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Plants• View our list of available species along with cultural information• Learn how our large vigorous plugs solve establishment problems

Seeds• View our list of available seed species• View or download our seed mixes for use in your projects

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FAQ• View Answers to our Frequently Asked Questions

SW II InfoLearn about native plantapplications for NPDES Phase II Stormwater Regulations• Vegetated Swales• Stormwater Treatment Wetlands• Stormwater Treatment

Ponds• Bioretenion Areas

Video• Instructional video including instal-

lation and maintenance of native plants communities, project pro-ÄSLZ��HUK�WSHU[�ZLSLJ[PVU�MVY�Z[VYT�water BMPs.

Lake EdgeEnhancement System• Stormwater Pond Application• Helps remove nutrients and other pollutants from the

water• Controls the

movement of waterfowl

• Absorbs wave action

erosion to prevent shoreline erosion• Lowers mainte-

nance of ponds and

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Native Plant Plug Installation• Rapid establishment for high visibility areas• Excellent for educational projects��+V^USVHK�ZWLJPÄJH[PVUZ for installation

Rain Gardens and Bioretention Basins• A stormwater application• View a diagram of

this application• View information on

Rain Gardens

Stormwater Treatment

Wetlands• These wetlands

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Prairie SeedInstallation• The most economical method of prairie installation• View pictures of prairie in developmental stages��+V^USVHK�ZWLJPÄJH[PVUZ for installation

Forested Wetland

Understory• Provides a solution

for weedy tree plant-

ings• Applicable for Bioretention areas• Provides a native understory as trees

mature

Vegetated Swales• A stormwater application• View a list of appropriate species

and communities

Newsletters• An archive of our monthly e-

Newsletter available for reference.

Plants• View our available list of

potted plants

Seeds• View our list and available

seeds and current market prices

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Spence Restoration Nursery •

Mission Statement

The mission of Spence Restoration Nursery is to provide high quality nursery-propagated native plant material for the restoration of native plant communities and the cre-ation of environmentally sound natural landscapes. We hope that our products and services will improve habitat for wildlife, reduce the need for expensive and polluting landscape maintenance, and serve to educate the public HIV\[�[OL�ILH\[`�HUK�PTWVY[HUJL�VM�V\Y�UH[P]L�ÅVYHZ��>L�are dedicated to providing products and services with the highest level of honestly and integrity. We continually strive to improve our knowledge about the establishment of native plant communities so that our customers may ILULÄ[�MYVT�V\Y�L_WLYPLUJL�HUK�L_WLY[PZL��>L�KV�[OPZ�^P[O�the hope of building long-term trusting relationships with our clients. We thank you for your interest in utilizing native plant material to improve the quality of life in the Midwest. Please let us know how we can tailor our products and services to meet your needs.

Greetings from Spence Restoration Nursery

Thank you for your continued interest in the use of native plants and seeds for ecological restoration, storm water treat-ment, and landscaping. We greatly appreciate your business and continue to expand our product line to me your needs.

As part of our expanded seed production, we purchased a property in 2011 containing a 7 acre fen. This fen will be care-fully stewarded to produce seed of conservative species such as Tussock Sedge (Carex stricta). The surrounding degraded woodlands have been cleared of invasive shrubs to produce seeds for our upland woodland seed mixes. In 2012, we pur-chased additional farm acreage to increase our production of native grass seed.

Our growing seed production ensures that we will be able to provide local origin seeds for projects in Indiana and adjacent Z[H[LZ��>L�VɈLY�ZV\YJL�PKLU[PÄLK�`LSSV^�[HN�ZLLKZ�[V�PUZ\YL�that you receive material adapted to local conditions. Please see page 28 for more about the yellow tag program.

Our large plant inventory insures availability of plugs for popu-lar applications such as rain gardens, pond edge installations, and wetland mitigation basins. We continue to lead in provid-PUN�LɈLJ[P]L�ZWLJPLZ�SPZ[Z�MVY�Z[VYT�^H[LY�)LZ[�4HUHNLTLU[�Practices. Please see pages 35 through 37 for more about ]LNL[H[LK�)47Z�HUK�[OL�HWWYVWYPH[L�ZWLJPLZ�MVY�[OLZL�HW-plications.

Our website contains a wealth of information about native WSHU[�HWWSPJH[PVUZ��PUJS\KPUN�MYLL�JVUZ[Y\J[PVU�MVYTH[�ZWLJPÄ-cations for installation of native plants and seeds in a variety of commercial applications. Further, the website contains instructional videos on installation and maintenance of native plant communities. Please see the inside front cover for more about www.spencenursery.com.

Table of Contents

About our website……………………………….Inside Cover Greeting ……………………………………….............…14PZZPVU�:[H[LTLU[¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯��¯�Starting a Naturalized Planting Utilizing Plugs….........2Native Plant Communities……………………...........…24`JVYYOPaHS�0UUVJ\SH[PVU¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯��¯��9VV[�+L]LSVWTLU[!�(�*YP[PJHS�+PɈLYLUJL¯¯��¯�:LLK�4P_LZ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯��*VUZLY]H[PVU�:LLK�4P_LZ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯��Utilizing Native Species to Attract Wildlife…..….......11Native Groundcover Species……………………........11>PSKÅV^LYZ�HUK�-VYIZ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯��Grasses, Sedges, and Rushes…………………….....16Spence Restoration Nursery Native Seed………......19Cultural Information ...............................………....…19 Forbs……………………………...................19 Graminoids………………….........................23 Woody Plants…………….............................25Conditions of sales…………………......…….………...26Credit Application………………………........…………27:V\YJL�0KLU[PÄJH[PVU�7YVNYHT¯¯¯¯��¯�¯¯¯��Order Form and Plant Price List………………......…..29Rain Garden Plant List………………………….......….3557+,:�7OHZL�00�:[VYT�>H[LY�)47Z¯¯¯��¯¯��

On the cover…(�9LNHS�-YP[PSSHY`�ULJ[HYZ�VU�9H[[SLZUHRL�4HZ[LY�PU�H�WYHPYPL� restoration in Kankakee County, Illinois installed by the Illinois Chapter of The Nature Conservancy utilizing seed from Spence Restoration Nursery.

President: Lynna SpenceVice President: Doug SpenceRestoration Ecologist: Kevin Tungesvick7OVUL!��-H_!��E-mail: [email protected]


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Start a Naturalized

Planting Utilizing Plugs

7S\N�PUZ[HSSH[PVU�PZ�H�]LY`�LɈLJ[P]L�^H`�[V�LZ[HISPZO�H�UH[P]L�plant community. Results are much more reliable and rapid than seeding. A light organic mulch may be used to reduce weed growth and retain moisture. Watering is essential for [OL�ÄYZ[�ZL]LYHS�^LLRZ�\U[PS�WS\NZ�HYL�LZ[HISPZOLK��;OL�following steps outline installation of a plug planting If the site is covered with weeds or lawn grasses, kill this vegetation either with a Glyphosate Herbicide (Round-up®) or through a sod-cutter, frequent tilling, or other mechanical means. This may not be necessary in shaded areas where vegetation is sparse. The area may be covered with a black leaf compost or other rapidly decomposing organic mulch. This mulch with OLSW�YLK\JL�TVPZ[\YL�SVZZ�HUK�^LLK�NYV^[O�[OL�ÄYZ[�`LHY��4\SJO�ULLK�UV[�IL�YLHWWSPLK�PU�Z\IZLX\LU[�`LHYZ��>VVK�chip or bark mulches are not recommended as they decompose slowly, possibly rotting the crowns of the native perennials and interfering with burn maintenance. Install plugs on one foot centers. Woodland areas TH`�IL�WS\NNLK�TVYL�ZWHYZLS �̀�)L�JLY[HPU�[OH[�[OL�ZVPS�PZ�WSHJLK�ÄYTS`�HYV\UK�[OL�YVV[Z��>H[LY�[OVYV\NOS`�[^PJL�H�week until plugs are established. � +L[HPSLK�ZWLJPÄJH[PVUZ�MVY�WS\N�PUZ[HSSH[PVU�HYL�H]HPSHISL�on our website www.spencenursery.com

Native Plant Communities

Wooded CommunitiesCommunities dominated by trees where the resulting shade dictate the understory composition.

Dry WoodsOccurs on well drained soil on ridges or slopes with south or west exposures. Soils are often thin sandy or gravely. Overstory is typically oak-hickory.

4LZPJ�>VVKZRich woodlands often dominated by beech and sugar maple. ;OL`�VJJ\Y�VU�^LSS�KYHPULK�I\[�TVPZ[\YL�YL[LU[P]L�ZVPSZ�PU�ÅH[�areas, as well as, north or east facing slopes.

Wet mesic Woods>VVKSHUKZ�[OH[�HYL�ZLHZVUHSS`�ZH[\YH[LK�VY�IYPLÅ`�PU\UKH[LK�K\YPUN�ÅVVKPUN�L]LU[Z��;OLZL�^VVKZ�VJJ\Y�[`WPJHSS`�VU�ÅVVKWSHPUZ�VY�HSVUN�[OL�IVYKLY�VM�^L[�\WSHUK�^VVKZ��*VTTVU�[YLZZ�PUJS\KL�:`JHTVYL��)SHJR�>HSU\[��HUK�.YLLU�Ash.

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SavannasAreas dominated by widely spaced or scattered trees so that they canopy is open or not complete. Usually dominated by various oaks with a mixture of woodland, prairie, and edge ZWLJPLZ�PU�[OL�\UKLYZ[VY �̀�;̀ WPJHSS`�THPU[HPULK�I`�ÄYL��

PrairiesOpen communities of grasses, sedges, and rich variety of ^PSKÅV^LYZ�[`WPJHSS`�THPU[HPULK�I`�ÄYL��

Dry PrairiesOccur on well-drained upland soils, often on sloping, sandy, or NYH]LSS`�ZP[LZ��;̀ WPJHS�NYHZZLZ�PUJS\KL�3P[[SL�)S\LZ[LT��:PKL�6H[Z�Grama, and Prairis Dropseed.

Mycorrhizal Inoculation:

a vital part of plant

community restoration

Long ago, plants evolved a symbiotic relationship with mycorrhizal fungi. These fungi are root-inhabiting organisms that colonize the root hairs to obtain sugars produced by the plant. The fungi strands provide the plant with greatly improved access to water and essential nutrients. Establishment of a diverse native plant community requires the presence of a healthy mycorrhizal fungi UL[^VYR��/LHS[O`�ZVPS�PZ�ÄSSLK�^P[O�]LNL[H[P]L�Z[YHUKZ�(mycelia) that form this mycorrhizal network. This net-work allows a stable native plant community to thrive and resist invasion of weeds. Destruction of this network is the central event of soil disturbance and its re-establishment is essential to ecosystem restoration. � 4`JVYYOPaHS�M\UNP�PUVJ\SH[PVU�PZ�]P[HS�^OLYL�[OL�UH[P]L�fungi network has been destroyed or where soil structure has been disrupted by grading for commercial or residential development, mining, or mine reclamation. Other sites requiring reestablishment of the mycorrhizal network include those subjected to intensive agriculture, severe erosion, overgrazing, or domination by weedy species.

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Wetland Communities

:LKNL�4LHKVÂn open wetland community occurring on saturated or seasonally inundated locations. Typically dominated by various species of sedges, especially Tussock Sedge.

Shallow Water Emergent An area typically inundated for much of the growing season, but with under 1 foot of water depth. These areas are often exposed in mid to late summer as the water level recedes. ;̀ WPJHSS`�KVTPUH[LK�I`�)\SY\ZOLZ��)\YYLLK��(YYVÔLHK��HUK�Rushes.

Deep Water Emergent or Floating Leaf CommunityAreas typically inundated with 1 to 3 feet of water. These areas are normally rarely exposed even in dry weather. Typically plants include water lilies and various submerged species.

Spence Restoration Nursery plants The network of roots is spread throughout the container with no encircling tendencies. Our 2 3/8 square I`��¹�KLLW�VWLU�IV[[VT�WV[�HSSV^Z�production of a healthy root system that spreads rapidly into the soil after the transplanting. Open bottom pots allow water to move freely into and out of the pot. � 4`JVYYOPaHS�PUVJ\SHU[�LUOHUJLZ�HIPSP[`�of roots to acquire moisture and nutrients from poor and dry soil conditions.

Our Plugs are Bigger

Spence Restoration Nursery’s Plugs are the biggest by volume in the industry. The volume of our open bottom pots means TVYL�ZVPS�HUK�[OLYLMVYL�TVYL�YVV[�KL]LSVWTLU[��;OPZ�KPɈLYLUJL�PZ�TVZ[�L]PKLU[�PU�[OL�YHWPK�LZ[HISPZOTLU[�VM�V\Y�WS\NZ�ÔLU�PUZ[HSSLK�PU�[OL�ÄLSK��

Below are volume comparisons with other commonly used plug sizes.

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Volume: in cubic inches 21.15 16.82 15.5

Plants from other growersDue to the closed bottom and tapered shape of the pot, there is a mass of encircling roots at the bottom. When transplanted, roots are bound up and take longer to spread out into the soil. The roots may become so dense as to clog drain holes in the bottom of the pot. A lack of mycorrhizal inoculatoin may reduce establishment success on KPZ[\YILK�ZVPS�WYVÄSLZ��

Root Development: A Critical Difference


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Seed Mixes We have developed the following seed mixes for restoration of native plant communities in natural and landscape settings. Unlike many commercial mixes that contain species that will only grow in sandy soils, our mixes are widely adapted to variety of soil conditions in the southern Great Lakes and OhioValley. These mixes are com-posed of seeds of known genotype produced here at our seed nursery. When we need to purchase seeds to complete a mix, we locate seed with an origin as close to the installation site as possible. If a species in unavailable we will substitute an appropriate similar species. All of our mixes contain all of the

species listed or an appropriate substitute, so rest assured that the diversity that you paid for is the diversity that you will receive. If one of our mixes does not meet your restoration goals, we will be happy to custom design a seed mix for your site. We have the experience and knowledge to design a regionally appropriate seed mix for your geology, soil, and desired plant community.

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Upland Woodland Mix This mix is suitable for well-drained partially shaded to shaded areas where a native herbaceous community is desired. It is excellent for restoration of areas formerly devoted to lawn or degraded woods where invasive shrub removal has taken place.

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Forbs oz/acre1 Aquilegia canadensis (Wild Columbine)�� (Z[LY�JVYKPMVSP\Z��/LHY[�SLH]LK�)S\L�>VVK�(Z[LY�� (Z[LY�SH[LYPÅVY\Z��:PKL�-SV^LYPUN�(Z[LY�2 Aster shortii (Short’s Aster)�� ,\WH[VYP\T�W\YW\YL\T��:^LL[�1VL�7`L�>LLK�2 Eupatorium rugosum (White Snakeroot)�� /LSPVWZPZ�OLSPHU[OVPKLZ��-HSZL�:\UÅV^LY�2 Penstemon calycosus (Smooth Penstemon)�� :VSPKHNV�JHLZPH��)S\L�:[LTTLK�.VSKLUYVK�16

Forested Wetland Mix This mix is suitable for restoration of a native OLYIHJLV\Z�SH`LY�VU�ÅVVKWSHPUZ�VY�V[OLY�^L[�^VVKSHUK� situations. It will tolerate sun in new tree seedling installa-tions and suppress noxious weed growth. It is also rec-VTTLUK�MVY�KLNYHKLK�ÅVVKWSHPU�^VVKZ�^OLYL�PU]HZP]L�shrubs have been removed.

Grasses and Sedges oz/acre 2 Carex frankii (Frank’s Sedge)�� *HYL_�NYHU\SHYPZ��4LHKV^�:LKNL�� *HYL_�NYH`P��)\YY�:LKNL�2 Carex lupulina (Common Hop Sedge)1 Carex muskingumensis (Palm Sedge)1 Carex normalis (Spreading Oval Sedge)1 Carex tribuloides (Pointed Oval Sedge)2 Carex vulpinoidea (Fox Sedge)16 Elymus riparius (Riverbank Wild Rye)�� ,S`T\Z�]PYNPUPJ\Z��=PYNPUPH�>PSK�9`L�� .S`JLYPH�Z[YPH[H��-V^S�4HUUH�.YHZZ�� /`Z[YP_�WH[\SH��)V[[SLIY\ZO�.YHZZ�96

Forbs oz/acre2 Actinomeris alternifolia (Wingstem)�� (Z[LY�SH[LYPÅVY\Z��:PKL�-SV^LYPUN�(Z[LY�1 Aster puniceus (Swamp Aster)2 Aster simplex (Panicled Aster)�� )SLWOPSPH�OPYZ\[H��/HPY`�>VVK�4PU[�2 Helenium autumnale (Autumn Sneezeweed)�� /LSPVWZPZ�OLSPHU[OVPKLZ��-HSZL�:\UÅV^LY�� 3VILSPH�ZPWOPSP[PJH��.YLH[�)S\L�3VILSPH�1.5 Lycopus americanus (Water Horehound)�� 4PT\S\Z�YPUNLUZ��4VURL`�-SV^LY�1 Penstemon calysosus (Smooth Penstemon)�� 9\KILJRPH�SHJPUPH[H��.YLLU�/LHKLK�*VULÅV^LY�3 Silphium perfoliatum (Cupplant)1.5 Solidago gigantea (Late Goldenrod) 0.5 Veronicastrum virgincum (Culver’s Root)2 Zizia aurea (Golden Alexanders)��

Mix PLS lbsGraminoids per acre

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Price per acre Price per 1/4 acre PLS Seeds Per Acre

