Garden Kits

Turn your wet lowlands or detention basins into a towering, moisture-loving masterpiece. This Tall Wet and Sunny Kit is designed for maximum ecological impact in areas that stay consistently moist or experience temporary flooding.

This collection reaches heights of 3 to 7 feet, and serves as a destination for hummingbirds, swallowtails, and beneficial pollinators.

Plants for this kit were selected to attract a variety of pollinators, butterflies - including monarchs, and are less likely for deer to browse.

• Sun Exposure: full sun

• Water Needs: medium to high; excels in wet or saturated soils

• Soil Type: muck, heavy clay, or rich saturated loam

• Mature Height: 3 to 7 feet

• Bloom Time: spring through late fall

• Plant Spacing: layout plans included, but most plants are spaced 1 plant every square foot

The 38 plants in this kit may include the following:

Sedges

• Common Bur Sedge (Gray’s Sedge)

• Palm Sedge

Wildflowers

• Boneset

• Cardinal Flower

• Culver’s Root

• Great Blue Lobelia

• Hibiscus (Swamp Rose Mallow)

• Ironweed

• Joe Pye Weed

• Marsh Blazing Star (Dense Blazing Star)

• Rose Milkweed (Swamp Milkweed)

• Sneezeweed

• Wild Blue Iris (Northern Blue Flag)

• Yellow Giant Hyssop

*Substitutions possible depending on plant availability

Seasonal Bloom Schedule

• Spring: Northern Blue Flag Iris provides blue-violet blooms, while the architectural foliage of Palm Sedge and the textured mounds of Common Bur Sedge establish the garden's lush green foundation.

• Early Summer: Yellow Giant Hyssop (pale yellow) and Culver’s Root (white)begin to rise above the sedges, offering early nectar for specialized bees.

• Mid-Summer: Massive pink clusters of Joe Pye Weed, the vibrant pink flowers of Rose Milkweed, and the stunning, 6”-10” blooms of Swamp Rose Mallow (white and pink) take over the summer.

• Late Summer/Fall: A spectacular finish featuring the fire-engine red of Cardinal Flower, the purple wands of Marsh Blazing Star, and the deep purple of Ironweed, all complimented by the sunny yellow rays of Sneezeweed and the cool spikes of Great Blue Lobelia and Boneset (white).

Transform that soggy, sun-drenched patch of your yard into a thriving, low-growing oasis. This collection is specifically curated for "wet feet" areas—spots where water tends to settle after a rain, low-lying swales, or the sunny edges of a rain garden. Featuring a blend of moisture-loving wildflowers and architectural sedges that stay tidy and proportional.

The plants in this garden range from 1 to 3 feet in height, making it an excellent choice for stabilizing soil and adding color to high-visibility wet areas without obstructing views.

Plants for this kit were selected to attract a variety of birds, pollinators, butterflies, and are less likely for deer to browse.

• Sun Exposure: full sun to part sun

• Water Needs: medium to high; thrives in moist to wet soil

• Soil Type: muck, heavy clay, or moist loam

• Mature Height: 1 to 3 feet

• Bloom Time: spring through fall

• Plant Spacing: layout plans included or most plugs are typically planted 1 plant every square foot

The 38 plants in this kit may include the following:

Sedges

• Common Bur Sedge (Gray’s Sedge)

• Palm Sedge

Wildflowers

• Fringed Loosetrife

• Golden Alexanders

• Great Blue Lobellia

• Monkey Flower

• Mountain Mint

• Nodding Wild Onion

• Riddell’s Goldenrod

• Seedbox

• Showy Coneflower (Orange Coneflower)

• Wild Blue Iris (Northern Blue Flag)

*Substitutions possible depending on plant availability

Seasonal Bloom Schedule

• Spring: Northern Blue Iris (deep blue) and Golden Alexanders (yellow) provide the first burst of color, supported by the unique shaped foliage of Palm Sedge.

• Early Summer: Fringed Loosestrife (yellow) and Nodding Wild Onion (soft pink) begin their display alongside the fresh green tufts of Common Bur Sedge.

• Mid-Summer to Early Fall: Mid summer brings the vibrant blue spikes of Great Blue Lobelia, the snapping "faces" of Monkey Flower (purple), and the minty-white dusted leaves of Mountain Mint.

