the firm root mass helps hold the
soil in place.
- Susan O., Iowa City
BIG BLUESTEM EZ
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INDIAN GRASS
RIVER OATS
EZ
BOTTLEBRUSH GRASS EZ
SIDE-OATS GRAMA EZ
JUNE GRASS EZ
AND02G Andropogon gerardii
SOR52G Sorghastrum nutans
UNI08G Chasmanthium latifolium
BOU02G Bouteloua curtipendula
HYS02G Elymus hystrix
KOE02G Koeleria macrantha

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry | *Germ Code: A
The stately classic, over 6 tall in most situations.
Great fall color in the range of gold and pink.
Seed
Packet
1 oz
I lb
$2.50
$3.00
$12.00
Ht: 6 | Blooms: Aug-Sep | Spacing: 2-3 | Zones: 3-9

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry | *Germ Code: A
Among the first-blooming of the warm season
grasses. Birds will enjoy the seeds come fall.
Seed
Packet
1 oz
I lb
$2.50
$3.00
$18.00

Sun:
Soil:Wet
A very ornamental grass, easily identifiable by
its drooping inflorescences and compressed
spikelets, but unlike many other of our popular
native grasses, River Oats seed needs about 60
days of cold, moist stratification to germinate.
Seed
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$3.00
$4.00
$6.50
$10.00
Ht: 2' | Blooms: Aug-Sep | Spacing: 10-24 | Zones: 3-9

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry | *Germ Code: A
Side-oats Grama is a rarity among native grasses
in that it sports tiny attractive flowers during its
summer bloom time. Bracts hang uniformly from
one side of the stem while brilliant red-purple
anthers dangle below.
Seed
Packet
1 oz
I lb
$2.50
$3.00
$18.00

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry | *Germ Code: A
Bottlebrush Grass provides texture and interest
in shaded areas. It is a staple grass in our Savanna
and Woodland seed mixes.
Seed
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$3.00
$4.00
$6.50
$10.00

Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry | *Germ Code: A,G,D
Attractive gray-green foliage with early-flowering
plumes of silvery-green seed heads. Its preference
for dry, sunny conditions makes June Grass a
popular candidate for green roofs.
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Sun:
Full sun-20% shade
20-70% shade
Seed
Packet
1/8 oz
1/4 oz
1/2 oz
1 oz
$2.50
$3.00
$4.80
$7.80
$12.00
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& HANDLING
INCLUDED
A low-maintenance lawn alternative
Eco-Grass
PLANT EARLY SPRING!
Early Spring is a great time to
plant Eco-Grass, when it has
the advantage of early-season
soil moisture.
Eco-Grass is a blend of fine fescues
and is an excellent choice for borders
adjacent to native plantings, or as a
responsible alternative to an energyintensive conventional turf lawn.
This versatile mix establishes quickly,
growing into a f lowing carpet that
can go unmowed or be mowed to a
recommended 3 height occasionally
or frequently, depending on the
application and intended use. EcoGrass grows in most soil types and
sun conditions, thriving in all but the
darkest and wettest settings in clay
or heavy soils. The thin blades of the
fescues and their relatively deep root
systems (4-9) enhance droughtresistance by reducing water loss and
seeking out deeper water reserves.
When Eco-Grass reaches about eight
inches and begins to form seed heads,
it tends to bow or f lop over, which
can add an attractive naturalistic
f low to landscape highlights. Once
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established, it is durable under

moderate foot traffic if mowed as
a path or lawn. It resists invasion by
filling in well but will not encroach on
neighboring plantings.
Eco-Grass yields big savings as a lawn
alternative by eliminating or reducing
the need for pesticides, fertilizers and
frequent watering or mowing. These
slow-growing fescues establish even
in light or low-nutrient soils and
hold no attraction for lawn grubs,
the problematic larvae that thrive in
shorter-rooted turf grasses.
A cool-season grass mix, Eco-Grass is

best planted on a prepared site from
which competing species have been
removed in early fall or early spring.
Fall plantings have the advantage of
fewer competing weeds. The seeds
can be hand-broadcast or distributed
with a grass-seed spreader and should
be lightly raked in and then watered
well for the first two months, if
needed. Depending upon conditions,
germination can be expected in one
to two weeks. Its cool-season nature
shows in its bright-green luster in
PHOTO BY AL K.
We planted Eco-Grass last fall and are impressed with its quick growth and ability to fill in. It was planted in a
low, uneven area behind our native planting and vegetable garden. During heavy rains this area would fill with
water and was slow to drain. The Eco-Grass absorbs the excess water, therefore solving the problem of standing
water. It looks great, is an excellent backdrop to the prairie and garden, and needs no maintenance.
- Al K., Powell, OH
late autumn, followed by browning in
dormancy and an early spring greenup.
Recommended
Planting Range
ECO-GRASS - A LAWN ALTERNATIVE
#ECOG
Eco-Grass does not need to over-winter

to break germination inhibitors.
Seeds sown in late fall or winter will
lie dormant until spring. Even sandy
soils can suit it but frequent watering
may be necessary on very dry sites
or in dry seasons until the plants
are established. Once it fills in, EcoGrass is a low-maintenance, attractive
choice for many specific landscaping
needs for home and garden.
Recommended Seeding Rate