PLS Seeds per sq ft

Upland Woods 6 PLS lbs 1 PLS lb �� 2286000 52

Forested Wetland 6 PLS lbs 1.5 PLS lb $877.00 $296.00 � ��

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Diverse Prairie Mix This mix is for establishment of a rich diverse prairie community including conservative species. It is most appropriate for mesic soil. Dormant fall sowing is highly recommended. Grasses oz/acre�� (UKYVWVNVU�NLYHYKPP��)PN�)S\LZ[LT�� )V\[LSV\H�J\Y[PWLUK\SH��:PKL�6H[Z�.YHTH�� *HYL_�IPJRULSSPP��7YHPYPL�6]HS�:LKNL�2 Carex brevior (Plains Oval Sedge)�� *HYL_�T\OSLUILYNPP��:HUK�)YHJ[LK�:LKNL�� ,S`T\Z�JHUHKLUZPZ��*HUHKH�>PSK�9`L�2 Panicum virgatum (Switchgrass)�� :JOPaHJO`YP\T�ZJVWHYP\T��3P[[SL�)S\LZ[LT�8 Sorghastrum nutans (Indian Grass)8 Sporobolus heterolepis (Prairie Dropseed)128 Forbs oz/acre1 Allium cernuum (Nodding Wild Onion)1 Amorpha canescens (Leadplant)�� (Z[LY�Ha\YL\Z��:R`�)S\L�(Z[LY�1 Aster ericoides (Heath Aster)1 Aster laevis (Smooth Aster)1 Aster novae-angliae (New England Aster)�� )HW[PZPH�SL\JHU[OH��>OP[L�-HSZL�0UKPNV�� )HW[PZPH�SL\JVWOHLH��*YLHT�>PSK�0UKPNV�2 Cassia hebecarpa (Wild Senna)1 Coreopsis palmata (Plains Coreopsis)2 Coreopsis tripteris (Tall Coreopsis)�� ,JOPUHJLH�WHSSPKH��7HSL�7\YWSL�*VULÅV^LY�� ,JOPUHJLH�W\YW\YLH��7\YWSL�*VULÅV^LY�� ,YÙNP\T�`\JJPMVSP\T��9H[[SLZUHRL�4HZ[LY�� /LSPHU[O\Z�NYVZZLZLYYH[\Z��:H^[VV[O�:\UÅV^LY�� /LSPHU[O\Z�TVSSPZ��+VÛ`�:\UÅV^LY�� /LSPHU[O\Z�VJJPKLU[HSPZ��>LZ[LYU�:\UÅV^LY�� /LSPHU[O\Z�YPNPK\Z��:OV^`�:\UÅV^LY�� /LSPVWZPZ�OLSPHU[OVPKLZ��-HSZL�:\UÅV^LY�� 3LZWLKLaH�JHWP[H[H��9V\UK�/LHKLK�)\ZO�*SV]LY�� 3PH[YPZ�HZWLYH��9V\NO�)SHaPUN�:[HY�� 3PH[YPZ�W`JUVZ[HJO`H��7YHPYPL�)SHaPUN�:[HY�� 3PH[YPZ�ZWPJH[H��+LUZL�)SHaPUN�:[HY�� 4VUHYKH�ÄZ[\SVZH��)LYNHTV[�2 Parthenium integrifolium (Wild Quinine)�� 7LUZ[LTVU�KPNP[HSPZ��-V_NSV]L�)LHYK[VUN\L�1 Petalostemum candidum (White Prairie Clover)1 Petalostemum purpureum (Purple Prairie Clover)1 Potentilla arguta (Prairie Cinquefoil)�� 7`JUHU[OLT\T�]PYNPUPHU\T��4V\U[HPU�4PU[�� 9H[PIPKH�WPUUH[H��@LSSV^�*VULÅV^LY�� 9\KILJRPH�OPY[H��)SHJR�,`LK�:\ZHU�� 9\KILJRPH�Z\I[VTLU[VZH��:^LL[�)SHJR�,`LK�:\ZHU�2 Silphium integrifolium (Rosinweed)2 Silphium laciniatum (Compass Plant)2 Silphium terebinthinaceum (Prairie Dock)0.5 Solidago juncea (Early Goldenrod)1 Solidago nemoralis (Gray Goldenrod)1 Solidago riddellii (Riddell’s Goldenrod)�� :VSPKHNV�YPNPKH��:[PɈ�.VSKLUYVK�1 Solidago speciosa (Showy Goldenrod)2 Vernonia fasciculata (Smooth Ironweed)0.5 Veronicastrum virginicum (Culver’s Root)1 Zizia aurea (Golden Alexanders)��

Low Stature Prairie Mix This mix is suitable for well-drained soils in full sun. It is especially suitable for sandy or gravelly outwash soil. Low stature mixes require more mowing maintenance during [OL�ÄYZ[�[OYLL�`LHY�[V�WYL]LU[�LZ[HISPZOTLU[�VM�HNNYLZZP]L�perennial weeds. Not recommended for heavy soils that are wet in the spring.

Grasses oz/acre �� )V\[LSV\H�J\Y[PWLUK\SH��:PKL�6H[Z�.YHTH�2 Carex bicknellii (Prairie Oval Sedge)�� *HYL_�T\OSLUILYNPP��:HUK�)YHJ[LK�:LKNL�32 Elymus canadensis (Canada Wild Rye)�� ,S`T\Z�]PYNPUPJ\Z��=PYNPUPH�>PSK�9`L�� :JOPaHJO`YP\T�ZJVWHYP\T��3P[[SL�)S\LZ[LT�8 Sporobolus heterolepis (Prairie Dropseed)128

Forbs oz/acre1 Allium cernuum (Nodding Wild Onion)�� (ZJSLWPHZ�[\ILYVZH��)\[[LYÅ`�>LLK�� (Z[LY�Ha\YL\Z��:R`�)S\L�(Z[LY�0.5 Aster ericoides (Heath Aster)2 Aster laevis (Smooth Aster)�� )HW[PZPH�SL\JHU[OH��>OP[L�-HSZL�0UKPNV�3 Coreopsis lanceolata (Lance-Leaf Coreopsis)2 Coreopsis palmata (Plains Coreopsis)�� ,JOPUHJLH�WHSSPKH��7HSL�7\YWSL�*VULÅV^LY�� ,JOPUHJLH�W\YW\YLH��7\YWSL�*VULÅV^LY�� ,YÙNP\T�`\JJPMVSP\T��9H[[SLZUHRL�4HZ[LY�� /LSPHU[O\Z�TVSSPZ��+VÛ`�:\UÅV^LY�� /LSPHU[O\Z�VJJPKLU[HSPZ��>LZ[LYU�:\UÅV^LY�� 3LZWLKLaH�JHWP[H[H��9V\UK�/LHKLK�)\ZO�*SV]LY�� 3PH[YPZ�HZWLYH��9V\NO�)SHaPUN�:[HY�1 Liatris scariosa var nieuwlandii (:H]HUUH�)SHaPUN�:[HY)�� 3PH[YPZ�ZWPJH[H��+LUZL�)SHaPUN�:[HY�� 4VUHYKH�ÄZ[\SVZH��)LYNHTV[�2 Parthenium integrifolium (Wild Quinine)�� 7LUZ[LTVU�KPNP[HSPZ��-V_NSV]L�)LHYK[VUN\L�� 7LUZ[LTVU�OPYZ\[\Z��/HPY`�)LHYK[VUN\L�2 Petalostemum purpureum (Purple Prairie Clover)1 Potentilla arguta (Prairie Cinquefoil)�� 7`JUHU[OLT\T�]PYNPUPHU\T��4V\U[HPU�4PU[�� 9H[PIPKH�WPUUH[H��@LSSV^�*VULÅV^LY�� 9\KILJRPH�OPY[H��)SHJR�,`LK�:\ZHU�1 Solidago nemoralis (Gray Goldenrod)1 Solidago riddellii (Riddell’s Goldenrod)1 Solidago speciosa (Showy Goldenrod)0.5 Veronicastrum virginicum (Culver’s Root)��




PLS Seeds per sq ft

Diverse Prairie 8 PLS lbs ��73:�SIZ� �� 95

Low Stature Prairie 8 PLS lbs 3 PLS lbs �� $362.00 � �� 68


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Sedge Meadow Seed Mix� (�TP_�VM�ZLKNLZ��NYHZLZ�HUK�^PSKÅV^LYZ�YLJVTTLUKLK�for soils that are saturated during most of the growing season. Use just above the normal waterline in the capillary zone in our Lake Edge Enhancement System.

Grasses and Sedges oz/acre �� *HYL_�JVTVZH��)YPZ[S`�:LKNL�1 Carex cristatella (Crested Sedge)5 Carex frankii (Frank’s Sedge)�� *HYL_�NYHU\SHYPZ��4LHKV^�:LKNL�2 Carex hystericina (Porcupine Sedge)2 Carex lurida (Lurid Sedge)1 Carex tribuloides (Pointed Oval Sedge)�� *HYL_�]\SWPUVPKLH��-V_�:LKNL�� ,S`T\Z�]PYNPUPJ\Z��=PYNPUPH�>PSK�9`L�� .S`JLYPH�Z[YPH[H��-V^S�4HUUH�.YHZZ�� 3LLYZPH�VY`aVPKLZ��9PJL�*\[�.YHZZ�� 7HUPJ\T�]PYNH[\T��:^P[JONYHZZ�� :JPYW\Z�H[YV]PYLUZ��+HYR�.YLLU�)\SY\ZO�2 Spartina pectinata (Prairie Cordgrass)96 Forbs2 Angelica atropurpurea (Angelica)�� (ZJSLWPHZ�PUJHYUH[H��:^HTW�4PSR^LLK�� (Z[LY�ÄYT\Z��:OPUPUN�(Z[LY�1 Aster novae-angliae (New England Aster)1 Aster puniceus (Swamp Aster)1 Aster umbellatus (Flat-topped Aster)�� )VS[VUPH�SH[PZX\HTH��-HSZL�(Z[LY�3 Cassia hebecarpa (Wild Senna)�� ,\WH[VYP\T�THJ\SH[\T��:WV[[LK�1VL�7`L�>LLK�� ,\WH[VYP\T�WLYMVSPH[\T��)VULZL[�2 Helenium autumnale (Autumn Sneezeweed)�� 3PH[YPZ�ZWPJH[H��+LUZL�)SHaPUN�:[HY�0.25 Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower)�� 3VILSPH�ZPWOPSP[PJH��.YLH[�)S\L�3VILSPH�� 4PT\S\Z�YPUNLUZ��4VURL`�-SV^LY�� 7LUZ[LTVU�KPNP[HSPZ��-V_NSV]L�)LHYK[VUN\L�� 7`JUHU[OLT\T�]PYNPUPHU\T��4V\U[HPU�4PU[�3 Rudbeckia fulgida speciosa (:OV^`�)SHJR�,`LK�:\ZHU�� 9\KILJRPH�OPY[H��)SHJR�,`LK�:\ZHU�� 9\KILJRPH�Z\I[VTLU[VZH��:^LL[�)SHJR�,`LK�:\ZHU�2 Silphium integrifolium (Rosinweed)2 Silphium perfoliatum (Cupplant)2 Silphium terebinthinaceum (Prairie Dock)1 Solidago patula (Swamp Goldenrod)2 Solidago riddellii (Riddell’s Goldenrod)�� =LYILUH�OHZ[H[H��)S\L�=LY]HPU�2 Vernonia fasciculata (Smooth Ironweed)1 Veronicastrum virginicum (Culver’s Root)1 Zizia aurea (Golden Alexanders)��

Basic Prairie Mix This mix contains inexpensive adaptable species for a wide variety of upland sites. It is good for landscaping where diversity is not critical.

Grasses oz/acre �� (UKYVWVNVU�NLYHYKPP��)PN�)S\LZ[LT�� )V\[LSV\H�J\Y[PWLUK\SH��:PKL�6H[Z�.YHTH�32 Elymus canadensis (Canada Wild Rye)16 Elymus virginicus (Virginia Wild Rye)�� :JOPaHJO`YP\T�ZJVWHYP\T��3P[[SL�)S\LZ[LT�16 Sorghastrum nutans (Indian Grass)112

Forbs0.5 Aster novae-angliae (New England Aster)3 Cassia hebecarpa (Wild Senna)�� ,JOPUHJLH�W\YW\YLH��7\YWSL�*VULÅV^LY�� ,Y`UNP\T�`\JJPMVSP\T��9H[[SLZUHRL�4HZ[LY�� /LSPVWZPZ�OLSPHU[OVPKLZ��-HSZL�:\UÅV^LY�� 4VUHYKH�ÄZ[\SVZH��)LYNHTV[�� 7LUZ[LTVU�KPNP[HSPZ��-V_NSV]LY�)LHYK[VUN\L�� 9H[PIPKH�WPUUH[H��@LSSV^�*VULÅV^LY�� 9\KILJRPH�OPY[H��)SHJR�,`LK�:\ZHU�2 Silphium integrifolium (Rosinweed)1 Silphium terebinthinaceum (Prairie Dock)�� :VSPKHNV�YPNPKH��:[PɈ�.VSKLUYVK��




PLS Seeds per sq ft

:LKNL�4LHKV^� 6 PLS lbs 3 PLS lbs $1,193.00 �� 7058100 162

)HZPJ�7YHPYPL 7 PLS lbs 1.5 PLS lbs $320.00 �� 1617900 37

A note about cover crops...

We do not automatically include a temporary matrix with you seed mixture as it is unnecessary if you are no-till drilling into an undisturbed soil. However, if you are sowing on bare soil or newly graded site, we recommend including the following temporary seed per acre for erosion control:

��SIZ�(UU\HS�9L`NYHZZ��3VSP\T�T\S[PÅVY\T�32 lbs Seed Oats (Avena sativa)

We can include this with your order for an additional $ 25.00 per acre. If you have a larger number of acres, we recommend obtaining these commonly available temporary seeds locally as they are heavy, resulting in JVUZPKLYHISL��ZOPWWPUN�JVZ[�MVY�ZPNUPÄJHU[�X\HU[P[PLZ��

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Mesic Prairie Mix A widely adaptable mix recommended for areas of medium soil moisture. Use above the wet mesic mix in our Lake Edge Enhancement System. The best mix to use to replace large lawn areas in commercial landscaping.

Grasses oz/acre �� (UKYVWVNVU�NLYHYKPP��)PN�)S\LZ[LT�32 Elymus canadensis (Canada Wild Rye)12 Elymus virginicus (Virginia Wild Rye)�� 7HUPJ\T�]PYNH[\T��:^P[JONYHZZ�� :JOPaHJO`YP\T�ZJVWHYP\T��3P[[SL�)S\LZ[LT�16 Sorghastrum nutans (Indian Grass)112

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Wet Mesic Prairie Mix � (�TP_�VM�ZLKNLZ��NYHZZLZ�HUK�^PSKÅV^LYZ�[OH[�^PSS� tolerate seasonal saturation, as well as drier conditions during summer and fall. Use above the sedge meadow mix in our Lake Edge Enhancement System.

Grasses and Sedges oz/acre �� (UKYVWVNVU�NLYHYKPP��)PN�)S\LZ[LT�� *HYL_�HUULJ[HUZ�_HU[OVJHYWH��@LSSV^�-V_�:LKNL�2 Carex frankii (Frank’s Sedge)6 Carex vulpinoidea (Fox Sedge)32 Elymus canadensis (Canada Wild Rye)32 Elymus virginicus (Virginia Wild Rye)�� .S`JLYPH�Z[YPH[H��-V^S�4HUUH�.YHZZ�� 7HUPJ\T�]PYNH[\T��:^P[JONYHZZ�16 Sorghastrum nutans (Indian Grass)112

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Mix PLS lbs Graminoids per acre

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PLS Seeds per sq ft

4LZPJ� 7 PLS lbs 3 PLS lbs $763.00 $268.00 2992520 69

>L[�4LZPJ� 7 PLS lbs 3 PLS lbs $885.00 $296.00 3516100 81


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Soil Stabilization Mix This mix contains grasses and sedges selected for their ability to prevent erosion with their aggressive root growth. Temporary cover is vital to its success and included with this mix. Grasses and Sedges oz/acre �� (UKYVWVNVU�NLYHYKPP��)PN�)S\LZ[LT�� )V\[LSV\H�J\Y[PWLUK\SH��:PKL�6H[Z�.YHTH�2 Carex bicknellii (Prairie Oval Sedge) �� ,S`T\Z�JHUHKLUZPZ��*HUHKH�>PSK�9`L�32 Elymus virginicus (Virginia Wild Rye)�� 7HUPJ\T�]PYNH[\T��:^P[JONYHZZ�� :JOPaHJO`YP\T�ZJVWHYP\T��3P[[SL�)S\LZ[LT�32 Sorghastrum nutans (Indian Grass)208

Cover Crop800 Avena sativa (Seed Oats)�� 3VSP\T�T\S[PÅVY\T��(UU\HS�9`LNYHZZ�

Bioswale Seed Mix A mix of grasses, sedges and forbs suitable for swales utilized to convey storm water. This mix will do well in areas that are wet during and soon after storms, but dry down between rain events. It is the recommended mix for installation under erosion control blanket in swales. Tem-porary cover should be utilized with this mix. Grasses and Sedges �� *HYL_�HUULJ[HUZ�_HU[OVJHYWH��@LSSV^�-V_�:LKNL�6 Carex frankii (Frank’s Sedge)�� *HYL_�NYHU\SHYPZ��4LHKV^�:LKNL�1 Carex molesta (Field Oval Sedge)1 Carex scoparia (Lance-Fruited Oval Sedge)6 Carex vulpinoidea (Fox Sedge) 16 Elymus riparius (Riverbank Wild Rye)�� ,S`T\Z�]PYNPUPJ\Z��=PYNPUPH�>PSK�9`L�8 Panicum virgatum (Switchgrass)�� :JOPaHJO`YP\T�ZJVWHYP\T��3P[[SL�)S\LZ[LT�� :JPYW\Z�H[YV]PYLUZ��+HYR�.YLLU�)\SY\ZO�� :JPYW\Z�WLUK\S\Z��9LKKPZO�)\SY\ZO�112

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PLS Seeds per sq ft

:VPS�:[HIPSPaH[PVU�4P_� 13 PLS lbs none $285.00 �� 92

)PVZ^HSL�:LLK�4P_� 7 PLS lbs 1.75 PLS lbs $773.00 $271.00 5306000 122

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Emergent Wetland Mix This mix is for wetlands that hold water most of the time. It should be installed at the water’s edge or in shallow water SLZZ�[OHU��PUJOLZ�KLLW��4HU`�VM�[OL�ZWLJPLZ�^PSS�L]LU[\-ally spread into water depths of up to 12 to 18 inches.

Grasses and Sedges �� *HYL_�JVTVZH��)YPZ[S`�:LKNL�2 Carex hystericina (Porcupine Sedge)�� *HYL_�S\YPKH��3\YPK�:LKNL��5 Carex vulpinoidea (Fox Sedge) �� ,SLVJOHYPZ�VI[\ZH��)S\U[�:WPRL�9\ZO�2 Leersia oryzoides (Rice Cut Grass)�� 1\UJ\Z�LɈ\Z\Z��:VM[�9\ZO�� :JPYW\Z�HJ\[\Z��/HYK�:[LTTLK�)\SY\ZO�� :JPYW\Z�H[YV]PYLUZ��+HYR�.YLLU�)\SY\ZO�� :JPYW\Z�]HSPK\Z��:VM[Z[LT�)\SY\ZO�� Forbs 2 Acorus americanus (Sweet Flag)2 Alisma subcordatum (Water Plantain)�� (ZJSLWPHZ�PUJHYUH[H��4HYZO�4PSR^LLK�� )VS[VUPH�SH[PZX\HTH��-HSZL�(Z[LY�� *LWOHSHU[O\Z�VJJPKLU[HSPZ��)\[[VUI\ZO�� ,\WH[VYP\T�THJ\SH[\T��:WV[[LK�1VL�7`L�>LLK�2 Helenium autumnale (Autumn Sneezeweed)�� /PIPZJ\Z�WHS\Z[YPZ��:^HTW�9VZL�4HSSV^�� 0YPZ�]PYNPUPJH�ZOYL]LP��)S\L�-SHN�0.5 Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower)�� 3VILSPH�ZPWOPSP[PJH��.YLH[�)S\L�3VILSPH�2 Lycopus americanus (Water Horehound)�� 4PT\S\Z�YPUNLUZ��4VURL`ÅV^LY�10 Peltandra virginica (Arrow Arum1 Penthorum sedoides (Ditch Stonecrop)6 Pontedaria cordata (Pickerel Weed)2 Sagittaria latifolia (Common Arrowhead)�� :WHYNHUP\T�L\Y`JHYW\T��.PHU[�)\YYLLK�� =LYILUH�OHZ[H[H��)S\L�=LY]HPU��

Wet Tolerant Low Stature Mix Typically, low stature mixes perform poorly in sea-sonally wet soils. This mix utilizes our exclusive wet-tol-erant little bluestem and prairie dropseed originating from a wet prairie, along with a variety of sedges and forbs to create a low stature mix that performs well in wet mesic JVUKP[PVUZ��>L�YLJVTTLUK�P[�MVY�JSH`�ZVPSZ�HUK�ÅH[�HYLHZ�on glacial till plains.

