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It's a cool-season plant, meaning it starts growing in early spring when most native plants are still dormant. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to full shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-drained soils (tolerates sandy and rocky soils)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate moisture; drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to early summer (May–June)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carex sprengelii is a host plant for several species of butterflies, including the Pale-washed Skipper. 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Its skinny, pine-needle-like leaves form airy tufts that blend effortlessly into prairie plantings, meadows, and gravel gardens. From midsummer into early fall, it produces clusters of delicate white flowers that seem to glow against the fine green foliage, adding texture and movement without demanding attention. Despite its delicate appearance, this is one of the toughest milkweeds you can grow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt for dry prairies and open grasslands, Whorled Milkweed thrives in hot, sunny locations with poor, sandy, or rocky soils where many other plants struggle. Its compact, understated habit makes it easy to tuck between showier flowers and grasses, while still providing outstanding ecological value. For gardeners looking for a drought-tolerant native that quietly supports wildlife, few plants work harder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight: Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil: Dry to medium; prefers sandy, rocky, or well-drained soils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 1–3 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpread: 1–2 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZones: 3–9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom time: July through September\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Value\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike all milkweeds, Whorled Milkweed is a host plant for monarch butterflies, providing food for their caterpillars throughout the growing season. It also supports the larvae of the milkweed tussock moth and several specialized insects that rely on milkweeds to survive. The nectar-rich flowers attract a wide variety of native bees, butterflies and wasps. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlooms Alongside:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prettywildnursery.com\/products\/little-bluestem-schizachyrium-scoparium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elittle bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prettywildnursery.com\/products\/dotted-blazing-star-liatris-punctata\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003edotted blazing star (Liatris punctata)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prettywildnursery.com\/products\/stiff-goldenrod-oilgoneuron-rigidum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003estiff goldenrod (Solidago rigida\u003c\/a\u003e), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prettywildnursery.com\/products\/hoary-vervain-verbena-stricta\"\u003ehoary vervain (verbena stricta)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prettywildnursery.com\/products\/prairie-coreopsis-coreopsis-palmata\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eprairie coreopsis (Coreopsis palmata)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prettywildnursery.com\/products\/smooth-blue-aster-symphyotrichum-laeve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003esmooth blue aster \u003cspan\u003eSymphyotrichum laeve)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ci style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFor more information, please check out our \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prettywildnursery.com\/pages\/sizes-and-pricing\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003esizes, pricing and ordering page\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ci style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pretty Wild","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":45584408838323,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Plug","offer_id":45584408871091,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/0633\/1827\/files\/asclepias-verticillata-whorled-milkweed-flowers_jpg.webp?v=1750266650"},{"product_id":"little-bluestem-schizachyrium-scoparium","title":"Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Bluestem (\u003cem\u003eSchizachyrium scoparium\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLittle Bluestem hardly needs an introduction—this iconic native grass is a cornerstone of Midwestern prairies and a favorite in modern naturalistic gardens. \u003c\/span\u003eIt brings year round beauty, structure, and movement to any sunny garden; from the most formal to the most wild, little bluestem has a place. In summer, its upright, slender blue-green stems form tidy clumps that sway in the breeze. As the season shifts, the foliage transforms to a rich copper, russet, and burgundy in fall, then standing tall with silvery seed heads through winter. Easy to grow and highly adaptable, it thrives in dry, lean soils and offers essential habitat value without ever looking messy. Whether planted in rows, drifts, or scattered through a prairie mix, it's easy to see why this grass is so popular and beloved. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full sun\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Dry to medium; grows well in sandy, loamy, or rocky soils\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 2–4 feet\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 1–2 feet\u003cbr\u003eZones: 3–9\u003cbr\u003eBloom time: August through October (ornamental seed heads and fall color follow flowering)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLittle Bluestem is a host plant for several skipper butterflies, including the Cobweb Skipper (Hesperia metea), Dusted Skipper (Atrytonopsis hianna), and Leonard’s Skipper (Hesperia leonardus), all native to Wisconsin. It also provides cover and nesting material for beneficial insects, and its seeds feed small birds such as finches and sparrows in fall and winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pretty Wild","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":45584664363187,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Plug","offer_id":45584664395955,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/0633\/1827\/files\/Picture1.jpg?v=1750422257"},{"product_id":"spotted-bee-balm-monarda-punctata","title":"Spotted Bee Balm (Monarda punctata)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpotted Bee Balm (\u003cem\u003eMonarda punctata\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpotted bee balm doesn't just stand out among other bee balm species, it stands out from anything else in bloom. It builds its flowers in soft, pastel tiers: pale yellow flowers dotted with burgundy, tucked into stacked whorls of rosy pink to lavender bracts. The effect is architectural, strange and beautiful, kind of more like something you'd expect to see in a desert rather than a Midwestern prairie. It's highly aromatic, with a spicy\/herbal scent similar to oregano. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn our gardens, Spotted Bee Balm ranks easily in the top 10 for pollinator activity; our small patch becomes a buzzing hotspot all afternoon in the peak of summer, covered in \u003c\/span\u003eso many different types of insects, including huge carpenter bees. Watching these plants abuzz is a fascinating and highly entertaining time. Light, airy, and full of motion, this plant brings something truly different and unique to naturalistic plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full sun\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Dry to medium; well-drained sandy or rocky soils preferred\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 1–3 feet\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 1–2 feet\u003cbr\u003eZones: 3–8\u003cbr\u003eBloom time: July through September\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpotted Bee Balm supports a wide range of pollinators, especially native bees and beneficial wasps like digger wasps (Crabronidae) and thread-waisted wasps (Sphecidae), which help control pest insects. While it’s not a known host plant, its flowers offer abundant nectar during the hottest, driest part of the season—when many other blooms fade—making it invaluable for mid- to late-summer pollinator support in Wisconsin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlooms Alongside\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prettywildnursery.com\/products\/butterfly-weed-asclepias-tuberosa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebutterfly weed (\u003cem\u003eAsclepias tuberosa\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prettywildnursery.com\/products\/prairie-coreopsis-coreopsis-palmata\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eprairie coreopsis (\u003cem\u003eCoreopsis palmata\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prettywildnursery.com\/products\/hoary-vervain-verbena-stricta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehoary vervain (\u003cem\u003eVerbena stricta\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prettywildnursery.com\/products\/rattlesnake-master-eryngium-yuccifolium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003erattlesnake master (\u003cspan\u003eEryngium yuccifolium)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFor more information, please check out our \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prettywildnursery.com\/pages\/sizes-and-pricing\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003esizes, pricing and ordering page\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ci\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pretty Wild","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":45584498786483,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Plug","offer_id":45584498819251,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/0633\/1827\/files\/MHNT__Monarda_punctata.jpg?v=1782307547"},{"product_id":"pearly-everlasting-anaphalis-margaritacea","title":"Pearly Everlasting (Anaphalis margaritacea)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePearly Everlasting (\u003cem\u003eAnaphalis margaritacea\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePearly Everlasting brings a peaceful quality to a planting—subtle, silvery, and quietly beautiful. Its soft gray-green foliage forms a tidy base that’s lovely even before the blooms arrive. Then in mid to late summer, clusters of papery white flowers with golden centers appear, floating above the plant like little pearls on tall, upright stems. The flowers retain their form and color long after blooming, earning their name for how beautifully they dry—lasting well into winter, whether left standing in the garden or brought indoors for arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt thrives in poor, dry soils and full sun, making it a natural fit for gravel gardens, sandy prairies, and xeric plantings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry to medium; sandy or rocky soils preferred\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5–3 feet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 feet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/strong\u003e July through September\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePearly Everlasting is a \u003cstrong\u003ehost plant for the American Lady butterfly\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eVanessa virginiensis\u003c\/em\u003e), whose caterpillars roll themselves into its leaves for shelter. The flowers are also visited by small native bees and flies seeking late-summer nectar, and the plant provides cover and structure through fall and winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlooms Alongside:\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prettywildnursery.com\/products\/butterfly-weed-asclepias-tuberosa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eButterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prettywildnursery.com\/products\/meadow-blazing-star-liatris-ligulistylis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMeadow blazing star (\u003cspan\u003eLiatris ligulistylis\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prettywildnursery.com\/products\/purple-coneflower-echinacea-purpurea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePurple coneflower (echinacea purpurea)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pretty