5 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft.
220 lbs. per acre
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Here at Prairie Moon, we plant Eco-Grass between all of

our production fields. Its hot and dry in July and Nodding Onion (page 20) is coming into full bloom while
Eco-Grass remains green.
1-19 lbs...................$5.50 / lb
20-49 lbs................$4.50 / lb
50-99 lbs................$4.00 / lb
100+ lbs.................$3.75 / lb
Consider dedicating larger portions of your property to diverse habitat for bees, butterflies and birds.
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The
TOOL SHED
ALL TOOL SHED

PRICES INCLUDE
SHIPPING & HANDLING
(within the contiguous US)
The
Parsnip
Predator
Created by The Prairie Enthusiasts.
The Parsnip Predator utilizes a compact size, ergonomic, rotated handle and
custom-cut, narrow blade to make slicing
tap-roots on invasive, non-natives like Wild
Parsnip, Queen Annes Lace and Burdock
easy and effective, all in a tool that is durable and lightweight. (includes s/h)
PREDAT The Parsnip Predator........................$60.00
Stratification
Sand
We use silica sand as a medium to artificially stratify seed. We send one cup of sand
which can be used to stratify up to oz
of seed (slightly more or less depending on
seed size). (includes s/h)
STRAT Seed Stratification Sand......................$7.00
Permanent
Garden Tags
Seed Harvesting Hook
These low-cost aluminum tags are the best

product we have found to keep important information recorded for plants in the garden.
They will not rust and weather more slowly
than plastic tags.
This Austrian-made 12-inch curved, serrated

grass hook is fitted with a wooden handle.
Our garden and field crews have used this
hook for years, mostly to harvest seeds but
also for edging. They consider it the best on
the market. (includes shipping and handling)
These tags are made in the U.S.A., come with

a wire fastener, and can be embossed with a
pen on one or both sides. They come in two
sizes: 1.0 x 3.375 (small) and 1.625 x 3.75
(large). (includes shipping and handling)
Phydura
All-Natural
Herbicide
Phydura is a non-selective herbicide made
from natural, biodegradable ingredients: citric acid, malic acid, and clove oil. It kills herbaceous broadleaf and grass weeds. Annuals
die within hours; perennials may need 2-3
treatments. (includes s/h)
PHYDUQ-1 1 Quart..........................................$26.00
PHYDU2 2.5 Gallon....................................$104.00
LENS 10X Hand Lens with Lanyard ................ $42.00
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Native Prairie
Plants Sign
Show everyone the importance of your
native planting or remnant with our Native
Prairie Plant signs. This durable 9 X 12 sign
is printed on a 2mm aluminum dibond base,
with rounded corners and pre-drilled holes
for easy installation. Does not include post or
hardware. (includes shipping and handling)
SIGN Native Prairie Plants Sign...................$28.00
Side view
Front view
Made
in the
Midwest
Native Bee
Nesting Shelter
with Tubes
These Native Bee Nesting Shelters are

made exclusively for Prairie Moon in Illinois
by Timber Wolf Woodshop, using quality
grade U.S. pine. The Shelter will provide
a viable nesting site for native bees, and a
fixture of interest and enjoyment for many
years. Includes 200 cardboard nesting
tubes (also made in the Midwest). The Shelter
measures 12.0 Long, 9.25 Tall and 7.5 Wide.
(includes shipping and handling)
BEEHOUSE Shelter with nesting tubes..........$64.00

BEETUBES Refill nesting tubes (200)............$31.00
HOOK Seed Harvesting Hook....................... $23.00
10X Hand Lens

with Lanyard
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Here we share products that

we consider high-quality,
reliable accessories to our
gardening and restoration
work. Many Tool Shed
items make great gifts too!
The TOOL SHED
SMALL (1.0 x 3.375)

TAGS25 25 tags............................................$5.00
TAGS50 50 tags............................................$9.00
TAGS100 100 tags........................................$15.00
LARGE (1.625 x 3.75)

TAGLG25 25 tags............................................$7.50
TAGLG50 50 tags..........................................$13.00
TAGLG100 100 tags........................................$22.00
The BelOMO 10x Triplet Loupe Magnifier
is high-quality and moderately priced
the best-value hand lens (loupe) that
weve found. Three combined lenses are
mounted in a metal housing to give you a
crisp, distortion-free image. (includes s/h)
Seed-Starting Trays (3 pack)
20-ROW SEEDER .875 x 10 cells | 1.25 deep
$19.00/3pk
20R 20 Row Seeder Tray - $19.00/3pk
Its easy to get carried away with our affordable $2.50 seed packets
with the potential to bring many plants to life. If youre interested in
starting native plants from seed indoors, try one or a combination
of our seed-starting trays for germinating and transplanting. Our selection of seed-starting trays contains sizes commonly utilized for
native plants and can help you maintain proper watering and drainage. Most of these trays are quite sturdy and with careful cleaning
can last more than one growing season. (includes shipping and handling)
Works well for starting small numbers of a variety of plant

species from seed since there are no individual cells. Best
suited for species that have relatively large seeds.
288-CELL TRAY .75 x .75 cells | 1.0 deep

For starting many plants in a small space, this sturdy plug tray
is designed to form individual small plugs for transplanting
up to a larger size.
288CT 288 Cell Tray - $19.00/3pk
98-CELL TRAY 1.25 x .1.25 cells | 2.0 deep