Grasses2 Carex annectans var xanthocarpa �@LSSV^�-V_�:LKNL�2 Carex frankii (Frank’s Sedge)2 Carex scoparia (Lance Fruited Oval Sedge)16 Elymus canadensis (Canada Wild Rye)32 Elymus virginicus (Virginia Wild Rye)�� :JOPaHJO`YP\T�ZJVWHYP\T��3P[[SL�)S\LZ[LT�10 Sporobolus heterolepis (Prairie Dropseed)112

Forbs 2 Allium cernuum (Nodding Wild Onion)0.5 Aster ericoides (Heath Aster)�� (Z[LY�ÄYT\Z��:OPUPUN�(Z[LY�2 Aster laevis (Smooth Aster)�� )HW[PZPH�SL\JHU[OH��>OP[L�-HSZL�0UKPNV�2 Coreopsis palmata (Plains Coreopsis)�� ,JOPUHJLH�W\YW\YLH��7\YWSL�*VULÅV^LY�� ,Y`UNP\T�`\JJPMVSP\T��9H[[SLZUHRL�4HZ[LY�� .LU[PHUH�HUKYL^ZPP��)V[[SL�.LU[PHU�� 3PH[YPZ�ZWPJH[H��+LUZL�)SHaPUN�:[HY�� 4VUHYKH�ÄZ[\SVZH��)LYNHTV[�2 Parthenium integrifolium (Wild Quinine)�� 7LUZ[LTVU�JHS`JVZ\Z��:TVV[O�)LHYK[VUN\L�� 7LUZ[LTVU�KPNP[HSPZ��-V_NSV]L�)LHYK[VUN\L�2 Physostegia virginiana (Obedient Plant)0.5 Pycnanthemum tenuifolium (5HYYV^SLHM�4V\U[HPU�4PU[�� 7`JUHU[OLT\T�]PYNPUPHU\T��4V\U[HPU�4PU[�� 9H[PIPKH�WPUUH[H��@LSSV^�*VULÅV^LY�� 9\KILJRPH�M\SNPKH�ZWLJPVZH��:OV^`�)SHJR�,`LK�:\ZHU�� 9\KILJRPH�OPY[H��)SHJR�,`LK�:\ZHU�0.5 Solidago graminifolia (Grass-leaved Goldenrod)2 Solidago riddellii (Riddell’s Goldenrod)2 Tradescantia ohiensis (Ohio Spiderwort)0.5 Veronicastrum virginicum (Culver’s Root)3 Zizia aurea (Golden Alexander’s)��




PLS Seeds per sq ft

Emergent Wetland :LLK�4P_�

1.5 PLS lbs 2 PLS lbs �� $363.00 �� 165

Wet Tolerant Low :[H[\YL�4P_�

7 PLS lbs 3 PLS lbs $1,162.00 $368.00 �� 96


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Conservation Seed Mixes

These mixes are designed to meet Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) including CP- 33 criteria for prairie grass and forb installa-[PVUZ��;OL`�JVUZPZ[�VM�:V\YJL�0KLU[PÄLK�0UKPHUH�.LUV[`WL�:LLK��;OL��SI�VM�MVYI�TP_�JVUZPZ[Z�LU[PYLS`�VM�SVUN�SP]LK�WLYLUUPHSZ��UV�JOLHW�HUU\HS�ÄSSLY��ZLSLJ[LK�MVY�[OLPY�^PSKSPML�MVVK�]HS\L��>L�HYL�HSZV�OHWW`�[V�J\Z[VT�KLZPNU�H�TP_�MVY�V[OLY�JVUZLY]H[PVU�WYHJ[PJLZ�PUJS\KPUN�>97��>9,7��VY�>/07��4PUPT\T�VYKLY�MVY�JVUZLY]H[PVU�TP_LZ�PZ��HJYLZ� CRP Including CP-33 Upland Game Bird Mixes Wildlife Erosion ControlMesic Situation PLS lbs /acre PLS lbs/acre

(UKYVWVNVU�NLYHYKPP��)PN�)S\LZ[LT�� Sorghastrum nutans (Indian Grass) 0.75 1:JOPaHJO`YP\T�ZJVWHYP\T��3P[[SL�)S\LZ[LT�� ,S`T\Z�JHUHKLUZPZ��*HUHKH�>PSK�9`L�� 1 lb forb mix

Price per acre including grass and forb mix $148.00 $202.00

Wildlife Erosion ControlDry Situation PLS lbs /acre PLS lbs/acre

:JOPaHJO`YP\T�ZJVWHYP\T��3P[[SL�)S\LZ[LT�� Sorghastrum nutans (Indian Grass) 0.75 1Elymus canadensis (Canada Wild Rye) 1 2

1 lb forb mix


Wildlife Erosion ControlWet Situation PLS lbs /acre PLS lbs/acre

Panicum virgatum (Switchgrass) 1.75 2Elymus virginicus (Virginia Wild Rye) 0.5 1(UKYVWVNVU�NLYHYKPP��)PN�)S\LZ[LT�� Sorghastrum nutans (Indian Grass) 1 2

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Designing an Outdoor Laboratory?

Utilize these lists to Attract Wildlife

Attracting SongbirdsCassia hebecarpa (Wild Senna)Coreopsis spp (Coreopsis),JOPUHJLH�ZWW��7\YWSL�*VULÅV^LYZ�/LSPHU[O\Z�ZWW��:\UÅV^LYZ�3PH[YPZ�ZWW��)SHaPUN�:[HYZ�9H[PIPKH�WPUUH[H��@LSSV^�*VULÅV^LY�9\KILJRPH�ZWW��)SHJR�,`LK�:\ZHUZ�Silphium integrifolium (Rosinweed)Silphium laciniatum (Compass Plant)Silphium perfoliatum (Cupplant)Silphium terebinthinaceum (Prairie Dock)

Attracting HummingbirdsAquilegia canadensis (Wild Columbine)Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower)Physostegia virginiana (Obedient Plant):PSLUL�YLNPH��9V`HS�*H[JOÅ`�Silene virginica (Fire Pink)

)\[[LYÅ`�5LJ[HY�:V\YJLZ(ZJSLWPHZ�ZWW��4PSR^LLKZ�Aster spp (Asters))VS[VUPH�SH[PZX\HTH��-HSZL�(Z[LY�*LWOHSHU[O\Z�VJJPKLU[HSPZ��)\[[VUI\ZO�Coreopsis spp (Coreopsis),JOPUHJLH�ZWW��7\YWSL�*VULÅV^LYZ�,\WH[VYP\T�ZWW��1VL�7`L�>LLKZ�/LSPHU[O\Z�ZWW��:\UÅV^LYZ�/LSPVWZPZ�OLSPHU[OVPKLZ��-HSZL�:\UÅV^LY�3PH[YPZ�ZWW��)SHaPUN�:[HYZ�4VUHYKH�ÄZ[\SVZH��)LYNHTV[�Petalostemum purpureum (Purple Prairie Clover)7`JUHU[OLT\T�]PYNPUPHU\T��4V\U[HPU�4PU[�9H[PIPKH�WPUUH[H��@LSSV^�*VULÅV^LY�9\KILJRPH�ZWW��)SHJR�,`LK�:\ZHUZ�Silphium integrifolium (Rosinweed)Silphium laciniatum (Compass Plant)Silphium perfoliatum (Cupplant)Silphium terebinthinaceum (Prairie Dock)Solidago spp (Goldenrods)Vernonia spp (Ironweeds)

Native Groundcover Species

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?QTLÆW_MZ[�IVL�.WZJ[Acorus calamus (Sweet Flag) - Fragrant sword-like foliage similar to an iris is the primary feature of this wetland species. Occurs in sedge meadows and along shorelines. A tough, adaptable plant for restored or created wetlands, it grows two to three feet in full sun to partial shade.

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Aquilegia canadensis (Wild Columbine) - Two-tone orange and `LSSV^�ÅV^LYZ�HWWLHY�PU�4H`�HUK�LHYS`�1\UL��7LYMVYTZ�ILZ[�PU�WHY[PHS�shade in well-drained soil. Grows 2’-3’ feet tall and attracts hum-mingbirds.

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Asclepias sullivantii �:\SSP]HU[»Z�4PSR^LLK��(U�H[[YHJ[P]L�ZWLJPLZ�VM�TLZPJ�HUK�^L[�TLZPJ�WYHPYPLZ��:\SSP]HU[»Z�4PSR^LLK�MLH[\YLZ�MYHNYHU[�ZOV^`�WPUR�OLTPZWOLYPJ��ÅV^LY�JS\Z[LYZ�[OH[�HYL�L_JLSSLU[�MVY�H[[YHJ[-PUN�I\[[LYÅPLZ�HUK�V[OLY�WVSSPUH[VYZ��0[�WLYMVYTZ�ILZ[�PU�M\SS�Z\U�HUK�TVPZ[�ZVPS��YLHJOPUN��MLL[�I`�ÅV^LYPUN�ZLHZVU�PU�TPK�Z\TTLY��(U�excellent plant for sunny rain gardens. Spreads slowly by rhizomes. Asclepias tuberosa��)\[[LYÅ`^LLK��(Z�P[Z�UHTL�PUKPJH[LZ��[OPZ�YLZPKLU[�VM�^LSS�KYHPULK��WYHPYPLZ�PZ�]LY`�H[[YHJ[P]L�[V�I\[[LYÅPLZ��*S\Z[LYZ�VM�]P]PK�VYHUNL�ÅV^LYZ�HWWLHY�MYVT�1\UL�[OYV\NO�(\N\Z[��9LX\PYLZ�L_JLSSLU[�KYHPUHNL�HUK�M\SS�Z\U��)YLHRZ�KVYTHUJ`�SH[L��

Aster azureus��:R`�)S\L�(Z[LY��(�ILH\[PM\S�SV^�Z[H[\YL�HZ[LY�VM�^LSS�KYHPULK�WYHPYPLZ�HUK�ZH]HUUHZ��P[�MLH[\YLZ�H[[YHJ[P]L�IS\L�ÅV^LY�on 2 foot plants in September and early October. Easily grown in full sun and ordinary garden soil.

Aster cordifolius��/LHY[�3LH]LK�)S\L�>VVK�(Z[LY��(U�H[[YHJ[P]L�^VVKSHUK�WSHU[�^P[O��SH]LUKLY�ÅV^LYZ�PU�:LW[LTILY�HUK�LHYS`�October. Grows 1 to 2 feet in partial to full shade.

Aster ericoides (Heath Aster) - This compact aster covers itself with ZTHSS�ÔP[L�ÅV^LYZ�PU�:LW[LTILY��.YV^Z��[V��MLL[�PU�M\SS�Z\U�HUK�any well drained soil.

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Aster laevis (Smooth Aster) - This aster produces an abundant Z\WWS`�VM�WHSL�IS\L�ÅV^LYZ�PU�:LW[LTILY�HUK�LHYS`�6J[VILY�VU��[V��MVV[�WSHU[Z��3PRL�V[OLY�HZ[LYZ��P[�HKHW[Z�[V�]HYPV\Z�ZVPS�[`WLZ�HUK�H[[YHJ[Z�I\[[LYÅPLZ�

(Z[LY�SH[LYPÅVY\Z (Side-Flowering Aster) - A bushy woodland Aster [OH[�JV]LYZ�P[ZLSM�^P[O�[OV\ZHUKZ�VM�[PU`�ÔP[L�ÅV^LYZ�PU�:LW[LTILY�HUK�LHYS`�6J[VILY��-VYTZ�H�ILH\[PM\S�ÅVYHS�OLKNL�HSVUN�^VVKSHUK�edges. Grows around 2 feet tall in moist soil and partial shade.

Aster novae-angliae (New England Aster) - This resident of mesic prairies and sedge meadows produces masses of showy purple ÅV^LYZ�PU�:LW[LTILY�HUK�LHYS`�6J[VILY��7YLMLYZ�M\SS�Z\U�HUK�TVPZ[�soil. Cut back in early summer to produce a bushier plant. Attracts I\[[LYÅPLZ�

Aster puniceus (Swamp Aster) - This robust aster produces U\TLYV\Z�SH]LUKLY�ÅV^LYZ�VU��[V��MVV[�WSHU[Z��(�UH[P]L�VM�ZLKNL�meadows, it requires moist to wet soil. Plant with New England Aster for a stunning purple-lavender combination.

Aster sericeus (Silky Aster ) - This beautiful low stature aster of dry WYHPYPLZ�WYVK\JLZ�HU�HI\UKHUJL�VM��PUJO�W\YWSL�ÅV^LYZ�V]LY�ZPSR`�gray-green foliage. Grows about 1 foot tall in full sun and well-drained sandy or loamy soil.

Aster shortii (Short’s Aster) - A woodland plant that produces clouds VM�SH]LUKLY�ÅV^LYZ�PU��:LW[LTILY�HUK�LHYS`�6J[VILY��.YV^Z��MLL[�PU�partial to full shade.

Aster umbellatus (Flat Top Aster) - A tall plant of sedge meadows HUK�^L[�WYHPYPLZ��P[�NYV^Z��[V��MLL[��WYVK\JPUN�SHYNL�ÅH[�JS\Z[LYZ�VM�ÔP[L�ÅV^LYZ�PU�:LW[LTILY�

Baptisia australis��)S\L�-HSZL�0UKPNV��(�ZWLJ[HJ\SHY�ZWLJPTLU�PU�the perennial garden, this plant produces long spikes of beautiful blue ÅV^LYZ�HWWLHY�HIV]L�IS\L�NYLLU�MVSPHNL�PU�4H`�HUK�1\UL��3H[LY�PU�[OL�season, large dark seed pods make an interesting addition to dried HYYHUNLTLU[Z��4H[\YL�WSHU[Z�HYL��MVV[�OPNO�^P[O�HU�LX\HS�ZWYLHK��

Baptisia leucantha (White False Indigo) - Outstanding in form, this plant matures slowly to form a real specimen. A tall spike of white ÅV^LYZ�[V^LYZ�HIV]L�[OL�ILH\[PM\S�MVSPHNL�PU�1\UL�[V�LHYS`�1\S �̀�;OPZ�plant grows 3 - 5 feet in any well-drained soil and full sun.

Blephilia hirsuta��/HPY`�>VVK�4PU[��(U�L_[YLTLS`�HYVTH[PJ�ZWLJPLZ�^P[O�IYVHK�OHPY`�SLH]LZ�HUK�ÔP[L�ÅV^LYZ�PU�TPK�Z\TTLY��Native to moist woods, it grows 1’-3’ and prefers shade.

Boltonia latisquama (False Aster) - Clouds of showy 1-inch white ÅV^LYZ�HWWLHY�V]LY�H[[YHJ[P]L�NYH`�NYLLU�MVSPHNL�PU�SH[L�Z\TTLY�HUK�LHYS`�MHSS�VU��[V��MVV[�WSHU[Z��5H[P]L�[V�^L[�WYHPYPLZ��P[�WLYMVYTZ�^LSS�in mesic garden soil.

Cacalia atriplicifolia (Pale Indian Plantain) - Thick attractive foliage PZ�ÔP[LULK�\UKLYULH[O��;HSS�ÅV^LY�Z[HSRZ�HYL�WYVK\JLK�PU�TPK�Z\TTLY��WYVK\JPUN�JS\Z[LYZ�VM�ÔP[L�ÅV^LYZ��7YLMLYZ�WHY[PHS�ZOHKL�and well-drained soil.

Caltha palustris��4HYZO�4HYPNVSK��(�ILH\[PM\S�ZWLJPLZ�[OH[�WYVK\JLZ�U\TLYV\Z��PUJO�IYPNO[�`LSSV^�ÅV^LYZ�PU�(WYPS��>H_`�YV\UK�foliage is attractive throughout the spring. Grows 1 to 2 feet in wet soil. An excellent species for the water garden.

Cassia hebecarpa (Wild Senna) - Lush compound foliage is JVTWSLTLU[LK�I`�ZOV^`�`LSSV^�ÅV^LY�JS\Z[LYZ�PU�TPK�Z\TTLY��;OPZ�YVI\Z[�WSHU[�NYV^Z��[V��MLL[��THRPUN�H�L_JLSSLU[�IHJRNYV\UK�planting for full sun and moist soil.

Chelone glabra��>OP[L�;\Y[SLOLHK��>OP[L�ÅV^LYZ�ZOHWLK�SPRL�[OL�OLHK�VM�H�ZTHSS�[\Y[SL�HYL�WYVK\JLK�H[VW��[V��MVV[�WSHU[Z�PU�3H[L�August and September. Native to sedge meadows, it requires constant moisture. Performs best in partial shade.

Chelone obliqua��7PUR�;\Y[SLOLHK��)YPNO[�WPUR�ÅV^LYZ�HWWLHY�PU�:LW[LTILY�V]LY�H[[YHJ[P]L�KHYR�NYLLU�MVSPHNL�VU��[V��MVV[�WSHU[Z��This outstanding garden perennial occurs naturally in seepage areas and streambanks, preferring partial shade and moist soil.

Coreopsis palmata (Plains Coreopsis) - A low stature prairie plant WYVK\JPUN�IYPNO[�NVSKLU�ÅV^LYZ�VU��[V��MVV[�WSHU[Z��:WYLHKZ�[V�form pleasing clumps. Plant in well-drained soil and full sun.

Coreopsis tripteris (Tall Coreopsis) - This robust plant produces HI\UKHU[��PUJO�`LSSV^�ÅV^LYZ�PU�SH[L�Z\TTLY��9LHJOPUN��[V��MLL[�in height, it is an excellent companion to tall prairie grasses. Prefers full sun and moist soil.

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Decodon verticillatus (Swamp Loosestrife) – An attractive emergent plant of lake borders and marshes. Long arching stems YLHJO��MLL[��ZWVY[PUN�WPUR�ÅV^LYZ�PU�TPK�Z\TTLY��7YLMLYZ�ZOHSSV^�^H[LY�\UKLY��¹�PU�KLW[O�HUK�M\SS�Z\U��(�KYHTH[PJ�HKKP[PVU�[V�H�SHRL�edge planting.