Wild","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":45584751001779,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Plug","offer_id":45584751034547,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/0633\/1827\/files\/images_eb15cb76-e786-420d-8d21-b91c3209942e.jpg?v=1750441725"},{"product_id":"wild-petunia-ruellia-humilis","title":"Wild Petunia (Ruellia humilis)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild Petunia (\u003cem\u003eRuellia humilis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild Petunia is uniquely adorable , you'll find yourself wanting to tuck it into so many different spots in the garden. We love its compact form, which is uncommon with summer-blooming prairie plants, and soft fuzzy leaves in a muted gray-green that add subtle texture and color even when not in bloom. Did we mention it's adorable? Really though, it's an incredibly attractive plant from the moment it emerges in spring. Its soft lilac colored flowers bloom continuously from early summer through fall, with fresh blossoms opening daily. Since it's low growing and compact, we love using it at the front of borders, along sidewalks and underneath leggier stems like blue wild indigo. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry to medium; prefers sandy or well-drained soils\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–12 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–1.5 feet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/strong\u003e June through September\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWild Petunia is a\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ehost plant for the Common Buckeye butterfly (\u003cem\u003eJunonia coenia\u003c\/em\u003e) and occasionally supports the Cuban crescent (\u003cem\u003eAnthanassa frisia\u003c\/em\u003e). Its long bloom season makes it a dependable nectar source for native bees and other pollinators throughout the heat of summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlooms Alongside:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prettywildnursery.com\/products\/prairie-dropseed-sporobolus-heterolepis\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eprairie dropseed (\u003cem\u003eSporobolus heterolepis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prettywildnursery.com\/products\/butterfly-weed-asclepias-tuberosa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebutterfly weed (\u003cem\u003eAsclepias tuberosa\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prettywildnursery.com\/products\/upland-white-goldenrod-oligoneuron-album\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eupland white goldenrod (\u003cspan\u003eOligoneuron album\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prettywildnursery.com\/products\/butterfly-weed-asclepias-tuberosa\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFor more information, please check out our \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prettywildnursery.com\/pages\/sizes-and-pricing\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003esizes, pricing and ordering page\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ci\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pretty Wild","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":45584523821235,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Plug","offer_id":45584523854003,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/0633\/1827\/files\/DETA4-1694.jpg?v=1782307328"},{"product_id":"wild-columbine-aquilegia-canadensis","title":"Wild Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"559\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"559\"\u003eWild Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"894\"\u003eWild Columbine brings an almost unexpected level of beauty to shady spots in early spring. Its nodding, two-toned red and yellow flowers have a unique shape that’s unmistakable and hard to miss. \u003cspan\u003eThe soft, rounded leaves grow in loose clusters, adding a gentle, layered texture that blends naturally into woodland gardens and prairie edges as it adapts easily to a range of light conditions, thriving in both shade and spots with direct sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"894\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe only species of hummingbird that nests in Wisconsin, the Ruby-throated Hummingbird, rely on Wild Columbine when they arrive here after a long migration from South America every spring, and only the hummingbirds' long tongues can reach the plant's nectar. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"894\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003eLight: Shade to full sun\u003cbr data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003eSoil: Dry to medium; well-drained, tolerates rocky soils\u003cbr data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003eHeight: 1–2 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003eSpread: 1–1.5 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003eZones: 3–8\u003cbr data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003eBloom time: May to July\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003eWildlife Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003eA magnet for Ruby-throated Hummingbirds (Archilochus colubris) and native long-tongued bees that can navigate its uniquely shaped flowers. While not a host plant for Wisconsin butterfly caterpillars, its nectar supports a range of pollinators in early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1771\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003eBlooms Alongside\u003c\/strong\u003e: wild geranium (Geranium maculatum), blue wild indigo (Baptisia australis), Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginica)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pretty Wild","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":45584750215347,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Plug","offer_id":45584750248115,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/0633\/1827\/files\/PXL_20240602_200723146.jpg?v=1750515836"},{"product_id":"hairy-beardtongue-penstemon-hirsutus","title":"Hairy Beardtongue (Penstemon hirsutus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHairy Beardtongue (Penstemon hirsutus) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHairy Beardtongue is one of the earliest blooming prairie perennials, sending up soft spikes of pale lavender to muted pink flowers in late spring to early summer just as many gardens are still waking up. The tubular blooms, lightly fuzzy and delicate-looking, rise above a compact mound of narrow, slightly hairy foliage. It brings subtle structure and fine texture to the front of a planting or woven throughout in drifts. It is sadly rare\/endangered in much of southeastern Wisconsin. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanting it alongside the showier \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prettywildnursery.com\/products\/large-flowered-beardtongue-penstemon-grandiflorus\" title=\"Large-Flowered Penstemon (Penstemon grandiflorus)\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePenstemon Grandiflorus\u003c\/a\u003e, which starts flowering just before Hairy Beardtongue ends, gives you ~7 weeks of penstemon blooms, carrying from late spring into early summer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full sun to light shade\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Dry to medium, well-drained soils; prefers sandy or rocky conditions\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 1–2 feet\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 1–1.5 feet\u003cbr\u003eZones: 3–8\u003cbr\u003eBloom time: Late May through June\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAttracts early-emerging native bees, especially long-tongued bees and bumblebees, as well as hummingbirds. The tubular blooms are rich in nectar and provide an early-season food source. The plant's low, clumping form also offers shelter for small insects and beneficial ground-dwellers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlooms Alongside:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prettywildnursery.com\/products\/prairie-smoke-geum-triflorum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePrairie Smoke (\u003cem\u003eGeum triflorum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prettywildnursery.com\/products\/golden-alexander-zizia-aurea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGolden Alexanders (\u003cem\u003eZizia aurea\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prettywildnursery.com\/products\/meadow-anemone-anemone-canadensis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMeadow Anemone (Anemone canadensis)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFor more information, please check out our \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prettywildnursery.com\/pages\/sizes-and-pricing\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003esizes, pricing and ordering page\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ci\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pretty Wild","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":45584749887667,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Plug","offer_id":45584749920435,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/0633\/1827\/files\/000012_3.jpg?v=1769216580"},{"product_id":"anise-hyssop-agastache-foeniculum","title":"Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnise Hyssop (\u003cem\u003eAgastache foeniculum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnise Hyssop is, very deservedly, a favorite. Its upright spikes of violet-lavender colored flowers start blooming mid-summer and just keep going. Its square stems and clean lines give it a natural structure that fits into both wilder prairie-style gardens and more curated beds. The foliage also has culinary value, with a flavor like a sweet mint\/licorice and is incredibly aromatic when brushed against. \u003cspan\u003eIts upright form, soft coloring, and long-lasting bloom period make it one of the most rewarding native herbs to grow, a real delight to the senses. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn southeastern Wisconsin, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, even in clay as long as the soils not consistently moist. It handles heat and dry spells without issue and self-sows just enough to settle in without taking over. One of the best things about \u003cem\u003eAgastache foeniculum\u003c\/em\u003e is how many pollinators it draws in (bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, you name it).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote on our anise hyssop:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany of the anise hyssop plants we currently have available were grown from seed collected from a plant we’ve been growing for nearly 15 years. While it is not a cultivar or hybrid, it is also not the local ecotype. Over time, it has developed a denser form, purple-tinted foliage, and has proven to be an absolute pollinator (and goldfinch!) magnet in our gardens. We do also have plants available grown from locally sourced seed so if local ecotype genetics are important to you, feel free to message us before ordering and we’ll gladly let you know what’s currently available!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full sun\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Medium to dry, well-drained soil; tolerant of clay and sand\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 2–4 feet\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 1.5–2 feet; may self-sow lightly\u003cbr\u003eZones: 4–8\u003cbr\u003eBloom time: July through September\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnise Hyssop is a serious pollinator plant. It offers long-lasting nectar through the heart of summer when insect activity peaks, making it a consistent draw for native bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies. In our own garden, we regularly see goldfinches perched on the stems, feeding on seeds or just scouting from above the action\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlooms Alongside:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prettywildnursery.com\/products\/spotted-bee-balm-monarda-punctata\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpotted Beebalm (\u003cem\u003eMonarda punctata\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prettywildnursery.com\/products\/butterfly-weed-asclepias-tuberosa\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eButterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prettywildnursery.com\/products\/purple-coneflower-echinacea-purpurea\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePurple coneflower (echinacea purpurea)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prettywildnursery.com\/products\/rattlesnake-master-eryngium-yuccifolium\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRattlesnake master (\u003cspan\u003eEryngium yuccifolium)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prettywildnursery.com\/products\/mountain-mint-pycnanthemum-virginianum\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMountain mint (\u003cspan\u003ePychnanthemum virginianum)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFor more information, check out our \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prettywildnursery.com\/pages\/sizes-and-pricing\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003esizes, pricing and ordering page\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ci\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pretty Wild","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":45584737796275,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Plug","offer_id":45584737829043,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gallon","offer_id":45584737861811,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/0633\/1827\/files\/IMG_7821.jpg?v=1753977871"},{"product_id":"blue-grama-grass-bouteloua-gracilis","title":"Blue Grama Grass (Bouteloua gracilis)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"183\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"183\"\u003eBlue Grama Grass (Bouteloua gracilis)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"565\"\u003eBlue Grama is a low-maintenance, warm-season (meaning it actively grows when it's hot out) native grass with its signature eyelash-shaped seed heads that gently sway on slender stems. It brings subtle texture and movement any dry, sunny spots in your garden. Well-adapted to southeastern Wisconsin’s summer heat and drought, it’s a dependable choice for sunny borders or rock gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"747\"\u003eGrowing in clumps about 1–2 feet tall, Blue Grama spreads slowly without overtaking other plants. It supports pollinators and provides seeds that feed songbirds in fall and winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"962\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"771\"\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"774\"\u003eLight: Full sun\u003cbr data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"792\"\u003eSoil: Well-drained, dry to medium moisture; tolerates poor soils\u003cbr data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"859\"\u003eHeight: 1–2 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"878\"\u003eSpread: Clumping, slowly spreading\u003cbr data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"915\"\u003eZones: 4–9\u003cbr data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"928\"\u003eBloom time: July through September\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"982\"\u003eWildlife Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"985\"\u003eBlue Grama supports native pollinators and offers seed for finches and sparrows. Its foliage provides shelter for insects and small wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003eBlooms Alongside:\u003c\/strong\u003e Little Bluestem (\u003cem data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003eSchizachyrium scoparium\u003c\/em\u003e), Purple Prairie Clover (\u003cem data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003eDalea purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e), Butterfly Milkweed (\u003cem data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003eAsclepias tuberosa\u003c\/em\u003e), liatris, rattlesnake master, \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pretty Wild","offers":[{"title":"Plug","offer_id":45739644092595,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Quart","offer_id":45739644125363,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/0633\/1827\/files\/90923bb4178f18291b3a9cc768ff769e4721460f.jpg?v=1751037051"},{"product_id":"prairie-sage-artemisia-ludoviciana","title":"Prairie Sage (Artemisia ludoviciana)","description":"\u003ch3\u003ePrairie Sage (Artemisia ludoviciana) \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrairie Sage is a silvery, soft-textured perennial that thrives in dry, sunny gardens. Its fuzzy gray leaves provide a welcomed contrast to the endless shades of green that make up the color palette of a Midwestern prairie. The result is rich dimension, abundant texture, and a subtly coastal feel.\u003c\/span\u003e The small yellowish blooms appear in late summer but aren't the draw compared to its standout foliage. Spreading steadily by rhizomes, Prairie Sage forms low mounds that help break up all the green and add a very 'designed' or intentional feel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tough native prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun, making it a reliable choice for drought-tolerant plantings and prairie restorations. Deer tend to avoid it due to its aromatic foliage, so you can use it to surround\/shield plants that usually get munched. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight: Full sun\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Well-drained, sandy or rocky\u003cbr\u003eMoisture: Dry to medium\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 1½–3 feet\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 2–3 feet via rhizomes\u003cbr\u003eZones: 3–9\u003cbr\u003eBloom time: August through September\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrairie Sage is an important host plant for the American Painted Lady butterfly (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eVanessa virginiensis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), supporting caterpillars that rely on its leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlooms Alongside:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePurple Poppy Mallow, Rattlesnake master, goldenrod\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pretty Wild","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":45584750477491,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/0633\/1827\/files\/Untitled4.jpg?v=1751290108"},{"product_id":"prairie-smoke-geum-triflorum","title":"Prairie Smoke (Geum triflorum)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"199\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"199\"\u003ePrairie Smoke (\u003cem data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"196\"\u003eGeum triflorum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"676\"\u003ePrairie Smoke is one of the most uniquely beautiful plants you can add to a garden. Early in the season, it sends up nodding, reddish-pink flowers that feel subtle at first and as the blooms fade they transform into soft, feathery plumes that catch the light and give the plant its signature “smoke” effect. It’s one of the first natives to get interesting in spring, and it holds that interest well beyond its bloom time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"942\"\u003eLow-growing and easy to tuck in along edges, paths, or rock gardens, Prairie Smoke works especially well in dry, sunny spots where you want something that feels unique. 