{"title":"Wildflower \u0026 Native Grass Seed Plugs","description":"Our wildflower and native grass plugs are grown in the same air pruned containers as our seedlings resulting in a root system much larger and robust than others. These plugs are quicker to establish and fast growing usually flowering in the first season after planting.  These plantings increase biodiversity your property and provide food and habitat for a variety of species and are ideal for polinator gardens and erosion control, establishing quicker than traditional seeding.","products":[{"product_id":"purple-coneflower-wildflower-seed-plugs-echinacea-purpurea","title":"Purple Coneflower Wildflower Seed Plugs (Echinacea purpurea)","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurple coneflower - Wildflower Garden Plugs - \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEchinacea purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePurple coneflower is arguably the most popular native perennial wildflower out there. We say that because it is easy to grow from zones 3-9, comes back every year, attracts insects and pollinators, has an outstanding purple bloom with a cone shaped seed head that’ll enhance any yard or meadow, makes free bird seed, and has medicinal value. There are many “cultivars” of coneflowers with odd shaped blooms and weird colors, but we much prefer to collect, grow, and share the true wild ones with our customers. The reason is the odd colors and weird leaves on most cultivars aren’t attractive to the very critters we are trying to attract, and the nectar may not be accessible for them to eat. We think it’s important to consider those things these days, and hope you choose to do the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou can plant purple coneflower plugs in somewhat poor to good soils with good drainage, and they can bloom the first year and every year thereafter. The clumps will get larger in size as the years pass, and they’ll also spread via seed. 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The bright red flowers are so vivid that its almost impossible to walk or go by them without noticing them. 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Its grows from 2-5 feet in height, and puts on a show for a longer duration than most native wildflowers, with bright yellow drooping ray florets often covering the months of June, July, and into August.   This extended bloom time from early to late summer makes it a favorite of many beneficial wasps and beetles. It’s also a host plant for the silvery checkerspot butterfly larvae, and a preferred pollen source of native bees, including the longhorned and leafcutter varieties. 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Natural landscapers are beginning to recognize the value of this plant, and it mixes well with some of the later blooming native plants with differing flower colors. It’s also resistant to deer, cattle, and rabbits, so you don’t have to go through the trouble of protecting it. You can prune it back earlier in the summer to control its height to match the surrounding plants, and it will still bloom. 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This is a fun one to grow, and such a beautiful plant with the contrast of the grey-green foliage and heavy flushes of showy yellow flowers that bloom summer into fall. All sorts of wildlife enjoy it as well. Maximillian can form large colonies (its definitely a spreader), but agriculture in the Great Plains has pushed this important species back into ditches and turnrows. You can help get more of it back by planting it in your own pastures, openings, and any sunny area you want to enhance with diversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe brilliant yellow flowers that provide nectar and pollen to all sorts of insects and bees, give way to large quantities of small sunflower seeds that birds, and mammals such as ground squirrels, groundhogs devour. 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The flower spikes work well in floral arrangements and are known for keeping their blooms for longer than normal in a vase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe plants themselves have dark green, shiny grass-like bases that resemble small clumps of monkey-grass, but these are much better because they are native. In the summer it forms a spike that is covered in the grass-like leaves that will grow up to 4 feet tall and when it blooms will be absolutely covered in tiny, bright, purple flowers (resembling a big bottle-brush) that are attractive to all types of moths, bees, butterflies, skippers, hummingbird moths, and hummingbirds. After the bloom, they produce seeds that attracts many songbirds including chickadees, titmice, buntings, and finches. 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It occurs naturally most often on lower or moist sites with slightly acidic to neutral pH in full sun to open woodlands and stream edges in much of the eastern half of the U.S.  It grows to 5’-7’ tall when in bloom that is topped with pink flowers (actually a grouping of florets).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile it’s not particularly attractive to deer, it makes a great addition to wildlife openings and such because of its structure and attraction to so many beneficial insects. It’s those insects that feed our birds and other critters, and also pollinate important plants such as fruit trees that deer and others utilize. The seeds are also eaten by a wide variety of birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEqually important in the yard or the wild, keep in mind when planting in a landscape setting to have this species as a backdrop behind shorter species because of its height.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlanting  Zones: 3-9\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/0315\/2697\/files\/zones3-9_480x480.png?v=1519759544\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/0315\/2697\/files\/zones3-9_480x480.png?v=1519759544\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epH Range: 5.5-7.1\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Nativ Nurseries","offers":[{"title":"1 plug","offer_id":44052579090583,"sku":null,"price":5.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 plugs","offer_id":46067971096727,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/0315\/2697\/files\/sweet-joe-pye.jpg?v=1713791630"},{"product_id":"rattlesnake-mastereryngium-yuccifolium","title":"Rattlesnake Master Wildflower Seed Plugs (Eryngium yuccifolium)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRattlesnake Master Wildflower Plugs (\u003cem\u003eEryngium yuccifolium\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIf Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium yuccifolium) went to school, it probably would have won the “most interesting student” award in its senior year. Most often occurring in open or prairie type settings in the eastern half of the U.S., rattlesnake master is a perennial forb from the same family as carrots and parsley that has yucca like foliage, and spherical, spiky white to light green blooms that are dull in color but oddly stand out in a crowd of other plants. Several not so scientific references from the past link this species to different uses dealing with snakes… hence the name Rattlesnake Master. Don’t try this at home, but one suggested treating one’s hands with a concoction made from the plant could deter bites when handling rattlesnakes. Other cultures have used it to treat snake bites. Humans in the past and present use it for various ailments, but where it really shines in usefulness is that it makes excellent cordage and fabric. In fact, the oldest “shoes” found on archaeological sites in the eastern states are as much as 8000 years old and woven from fibers produced from rattlesnake master leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAside from its good looks and historical uses, rattlesnake master is also prized by many insects. Monarchs and other important butterflies and skippers utilize the nectar, certain beetles feed on its pollen, and many other native bees, wasps, and flies help with pollination. A couple of insects simply must have rattlesnake master plants to complete their life cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlant them in USDA planting zones 4-9 in open or mostly open areas so they get plenty of sunlight to reach their best size (blooms up to 4 feet in height). 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This herbaceous perennial in the Aster family can reach heights of 3-6 feet (can easily be pruned shorter), and is covered in hundreds of bright purple blooms when most everything else is already done, or only blooming yellow or white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNew England Aster grows on most soils including clays, but prefers lower ground (holds a little moisture) with an acid to neutral pH. They can tolerate partial shade, but perform best in full sun. The flowers appear daisy-like with purple to (rarely) white rays and a yellow center, and they’ll be covered in insects. Many of the same birds you see on your feeders all winter, such as titmice and chickadees, will also perch on the stems and consume the seeds of your New England Asters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNew England Aster is found in the upper deep south and all over the mid-west and north, so If you’re in zones 3-7 (and even into 8) you can incorporate this gem into your landscape and fields to improve diversity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nativ Nurseries","offers":[{"title":"1 plug","offer_id":46067941441687,"sku":null,"price":5.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 plugs","offer_id":46067941474455,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/0315\/2697\/files\/new-england-aster.jpg?v=1730398774"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/0315\/2697\/collections\/Full_Bloom.jpg?v=1652191536","url":"https:\/\/www.nativnurseries.com\/collections\/native-wildflower-garden-seed-grass-plugs\/zone-zone-9b.oembed","provider":"Nativ Nurseries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}