Echinacea pallida��7HSL�7\YWSL�*VULÅV^LY��7HSL�WPUR�ÅV^LYZ�^P[O�long drooping rays appear in late spring and early summer. The hairy foliage is mostly at the base of the plant. Native to dry prairies, it performs well in any well-drained soil and full sun.

Echinacea purpurea��7\YWSL�*VULÅV^LY��3HYNL�WPUR�ÅV^LYZ�^P[O�ZWPU`�VYHUNL�JLU[LYZ�HWWLHY�PU�1\S`�HUK�(\N\Z[��;OL�OHYK`�KYV\NO[�YLZPZ[HU[�WSHU[Z�NYV^��[V��MLL[�[HSS��;OYP]LZ�PU�M\SS�Z\U�VY�WHY[PHS�ZOHKL��;OL�ÅV^LYZ�HYL�L_JLSSLU[�MVY�J\[[PUN�HUK�H[[YHJ[�I\[[LYÅPLZ�

Eryngium yuccifolium��9H[[SLZUHRL�4HZ[LY��3VUN�WVPU[LK�MVSPHNL�YLZLTISLZ�H�TPUPH[\YL�`\JJH��:WPU`�ÔP[L�ÅV^LYZ�HYL�L_JLSSLU[�MYLZO�or dried. A striking plant. Prefers full sun and well drained soil.

Eupatorium coelestinum��)S\L�4PZ[�-SV^LY��/HYK`�(NLYH[\T��-\aa`�IS\L�ÅV^LY�JS\Z[LYZ�ISVVT�PU�:LW[LTILY�H[VW��[V��MVV[�plants. Often occurs on partially shade streambanks and moist meadows. Prefers moist soil and full sun to partial shade. Spreads by rhizomes to form large colonies. An attractive late blooming garden perennial.

,\WH[VYP\T�ÄZ[\SVZ\T��/VSSV^�1VL�7`L�>LLK��(�O\NL��statuesque plant for moist soil and full sun. Impressive hemispheric WPUR�ÅV^LY�JS\Z[LYZ�[V^LY�HIV]L�ÔVYSLK�SLH]LZ�PU�(\N\Z[�HUK�September. Unparalleled in stature and structure, this 6 to 10 foot WSHU[�PZ�H�I\[[LYÅ`�THNUL[��

Eupatorium maculatum��:WV[[LK�1VL�7`L�>LLK��(�OHUKZVTL�WSHU[�^P[O�KLLW�WPUR��ÅH[�[VWWLK�ÅV^LY�JS\Z[LYZ�PU�(\N\Z[�HUK�:LW[LTILY��(U�L_JLSSLU[�WSHU[�MVY�KPɉJ\S[�^L[�HYLHZ��P[�PZ�Z\YL�[V�H[[YHJ[�I\[[LYÅPLZ��.YV^Z��[V��MLL[�[HSS�PU�M\SS�Z\U��

Eupatorium perfoliatum��)VULZL[��-SH[�JS\Z[LYZ�VM�ÔP[L�ÅV^LYZ�are produced in August and September. Unique opposite leaves are \UP[LK�HYV\UK�[OL�Z[LT��;OYP]LZ�PU�KPɉJ\S[�^L[�HYLHZ�^P[O�:WV[[LK�1VL�7`L�>LLK�

Eupatorium purpureum��:^LL[�1VL�7`L�>LLK��3HYNL�KVTLZ�VM�WPUR�ÅV^LYZ�HYL�WYVK\JLK�PU�(\N\Z[�HUK�:LW[LTILY��;OPZ�THQLZ[PJ�plant reaches a height of 5 to 7 feet. Excellent for attracting butter-ÅPLZ��7YLMLYZ�^LSS�KYHPULK�ZVPS�HUK�WHY[PHS�[V�M\SS�Z\U�

Eupatorium rugosum��>OP[L�:UHRLYVV[��)YPNO[�ÔP[L�ÅV^LY�clusters appear in September on 2-3 foot plants. Excellent for brightening up moist shady spots late in the season.

Filipendula rubra (Queen of the Prairie) - Spectacular plumes of airy WPUR�ISVZZVTZ�HWWLHY�PU�SH[L�1\UL�HUK�1\S �̀�0U[LYLZ[PUN�SVILK�MVSPHNL�thoughout the season. Prefers moist to wet soil and full sun. This PUJYLKPIS`�ILH\[PM\S�WSHU[�NYV^Z��[V��MLL[��

Gentiana andrewsii��)V[[SL�.LU[PHU��:[YPRPUN�IS\L�ÅV^LYZ�YLTHPU�closed, having the appearance of buds throughout their develop-TLU[��;OL�ILH\[PM\S�ÅV^LYZ�HWWLHY�MYVT�TPK�:LW[LTILY�[V�TPK�6J[VILY��THRPUN�[OPZ�VUL�VM�V\Y�SH[LZ[�ISVVTPUN�^PSKÅV^LYZ��.YV^Z�12 to 18 inches tall in sun or partial shade and moist soil.

Geranium maculatum (Wild Geranium) – This attractive woodland ^PSKÅV^LY�WYVK\JLZ�ZOV^`�WPUR�ISVZZVTZ�PU�SH[L�(WYPS�HUK�4H �̀�Grows around a foot in height in partial to full shade and well-drained soil. An excellent addition to the woodland garden or restoration.

Helenium autumnale (Autumn Sneezeweed) - Large clusters of IYPNO[�`LSSV^�ÅV^LYZ�HWWLHY�PU�:LW[LTILY��=LY`�ZOV^`�^P[O�5L^�England Aster. Native to sedge meadows, this plant prefers full sun and moist to wet soil.

Helianthus grosseserratus��:H^[VV[O�:\UÅV^LY��¶�(�SHYNL�HNNYLZ-ZP]L�Z\UÅV^LY�VM�TLZPJ�[V�^L[�WYHPYPLZ��:H^[VV[O�:\UÅV^LY�NYV^Z��to 10 feet in moist soil and full sun. Outstanding for attracting birds HUK�I\[[LYÅPLZ��P[�THRL�H�]LY`�LɈLJ[P]L�ZJYLLU�

Helianthus mollis��+VÛ`�:\UÅV^LY��)LH\[PM\S��PUJO�ISVZZVTZ�appear over downy gray green foliage. Native to sandy or loamy WYHPYPLZ��P[�WYLMLYZ�SVVZL�^LSS�KYHPULK�ZVPS��.YV^Z��[V��MLL[�PU�M\SS�sun. Excellent for attracting songbirds.

Helianthus occidentalis��>LZ[LYU�:\UÅV^LY��(U�SV^�Z[H[\YL�ZWL-cies of dry prairies, this species grow two to three feet in well-drained ZVPS�HUK�M\SS�Z\U��;OL�IYPNO[�`LSSV^�ÅV^LYZ�HYL�WYVK\JLK�PU�SH[L�Z\TTLY�VU�ULHYS`�SLHÅLZZ�Z[HSRZ��:WYLHKZ�I`�YOPaVTLZ�[V�MVYT�attractive patches.

Helianthus rigidus��:OV^`�:\UÅV^LY��:OV^`�`LSSV^�Z\UÅV^LYZ�appear on 3 to 5 foot plants in late summer. Native to mesic to dry prairies, it prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Spreading rapidly by rhizomes, it is best planted with aggressive competitors. The seeds are excellent for attracting songbirds.

Heliopsis helianthoides �-HSZL�:\UÅV^LY��)YPNO[�`LSSV^�ÅV^LYZ�HYL�WYVK\JLK�PU�HI\UKHUJL�MYVT�1\S`�[OYV\NO�:LW[LTILY��.YV^Z��[V��feet tall in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Excellent for cutting.

Hibiscus palustris��:^HTW�9VZL�4HSSV^��3HYNL��¹��¹�ÅV^LYZ�HW-WLHY�PU�TPK�[V�SH[L�Z\TTLY�VU��»�[V��»�MVV[�WSHU[Z��-SV^LYZ�HYL�TP_LK�shades of white and pink. Native to marshy areas, it adapts to moist garden soil. Requires full sun.

Hypericum pyramidatum��.YLH[�:[��1VOUZ^VY[��(�YHYL�HUK�ILH\[P-M\S�WSHU[�[OH[�WYVK\JLZ�IYPNO[�NVSKLU��PUJO�ÅV^LYZ�VU�SHYNL�I\ZO`�plants that may reach 6 feet. Prefers moist rich soil and full sun.

Justicia americana (Water Willow) - A rhizomatous species of mud-IHYZ�HUK�YP]LY»Z�LKNL��P[�WYVK\JLZ�ZTHSS�WPUR�ÅV^LYZ�PU�TPK�Z\TTLY�that resemble tiny orchids. Highly colonial, it is excellent for stabiliz-ing loose sediment or bioengineering applications. Prefers full sun HUK�ZOHSSV^�ÅV^PUN�^H[LY��

Iris versicolor��>PSK�0YPZ��)LH\[PM\S�IS\L�ÅV^LYZ�HYL�WYVK\JLK�PU�early summer above long pointed foliage. An excellent plant for wet areas or water gardens. Native north and east of Indiana.

Iris virginica shrevei��)S\L�-SHN��.VYNLV\Z�IS\L�ÅV^LYZ�^P[O�H�distinct yellow patch. Native to wetlands, it adapt wells to moist garden soil. This is common iris of Indiana wetlands.

Lespedeza capitata��9V\UK�/LHKLK�)\ZO�*SV]LY��¶�(�JVTTVU�SL-gume of mesic to dry prairies on loamy or sandy soils, Round-Head-LK�)\ZO�*SV]LY�WYVK\JLZ�`LSSV^�ÅV^LYZ�PU�SH[L�Z\TTLY�JS\Z[LYLK�HSVUN�H��[V��MVV[�Z[LT��;OL�ÅV^LYZ�KL]LSVW�PU[V�WLYZPZ[LU[�ZLLK�heads last well into winter.

Liatris aspera��9V\NO�)SHaPUN�:[HY��(�ZWLJPLZ�VM�TLZPJ�[V�KY`�WYHPYPLZ��P[�WYVK\JLZ�ZWPRLZ�VM�ZOV^`�W\YWSL�ÅV^LYZ�PU�(\N\Z[�HUK�September. Requires full sun and well-drained soil.


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Liatris scariosa var nieuwlandii �:H]HUUH�)SHaPUN�:[HY��¶�(�ZOV^`�species of well drained prairie and savannas, it is native to the ZV\[OLYU�.YLH[�3HRLZ�YLNPVU��:[YPRPUN�Z[HSRLK�ÅV^LYZ�ISVVT�PU�SH[L�Z\TTLY��H[[YHJ[PUN�U\TLYV\Z�I\[[LYÅPLZ��(U�L_JLSSLU[�NHYKLU�ZWLJPLZ�for well drained soil and partial to full sun.

Liatris spicata��+LUZL�)SHaPUN�:[HY��;HSS�ZWPRLZ�VM�W\YWSL�ÅV^LYZ�HWWLHY�PU�1\S`�HUK�(\N\Z[��5H[P]L�[V�TVPZ[�WYHPYPLZ�HUK�ZLKNL�meadows, it thrives in full sun and ordinary garden soil. Excellent for H[[YHJ[PUN�IPYKZ�HUK�I\[[LYÅPLZ��6\[Z[HUKPUN�PU�IV\X\L[Z�

Lobelia cardinalis �*HYKPUHS�-SV^LY��)YPSSPHU[�YLK�ÅV^LYZ�HSVUN�[HSS�spikes appear in August and September. Excellent for attracting hummingbirds. Grows 2 to 5 feet in moist to wet soils in sun or partial shade.

Lobelia siphilitica �.YLH[�)S\L�3VILSPH��:WPRLZ�VM�)S\L�-SV^LYZ�appear in August and September on 2 to 3 foot plants. Very adaptable, this plant will grow in sun or shade in moist to wet soils.

Lycopus americanus ( Common Water Horehound) - A common mint of sedge meadows, it prefers moist to saturated soil and full Z\T��:THSS�ÔP[L�ÅV^LYZ�HYL�WYVK\JLK�PU�Z\TTLY�PU�[OL�SLHM�H_PSZ��Spreads vigorously by rhizomes. Excellent for wetland restoration or retention pond edges.

Mimulus ringens��4VURL`ÅV^LY��3H]LUKLY�ZUHWKYHNVU�SPRL�ÅV^LYZ�HWWLHY�VU��[V��MVV[�WSHU[Z�PU�1\S`�HUK�(\N\Z[��(�UH[P]L�VM�sedge meadows, this plant prefers moist to wet soil and full sun.

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Oenothera pilosella (Prairie Sundrops) – A handsome species of ^L[�[V�TLZPJ�WYHPYPLZ��NYV^PUN��[V��PUJOLZ��)YPNO[��¹�Z\UU`�`LS-SV^�ÅV^LYZ�HWWLHY�WYPTHYPS`�PU�1\UL�HUK�LHYS`�1\S �̀��(�]LY`�H[[YHJ[P]L��compact plant for ornamental gardens, rain gardens, and restora-tions.

Parthenium integrifolium��>PSK�8\PUPUL��)YPNO[�ÔP[L�ÅV^LYZ�HYL�produced during a long season in early to mid summer over lush attractive foliage. Grows 2 to 3 feet in full sun and rich well-drained soil.

Peltandra virginica (Arrow Arum) – A vigorous emergent plant of lakes and slow moving rivers, Arrow Arum has large arrow shaped SLH]LZ�[OH[�YLHJO��[V��MLL[�PU�OLPNO[��;OL�PUJVUZWPJ\V\Z�PUÅVYLZ-cence appears in early summer, developing into a large submerged seedpod. Excellent for shoreline revegetation, it tolerates wave action and forms large vigorous clumps.

Penstemon calycosus��:TVV[O�)LHYK[VUN\L��¶�(U�H[[YHJ[P]L�ZWLJPLZ�^P[O�SPNO[�W\YWSL�ÅV^LYZ�HIV]L�S\ZO�NYLLU�MVSPHNL��5H[P]L�to moist woodlands and woodland edges, it thrives in partial sun or KHWWSLK�ZOHKL��.YV^Z�[^V�[V�[OYLL�MLL[��ÅV^LYPUN�PU�LHYS`�[V�TPK�1\UL��

Penstemon digitalis��-V_NSV]L�)LHYK[VUN\L��(�ILH\[PM\S�^PSKÅV^LY�VM�TVPZ[�WYHPYPL�OHIP[H[Z��P[�WYVK\JLZ�[\I\SHY�ÔP[L�ÅV^LYZ�VU��[V��MVV[�Z[LTZ�V]LY�H[[YHJ[P]L�KHYR�NYLLU�MVSPHNL��;OL�ÅV^LYZ�HYL�WYVK\JLK�PU�1\UL��HKKPUN�LHYS`�ZLHZVU�JVSVY�[V�[OL�WYHPYPL�garden. Grows in any moist soil and full sun.

Penstemon hirsutus��/HPY`�)LHYK[VUN\L��¶�(�ZTHSS�H[[YHJ[P]L�WLUZ[LTVU�VM�KY`�YVJR`�VY�ZHUK`�ZVPS��/PHY`�)LHYK[VUN\L�WYVK\JLZ�H[[YHJ[P]L�ÔP[L�ÅV^LYZ�^HZOLK�^P[O�W\YWSL�PU�SH[L�4H`�HUK�1\UL��.YV^Z�PU�M\SS�Z\U�VY�ÄS[LYLK�ZOHKL�PU�^LSS�KYHPULK�ZVPS�

Petalostemum purpureum��7\YWSL�7YHPYPL�*SV]LY��)YPNO[�W\YWSL�ÅV^LYZ�HWWLHY�PU�TPK�Z\TTLY�VU��[V��MVV[�WSHU[Z��9LX\PYLZ�M\SS�Z\U�HUK�^LSS�KYHPULK�ZVPS��5PJL�^P[O�3P[[SL�)S\LZ[LT�HUK�:PKL�6H[Z�Grama.

Physostegia virginiana��6ILKPLU[�7SHU[��)YPNO[�7PUR�ÅV^LYZ�[OH[�resemble snapdragons are produced in abundance in August and :LW[LTILY��.YV^Z��[V��MLL[��7YLMLYZ�M\SS�Z\U�HUK�TVPZ[�ZVPS�

Polygonum coccineum��9LK�:THY[^LLK��)YPSSPHU[�YVZ`�ZWPRLZ�VM�ÅV^LYZ�HWWLHY�PU�SH[L�Z\TTLY�VU�[OPZ�PTWVY[HU[�JVUZ[P[\LU[�VM�emergent communities. Spreads by rhizomes to form large colonies PU�ZOHSSV^�^H[LY�VY�T\KÅH[�HYLHZ��(U�L_JLSSLU[�MVVK�ZV\YJL�VM�waterfowl, it is recommended for created wetland basins. Pontederia cordata (Pickerel Weed) - A beautiful shallow water emergent plant with large heart-shaped leaves and showy purple ÅV^LY�ZWPRLZ�PU�TPK�Z\TTLY��.VVK�MVY�JYLH[LK�^L[SHUKZ�VY�^H[LY�gardens.

Potentilla arguta (Prairie Cinquefoil) - A rare plant of high quality ISHJR�ZVPS�WYHPYPLZ��WYVK\JPUN�WHSL�`LSSV^�ÅV^LYZ�PU�TPKZ\TTLY�V]LY�attractive compound foliage. Plant in fertile well-drained soil and full sun. Pycnanthemum tenuifolium �5HYYV^SLHM�4V\U[HPU�4PU[��¶�(U�attractive low stature mint with small linear leaves and clusters of ÔP[L�ÅV^LYZ�PU�TPK�Z\TTLY��>LSS�HKHW[LK�[V�KYV\NO[`�ZVPSZ�PUJS\KPUN�ZHUK��-PULY�[L_[\YLK�[OHU�*VTTVU�4V\U[HPU�4PU[�

Pycnanthemum virginianum��4V\U[HPU�4PU[��-SH[�ÔP[L�ÅV^LY�JS\Z[LYZ�HWWLHY�PU�1\S`�HUK�(\N\Z[�HIV]L�]LY`�MYHNYHU[�MVSPHNL��Grows 1 to 2 feet tall in full sun and any soil. A must for every herb garden.

Ratibida pinnata��@LSSV^�*VULÅV^LY��)YPNO[�`LSSV^�YH`Z�Z\YYV\UK�H�gray cone-shaped center. Grows 3 to 5 feet tall and is best planted HTVUN�V[OLY�[HSS�WLYLUUPHSZ��7YLMLYZ�M\SS�Z\U��,_JLSSLU[�MVY�^PSKÅV^LY�meadows.

Rudbeckia fulgida speciosa��:OV^`�)SHJR�,`LK�:\ZHU��:OV^`�NVSKLU�ÅV^LYZ�HYL�WYVK\JLK�PU�HI\UKHUJL�VU��¹��¹�WSHU[Z��)SVVTZ��^LLRZ�SH[LY�[OHU�¸.VSKZ[\YT¹�J\S[P]HY��WLHRPUN�HYV\UK�Labor Day. Requires moist soil and full sun.