Works well for many perennial plant species. Germinate
seeds directly in this tray or move smaller plugs to this size to
grow larger for planting out or transplanting up.
98CT 98 Cell Tray - $19.00/3pk
CLEAR DOME 11 x 21.5 inner dim. | 2.25 tall

This clear dome goes over a standard-size flat or plug tray.
Acting like a mini greenhouse, it retains heat and moisture.
(shown with flat tray sold separately)
72 DEEP-CELL TRAY 1.5 dia. cells | 3.0 deep (tapered)
DOME Clear Dome - $19.00/3pk
72CD 72 Deep Cell Tray - $19.00/3pk
FLAT TRAY (no hole) 10.125 x 20.75 I.D. | 2.375 deep

Will fit under any of theplant trayswe sell. This flat can
provide added rigidity and manageability and can prevent
freshly watered trays from dripping onto the floor.
32 POTS W/ RIGID TRAY 2.25 x 2.25 cells | 3.0 deep

These light-weight pots fit securely into a molded tray
(included) to transform your small seedlings into sturdy
transplants. The pots can be easily pulled apart for sharing.
FNH Flat Tray (no hole) - $19.00/3pk
32T 32 Perforated Pots with Tray - $19.00/3pk
All Books and Tool Shed items include shipping and handling
A tray for plants with deep tap roots like Milkweed or

New Jersey Tea. Woody species will appreciate this
extra-deep tray.
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These Tool Shed items make great gifts too!
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Pollinators of Native Plants
Attract, Observe and Identify

Pollinators and Beneficial
Insects with Native Plants
By Heather Holm
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Made in the
Midwest
Using U.S.
Materials
Garden Gloves
These gloves are so thin and supple that they
afford enough sensitivity to grasp weeds.
The gloves nitrile palm side is waterproof
while the super-stretchy knit top holds
up to repeated washings and quick linedrying. Search keyword garden glove on
prairiemoon.com for size and color chart.
SIZES: X-SMALL | SMALL | MEDIUM | LARGE
GLOVE Nitrile Garden Gloves............................$7.50

Soil Knife
and Sheath
Leather
Sheath
Made in
the U.S.
Weve found the A.M. Leonard soil knife to

be a versatile, indispensable hand tool for
garden work. The Italian-made stainless steel
blade has a serrated edge for cutting through
tough roots and a twine-cutting notch that
can double as a bottle opener when in-field
liquid fortification is needed. (includes s/h)
Have used the soil knife for years.

Actually have six of these knives.
My garden is very large and I keep
(or try to) them at stragetic places.
Would be difficult for me to garden
without one of these knives. The
nitrile gloves have been worn for
several years and they are excellent
particularly during times when the
soil is wet and mucky. Both products
are excellent, well-made and worth
the money.
- P. Macomber, Mooers, NY
KNIFE Soil Knife with Sheath Combo..........$36.00

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Field Notes
Memo Books
We are proud to offer Field Notes Brand

memo books! These handy-dandy notebooks were inspired by the long-lost pocket
ledgers, once distributed by American seed
and agriculture companies. Several folks at
Prairie Moon are now implementing these
memo books for a wide array of important
purposes, such as plant community notes,
broken tractor part diagrams, drawings of
mixed panicles and poorly rendered employee related cartoons. Field Notes are
trimmed to 3.5 x 5.5 and fit in your pocket.
Includes Cal-cedar No. 2 pencil. (includes s/h)
Field Notes Memo Book 3-pack w/ pencil
$12.50
Choose from one of three styles:
1
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of 3/16 dot graph paper, with a 100
French Construction Blacktop cover
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Three-Pack, 48 pages of 1/4 ruled
paper, with an 80 French Dur-O-Tone
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paper, with an 80 French Dur-O-Tone
Packing Brown Wrap cover
Weeder and Cultivator

A must for gardeners. The CobraHead
Weeder and Cultivator is an all-purpose,
garden tool. It weeds, cultivates, digs,
plants, transplants, and more! Made in Wisconsin, the durable handle is a mix of recycled plastic and agriculturally grown flax fiber, making it one of the greenest garden
tools available. (includes shipping and handling)
COBRA CobraHead Weeder and Cultivator.... $29.00
Sweet Grass Braid

We harvest our own Sweet Grass and braid
it. Each braid is approximatley 18 x 1.
Many North American indigenous cultures
burned Sweet Grass in ceremonies to invite
the presence of good spirits. The sweet
grass smell will remain for years! Weve
found them useful as car fresheners.
SWEET Sweet Grass Braid....................................... $7.00
Packed with useful information and more than 1600

photos of plants and insects, this book explores
the details of the critical relationships between
native insects and more than 65 perennial native
plants. The clear prose and exploration of basic
concepts make this a useful guide for gardeners
of all types, plant lovers and students, as well as
restoration professionals. 320 pages
POLLIN $32.00
Wildlife need native plants
Bringing Nature Home
By Douglas W. Tallamy (2nd ed.)