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Its early bloom time makes it an important resource when not much else is flowering yet. 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They open from the top down rising above narrow grass-like foliage, creating strong architectural lines that pair beautifully with both formal plantings and naturalistic prairie gardens. It is one of our very very favorites. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its refined appearance, Dense Blazing Star is a tough and adaptable native that thrives in a wide range of conditions. It naturally occurs in moist prairies and meadows but performs well in average garden soils once established. The long-lasting blooms provide weeks of color in mid to late summer, while the seedheads add texture and winter interest long after flowering has finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full sun\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Medium to moist; adaptable to a variety of soil types\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 3–5 feet\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 1–2 feet\u003cbr\u003eZones: 3–8\u003cbr\u003eBloom time: July through September\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDense Blazing Star is one of the best native plants for pollinators, attracting an incredible diversity of butterflies, native bees, skippers, and other beneficial insects. Monarchs, swallowtails, painted ladies, and numerous bee species frequently visit the nectar-rich flowers. Goldfinches and other songbirds may feed on the seeds in fall and winter, extending its wildlife value beyond the blooming season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlooms Alongside:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prettywildnursery.com\/products\/rose-milkweed-asclepias-incarnata\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRose milkweed (Asclepias incarnata)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prettywildnursery.com\/products\/anise-hyssop-agastache-foeniculum\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAnise Hyssop (agestache foeniculum)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prettywildnursery.com\/products\/hoary-vervain-verbena-stricta\"\u003ehoary vervain (Verbena stricta)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prettywildnursery.com\/products\/common-bee-balm-monarda-fistulosa\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecommon bee balm (Monarda fistulosa)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prettywildnursery.com\/products\/obedient-plant-physostegia-virginiana\"\u003eobedient plant (Physostegia Virginiana)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFor more information, please check out our \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prettywildnursery.com\/pages\/sizes-and-pricing\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003esizes, pricing and ordering page\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ci\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pretty Wild","offers":[{"title":"Plug","offer_id":45587066290355,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Quart","offer_id":45734168035507,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/0633\/1827\/files\/IMG_3059_jpg.webp?v=1781366714"},{"product_id":"royal-catchfly-silene-regia","title":"Royal Catchfly (Silene regia)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"5\" data-end=\"38\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5\" data-end=\"38\"\u003eRoyal Catchfly (Silene regia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"522\"\u003eRoyal Catchfly is one of the most striking native wildflowers of the tallgrass prairie. In midsummer, tall stems are crowned with brilliant scarlet-red flowers that seem to glow against the surrounding greenery. The color is almost impossible to ignore and remains vibrant even from a distance, making this a natural focal point in sunny gardens and prairie plantings. The flowers are held well above the foliage, giving the plant an airy appearance despite its strong upright form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"935\"\u003eOnce widespread throughout Midwestern prairies, Royal Catchfly has become increasingly rare as native grasslands have disappeared. In the garden, it combines exceptional beauty with ecological importance, thriving in sunny locations with well-drained soil. Its vivid blooms bring a burst of color during the heat of summer when many spring flowers have faded and late-season plants are still preparing to bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"959\"\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"962\"\u003eLight: Full sun\u003cbr data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"980\"\u003eSoil: Medium to dry; prefers well-drained soils\u003cbr data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003eHeight: 3–5 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1049\"\u003eSpread: 1–2 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003eZones: 3–8\u003cbr data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003eBloom time: July through August\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003eWildlife Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003eRoyal Catchfly is especially valued for its relationship with hummingbirds, which are drawn to its bright red tubular flowers and are among its primary pollinators. 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