Rudbeckia laciniata �.YLLU�/LHKLK�*VULÅV^LY��(�[HSS�WSHU[�^P[O�ZOV^`�`LSSV^�ÅV^LYZ�PU�TPK�[V�SH[L�Z\TTLY��([[YHJ[P]L�KLLWS`�J\[�MVSPHNL�[OYV\NOV\[�[OL�NYV^PUN�ZLHZVU��.YV^Z��¹�[V��¹�PU�TVPZ[�ZVPS�and full sun.

Rudbeckia subtomentosa��:^LL[�)SHJR�,`LK�:\ZHU��)LH\[PM\S�`LSSV^�KHPZPLZ�^P[O�KHYR�JLU[LYZ�HWWLHY�PU�SH[L�1\S`�HUK�(\N\Z[��4VYL�drought resistant than Rudbeckia fulgida and cultivars.

Sagittaria latifolia (Common arrowhead) - Interesting arrow-shaped SLH]LZ�HYL�JVTWSLTLU[LK�I`�ZOV^`�ÔP[L�ÅV^LYZ�PU�TPK�[V�SH[L�Z\T-TLY��(U�L_JLSSLU[�WSHU[�MVY�^L[SHUK�YL]LNL[H[PVU��P[�[VSLYH[LZ�Å\J[\-ating water levels and a variety of soils. It spreads vigorously in a favorable location. Plant in shallow water.

Saururus cernuus��3PaHYK»Z�;HPS��(�MHZJPUH[PUN�^L[SHUK�^PSKÅV^LY�WYVK\JPUN�SVUN�[HWLYPUN�ÔP[L�ÅV^LY�JS\Z[LYZ�PU�LHYS`�Z\TTLY�V]LY�beautiful heart-shaped foliage. Grows 2 feet high in shallow water or saturated soil in sun or shade. Outstanding for water gardens.

Scutellaria incana (Downy Skullcap) – A handsome plant of mesic to dry woods, growing 2 feet in partial to full shade. Racemes of clear IS\L�ÅV^LYZ�HWWLHY�PU�SH[L�1\UL�HUK�1\S`�V]LY�H[[YHJ[P]L�MVSPHNL��;VS-erates dry shade. An excellent plant for the shady perennial border as well as a woodland restoration.

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Senecio aureus (Golden Ragwort) - Cluster of small golden KHPZPLZ�HWWLHY�PU�4H`�VU�VUL�MVV[�Z[HSRZ��([[YHJ[P]L�MVSPHNL�HJ[Z�HZ�a groundcover all season. Native to sedge meadows, wet wood, and streambanks, it prefers moist soil and partial shade. Excellent for naturalizing wet areas.

Senecio obovatus (Round-Leaved Ragwort) - Flower cluster similar [V�.VSKLU�9HN^VY[�HWWLHY�PU�SH[L�(WYPS�HUK�4H`�V]LY�H[[YHJ[P]L�YV\UK�evergreen foliage. Native to upland woods, it thrives in moist or dry shade. Spreads by stolons to make an excellent and attractive NYV\UKJV]LY��-SV^LY�Z[HSRZ�TH`�IL�TVÛ�VɈ�HM[LY�ISVVT�[V�NP]L�H�neater appearance.

Silene regia��9V`HS�*H[JOÅ`��:[YPRPUN��IYPNO[�YLK�ÅV^LYZ�HYL�WYVK\JLK�PU�1\S`�HUK�(\N\Z[��.YV^Z��[V��MLL[�[HSS�PU�M\SS�Z\U�HUK�well drained, rich soil. Attracts hummingbirds. Rare and spectacular.

Silphium integrifolium (Rosinweed) - Three inch yellow daisies top 3 to 5 foot plants in mid to late summer. Grow in full sun and any soil. .YLH[�MVY�[OL�WYHPYPL�^PSKÅV^LY�NHYKLU��[OL�TLH[`�ZLLKZ�H[[YHJ[�IPYKZ��

Silphium laciniatum (Compass Plant) - Deeply dissected foliage resembles a giant pin oak leaf. A deep-rooted long-lived plant, it [HRLZ��VY�TVYL�`LHYZ�[V�TH[\YL��>OLU�TH[\YL��P[�WYVK\JLZ�U\TLY-V\Z��PUJO�`LSSV^�KHPZPLZ�HSVUN�H��[V��MVV[�ÅV^LY�Z[HSR��7SHU[�PU�well-drained soil in full sun.

Silphium perfoliatum (Cupplant) - A stately plant with large opposite leaves that join to form a cup around the thick square stem. Showy `LSSV^�ÅV^LYZ�HWWLHY�PU�1\S`�HUK�(\N\Z[��;OL�SHYNL�TLH[`�ZLLKZ�H[-tract birds. Grows 5 to 8 feet tall in full sun to partial shade and moist soil.

Silphium terebinthinaceum (Prairie Dock) - Large spade-shaped IHZHS�SLH]LZ�YLHJO�\W�[V��MLL[�VU�TH[\YL�WSHU[Z��;̂ V�PUJO�ÅV^-ers appear on 5 to 10 foot stalks in mid to late summer. Provides a spectacular texture contrast when planted with prairie grasses. Plant in full sun in any soil.

Solidago caesia��)S\L�:[LTTLK�.VSKLUYVK��*S\Z[LYZ�VM�`LSSV^�ÅV^LYZ�HWWLHY�H[�[OL�SLHM�H_PSZ�HSVUN�HYJOPUN�Z[LTZ�PU�:LW[LTILY��Grows 1 to 2 feet in full to partial shade and well-drained soil. Great for adding late season color to drab shady areas.

:VSPKHNV�ÅL_PJH\SPZ (Zig Zag Goldenrod) - Colorful clusters of yel-SV^�ÅV^LYZ�HSVUN�[OL�SLHM�H_PSZ�SPRL�:VSPKHNV�JHLZPH�VUS`�^P[O�T\JO�broader leaves. Spreads to form a ground cover in moist, rich, shady ZWV[Z��(�NYLH[�ZLHZVU�L_[LUKLY�MVY�ZOHK`�^PSKÅV^LYZ�NHYKLUZ��

Solidago gigantea (Late Goldenrod) – An adaptable wetland species [OH[�VJJ\YZ�PU�^L[�WYHPYPLZ��ZLKNL�TLHKV^Z��HUK�ÅVVKWSHPU�^VVKZ��.YV^Z��[V��MLL[�[HSS�^P[O�H�JVUPJHS�PUÅVYLZJLUJL��9LJVTTLUK�MVY�wet prairies and forested wetlands.

Solidago juncea (Early Goldenrod) – A low stature goldenrod that ISVVTZ�PU�1\S`�HUK�(\N\Z[��5H[P]L�[V�^LSS�KYHPULK�WYHPYPLZ�PU�H�]HYPL[`�of soils, it prefers full sun. Spreads to form small colonies. Reached 1 [V��MLL[�PU�OLPNO[�^P[O�H�W`YHTPKHS�PUÅVYLZJLUJL��

Solidago nemoralis (Grey Goldenrod) - A low stature goldenrod that WYVK\JLZ�HYJOPUN�ÅV^LY�VU��[V��WSHU[Z��,_JLSSLU[�MVY�WVVY�KY`�ZVPS�in full sun.

Solidago ohioensis��6OPV�.VSKLUYVK��:OV^`�SHYNL�ÅH[�JS\Z[LYZ�VM�IYPNO[�`LSSV^�ÅV^LYZ�HWWLHY�VU��[V��MVV[�WSHU[Z�PU�LHYS`�[V�TPK�September. Lush foliage is attractive all season. Tolerates wet sites HUK�H[[YHJ[Z�I\[[LYÅPLZ��+VLZ�UV[�ZWYLHK�I`�YOPaVTLZ�

Solidago patula (Swamp Goldenrod) - A plant of swamps and sedge meadows, it requires moist soil and full sun to partial shade. It grows ��[V��MLL[�[HSS��WYVK\JPUN�H�JVUPJHS�PUÅVYLZJLUJL�PU�:LW[LTILY�

Solidago riddellii �9PKKLSS»Z�.VSKLUYVK��3HYNL�ÅH[�JS\Z[LYZ�VM�IYPNO[�`LSSV^�ÅV^LYZ�HWWLHY�VU��[V��MVV[�WSHU[Z�PU�TPK�:LW[LTILY�[V�early October. Interesting sickle-shaped foliage all season. Native to sedge meadows and wet prairies, it adapts to a well-drained garden. ([[YHJ[Z�I\[[LYÅPLZ�

Solidago rigida��:[PɈ�.VSKLUYVK��@LSSV^�ÅV^LYZ�HYL�WYVK\JLK�PU�ÅH[�clusters. Attractive gray green foliage throughout the season. A must MVY�[OL�WYHPYPL�^PSKÅV^LY�NHYKLU��+VLZ�UV[�ZWYLHK�I`�YOPaVTLZ�

Solidago rugosa (Wrinkled Goldenrod) – An attractive species of wet meadows and peaty wetlands, it performs well in moist garden soil. Deeply impressed veins give the leaves a wrinkled appearance. ;OL�^LSS�IYHUJOLK�PUÅVYLZJLUJL�VWLUZ�PU�:LW[LTILY��:WYLHKZ�[V�form attractive clumps. Appropriate for sedge meadow restorations, particularly on organic soils.

Solidago speciosa (Showy Goldenrod) - A beautiful species of well-drained loamy or sandy prairies, it produces conical spires of bright NVSKLU�ÅV^LYZ�PU�:LW[LTILY�HUK�LHYS`�6J[VILY��-VYTZ�H�ILH\[PM\S�clump when planted in full sun and well drained soil.

Sparganium androcladum��)YHUJOLK�)\YYLLK��¶�(�ZTHSSLY�Z[H[\YL�I\YYLLK�VM�ZOHSSV^�THYZOLZ�HUK�SHRL�LKNLZ��,YLJ[�ÅV^LY�JS\Z[LYZ�develop into round seed heads. Grows around 2 feet in full sun and water up to eight inches deep. Spreads by rhizomes to form extensive colonies.

Sparganium eurycarpum��.PHU[�)\YYLLK��;OPZ�ZOHSSV^�^H[LY�emergent plant features 3 to 5 foot foliage similar to cattails. Interest-PUN�YV\UK�ÅV^LYZ�KL]LSVW�PU[V�I\YY�ZOHWLK�ZLLK�OLHKZ�PU�TPK�[V�SH[L�summer. Excellent for wetland revegetation, it spreads slowly by rhizomes.

Stylophorum diphyllum (Celandine Poppy) - A spectacular wood-SHUK�^PSKÅV^LY�[OH[�WYVK\JLZ��]LY`�ZOV^`�`LSSV^�ISVZZVTZ�PU�(WYPS�HUK�LHYS`�4H �̀��7SHU[�PU�TVPZ[�YPJO�ZVPS�\UKLY��[OL�ZOHKL�VM�KLJPK\V\Z�trees.

Verbena hastata��)S\L�=LY]HPU��¶�(�[HSS�^PSKÅV^LY�VM�^L[�TLHKV^Z��P[�WYVK\JYZ�ZWPRLZ�VM�IS\L�ÅV^LYZ�VU��[V��MVV[�WSHU[Z�PU�SH[L�Z\TTLY��Plant in full sun and moist to wet soil. A short lived perennial, it self sows in muddy soil.

Vernonia altissima��;HSS�0YVU^LLK��3HYNL�ÅH[�JS\Z[LYZ�VM�KLLW�W\YWSL�ÅV^LYZ�HYL�WYVK\JLK�H[VW��MVV[�WSHU[Z�PU�(\N\Z[�HUK�September. Cut back in early summer for a shorter, bushier plant. ([[YHJ[Z�I\[[LYÅPLZ�

Vernonia fasciculata (Smooth Ironweed) - A lower stature Ironweed of wet prairies, it grows 3 to 6 feet tall, producing vivid reddish-purple ÅV^LYZ�PU�(\N\Z[�HUK�:LW[LTILY��7SHU[�PU�M\SS�Z\U�HUK�TVPZ[�ZVPS��

Veronicastrum virginicum (Culver’s Root) - An elegant plant with tall ZWPRLZ�VM�ÔP[L�ÅV^LYZ�PU�1\S`�[OH[�YPZL�HIV]L�[OL�PU[LYLZ[PUN�ÔVYSLK�MVSPHNL��;OPZ�WSHU[�NYV^Z��[V��MLL[�[HSS�PU�TVPZ[�ZVPS�HUK�M\SS�Z\U�

Zizia aurea �.VSKLU�(SL_HUKLYZ��-SH[�JS\Z[LYZ�VM�`LSSV^�ÅV^LYZ�appear in mid to late spring on two foot plants. Attractive divided foliage throughout the growing season. Native to mesic to wet prai-YPLZ��HZ�^LSS�HZ�ÅVVKWSHPU�^VVKZ��P[�WYLMLYZ�TVPZ[�ZVPS�HUK�M\SS�Z\U�[V�ÄS[LYLK�ZOHKL��


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Grasses, Sedges, and Rushes

Andropogon gerardii �)PN�)S\LZ[LT��;OL�JSHZZPJ�NYHZZ�VM�[OL�[HSS-grass prairie, reaching a height of 5 to 8 feet in any soil and full sun. ;OL�IYHUJOLK�ZLLK�OLHKZ��YLZLTISPUN�H�[\YRL`»Z�MVV[��HWWLHY�PU�1\S`�and August. The lush foliage turns a rich reddish brown in fall, slowly fading through the winter.

Bouteloua curtipendula (Side-Oats Grama) - A low-stature grass of dry prairies, it has delicate seeds arranged along the side of a 1 to 3 MVV[�Z[HSR��,_JLSSLU[�MVY�WSHU[PUN�^P[O�SV^�Z[H[\YL�^PSKÅV^LYZ�Z\JO�HZ�I\[[LYÅ`�^LLK�HUK�W\YWSL�WYHPYPL�JSV]LY��7SHU[�PU�M\SS�Z\U�HUK�^LSS�drained soil.

Bromus pubescens �>VVKSHUK�)YVTL��(U�PTWVY[HU[�NYHZZ�VM�^LSS�KYHPULK�^VVKZ��P[�NYV^Z��MLL[�[HSS�PU�ÄS[LYLK�ZOHKL�HUK�HU`�ZVPS��(U�excellent species for understory restoration in oak woodlands.

Calamagrostis canadensis��)S\L�1VPU[�.YHZZ��(�KVTPUHU[�NYHZZ�of wet prairies and marshes, this cool season species grows 3 to 5 MLL[��WYVK\JPUN�H�MLH[OLY`�ZLLKOLHKZ�V]LY�IS\L�NYLLU�MVSPHNL�PU�1\UL��Spreads aggressively by rhizomes to form dense stands.

Carex annectens xanthocarpa��@LSSV^�-V_�:LKNL��(U�HKHW[HISL�sedge of moist to wet prairies and meadows similar to Carex vulpinoidea. A good choice for wet-mesic prairie plantings.

Carex aquatilis (Water Sedge) – A vigorous species of marshes and streambanks of the Great Lakes region, reaching about 2 feet in height. The erect bluish green foliage forms an attractive bor-der around bodies of water. Excellent for sediment stabilization, it ZWYLHKZ�]PNVYV\ZS`�I`�YOPaVTLZ��0[�^PSS�NYV^�^LSS�PU�\W�[V��PUJOLZ�VM�water. Native primarily north of I-80

Carex bicknellii (Prairie Oval Sedge) - A common species of mesic to dry prairie sites, it grows 1 to 3 feet in any well-drained soil and full sun. An excellent species to include in prairie restorations.

Carex brevior (Plains Oval Sedge) – A tough species of disturbed prairies and sandy soil. Tolerates dry conditions and poor soil. Recommended for prairie installations in dry sandy soil. Grows 1 to 2 feet in full sun.

Carex bromoides �)YVTL�/\TTVJR�:LKNL��(�ILH\[PM\S�JS\TW�forming sedge of streambanks and shaded seeps. Dense graceful JS\TWZ�YLZLTISL�WYHPYPL�KYVWZLLK�PU�ZPaL�HUK�MVYT��)LZ[�PU�WHY[PHS�shade and wet soil, it is highly recommended for the water garden.

Carex cephalophora��:OVY[�/LHKLK�)YHJ[LK�:LKNL��¶�(�SV^�Z[H[\YL�sedge of well-drained woodlands. The foliage is 6 to 8 inches high white the seed heads reach up to a foot. A good groundcover in dry shade.

Carex crinita (Fringed Sedge) - A plant of swamps and bogs, this sedge is well adapted to shady wetlands in the Great Lakes Region. 0[�OHZ��[V��MVV[�IS\L�NYLLU�MVSPHNL�HUK�KYVVWPUN�ZLLK�OLHKZ�

Carex cristatella��*YLZ[LK�:LKNL��(U�H[[YHJ[P]L�ZLKNL�^P[O�ÄUL�bright green foliage. An adaptable species, it is excellent for sedge meadows and shoreline plantings. It grows 2 to 3 feet high in full sun to partial shade.

Carex comosa �)YPZ[S`�:LKNL��(�ZWLJPLZ�VM�THYZOLZ�HUK�^H[LY�ÄSSLK�KP[JOLZ��P[�NYV^Z��MLL[�PU�ZOHSSV^�^H[LY�VY�ZH[\YH[LK�ZVPS��)YPZ[S`�ZLLKOLHKZ�HYL�WYVK\JLK�PU�SH[L�ZWYPUN�VY�LHYS`�Z\TTLY��Tolerates deeper water than most Carex species. Good for retention basins.

Carex emoryi (Riverbank Tussock Sedge) - A vigorous sedge of Z[YLHTIHURZ�HUK�YP]LY�IHYZ��P[�[OYP]LZ�PU�HYLHZ�VM�ÅV^PUN�^H[LY��;VSLY-H[LZ�^H[LY�Å\J[\H[PVU�HUK�KY`PUN��,HZPS`�[OL�ILZ[�*HYL_�MVY�Z[YLHT-bank stabilization and bioengineering applications.

Carex frankii (Frank’s Sedge) - A tough species of sedge meadows and wet-mesic environments, this sedge grows 1 to 2 feet in full sun to full shade. Recommended for wetlands that dry out during the summer.

Carex gracillima (Purple Sheaved Graceful Sedge) – An attractive species of mesic woods, this sedge grows about 18 inches tall. The seeds develop on long drooping spikelets in mid to late spring. A nice addition to the woodland garden, as well as for the restoration of the herbaceous understory in mesic woods.

Carex granularis��4LHKV^�:LKNL��(U�H[[YHJ[P]L�HUK�HKHW[HISL�species, this sedge has a rosette of broad bluish-green foliage that rarely exeeds 1 foot in height. An excellent species for wetlands and mesic sites in sun or shade.

Carex grayi �)\YY�:LKNL��(U�VYUHTLU[HS�ZWLJPLZ�^P[O�PU[LYLZ[PUN�ZLLKOLHKZ�[OH[�YLZLTISL�H�THJL��5H[P]L�[V�ÅVVKWSHPU�woods, it preforms well in moist soil in sun or shade. This 2 foot plant makes a fascinating addition to the perennial border.