This revolutionary book explains the
unbreakable link between native
plants and native wildlife. The core of Tallamys
research is that native insects cannot or will not
eat alien plants. When native plants disappear, the
insects disappear, impoverishing the food source
for birds and other mammals. Gardeners and
restorationists have the power to make a significant
contribution toward sustaining biodiversity.
Valuable appendices in the back of the book such
as: Host Plants of Butterflies and Showy Moths,
and Native plants relatively unpalatable to whitetailed deer. 358 pages
BRING $22.00
The Xerces Society Guide

Farming with Native
Beneficial Insects
Ecological Pest Control Solutions
By The Xerces Society
NEW! This book examines the ecology of beneficial native insects while including methods for multiplying their population through
native-habitat design and management. This
guide also outlines common species of predatory insects, parasitoids and non-insect predators
such as spiders. Order with Insectopia Seed
Mix, p. 47 257 Pages
INSECT - $29.00
We are delighted that so much authoritative

information on native plants is readily
available these days. If you dont know where
to begin, weve done the work for you!
For Kids
Mason Meets
a Mason Bee
By Dawn Pape
A boy named Mason encounters a bee

named Mason. In addition to having a name
in common, each is afraid of the other. Mason
the bee speaks in rhyme and teaches Mason
the boy about pollination and pesticides.
Ages 5-11 26 pages.
MASON $12.00
The Prairie
That Nature Built
By Marybeth Lorbiecki
Illustrated by Cathy Morrison
This book is richly colored in very intricate
detail. In the style of The House that Jack
Built the web of life that is the prairie is
built from the ground up. Ages 4-10 30
pages.
BUILT $13.00
The Puddle Garden

By Jared Rosenbaum
Illustrations by Laura
Rosenbaum
A lonely bear cub welcomes

plant and animal friends to his new home by
planting a rain garden (or Puddle Garden)
using native plants. Printed in Wisconsin
on FSC-certified paper. Ages 5-14 36 pages
(hardcover)
PUDDLE - $21.00
The Xerces Society Guide

Attracting Native Pollinators
By The Xerces Society
This book provides a vital framework