• Late Summer to Fall: Orange Coneflower (gold with dark centers) and the architectural, cube-like pods of Seedbox (yellow flowers/red stems) provide a stunning finish to the season.

Transform your open, sun-drenched spaces into a flowering meadow with our Tall Dry and Sunny Garden Kit. By utilizing deep-rooted native species, this 38 plant kit creates a high-impact, vertical landscape that stands up to the toughest summer heat and poor soils.

This "Tall" edition focuses on plants that range from 3 to 6 feet in height.

Plants for this kit were selected to attract a variety of pollinators, butterflies including monarchs, and are less likely for deer to browse.

• Sun Exposure: full sun

• Water Needs: low to medium; very drought tolerant

• Soil Type: dry sand, sandy loam, to well-drained clay

• Mature Height: 3 to 6 feet

• Bloom Time: late spring through late fall

• Plant Spacing: layout plans included or most plants are spaced one plug every square foot

Plants in this kit may include the following:

Grasses

• Little Bluestem

• Big Bluestem

• Indian Grass

• Sand Reed Grass

Wildflowers

• Bergamot

• Butterfly Weed

• Foxglove Beardtongue

• Gray-Headed (Yellow) Coneflower

• Hairy Goldenrod

• New England Aster

• Prairie Coreopsis

• Purple Coneflower

• Showy Goldenrod

• Spiderwort

• Western Sunflower

• Tall Sunflower

• Tall Coreopsis

*Substitutions possible depending on plant availability

Seasonal Bloom Schedule: Tall Prairie Collection

• Spring: Foxglove Beardtongue (white) and Spiderwort (blue/violet) provide the first tall vertical accents of the season.

• Early Summer: Prairie Coreopsis (yellow), Purple Coneflower (pink), and Bergamot (lavender) create a lush, shaggy mid-layer of color.

• Mid-Summer: Butterfly Weed (neon orange), Yellow Coneflower (drooping yellow petals), and Western Sunflower (bright yellow) hit their peak heights.

• Late Summer/Fall: Hairy Goldenrod (yellow), Showy Goldenrod (gold plumes), and New England Aster (deep purple), all while the Little Bluestem turns shades of brown, copper, and deep crimson

Bring season-long color and textural interest to your landscape featuring low-growing native wildflowers nestled among the fine, airy foliage of Prairie Dropseed and Sand Bracted Sedge. This 38 plant kit is the ideal solution for transforming tight spots into vibrant habitat. It is a perfect choice for framing a front walkway, softening the edges of a backyard deck, or serving as a low-maintenance focal point in a sunny, well-drained yard.

The flowers in this garden range from 6 inches to 3 feet in height, creating a natural, tiered effect that remains tidy and proportional for residential spaces.

Plants for this kit were selected to attract a variety of pollinators, butterflies - including monarchs, and are less likely for deer to browse.

• Sun Exposure: full sun

• Water Needs: low to medium; exceptional drought tolerance

• Soil Type: dry sand to medium loam

• Mature Height: 6 inches to 3 feet

• Bloom Time: late spring through fall

• Plant Spacing: layout plans included or most plants are spaced one plant every square foot

Plants in this kit may include the following:

Grasses and Sedges

• Prairie Dropseed

• Sand Bracted Sedge

• Little Bluestem

• Ivory Sedge

Wildflowers:

• Butterfly Weed

• Hairy Beard Tongue

• Hairy Goldenrod

• Horsemint (Spotted Bee Balm)

• Lance-leaf Coreopsis (Sand Tickseed)

• Prairie Alumroot

• Prairie Smoke

• Rough Blazing Star

• Silky Aster

• Sky Blue Aster

• Spiderwort

• Thimbleweed

• Wild Lupine

*Substitutions possible depending on plant availability

Seasonal Bloom Schedule

1. Spring: Prairie Smoke (pink) and Lupine (blue spikes) lead the way, supported by the fine green blades of Ivory Sedge.

2. Early Summer: Lanceleaf Coreopsis (yellow) and Spiderwort (purple/blue) take over, alongside the white flowers of Hairy Beard Tongue.

3. Mid-Summer: Butterfly Weed (neon orange), Spotted Bee Balm (unique spotted pagodas), and Rough Blazing Star (purple wands).

4. Late Summer/Fall: Hairy Goldenrod (yellow), and Sky Blue Aster (blue/violet), all while the Prairie Dropseed turns golden-bronze.