Carex hystericina (Porcupine Sedge) – A common species of marshes and fens. Attractive bottlebrush type seed heads appear in spring. Highly recommended for sedge meadow restorations.

Carex hirtifolia (Hairy Wood Sedge) - An distinctive sedge of mesic woods, it grows 1 to 2 feet high in partial to full shade. The attractive hairy blue-green foliage makes this species an excellent addition to a woodland garden.

Carex jamesii (Grass Sedge) - A species of moist woods, it forms a KLUZL�JS\TW�VM��[V��PUJO�OPNO�MVSPHNL��(�]HS\HISL�JV]LY�ZWLJPLZ�PU�KLUZL�ZOHKL�VY�^VVKSHUK�^PSKÅV^LY�NHYKLUZ�

Carex lacustris (Lake Sedge) - An outstanding sedge for shoreline installations, it spreads by rhizomes to form large colonies. Attractive IS\PZO�NYLLU�MVSPHNL�NYV^Z�[OYLL�[V�Ä]L�MLL[�[HSS��7SHU[�PU�ZH[\YH[LK�soil in sun or shade. Excellent for sediment stabilization or streamside plantings.

*HYL_�SH_PÅVYH��)LLJO�>VVK�:LKNL��(�IYVHK�SLH]LK�ZWLJPLZ�VM�rich mesic woods, it has attractive semi-evergreen leaves. Use it as a specimen or mass planting to add year long interest to the woodland garden. Requires shade and loamy well-drained soil.

Carex lupulina (Hop Sedge) - A species of wet woods, it produces VYUHTLU[HS��LSVUNH[L�PUÅH[LK�ZLLKOLHKZ�VU��[V��MVV[�WSHU[Z��Excellent for forested wetland plantings.

Carex lurida��)V[[SLIY\ZO�:LKNL��(U�L_JLSSLU[�WSHU[�MVY�ZLKNL�meadow restoration, this species grows 1-3 feet with interesting bottlebrush-shaped seedheads. Planted in partial to full sun, it makes an attractive addition to a wetland garden.

Carex molesta (Field Oval Sedge) – An adaptable sedge of moist to wet medows, it performs equally well in partial shade or full sun. Foliage reached about 1 foot while the seed head appear on 2 foot culms.

Carex muhlenbergii��:HUK�)YHJ[LK�:LKNL��¶�(U�L_JLSSLU[�ZWLJPLZ�for dry sandy soil, it thrives in tough conditions in partial shade or full sun. Grows 1 to 2 feet, forming a spreading clump. Recommended for prairie installations on sandy soils.

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Carex muskingumensis (Palm Sedge) - An attractive sedge of wet woods, it has lush shiny dark green foliage throughout the grow-PUN�ZLHZVU��7VPU[LK�ZLLKOLHKZ�HWWLHY�PU�LHYS`�Z\TTLY��4HRLZ�an attractive groundcover in moist shady areas when planted on 10 inchcenters.

Carex normalis (Spreading Oval Sedge) - A common species of mesic to wet woods, it grows 2 to 3 feet in any soil and partial to full shade. Excellent for forested wetlands.

Carex pellita��)YVHK�3LH]LK�>VVS`�:LKNL��¶�(�JVTTVU�ZLKNL�VM�moist to wet prairies. Grows around 2 feet in height with an incon-ZWPJ\V\Z�PUÅVYLZJLUJL�PU�SH[L�ZWYPUN��:WYLHKZ�I`�YOPaVTLZ�[V�MVYT�large colonies. Excellent for plug enrichment in moist prairies.

Carex prairea (Fen-Panicled Sedge) ¶�(U�H[[YHJ[P]L�ÄUL�[L_[\YLK�species of fens and bogs, reaching about 2 feet in height. A nice addition to a pond margin, water garden, or other wet soil situation in full sun.

Carex radiata (Straight-Styled Wood Sedge) - This sedge of moist ^VVKZ�MVYTZ�H�KLUZL�JS\TW�VM�H[[YHJ[P]L��ÄUL��KHYR�NYLLU�MVSPHNL��Excellent for mass plantings in damp shady areas. Grows 8 to 12 inches high.

Carex scoparia (Lance-Fruited Oval Sedge) – A common sedge of wet to wet-mesic prairies. Adaptable to varying soils and hydrology. Grows around 2 feet in full sun.

Carex shortiana (Short’s Sedge) - A vigorous sedge of wet mead-ows, it has 2-3 foot bluish-green foliage and chestnut seedheads in early summer. An adaptable species for wetland restoration.

Carex sparganioides��)\YYLLK�:LKNL��(�^VVKSHUK�ZWLJPLZ�[OL�grows 1 to 2 feet in moist to dry shade. Use for soil stabilization on shady slopes.

Carex squarrosa (Narrow–Leaved Cattail Sedge) - An attractive species of swampy woods, it has unusual bristly seedheads. Grows about 18 inches in shade or partial shade and wet soil. An interesting and attractive addition to the water garden.

Carex stipata (Awl-Fruited Sedge) - A common and adaptable sedge, it is highly recommended for wetland restoration. Grows 1-3 feet tall in sun or shade.

Carex stricta (Tussock Sedge) - The main constituent of undisturbed sedge meadows, this beautiful plant forms 2 to 3 foot dense [\ZZVJRZ�VM�ÄUL�MVSPHNL��9LX\PYLZ�ZH[\YH[LK�ZVPS�HUK�M\SS�Z\U�[V�WHY[PHS�shade. Highly recommended for the water garden.

Carex tribuloides (Pointed Oval Sedge) - A common species of forested wetlands that also occurs in wet meadows. An excellent and adaptable species for wetland restoration. Grows around two feet in sun or shade and wet soil.

Carex trichocarpa (Hairy-Fruited Lake Sedge) - A large bushy sedge of seepage areas and prairie swales. It spreads by rhizomes to form large colonies. Plant in full sun to partial shade in satuated soil.

Carex vulpinoidea (Fox Sedge) - One of our most abundant and adaptable sedges, this plant should be included in all sedge meadow installations. Deep green foliage grows 2 to 3 feet in full sun or partial ZOHKL�;VSLYH[LZ�Å\J[\H[PUN�^H[LY�SL]LS�HUK�WLYPVKZ�VM�KY`PUN�

Chasmanthium latifolium (Northern Sea Oats) - A lovely grass for partial to full shade, this plant has graceful, persistant oat-like seed-heads that are excellent for cutting. Grows 2 to 3 feet in moist soil.

Cinna arundinacea (Common Wood Reed) - An attractive woodland NYHZZ�MVY�KHTW�ZOHK`�HYLHZ��.YV^Z��[V��MLL[�[HSS�^P[O�H[[YHJ[P]L�green seedheads that mature to golden-brown in late summer and remain attractive through fall. An underused but beautiful species.

Deschampsia caespitosa (Tufted Hair Grass) – An uncommon grass of wet calcareous areas, it thrives in cultivation as an ornamental NYHZZ�PU�M\SS�Z\U��;OL�HPY`�PUÅVYLZJLUJL�HWWLHYZ�PU�SH[L�ZWYPUN��.YV^Z�2 to 3 feet in moist soil. This is a native genotype from a central Indiana fen

Diarrhena americana��)LHR�.YHZZ��.YHJLM\S�HYJOPUN��NSVZZ �̀�IYPNO[�green foliage make this beautiful, tough woodland grass an excellent choice for mass plantings or erosion control in shady areas. Long arching in seedheads appear in midsummer. The foliage turns golden PU�MHSS��YLTHPUPUN�H[[YHJ[P]L�PU[V�LHYS`�^PU[LY��.YV^Z�HIV\[��¹�PU�shade and moist soil.

Eleocharis erythropoda (Creeping Spike Rush) - A low stature plant for waters edge, it spreads rapidly by rhizomes to stabilize sediment. The thin spiky foliage rarely exceeds 15 inches. An excellent plant for covering bare muddy shorelines.

Elymus canadensis (Canada Wild Rye) – A frequent grass of dis-turbed prairie remnants and sandy areas. It is an early successional species for prairie restoration where it matures faster than warm sea-son grasses, then slowly declines as the longer lived prairie plants mature. The attractive nodding seedheads appear in mid summer and develop long curved awns.

Elymus riparius (Riverbank Wild Rye) – A robust attractive grass of ÅVVKWSHPU�^VVKZ�^OLYL�P[�VM[LU�NYV^Z�^P[O�=PYNPUPH�>PSK�9`L��.YV^Z�around 5 feet high in sun or shade. Nodding seed heads appear in mid-summer. Excellent for establishment of an herbaceous layer in ÅVVKWSHPU�YLMVYLZ[H[PVUZ�

Elymus villosus (Silky Wild Rye) - A grass of mesic woods, it has attractive nodding seedheads. Excellent for restoration of graminoid communities in woodlands.

Elymus virginicus (Virginia Wild Rye) - A common grass of moist ^VVKZ��ÅVVKWSHPUZ��HUK�^L[�TLHKV^Z��.YV^Z�HIV\[��MLL[��WYVK\J-ing seedheads in early summer. An excellent species for forested wetlands. Tolerates sun or shade.

Eragrostis spectabilis (Purple Love Grass) – A low growing species of dry soils, Purple Love Grass produces an airy panicle that appears as a purple haze from a distance. Grows 8-12 inches tall with a greater spread. An excellent ornamental grass for hot dry situations.

Glyceria striata��-V^S�4HUUH�.YHZZ��(�]LYZH[PSL�JVVS�ZLHZVU�wetland grass that performs well in sun or shade. Native to sedge meadows and swamps, it tolerates inundation and periods of drying. Excellent for restoration of shady wetlands. Grows 2 to 3 feet with lush bright green foliage and abundant airy seedheads.

Hystrix patula��)V[[SLIY\ZO�.YHZZ��(�^VVKSHUK�ZWLJPLZ�MVY�WHY[PHS�to full shade, this plants features spiky seedheads resembling a bottlebrush. Excellent for adding summer interest to woodland wild-ÅV^LY�NHYKLUZ��P[�[VSLYH[LZ�KY`�ZOHKL�

Juncus canadensis (Canada Rush) – A species of pond margins and sandy wetland, it prefers saturated soil and full sun. Produces round seed heads in summer. Grows well in bare mineral soil.

1\UJ\Z�LɈ\Z\Z (Soft Rush) - Grows in a tight ornamental clump in ]LY`�ZOHSSV^�^H[LY�VY�ZH[\YH[LK�ZVPS��;OL�ZVM[�MVSPHNL�HWWLHYZ�Z[PɈ�HUK�spiky, reaching one to two feet in height. Recommended for sunny shoreline plantings and water gardens.


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Juncus torreyi (Torrey’s Rush) - This adaptable plant of ditches and sedge meadows grows 1 to 2 feet. Spikey seedheads appear in late spring. An excellent pioneer species for constructed wetlands, it tolerates long periods of drying.

Koeleria cristata��1\ULNYHZZ��¶�(�JVVS�ZLHZVU�NYHZZ�VM�KY`�ZHUK`�WYHPYPLZ�HUK�ZH]HUUHZ��.YV^Z�HYV\UK��PUJOLZ�[HSS��ÅV^LYPUN�PU�4H`�HUK�LHYS`�1\UL��([[YHJ[P]L�IHZHS�MVSPHNL�[OYV\NOV\[�[OL�ZLHZVU�reaches only 8 inches. Excellent for poor sandy soils.

Leersia oryzoides (Rice Cut Grass) - A sharp, abrasive grass that makes an outstanding shoreline planting.Tolerates inundation and periods of drying. Excellent for protecting streambanks and ditches MYVT�LYVZPVU��P[�MVYTZ�H�[OPJR��KLLW�NYLLU�I\ɈLY�HSVUN�^H[LY^H`Z��Grows 2 to 3 feet in sun or partial shade.

Panicum virgatum (Switchgrass) - An ornamental warm-season prairie grass that is also excellent for erosion control and wildlife JV]LY��0[�MVYTZ�H�KLUZL�H[[YHJ[P]L�JS\TW�[OH[�NYV^Z��[V��MLL[�OPNO��;OL�ZLLK�PZ�WYVK\JLK�PU�SHYNL�HPY`�WHUPJSLZ��;OL�[OPJR�ÄIYV\Z�YVV[�system extends several feet into the soil, providing outstanding soil stabilization.

Schizachyrium scoparium��3P[[SL�)S\LZ[LT��(�TLKP\T�Z[H[\YL�grass with exceptional ornamental qualities. Attractive bluish-green MVSPHNL�NYV^Z�HIV\[��PUJOLZ�OPNO�I`�TPK�Z\TTLY��-S\Ɉ`�ZLLK�HW-pears along the 2 to 3 foot seed stalks that emerge in August. The foliage turns beautiful shades of reddish brown in autumn, remaining attractive through the winter.

Schizachyrium scoparium��3P[[SL�)S\LZ[LT��/LH]`�:VPS�,JV[`WL�¶�;OPZ�3P[[SL�)S\LZ[LT�VYPNPUH[LK�PU�HU�LHZ[�JLU[YHS�0UKPHUH�-LU�ÔLYL�P[�grows in wet calcareous soils. It is more tolerant of heavy soil types [OH[�HYL�^L[�PU�[OL�ZWYPUN�[OHU�V\Y�V[OLY�LJV�[`WL�VM�3P[[SL�)S\LZ[LT�that originated in sandy prairie soil in northwest Indiana.

Scirpus acutus��/HYK�:[LTTLK�)\SY\ZO��;OPZ�[HSS�ZSLUKLY�WSHU[�with long hollow culms is native to sedge meadows and shallow ^H[LY�HSVUN�ZOVYLSPULZ��0[�[VSLYH[LZ�Å\J[\H[PUN�^H[LY�SL]LSZ�HUK�WVVY�soils, making it ideal for retention basin installations. Grows 5-7 feet in full sun.

Scirpus atrovirens��+HYR�.YLLU�)\SY\ZO��(U�PU[LYLZ[PUN�IYHUJOLK�PUÅVYLZJLUJL�LTLYNLZ�VU�H��[V��MVV[�Z[HSR�PU�LHYS`�Z\TTLY�HIV]L�thick basal foliage. Native to sedge meadows, it adapts well to any wet location. Excellent for shorelines or wet ditches.

Scirpus cyperinus (Woolgrass) - An extremely ornamental bulrush, [OPZ�WSHU[�MVYTZ�H�KLUZL�JS\TW��;OL�IYHUJOLK�PUÅVYLZJLUJL�HWWLHYZ�VU�Z[\YK`��[V��MVV[�Z[HSRZ�PU�LHYS`�Z\TTLY��;OL�ZLLK�OLHK�ILJVTLZ�very fuzzy and attractive late in the summer, persisting into early winter. A beautiful vertical accent for pond edge or wet soil.

:JPYW\Z�Å\]PH[PSPZ��9P]LY�)\SY\ZO��(�SHYNL��HNNYLZZP]L�WSHU[�MVY�tough sites. Spreads vigorously by rhizomes to stabilize sediment HUK�WYV[LJ[�ZOVYLSPULZ��,_JLSSLU[�MVY�ZP[LZ�^P[O�^PKLS`�Å\J[\H[PUN�^H[LY�SL]LSZ�VY�ÅV^PUN�^H[LY��0[�YHWPKS`�MVYTZ�KLUZL�WH[JOLZ�HUK�may not coexist well with less aggressive species. This shallow water LTLYNLU[�WSHU[�NYV^Z��[V��MLL[�PU�M\SS�Z\U�

Scirpus pendulus��9LKKPZO�)\SY\ZO��¶�(�I\SY\ZO�VM�ZLKNL�TLHKV^Z��this species prefers the seasonally saturated soils of wet meadows HUK�WYHPYPLZ��.YV^Z��[V��MLL[�OPNO��ÅV^LYPUN�PU�1\UL�^P[O�H[[YHJ[P]L�golden seed heads.

Scirpus pungens �;OYLL�:X\HYL�)\SY\ZO��(U�L_JLSSLU[�ZOHSSV^�water emergent plant for ponds and shorelines, it features sharply triangular culms with a scaly brown seedhead. Spreads slowly by YOPaVTLZ�[V�WYV[LJ[�ZOVYLSPULZ��.YV^Z��[V��MLL[�PU�M\SS�Z\U��

Scirpus validus ��:VM[Z[LT�)\SY\ZO��(�NYHJLM\S�]LY[PJHS�HJJLU[�MVY�WVUK�LKNLZ�HUK�^H[LY�NHYKLUZ��:VM[�OVSSV^�J\STZ�NYV^��[V��MLL[�[HSS��NYHJLM\SS`�HYJOPUN�V\[^HYK�MYVT�[OL�JLU[LY�VM�[OL�JS\TW��)YVÛ�seed heads appear in early summer. Planted in shallow water, it is excellent for revegetation of created wetlands.

Sorghastrum nutans (Indian Grass) - A beautiful tallgrass with feathery golden seed heads that appear in August and September. 7SHU[�PU�M\SS�Z\U�HUK�HU`�ZVPS��,_JLSSLU[�^P[O�[HSS�^PSKÅV^LYZ��[OPZ�IVSK�plant turns shades of orange and yellow in the fall.

Spartina pectinata (Prairie Cordgrass) - Native to wet prairies, this tall vigorous grass is an excellent plant for shorelines or areas where water pools in the spring. It will also grow in moist upland situations. It has sharp-edged medium green foliage, branched seedheads, and spreads by rhizomes.

Sporobolus heterolepis��7YHPYPL�+YVWZLLK��;OPZ�ILH\[PM\S�ÄUL�textured prairie grass forms a graceful fountain of bright green foli-age. Delicately scented, airy seedheads appear in mid to late summer. The foliage turns shades of red, yellow and orange in the fall. This outstanding ornamental grass develops slowly, but is worth the wait. Plant in full sun in well-drained soil for best results.

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Amorpha canescens (Leadplant) - A low shrub of prairies and savannas, growing 1 to 3 feet in full sun to partial shade. Deep purple ÅV^LY�JS\Z[LYZ�HWWLHY�V]LY�H[[YHJ[P]L�JVTWV\UK�NYH`�NYLLU�MVSPHNL�in midsummer. Requires well-drained soil. Excellent for dry sandy soils.

Ceanothus americanus��5L^�1LYZL`�;LH��(�WYHPYPL�ZOY\I�[OH[�WYVK\JLZ�THZZLZ�VM�ZTHSS�ÔP[L�ÅV^LYZ�PU�LHYS`�[V�TPK�Z\TTLY��Lush attractive foliage all season. Requires well-drained soil and sun to partial shade.

Cephalanthus occidentalis��)\[[VUI\ZO��;OPZ�SHYNL�^L[SHUK�ZOY\I�WYVK\JLZ�PU[LYLZ[PUN�YV\UK�ÔP[L�ÅV^LY�JS\Z[LYZ�PU�TPK�Z\TTLY�ÔPJO�HYL�L_[YLTLS`�WVW\SHY�[V�H�^PKL�]HYPL[`�VM�I\[[LYÅPLZ��9LX\PYLZ�moist to wet soil in full sun to partial shade. Grows 8 to 12 feet with an equal spread.