for strengthening the understanding and conservation of our imperiled pollinators.
It is an excellent guide and reference book for
land owners, managers, landscapers, farmers,
gardeners and students alike. Order with Pollinator-Palooza Seed Mix, p. 47 372 Pages
XERCES - $34.00
Prairie Moon gift certificates are perfect for birthdays, holidays and other special events and come in any dollar amount with no
expiration date. For immediate delivery order online or call us!
All Books and Tool Shed items include shipping and handling
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on weather conditions beyond our control. Please note that we can not ship
plants outside the contiguous United States or to California.
BOTANICAL NAME
COMMON NAME
WILDFLOWERS (FORBS)
Anise Hyssop
Bellwort
Black Cohosh
Blue Cohosh
Blue Vervain
Blue Wild Indigo
Bradbury's Monarda
Brown-eyed Susan
Bush's Coneflower
Bush's Poppy Mallow
Butterfly Weed
Button Blazing Star
Cardinal Flower
Columbine
Common Blue Violet
Common Blue-eyed Grass
Common Ironweed
Common Milkweed
Compass Plant
Cream Wild Indigo
Culver's Root
Downy Wood Mint
Dutchman's Breeches
Dwarf Crested Iris
Early Meadow Rue
Early Sunflower
False Aster
Fireweed
Foxglove Beardtongue
Golden Alexanders
Great Blue Lobelia
Hairy Mountain Mint
Hairy Wood Mint
Hoary Vervain
Jack-in-the-Pulpit
Joe Pye Weed
Kankakee Mallow
Lance-leaved Coreopsis
Large-Flowered Beardtongue
Late Figwort
Marsh Marigold
May Apple
Meadow Blazing Star
Midland Shooting Star
New England Aster
Nodding Onion
Obedient Plant
Ohio Spiderwort
Orange Coneflower
Ozark Bluestar
Pale Beardtongue
Pale Purple Coneflower
Prairie Alumroot
Prairie Blazing Star
Prairie Coreopsis
Prairie Dock
Prairie Milkweed
Prairie Pussytoes
Prairie Sundrops
Purple Coneflower
Purple Love Grass
Queen of the Prairie
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Rattlesnake Master
Red Baneberry
Rose Mallow
Rose Milkweed
Royal Catchfly
Short's Aster
Showy Goldenrod
Small Yellow Wild Indigo
Smooth Blue Aster
Sneezeweed
Solomon's Seal
Southern Blue Flag
Spotted Bee Balm
Stiff Goldenrod
Sweet Black-eyed Susan
Sweet Joe Pye Weed
Tall Coreopsis
Toothwort
Violet Wood Sorrel
Virginia Bluebells
Western Sunflower
White Trout Lily
White Wild Indigo
Whorled Milkweed
Wild Bergamot
Wild Geranium
Wild Ginger
Wild Hyacinth
Wild Leek
Wild Petunia
Wild Quinine
Wild Senna
Wild Strawberry
Yellow Coneflower
GRASSES & SEDGES
Big Bluestem
Blue Grama
Bottlebrush Grass
Brown Fox Sedge
Canada Wild Rye
Common Hop Sedge
Indian Grass
June Grass
Little Bluestem
Palm Sedge
Pennsylvania Sedge
Prairie Dropseed
River Oats
Side-oats Grama
Switch Grass
CACTUS & FERNS
Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus
Maidenhair Fern
TREES & SHRUBS
American Hazelnut
Bittersweet
Common Witch Hazel
Eastern Wahoo
New Jersey Tea
Pasture Rose
Pussy Willow
Shadblow
Shrubby St. John's Wort
Snowberry
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WILDFLOWERS (FORBS)
Actaea rubra
Agastache foeniculum
Allium cernuum
Allium tricoccum
Amsonia illustris
Antennaria neglecta
Aquilegia canadensis
Arisaema triphyllum
Asarum canadense
Asclepias incarnata
Asclepias sullivantii
Asclepias syriaca
Asclepias tuberosa
Asclepias verticillata
Aster laevis
Aster novae-angliae
Aster shortii
Baptisia alba
Baptisia australis
Baptisia bracteata
Baptisia tinctoria
Blephilia ciliata
Blephilia hirsuta
Boltonia asteroides
Callirhoe bushii
Caltha palustris
Camassia scilloides
Cardamine concatenata
Caulophyllum thalictroides
Cimicifuga racemosa
Coreopsis lanceolata
Coreopsis palmata
Coreopsis tripteris
Dicentra cucullaria
Dodecatheon meadia
Echinacea pallida
Echinacea paradoxa
Echinacea purpurea
Epilobium angustifolium
Eragrostis spectabilis
Eryngium yuccifolium
Erythronium albidum
Eupatorium maculatum
Eupatorium purpureum
Filipendula rubra
Fragaria virginiana
Geranium maculatum
Helenium autumnale
Helianthus occidentalis
Heliopsis helianthoides
Heuchera richardsonii
Hibiscus laevis
Iliamna remota
Iris cristata
Iris virginica var. shrevei
Liatris aspera
Liatris ligulistylis
Liatris pycnostachya
Lobelia cardinalis
Lobelia siphilitica
Mertensia virginica
Monarda bradburiana
Monarda fistulosa
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Monarda punctata
Oenothera pilosella
Oxalis violacea
Parthenium integrifolium
Penstemon digitalis
Penstemon grandiflorus
Penstemon pallidus
Physostegia virginiana
Podophyllum peltatum
Polygonatum biflorum
Pycnanthemum vert. var. pilosum
Ratibida pinnata
Rudbeckia fulgida
Rudbeckia subtomentosa
Rudbeckia triloba
Ruelia humilis
Scrophularia marilandica
Senna hebecarpa
Silene regia
Silphium laciniatum
Silphium terebinthinacium
Sisyrinchium albidum
Solidago rigida
Solidago speciosa
Thalictrum dioicum
Tradescantia ohiensis
Uvularia grandiflora
Verbena hastata
Verbena stricta
Vernonia fasciculata
Veronicastrum virginicum
Viola sororia
Zizia aurea
GRASSES & SEDGES
Andropogon gerardii
Bouteloua curtipendula
Bouteloua gracilis
Carex lupulina
Carex muskingumensis
Carex pensylvanica
Carex vulpinoidea
Chasmanthium latifolium
Elymus canadensis
Elymus hystrix
Koeleria macrantha
Panicum virgatum
Schizachyrium scoparium
Sorghastrum nutans
Sporobolus heterolepis
CACTUS & FERNS
Adiantum pedatum
Opuntia humifusa
TREES & SHRUBS
Amelanchier canadensis
Ceanothus americanus
Celastrus scandens
Corylus americana
Euonymus atropurpureus
Hamamelis virginiana
Hypericum prolificum
Rosa carolina
Salix discolor
Symphoricarpos albus
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GUARANTEE
We guarantee species to be true to name and that plants and seeds arrive in
good condition. If losses occur due to delay in delivery or unfavorable weather
conditions in transit, contact us immediately. We cannot guarantee successful
growth after planting, but please let us know about any disappointments you
experience; we may be able to help. In any case, liability is limited to the cost
of seed or plants purchased. No other guarantee is expressed or implied.
Prices are subject to change without notice.
Our Plant Finder enables you to index the 700+ natives we carry by criteria that suit your site:
Sun Exposure, Soil Moisture, Bloom Time, Color, Height and Seed or Plant availability.
Scan the QR code to the left or look for the magnifying glass at the top of www.prairiemoon.com.
Plant
Finder
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Do not underestimate the weed seed

bank potential of your soil.
HERBICIDE AS A SITE
PREP METHOD
CULTIVATION AS A SITE
PREP METHOD
We at Prairie Moon take seriously the issue

of agricultural chemical use. We are proud
of our organic farming legacy but we also
view the responsible and judicious use of
herbicides as an effective tool for native
ecosystem establishment.
Site prep done by weeding with hand

tools is best suited to very small areas
such as gardens or planting beds. Any
soil disturbance is followed by more
weed growth, so cultivation needs to be
frequent enough that perennial weeds
dont survive; continue until the end of
the growing season.
We are not experts on herbicide use, so we

are reluctant to give specific instructions.
Always read labels on herbicide products
when working with these chemicals. A
number of new, lower-impact herbicide
formulas are now on the market. Consider
researching the alternative products now
available, such as Phydura All Natural Herbicide (Tool Shed, p.36).
Herbicide is most effective over a full growing season. Depending on the weed problem
on your site, using herbicides as the only
form of site prep for a shorter period of time
can yield less desirable results.
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If using a roto-tiller for small to medium-sized sites, take care to do shallow tillings
after the initial elimination of weeds and/
or grass. For larger areas, cultivating with
conventional farm machinery can be an
effective way to eliminate established perennial weeds from rich, heavy soils.
If your large site was previously a cropped
farm field (therefore free of perennial
weeds) or if it contains deep sand or gravel soils that do not support heavy weed
growth, several diskings prior to sowing
seed may be all the cultivation needed.
For more common, weed-prone soils,