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Spence Restoration Nursery continues to expand its local genotype seed availability. Our seed nursery is UV^�WYVK\JPUN�ULHYS`��ZWLJPLZ�VM�]HYPV\Z�^VVKSHUK��wetland, and prairie seeds in commercial quantities. All of these seeds are produced on our four seed production properties totaling around 190 acres. We have increased production of seeds for a variety of habitats, including wetlands, woodlands, and prairies. All of our seed production plots have been developed from seed originally collected from native remnants primarily across central HUK�UVY[OLYU�0UKPHUH��4HU`�VM�V\Y�WYHPYPL�ZWLJPLZ�VYPNPUH[L�in northwest Indiana, about 75 miles southeast of Chicago, providing appropriate genotypes for restoration in the Chicagoland region. We are happy to share information about the origin of any of our seeds.

:V\YJL�0KLU[PÄLK�3VJHS�:LLK¯ We have worked with the Indiana Crop Improvement HZZVJPH[PVU�[V�IL�[OL�ÄYZ[�U\YZLY`�PU�0UKPHUH�[V�OH]L�ZV\YJL�PKLU[PÄLK�SVJHS�NLUV[`WL�ZLLKZ��>L�OH]L�HS^H`Z�maintained detailed records of the locations of all of our foundation seed collections. We have used these records along with site visits accompanied by Crop Improvement WLYZVUULS�[V�LZ[HISPZO�H�KH[HIHZL�VM�ZV\YJL�PKLU[PÄLK�collection sites. This database has been used to produce [OL�ÄYZ[�:V\YJL�0KLU[PÄLK�:LLK�3HILSZ�MYVT�[OL�0UKPHUH�*YVW�0TWYV]LTLU[�(ZZVJPH[PVU��;OLZL�@LSSV^�;HN�:V\YJL�ID labels list the genetic origin of each species by county and township. We continue to work together to provide a NYLH[LY�KP]LYZP[`�VM�0UKPHUH�:V\YJL�0KLU[PÄLK�:LLK�

Why is local genotype seed important?

• Adaptation to local soil conditions• Adaptation to local climate including temperature extremes and growing season length.• Prevent non-local genotypes from invading natural areas adjacent to plantings• Assurance that species are locally native• Preservation of the local genetic material of declining native species

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Spence Restoration Nursery Native Seed

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SeasonAcorus calamus Sweet Flag sedge meadow, shallow water

emergentsun 2-3 ft 4H`�1\UL

Actinomeris alternifolia Wingstem wet mesic woods psun-shade ��M[� 1\S`�:LW[Alisma subcordatum Water Plantain sedge meadow, shallow water

emergentsun 1-2 ft 1\UL�:LW[

Allium cernuum Nodding Wild Onion mesic prairie , dry woods, mesic savanna

sun-psun 1-2 ft 1\S`�(\N

Angelica atropurpurea Angelica sedge meadow sun-psun 5-8 ft 1\ULAquilegia canadensis Columbine dry woods psun-shade 2-3 ft 4H`�1\ULAsclepias incarnata 4HYZO�4PSR^LLK sedge meadow, wet prairie sun ��M[ 1\S`�(\NAsclepias sullivantii :\SSP]HU[�Z�4PSR^LLK mesic prairie, wet mesic prairie sun ��M[� 1\S`�(\N

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Asclepias tuberosa )\[[LYÅ`^LLK dry prairie sun 1-2 ft 1\UL�1\S`Aster azureus :R`�)S\L�(Z[LY dry prairie, mesic prairie, me-

sic savanna sun-psun 1-2 ft Sept

Aster cordifolius /LHY[�3LH]LK�)S\L�Wood Aster

mesic woods psun-shade 1-3 ft Sept-Oct

Aster ericoides Heath Aster dry prairie, mesic prairie sun 1-2 ft Sept-Oct(Z[LY�ÄYT\Z Shining Aster sedge meadow, wet prairie sun ��M[ Sept-OctAster laevis Smooth Aster mesic prairie, dry savanna sun-psun ��M[� Sept-Oct(Z[LY�SH[LYPÅVY\Z Side-Flowering Aster mesic woods, wet-mesic

woodsshade 1-3 ft Sept-Oct

Aster novae-angliae New England Aster sedge meadow, wet prairie, wet-mesic prairie, mesic prairie

sun 3-5 ft Sept-Oct

Aster puniceus Swamp Aster sedge meadow sun-psun 3-6 ft Sept-OctAster shortii Short's Aster mesic woods shade 2-3 ft Sept-OctAster simplex Panicled Aster sedge meadow, wet mesic

prairie, wet mesic woodssun-psun 3-5 ft Sept-Oct

Aster umbellatus Flat-Topped Aster sedge meadow, wet prairie sun 3-5 ft Sept-Oct)HW[PZPH�H\Z[YHSPZ )S\L�-HSZL�0UKPNV wet-mesic prairie sun-psun ��M[ 4H`�1\UL)HW[PZPH�SL\JHU[OH White False Indigo mesic prairie, dry prairie sun-psun ��M[ 1\UL�1\S`)HW[PZPH�SL\JVWOHLH Cream False Indigo mesic prairie, dry prairie sun-psun 1 ft 4H`)SLWOPSPH�OPYZ\[H /HPY`�>VVK�4PU[ mesic woods shade 1-3 ft 1\S`�(\N)VS[VUPH�SH[PZX\HTH False Aster sedge meadow sun 3-6 ft Aug-SeptCaltha palustris 4HYZO�4HYPNVSK sedge meadow psun-shade 1-2 ft AprilCassia hebecarpa Wild Senna sedge meadow, wet prairie sun-psun 3-5 ft 1\S`�(\NChelone glabra White Turtlehead sedge meadow partial shade ��M[ Aug-SeptChelone obliqua Pink Turtlehead sedge meadow partial shade ��M[� Aug-SeptCoreopsis lanceolata Lance-Leaf Coreopsis dry prairie sun 1-2 feet 4H`�1\ULCoreopsis palmata Plains Coreopsis dry prairie sun 1-2 ft 1\S`�(\NCoreopsis tripteris Tall Coreopsis mesic prairie sun 6-8 ft Aug-SeptDecodon verticillatus Swamp Loosestrife emergent sun ��M[ 1\S`�(\NDesmodium illinoiense Illinois Tick Trefoil mesic prairie sun 3-5 ft 1\S`�:LW[Echinacea pallida Pale Purple Cone-

ÅV^LYmesic prairie sun ��M[ 4H`�1\UL

Echinacea purpurea 7\YWSL�*VULÅV^LY mesic prairie, mesic savanna, dry woods

sun-psun ��M[ 1\UL�(\N

Eryngium yuccifolium 9H[[SLZUHRL�4HZ[LY mesic prairie, dry prairie sun ��M[ 1\S`�:LW[Eupatorium coelestinum )S\L�4PZ[�-SV^LY wet mesic woods psun 1-2 ft Sept-Oct,\WH[VYP\T�ÄZ[\SVZ\T /VSSV^�1VL�7`L�>LLK sedge meadow sun 7-10 ft Aug -SeptEupatorium maculatum :WV[[LK�1VL�7`L�>LLK sedge meadow sun ��M[ Aug - SeptEupatorium perfoliatum )VULZL[ sedge meadow, wet prairie sun 3-5 ft Aug-SeptEupatorium purpureum :^LL[�1VL�7`L�>LLK mesic woods psun-shade ��M[� 1\S`�(\NEupatorium rugosum White Snakeroot mesic woods psun-shade ��M[ Sept

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Filipendula rubra Queen of the Prairie sedge meadow sun ��M[ 1\UL�1\S`Gentiana andrewsii )V[[SL�.LU[PHU sedge meadow, wet prairie,

wet-mesic prairie sun 1-2 ft Sept-Oct

Geranium maculatum Wild Geranium mesic woods shade 1-2 ft (WY�4H`Helenium autumnale Autumn Sneezeweed sedge meadow, wet prairie sun-psun 3-5 ft Sept-OctHelianthus grosseserratus :H^[VV[O�:\UÅV^LY� wet mesic prairie, mesic prairie sun 5-10 ft Aug-SeptHelianthus mollis +V^U`�:\UÅV^LY mesic prairie , dry prairie sun ��M[ Aug-SeptHelianthus occidentalis >LZ[LYU�:\UÅV^LY mesic prairie , dry prairie sun 2-3 ft Aug-SeptHelianthus rigidus :OV^`�:\UÅV^LY mesic prairie , dry prairie sun 3-5 ft Aug-SeptHeliopsis helianthoides -HSZL�:\UÅV^LY mesic prairie , mesic woods ,

mesic savannasun-psun 3-5 ft 1\S`�:LW[

Hibiscus palustris :^HTW�9VZL�4HSSV^ sedge meadow sun 3-6 ft 1\S`�:LW[Hypericum pyramidatum .YLH[�:[�1VOU�Z�>VY[ sedge meadow sun ��M[� 1\S`�(\NIris versicolor Wild Iris sedge meadow, shallow water

emergentsun-psun 2-3 ft 4H`�1\UL

Iris virginica shrevei )S\L�-SHN�0YPZ sedge meadow sun-psun 2-3 ft 4H`�1\UL1\Z[PJPH�HTLYPJHUH Water Willow emergent sun 1-2 ft 1\UL�1\S`Lespedeza capitata 9V\UK�/LHKLK�)\ZO�

Clover mesic prairie, dry prairie sun ��M[ Aug-Sept

Liatris aspera 9V\NO�)SHaPUN�:[HY� mesic prairie, dry praire sun 1-3 ft Aug-SeptLiatris pycnostachya 7YHPYPL�)SHaPUN�:[HY� mesic prairie, wet mesic prairie sun 3-5 ft 1\S`�(\NLiatris scariosa nieuwlandii :H]HUUH�)SHaPUN�:[HY� mesic prairie, mesic savanna sun-psun 2-3 ft Aug-SeptLiatris spicata +LUZL�)SHaPUN�:[HY mesic prairie, wet mesic prai-

rie, sedge meadowsun 3-5 ft 1\S`�(\N

Lobelia cardinalis Cardinal Flower wet woods, sedge meadow sun-shade 1-3 ft Aug-SeptLobelia siphilitica .YLH[�)S\L�3VILSPH wet woods, sedge meadow sun-shade 1-3 ft Aug-SeptLycopus americanus Common Water

Horehound sedge meadow sun 1-2 ft 1\S`�(\N

4PT\S\Z�YPUNLUZ 4VURL`ÅV^LY sedge meadow sun ��M[ 1\S`��:LW[4VUHYKH�ÄZ[\SVZH )LYNHTV[ mesic prairie sun ��M[ 1\S`�(\NOenothera pilosella Prairie Sundrops mesic prairie, wet mesic prairie sun 1 ft 1\UL�1\S`Parthenium integrifolium Wild Quinine mesic prairie, mesic savanna sun-psun 2-3 ft 1\S`�(\NPeltandra virginica Arrow Arum shallow water emergent sun 2-3 ft 1\UL�1\S`Penstemon calycosus Smooth Penstemon wet mesic woods, mesic

woodspsun-shade 2-3 ft 1\UL

Penstemon digitalis Foxglove Penstemon wet mesic prairie,mesic prairie, sun-psun 2-3 ft 1\ULPenstemon hirsutus Hairy Penstemon mesic prairie, dry prairie, me-

sic savannasun-psun 1-2 ft 4H`�1\UL

Petalostemum candidum White Prairie Clover mesic prairie, dry prairie sun 1-2 ft 1\S`�(\NPetalostemum purpureum Purple Prairie Clover mesic prairie, dry prairie sun 1-2 ft 1\S`�(\NPhysostegia virginiana Obedient Plant sedge meadow, wet prairie,

wet mesic prairiesun ��M[ Aug-Sept

Pontederia cordata Pickerel Weed shallow water emergent sun 2-3 ft 1\S`�:LW[


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Potentilla arguta Prairie Cinquefoil mesic prairie, dry prairie sun 2-3 ft 1\S`�(\NPycnanthemum tenuifolium 5HYYV^�3LHM�4V\U-

[HPU�4PU[mesic prairie, dry prairie sun 1-2 ft 1\S`�(\N

Pycnanthemum virginianum *VTTVU�4V\U[HPU�4PU[

sedge meadow, wet prairie, mesic prairie

sun 1-2 ft 1\S`�(\N

Ratibida pinnata @LSSV^�*VULÅV^LY mesic prairie sun 3-5 ft 1\S`�(\NRudbeckia fulgida speciosa :OV^`�)SHJR�,`LK�

Susansedge meadow, wet mesic prairie sun 2-3 ft Aug-Sept

Rudbeckia laciniata Green-Headed Cone-ÅV^LY

wet-mesic woods psun 5-8 ft 1\S`�(\N

Rudbeckia subtomentosa :^LL[�)SHJR�,`LK�Susan

mesic prairie, wet mesic prairie sun 3-5 ft Aug-Sept

Sagittaria latifolia Common Arrowhead shallow water emergent sun 1-3 ft 1\S`�:LW[Saururus cernuus Lizard's Tail shallow water emergent, sedge

meadowsun-shade 1-2 ft 1\UL�1\S`

Scutellaria incana Downy Skullcap mesic woods, dry woods shade-psun 2 ft 1\UL�1\S`Sedum ternatum Wild Stonecrop mesic woods shade 3 in 4H`Senecio aureas Golden Ragwort sedge meadow, wet woods psun-sun 1 ft 4H`Senecio obovatus Round-Leaf Ragwort dry woods,mesic woods psun-shade 1ft (WYPS�4H`Silene regia 9V`HS�*H[JOÅ` mesic prairie sun ��M[ 1\S`�(\NSilphium integrifolium Rosinweed mesic prairie, wet mesic prairie sun 3-6 ft 1\S`�(\NSilphium laciniatum Compass Plant mesic prairie sun 5-8 ft 1\S`�:LW[Silphium perfoliatum Cup Plant wet mesic woods, wet mesic

prairie sun-psun 5-9 ft 1\S`�:LW[

Silphium terebinthinaceum Prairie Dock wet mesic prairie, mesic prairie sun 5-10 ft 1\S`�:LW[Solidago caesia )S\L�Z[LTTLK�

Goldenrodmesic woods, dry woods shade 1-2 ft Sept-Oct

:VSPKHNV�ÅL_PJH\SPZ Zig-Zag Goldenrod wet mesic woods, mesic woods shade 1-2 ft Sept-OctSolidago gigantea Late Goldenrod sedge meadow, wet mesic prairie,

wet mesic woodssun-shade 3-5 ft Sept-Oct

Solidago graminifolia Grass-Leaved Goldernrod

sedge meadow.wet mesic prairie sun ��M[ Sept-Oct

Solidago juncea Early Goldenrod mesic prairie, dry prairie sun 1-2 ft 1\S`�(\NSolidago nemoralis Grey Goldenrod mesic prairie, dry prairie sun 1-2 ft Sept-OctSolidago ohioensis Ohio Goldenrod sedge meadow sun 2-3 ft SeptSolidago patula Swamp Goldenrod sedge meadow sun-psun 3-6 ft SeptSolidago riddellii Riddell's Goldenrod sedge meadow, wet-mesic prairie sun ��M[ Sept-OctSolidago rigida :[PɈ�.VSKLUYVK mesic prairie, dry prairie sun 3-5 ft Sept-OctSolidago rugosa Wrinkled Goldenrod sedge meadow sun-psun 2-3 ft SeptSolidago speciosa Showy Goldenrod mesic prairie, dry prairie, mesic

savannasun-psun 1-3 ft Sept-Oct

Sparganium androcladum )YHUJOLK�)\YYLLK shallow water emergent sun 1-2 ft 1\UL�1\S`Sparganium eurycarpum .PHU[�)\YYLLK shallow water emergent sun 3-6 ft 1\UL�1\S`Stylophorum diphyllum Celandine Poppy mesic woods shade 1-2 ft (WYPS�4H`

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Tradescantia ohiensis Ohio Spiderwort mesic prairie, dry prairie sun 2-3 ft 1\UL�1\S`Verbena hastata )S\L�=LY]HPU sedge meadow sun 3-5 ft 1\S`�:LW[Vernonia altissima Tall Ironweed wet mesic prairie, mesic prairie,

mesic savanna sun-psun 5-8 ft Aug-Sept

Vernonia fasciculata Smooth Ironweed wet mesic prairie sun 3-6 ft Aug-SeptVeronicastrum virginicum Culver’s Root wet mesic prairie sun-psun 3-6 ft 1\S`�(\NZizia aurea Golden Alexanders sedge meadow, wet mesic prairie,

mesic prairie sun-psun 2-3 ft 4H`

/ZIUQVWQL[��/ZI[[M[��:][PM[��;MLOM[�Andropogon gerardii )PN�)S\LZ[LT mesic prairie, wet mesic prairie sun 5-8 ft 1\S`�(\N)V\[LSV\H�J\Y[PWLUK\SH Side-Oats Grama dry prairie sun 1-3 ft 1\S`�(\N)YVT\Z�SH[PNS\TPZ ;HSS�)YVTL wet-mesic woods psun-shade ��M[ 1\S`�(\NCalamagrostis canadensis )S\L�1VPU[�.YHZZ� sedge meadow, wet prairie sun ��M[ 1\UL�1\S`Calamovilfa longifolia var magna

Sand Reed sand dunes sun ��M[ 1\S`�(\N

Carex annectans var xantho-carpa

@LSSV^�-V_�:LKNL� sedge meadow, wet-mesic prairie

sun 2-3 ft 4H`�1\UL

Carex aquatilis Water Sedge shallow water emergent , sedge meadow

sun 2 ft 4H`�1\UL

Carex bicknellii Prairie Oval Sedge dry prairie, mesic prairie sun 1-2 ft 4H`Carex brevior Plains Oval Sedge dry prairie sun 1-2 ft 4H`�1\ULCarex bromoides )YVTL�/\TTVJR�

Sedgewet woods, sedge meadow psun-shade 1-2 ft 4H`

Carex cephalophora Short-headed )YHJ[LK�:LKNL�

mesic woods, dry woods psun-shade 1 ft 4H`�

Carex comosa )YPZ[S`�:LKNL� shallow water emergent , sedge meadow

sun 1-3 ft 1\UL�1\S`

Carex crinita Fringed Sedge sedge meadow sun-shade ��M[ 4H`�1\ULCarex cristatella Crested Sedge sedge meadow sun-psun 2-3 ft 4H`�1\ULCarex emoryi Riverbank Tussock