cultivation of large sites should begin
with fall plowing. If the soil is subject to
erosion, however, defer the initial plowing
until spring. When soil can be worked the
following spring, cultivate with a disk to
a depth of four to five inches. Cultivate
every two weeks until fall in an effort to
destroy the roots of perennial weeds.
For Canada thistle, quack grass or other rhizomatous weeds, follow the initial
disking with a spring-tooth harrow or
digger to bring roots to the soil surface,
where sunlight and drying will kill them.
After all weed roots are dead, switch to
shallow cultivations timed to eliminate
freshly germinated weed seedlings.
PLANT SEED MIX
PLANT SEED MIX
SMOTHERING
EXPOSE TO LIGHT
October
SMOTHERING
START SMOTHERING
SMOTHERING
EXPOSE TO LIGHT
September
SMOTHERING
SMOTHERING
SMOTHERING
START SMOTHERING
EXPOSE TO LIGHT
August
SMOTHERING
SMOTHERING
SMOTHERING
SMOTHERING
START SMOTHERING
July
More economical choices might be

salvaged or recycled wood paneling
or industrial-weight tarps. Other
suitable materials include newspapers or cardboard covered with leaves
or grass clippings. While smothering
will eliminate plants, a large weed
seed bank may remain.
EXAMPLE: Timed intervals of 4 to 5 weeks on and 1 to 2 weeks off will allow multiple waves of weed seeds to germinate before bring killed during the following cycle of smothering. Some weeds
need to be covered for two years. Smothering a lawn takes less time; usually it can be killed in two months by a close mowing before covering.
SOLARIZATION WITH CLEAR PLASTIC
Solarization is an effective process for removing weedy competition on smaller sites without the use of herbicides. Solarization
works by raising the soil temperature enough to kill weed seeds
near the soil surface. This process requires about 6 months from
start to finish and should begin in the spring.
Mow and rake loose debris from

the site early in the spring. Remove any sharp plant material
that may puncture or tear plastic. Tilling the site isnt necessary
but will simplify the process of
burying the edges while providing a prepared bed for seeding.
Repeated shallow cultivations one or two

inches deep through two growing seasons
can deplete the shallow weed seed bank
without exposing weed seeds from deeper
in the soil.
http://www.prairiemoon.com/how-to-grow-a-prairie-from-seed.html
Be sure that the smothering medium is firmly anchored and

pulled tightly to the grounds surface
June
EXPOSE TO LIGHT
May
SMOTHERING
A few methods that can be utilized

for early-season site preparation
are Smothering and Solarization,
explained on the opposite page.
The idea behind smothering is simple:

A plant cant live without sunlight, so
covering the soil surface for an extended period of time will kill the unwanted
plants underneath.
SMOTHERING
Choose a preparation strategy that is

suited to your site and circumstances,
one that you can fully execute.
For preparing sites smaller than a few

thousand square feet, smothering weeds
can be effective. It is a simple technique
that requires no chemicals or special
equipment.
SMOTHERING
Site Preparation
Black plastic is a common choice for a

smothering material, but it has a tendency to deteriorate over time. It may
blow away if not properly anchored
and can be punctured by sharp weed
debris left underneath.
SMOTHERING
SMOTHERING
Seed Mix
Learn to identify the common weeds

in your area. Undesirable shrubs,
small trees and non-native plants
and weeds should be eliminated.
Depending on the size of the
planting area and the time before
seeding, different techniques can
be used such as repeated tilling,
herbicide application, smothering,
solarization or simply sod removal.
If a controlled burn is an option for
your site, it can help to eliminate
brush cover and undesirable plants.
The weed seed bank holds the

accrued deposits of dormant weed
seeds that have been falling on the
soil sometimes for many years.
Weed seed dormancy can be broken
by even slight soil disturbance: a
change in soil temperature or a brief
exposure to light. If the area you
are planting already is dominated
by weeds, you should consider an
aggressive site preparation regime;
usually that involves a full growing
season (April-September) of killing
off the weeds.
START SMOTHERING
Eliminating competition and correct

seedbed preparation are early steps
that are essential to the success of
your native planting. It may try your
patience, but it can greatly accelerate
the long-term establishment of your
native species.
Dig a shallow trench around the perimeter of your planting site

(hiring or renting a trencher can make quick work of this). Be
careful to pile soil on the outside of the site. This will make burying the plastic edges much easier.
Water the area throughly if solarizing an untilled site. Position

the plastic at one end of your site, making sure to center the material. Be sure to use durable plastic sheeting that is UV stable,
such as greenhouse plastic.
Starting along one side, bury the edges of the plastic. If there is a little extra you can simply fold
the plastic under and bury with soil. Bury and firmly pack the edges to create an airlock which is
essential to the heating process. Add weights to the center of your plastic sheet to prevent wind
from unseating the airlock. Apply greenhouse repair tape to any rips or holes.
In late summer remove the plastic, before cooler weather begins to set in. Plastic that is left on
site into cooler weather will actually promote new growth of bordering rhizomatous weeds
and grasses. Hand sow your seed mix over the solarized area as recommended for a dormant
fall planting.
Do you have questions about establishing a prairie from seed? Call us toll-free at (866) 417-8156 or email info@prairiemoon.com
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Most
Diverse
100+ Species
For
challenging
sites
Grand Diversity
Mixed-Height Prairie
Tallgrass Exposed
Clay Subsoil
The most robust

and competitive
prairie species
Jungle Prairie
Sun:
No.
JUN
Soil:Wet
Dry
500 sq.ft.
1,000 sq.ft.
1/8 acre
$19.00
$29.00
$98.00
The Jungle Prairie Seed Mix includes the most

robust and competitive prairie plants available.
This mix is perfect for a weedy ditch, a privacy
screen, or for just establishing a profusion of
flowers while providing habitat for wildlife. Enjoy
a succession of colors and textures spring through
fall as the planting matures but an explosion of
color can be expected late summer and early fall
as these majestic prairie species reach their full
height and bloom.
101 seeds / sq ft. 10.67 lbs/acre 35 species of
Wildflowers (57% by wt), 5 species of Grasses (43%
by wt).
Some of the many fall-blooming species pictured
above: Stiff Goldenrod, Indian Grass, Wild
Bergamot, Purple Coneflower, Decurrent False
Aster, Brown-eyed Susan, Ironweed and Cup Plant.
When I converted our hayfield into

a prairie scape, I planted the PDQ
mix and was rewarded with beautiful flowers by the 2nd year. Gaining
confidence since then, Ive become
even more creative by adding other
seed mixes and enhancements. PDQ
contains an excellent mix for establishing a hardy and colorful prairie
garden.
Sun:
No.
500 sq.ft.
GRAND $35.00
Soil:Wet
Dry
1,000 sq.ft.
1/8 acre
$60.00
$273.00
Sun:
No.
TEC
Soil:Wet
- Laura S., La Crosse, WI
Dry
500 sq.ft.
1,000 sq.ft.
1/8 acre
$22.00
$34.00
$129.00
High diversity and a heavy seeding rate make this

a very strong, very showy mix. With 100+ species
there will be a variety of flowers blooming continuously late spring through fall. This mix will
thrive in average soils, but can handle a range of
soil conditions from wet-mesic to dry-mesic. Includes most of our bird and butterfly favorites.
Often during construction, topsoil and organic

matter are removed, leaving exposed clay.
Establishing plants in such harsh conditions can
be challenging. Tough species in this seed mix,
including Purple Coneflower, Yellow Coneflower,
Wild Bergamot, and Big Bluestem, above, are up
to the task.
248 seeds / sq ft. 13.7 lbs/acre 87+ species of

Wildflowers (65% by wt), 13 species of Grasses
(35% by wt).
Once established, the deep root systems on the

tough native perennials chosen for this mix
will need no water or other care during times of
drought or brief flooding, while other species
would fail in these challenging conditions.
Shown blooming late-Summer:

Prairie Dock, Compass Plant, Big Bluestem,
Prairie Blazing Star, Rose Milkweed, Sweet Blackeyed Susan, Rose Milkweed, Mountain Mint and
Obedient Plant
190 seeds/sq. ft. 13.7 lbs/acre 27 species of

Wildflowers (53.95% by wt), 1 species of shrub
(1.97%), 7 species of Grasses (44.07% by wt).
Seed Mix Enhancement

for Medium Soils
Sun:
No.
Soil:Wet
500 sq.ft.
MENH $10.00
Dry 41 seeds/sq.ft.
1,000 sq.ft. 1/8 acre
$15.00
$64.00
Add more color to your mix! These well-loved

species will do well in average garden soil. (top,
clockwise) Nodding Onion, Prairie Blazing Star,
Smooth Blue Aster, Pale Purple Coneflower, Blackeyed Susan, and Golden Alexanders.
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SEED MIXES
Pretty Darn Quick

(PDQ ) Seed Mix
Sun:
No.
PDQ
Soil:Wet
Dry
500 sq.ft.
1,000 sq.ft.
1/8 acre
$19.00
$27.00
$93.00
Our PDQ seed mix includes prairie flowers and

grasses that will establish pretty darn quick to
provide more immediate color with a naturalized
look. For full-sun to partial-shade sites with
medium soils. The maximum height of any single
grass or flower included here is no more than 4-5
feet.
If planted in the fall or early spring, most of these
plants will establish in the first year. Some blooms
can be expected in year one but this should not
stop you from mowing that season. Clipping
or cutting will not harm the plants and blooms
should be profuse in the second and third years.
137 seeds / sq ft. 11.2 lbs/acre 26 species of Wildflowers
(55% by wt), 6 species of Grasses (45% by wt).
right: Shown blooming mid-Summer:
Early Sunflower, Hoary Vervain,
Yellow Coneflower, Purple Coneflower
The PDQ seed mix workedgreat

and grows beautifully in the 2-3
year time-frame. I planted it in
December 2012 and mowed several
times during the 2013 summer. Last
summer the flowers were spectacular,
especially the Black-eyed Susan,
Hyssop and Beardtongue.
- Sue R., Rochester, MN
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SHADE-LOVING SPECIES
SUCH AS WILD BLUE PHLOX,
COLUMBINE AND BISHOPS
CAP, ARE REPRESENTATIVE
OF A HEALTHY WOODLAND.
Well donate 5%
of profits from sales
of these mixes to the
Xerces Society
Shorter
species for
partial
shade
in support of their important

ongoing research and educational
programming.
Shortgrass Woods Edge

or Savanna Seed Mix
Sun:
No.
SWE
Soil:Wet
Dry
500 sq.ft.
1,000 sq.ft.
1/8 acre
$43.00
$66.00
$304.00
The species in this mix will do well in a mix of

sun and shade that is a savanna. Wooded edges
and opening in the woods will work for these
shorter species. A few of the many species shown
in this spring photo are Midland Shooting Star,
Solomon's Seal and Golden Alexanders. Bump
up the diversity even more with the Seed Mix
Enhancement for Savanna Areas, below.
113 seeds/sq ft. 10.65lbs/acre 25 species of
Wildflowers (51.87% by wt), 9 species of Grasses
(48.13% by wt).
Shady Woodland
Seed Mix

for a Shady Woodland
Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry
Sun:
6 seeds/sq.ft.
No.
500 sq.ft.
1,000 sq.ft. 1/8 acre
SWDENH
$30.00
$50.00
No.
SWD
$225.00
Soil:Wet
Dry
500 sq.ft.
1,000 sq.ft.
1/8 acre
$99.00
$188.00
$966.00
This native woodland seed mix is best suited for

a shady site where tree branches are trimmed to
allow some light to penetrate. There are bloom
times throughout the growing season. We suggest
you also enhance this woodland seeding by
transplanting species not available or difficult
from seed such as Ferns, Trillium, Ginger or
increase the seed count and diversity even more
with the Seed Mix Enhancement for a Shady
Woodland.
For those wanting to add even more color

to the Shady Woodland Seed Mix (right)
or existing semi-shaded area. These species
will do well in a medium to medium-dry
soil area and includes these 8 woodland
favorites: Red Baneberry, Columbine,
Dutchmans Breeches, Wild Geranium,
Great Waterleaf, Virginia Bluebells, Bloodroot and Zig Zag Goldenrod.
Throw a non-stop party for bees,

butterflies and other pollinators
A Utopia for predators, parasitoids

and pollinators, too!
Pollinator-Palooza
The Insectopia
Seed Mix
Seed Mix
87 seeds/sq . ft. 14.0 lbs/acre 41 species of

Wildflowers (66.32% by wt), 12 species of Grasses
(33.68% by wt).
Sun:
No.
PPM

for Savanna Areas
Sun:
Soil:Wet
Dry
15 seeds/sq.ft.
No.
500 sq.ft.
1,000 sq.ft.
1/8 acre
SENH
$10.00
$15.00
$64.00
For those wanting to add even more color to a

Savanna seed mix or existing semi-shaded area,
species pictured such as (top, clockwise) Midland
Shooting Star, Columbine, Crooked-stemmed Aster, Jacobs Ladder, Tall Bellflower and Late Horse
Gentian are perfectly suited.
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Soil:Wet
Sun:
Dry
500 sq.ft.
1,000 sq.ft.
1/8 acre
$19.00
$29.00
$115.00
No.
TOPIA
Soil:Wet
NEW
Dry
500 sq.ft.
1,000 sq.ft.
1/8 acre
$19.00
$29.00
$119.00
We are offering this seed mix in cooperation with the Bring Back the
Pollinators campaign of the non-profit Xerces Society. Pollinators are
critical to human food crops yet our practices result in habitat loss,
environmental toxins and monocultural cropping that compounds stress
on them, threatening their, and our, survival. To counter this trend and
introduce more pollinator-friendly plant diversity, this uniquely diverse,
100% North American native mix includes species that produce not only
nectar but the habitat that pollinators require for survival. Designed for
full-sun to partial-shade sites with medium soils, this shortgrass mix boasts
grasses and most wildflowers at 3, with some flowers reaching 5 at full
bloom. Bloom times progress spring through fall. Our Pollinator-Palooza
Seed Mix moves beyond more common pollinator mixes by offering plants
that appeal to a broad array of pollinating insects.
Were proud to offer a seed mix specifically designed to attract native

beneficial insects, to the delight of farmers, gardeners and the insectintrigued. Our Insectopia seed mix was developed through a collaboration
with non-profit Xerces Society and boasts a variety of wildflowers and
grasses chosen specifically to attract predatory and parasitoid insects, as
well as spiders that feed on insect pests. Wildflower species with shallow
nectaries are attractive to hover flies, tachinid flies and gentle, parasitoid
wasps, while white flowering species such as Prairie Onion, Rattlesnake
Master and Mountain Mint attract parasitoid wasps, predatory beetles
and a wide variety of bees. Our Insectopia mix also contains four species
of Milkweed that support a range of pollinators, including Monarch
butterflies, and a trio of bunch-forming grasses that provide refuge for
predatory beetles.
182 seeds / sq ft. 6.89 lbs/acre 39 species of Wildflowers (51.5% by wt), 1 species of
shrub (0.91% by wt) 6 species of Grasses (47.59% by wt).
97 seeds / sq ft. 8.8 lbs/acre 34 species of Wildflowers (60.33% by wt), 1

species of shrub (0.71%), 5 species of Grasses (38.97% by wt).
Sun:
Full sun-20% shade
20-70% shade
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