Sedgesedge meadow sun-psun 2 ft 4H`

Carex frankii Frank's Sedge sedge meadow, wet mesic woods

sun-shade 1-2 ft 1\UL�1\S`

Carex gracillima Gracefull Wood Sedge

mesic woods shade 1-2 ft 4H`

Carex granularis 4LHKV^�:LKNL sedge meadow, wet mesic woods

sun-shade 1-2 ft 4H`�1\UL

Carex grayi )\YY�:LKNL wet mesic woods psun-shade 1-2 ft 4H`�1\ULCarex hirtifolia Hairy Wood Sedge mesic woods pshade-

shade1-2 ft 4H`�1\UL

Carex hystericina Porcupine Sedge sedge meadow sun 1-2 ft 4H`�1\ULCarex jamesii Grass Sedge mesic woods shade 6 in (WYPS�4H`


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Carex lacustris Lake Sedge sedge meadow, shallow water emergent

sun-shade ��M[ 4H`

*HYL_�SH_PÅVYH )LLJO�>VVK�:LKNL mesic woods shade 1 ft AprilCarex lupulina Hop Sedge wet woods psun-shade 1-2 ft 4H`�1\ULCarex lurida Lurid Sedge sedge meadow sun-psun 1-2 ft 4H`�1\ULCarex molesta Field Oval Sedge sedge meadow sun-psun 2 ft 4H`�1\ULCarex muhlenbergii :HUK�)YHJ[LK�:LKNL� dry prairie, dry savanna sun-psun 1-2 ft 4H`�1\ULCarex muskingumensis Palm Sedge wet woods, wet mesic woods shade 1-2 ft 4H`�1\ULCarex normalis Spreading Oval

Sedge wet mesic woods, mesic woods

psun-shade 1-3 ft 4H`�1\UL

Carex pellita Wooly Sedge sedge meadow, wet mesic prairie

sun 1-2 fet 4H`

Carex prairea Fen Panicled Sedge sedge meadow sun 2 ft 4H`�Carex radiata Straight-Styled Wood

Sedgewet mesic woods, mesic woods

shade 1 ft (WYPS�4H`

Carex scoparia Lance-Fruited Oval Sedge

sedge meadow, wet mesic prairie

sun 2-3 ft 4H`

Carex shortiana Short's Sedge sedge meadow, wet mesic woods

sun-psun 2-3 ft 4H`

Carex sparganioides )\YYLLK�:LKNL mesic woods psun-shade 1-2 ft 4H`Carex squarrosa Narrow-Leaved Cat-

tail Sedge sedge meadow, wet woods psun-shade 1-2 ft 4H`

Carex stipata Awl-Fruited Sedge sedge meadow sun-shade 2-3 ft 4H`Carex stricta Tussock Sedge sedge meadow sun-psun 2 ft 4H`Carex tribuloides Pointed Oval Sedge sedge meadow, wet woods sun-shade 2-3 ft 4H`Carex vulpinoidea Fox Sedge sedge meadow- wet mesic sun-psun 2-3 ft 4H`�1\ULChasmanthium latifolium Northern Sea Oats mesic woods psun-shade 2-3 ft 1\S`�(\NCinna arundinacea Common Wood Reed wet-mesic woods shade 3-5 ft Aug-SeptDeschampsia caespitosa Tufted Hair Grass sedge meadow sun 2-3 ft 4H`�1\ULDiarrhena americana )LHR�.YHZZ mesic woods shade 1-2 ft AugEleocharis erythropoda Creeping Spike-Rush shallow water emergent sun 1-2 ft 4H`�1\S`Elymus canadensis Canada Wild Rye mesic praire, dry prairie, mesic

savanna sun-psun ��M[ 1\UL�1\S`

Elymus riparius Riverbank Wild Rye wet mesic woods, mesic woods

psun-shade 3-5 ft 1\S`�(\-gust

Elymus villosus Silky Wild Rye mesic woods shade 1-2 ft 1\ULElymus virginicus Virginia Wild Rye mesic woods, wet-mesic

woodssun-shade 2-3 ft 1\UL�1\S`

Eragrostis spectablis Purple Love Grass dry prairie sun 1 ft 1\S`�:LW[Glyceria striata -V^S�4HUUH�.YHZZ sedge meadow, wet woods sun-shade ��M[ 4H`�1\ULHystrix patula )V[[SLIY\ZO�.YHZZ mesic woods psun-shade 3-5 ft 1\UL�(\N1\UJ\Z�LɈ\Z\Z Soft Rush shallow water emergent sun-psun ��M[ 4H`�1\UL

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1\UJ\Z�[VYYL`P Torrey's Rush sedge meadow sun 1-2 ft 1\ULKoeleria cristata 1\UL�.YHZZ dry prairie, dry savanna sun-psun 1-2 ft 4H`�1\ULLeersia oryzoides Rice-Cut Grass sedge meadow sun-psun ��M[ Aug-SeptPanicum virgatum Switch Grass wet-mesic prairie sun 3-5 ft 1\S`�(\NSchizachyrium scoparium 3P[[SL�)S\LZ[LT mesic prairie, dry prairie sun 2-3 ft Aug-SeptSchizachyrium scoparium 3P[[SL�)S\LZ[LT��^L[�

tolerant)mesic praire, wet mesic prairie sun 2-3 ft Aug-Sept

Scirpus acutus /HYKZ[LT�)\SY\ZO sedge meadow, shallow water emergent

sun ��M[ 4H`�1\UL

Scirpus atrovirens +HYR�.YLLU�)\SY\ZO sedge meadow sun 3-5 ft 4H`�1\ULScirpus cyperinus Woolgrass sedge meadow sun 3-5 ft 1\S`�(\N:JPYW\Z�Å\]PH[PSPZ 9P]LY�)\SY\ZO shallow water emergent sun 3-7 ft 4H`�1\ULScirpus pendulus 9LKKPZO�)\SY\ZO sedge meadow sun 3-5 ft 4H`�1\ULScirpus pungens Three-Square

)\SY\ZOsedge meadow, shallow water emergent

sun 2-5 ft 1\UL

Scirpus validus :VM[�:[LT�)\SY\ZO sedge meadow, shallow water emergent

sun ��M[� 4H`�1\UL

Sorghastrum nutans Indian Grass mesic prairie, dry prairie sun ��M[ Aug-SeptSpartina pectinata Prairie Cordgrass wet mesic prairie, wet prairie,

sedge meadow sun ��M[ 1\S`�(\N

Woody Plants

Sporobolus heterolepis Prairie Dropseed mesic prairie, dry prairie sun 1-3 ft 1\S`�:LW[Amorpha canescens Leadplant mesic prairie, dry prairie,

mesic savanna sun-psun 1-3 ft 1\UL�1\S`

Ceanothus americanus 5L^�1LYZL`�;LH mesic prairie, dry prairie, mesic savanna

sun-psun 1-3 ft 1\UL�1\S`

Cephalanthus occidentalis )\[[VUI\ZO shallow water emergent, sedge meadow

sun-shade 6-10 ft 1\UL�(\N


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Graminoids (Grasses, Rushes, & Sedges)Latin Name Common Name Price Pot Quantity Total Price

Solidago patula Swamp Goldenrod $1.25 Solidago riddellii Riddell's Goldenrod $1.25 Solidago rigida :[PɈ�.VSKLUYVK $1.15 Solidago rugosa Wrinkled Goldenrod $1.25 Solidago speciosa Showy Goldenrod $1.25 Sparganium androcladum )YHUJOLK�)\YYLLK $3.00 Sparganium eurycarpum .PHU[�)\YYLLK $3.00 Stylophorum diphyllum Celandine Poppy $1.50 Tradescantia ohiensis Ohio Spiderwort $1.25 Verbena hastata )S\L�=LY]HPU $1.15 Vernonia altissima Tall Ironweed $1.25 Vernonia fasciculata Smooth Ironweed $1.25 Veronicastrum virginicum Culver's Root $1.50 Zizia aurea Golden Alexanders $1.25


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Latin Name Common Name Price Pot Quantity Total PriceCarex hystericina Porcupine Sedge $1.15 Carex jamesii Grass Sedge $1.50 Carex lacustris Lake Sedge $3.00 *HYL_�SH_PÅVYH )LLJO�>VVK�:LKNL $1.50 Carex lupulina Hop Sedge $1.25 Carex lurida Lurid Sedge $1.15 Carex molesta Field Oval Sedge $1.25 Carex muhlenbergii :HUK�)YHJ[LK�:LKNL� $1.25 Carex muskingumensis Palm Sedge $1.25 Carex normalis Spreading Oval Sedge $1.25 Carex pellita Wooly Sedge $1.25 Carex prairea Fen Panicled Sedge $1.25 Carex radiata Straight-Styled Wood Sedge $1.25 Carex scoparia Lance-Fruited Oval Sedge $1.15 Carex shortiana Short's Sedge $1.25 Carex sparganioides )\YYLLK�:LKNL $1.25 Carex stipata Awl-Fruited Sedge $1.25 Carex stricta Tussock Sedge $1.25 Carex tribuloides Pointed Oval Sedge $1.25 Carex trichocarpa Hairy-Fruited Lake Sedge $3.00 Carex vulpinoidea Fox Sedge $1.15 Chasmanthium latifolium Northern Sea Oats $1.25 Cinna arundinacea Common Wood Reed $1.25 Deschampsia caespitosa Tufted Hair Grass $1.25 Diarrhena americana )LHR�.YHZZ $1.25 Eleocharis erythropoda Creeping Spike-Rush $1.50 Elymus canadensis Canada Wild Rye $1.15 Elymus riparius Riverbank Wild Rye $1.25 Elymus villosus Silky Wild Rye $1.25 Elymus virginicus Virginia Wild Rye $1.15 Glyceria striata -V^S�4HUUH�.YHZZ $1.15 Hystrix patula )V[[SLIY\ZO�.YHZZ $1.25 1\UJ\Z�LɈ\Z\Z Soft Rush $1.15 1\UJ\Z�[VYYL`P Torrey's Rush $1.15 Koeleria cristata 1\UL�.YHZZ $1.25 Leersia oryzoides Rice-Cut Grass $1.15 Panicum virgatum Switch Grass $1.15 Schizachyrium scoparium 3P[[SL�)S\LZ[LT $1.15 Scirpus acutus /HYKZ[LT�)\SY\ZO $1.25 Scirpus atrovirens +HYR�.YLLU�)\SY\ZO $1.15


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Scirpus cyperinus Woolgrass $1.15 :JPYW\Z�Å\]PH[PSPZ 9P]LY�)\SY\ZO $1.15 Scirpus pendulus 9LKKPZO�)\SY\ZO $1.15 Scirpus pungens ;OYLL�:X\HYL�)\SY\ZO $1.50 Scirpus validus :VM[�:[LT�)\SY\ZO $1.15 Sorghastrum nutans Indian Grass $1.25 Spartina pectinata Prairie Cordgrass $1.15 Sporobolus heterolepis Prairie Dropseed $1.25

Latin Name Common Name Price Pot Quantity Total PriceWoody Plants


Amorpha canescens Leadplant $1.50 Ceanothus americanus 5L^�1LYZL`�;LH $1.50 Cephalanthus occidentalis )\[[VUI\ZO $1.25

Mix Graminoids per acre Forbs per acre Price per acre Price per 1/4 acre 4LZPJ� 7 PLS lbs 3 PLS lbs $763.00 $268.00>L[�4LZPJ� 7 PLS lbs 3 PLS lbs $885.00 $296.00:LKNL�4LHKV^� 6 PLS lbs 3 PLS lbs $1,193.00 ��)HZPJ�7YHPYPL 7 PLS lbs 1.5 PLS lbs $320.00 ��Diverse Prairie 8 PLS lbs ��73:�SIZ� �� Low Stature Prairie 8 PLS lbs 3 PLS lbs �� $362.00Upland Woods 6 PLS lbs 1 PLS lb �� Forested Wetland 6 PLS lbs 1.5 PLS lb $877.00 $296.00Early Successional Wetland 6 PLS lbs 1.5 PLS lb $708.00 ��:VPS�:[HIPSPaH[PVU�4P_� 13 PLS lbs none $285.00 ��)PVZ^HSL�:LLK�4P_� 7 PLS lbs 1.75 PLS lbs $773.00 $271.00,TLYNLU[�>L[SHUK�:LLK�4P_� 1.5 PLS lbs 2 PLS lbs �� $363.00>L[�;VSLYHU[�3V^�:[H[\YL�4P_� 7 PLS lbs 3 PLS lbs $1,162.00 $368.00

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Salt Tolerant

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Grasses and Sedges @LSSV^�-V_�:LKNL Carex annectans var

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Carex bromoides Sun-Shade 4H`�1\UL 1 ft Green ��OV\YZ�

Riverbank Tussock Sedge

Carex emoryi Sun-Psun 4H`�1\UL 2 ft Green %��OV\YZ� @LZ @LZ

Frank's Sedge Carex frankii Sun-Shade 4H`�1\S` 1-2 ft Green %��OV\YZ� @LZ @LZ4LHKV^�:LKNL Carex granularis Sun-Shade 4H`�1\UL 1 ft Green ��OV\YZ� @LZ @LZ)\YY�:LKNL Carex grayii Psun

-Shade4H`�1\S` 1-2 ft Green %��OV\YZ� @LZ @LZ

Field Oval Sedge Carex molesta Sun-Psun 4H`�1\S` 1-2 ft Green %��OV\YZ� @LZ @LZPalm Sedge Carex muskingumensis Shade 4H`�1\S` 1-2 ft Green %��OV\YZ� @LZ @LZLance-Fruited Oval Sedge

Carex scoparia sun 4H`�1\S` 1-2 ft )YVÛ %��OV\YZ� @LZ @LZ

Fox Sedge Carex vulpinoidea Sun-Psun 4H`�1\UL 1-2 ft )YVÛ %��OV\YZ� @LZ @LZTufted Hair Grass Deschampsia caespitosa Sun 4H`�1\UL 1-2 ft )YVÛ ��OV\YZ� @LZ @LZSwitchgrass Panicum virgatum Sun 1\S`�(\N\Z[� 3-5 ft )YVÛ %��OV\YZ� @LZ @LZ3P[[SL�)S\LZ[LT Schizachyrium scoparium Sun 1\S`�(\N\Z[� 2-3 ft )YVÛ ��OV\YZ� @LZ @LZ9LKKPZO�)\SY\ZO Scirpus pendulus Sun 1\UL�1\S` ��M[ )YVÛ %��OV\YZ� @LZ @LZPrairie Dropseed Sporobolus heterolepis Sun August-Sept 1-2 ft )YVÛ ��OV\YZ� @LZ @LZ

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der ��OV\YZ�

New England Aster Aster novae-angliae Sun Sept-October ��M[� Purple ��OV\YZ� @LZFlat-topped Aster Aster umbellatus Sun August-Sept ��M[� White ��OV\YZ�)S\L�-HSZL�0UKPNV )HW[PZPH�H\Z[YHSPZ Sun-Psun 4H`�1\UL 3-5 ft )S\L < 2 hours @LZ @LZWild Senna Cassia hebecarpa Sun 1\S`�(\N\Z[ 3-6 ft @LSSV^ %��OV\YZ� @LZ


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Common Name Latin Name Exposure Flower Season Height Flower Color

Inundation Tolerance

Salt Tolerant

Dought Tolerant

White Turtlehead Chelone glabra Psun August-Sept ��M[� White ��OV\YZ�Pink Turtlehead Chelone obliqua Psun August-Sept ��M[� Pink ��OV\YZ�7\YWSL�*VULÅV^LY� Echinacea purpurea Sun-Psun 1\S`�(\N\Z[ 2-3 ft Pink < 2 hours @LZ @LZ)S\L�4PZ[�-SV^LY� Eupatorium coelestinum Psun August-Sept 1-2 ft )S\L ��OV\YZ�/VSSV^�1VL�7`L�>LLK ,\WH[VYP\T�ÄZ[\SVZ\T� Sun August-Sept 5-8 ft Pink ��OV\YZ�:WV[[LK�1VL�7`L�Weed

Eupatorium maculatum Sun August-Sept ��M[� Pink ��OV\YZ�

)VULZL[ Eupatorium perfoliatum Sun August-Sept ��M[� White ��OV\YZ�Queen of the Prairie Filipendula rubra Sun 1\UL�1\S` 3-5 ft Pink ��OV\YZ�)V[[SL�.LU[PHU Gentiana andrewsii Sun-Psun Sept-October 1-2 ft )S\L ��OV\YZ�Autumn Sneezeweed Helenium autumnale Sun-Psun Sept-October ��M[� @LSSV^ %��OV\YZ� @LZ:^HTW�9VZL�4HSSV^� Hibiscus palustris Sun 1\S`�(\N\Z[ ��M[� Rose/

Pink/White

%��OV\YZ� @LZ

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der %��OV\YZ�

Smooth Penstemon Penstemon calycosus Sun-shade 4H`�1\UL 1-2 ft Purple ��OV\YZ�-V_NSV]L�)LHYK[VUN\L Penstemon digitalis Sun-Psun 4H`�1\UL 1-2 ft White ��OV\YZ�Obedient Plant Physostegia virginiana Sun August-Sept 2-3 ft Pink ��OV\YZ� @LZ @LZ4V\U[HPU�4PU[ Pycnanthemum virginia-

numSun 1\S`�(\N\Z[ 1-2 ft White ��OV\YZ� @LZ

@LSSV^�*VULÅV^LY� Ratibida pinnata Sun 1\S`�(\N\Z[ ��M[� @LSSV^ < 2 hours @LZ:OV^`�)SHJR�,`LK�Susan

Rudbeckia fulgida speciosa

Sun August-Sept 1-2 ft Gold ��OV\YZ�

:^LL[�)SHJR�,`LK�Susan

Rudbeckia subtomentosa Sun-Psun August-Sept ��M[� @LSSV^ %��OV\YZ� @LZ @LZ

Golden Ragwort Senecio aureus Sun-shade (WYPS�4H` 1-2 ft @LSSV^ ��OV\YZ�Riddell's Goldenrod Solidago riddellii Sun Sept-October 2-3 ft @LSSV^ ��OV\YZ� @LZ @LZWrinkled Goldenrod Solidago rugosa Sun-Psun August-Sept 2-3 ft @LSSV^ ��OV\YZ� @LZSmooth Ironweed Vernonia fasciculata Sun August-Sept ��M[� Purple %��OV\YZ� @LZCulver's Root Veronicastrum virginicum Sun-Psun 1\S`�(\N\Z[ ��M[� White ��OV\YZ�Golden Alexanders Zizia aurea Sun-shade 4H`�1\UL 1-2 ft @LSSV^ ��OV\YZ� @LZ

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Bio-Retention Areas and Rain Gardens

;OL�TVZ[�WVW\SHY�HUK�LɈLJ[P]L�^H`�[V�[YLH[�Z[VYT�water is with bio-retention areas, also known as rain gardens. These basins are designed to JHW[\YL�HUK�PUÄS[YH[L�Z[VYT�^H[LY�PU�H�]LNL[H[LK�ponding area. The basin may use existing soil if [OL�ZVPSZ�OH]L�H�OPNO�PUÄS[YH[PVU�YH[L��VY�[OL`�TH`�contain an engineered soil mix with an under KYHPU�PU�HYLHZ�^P[O�ZSV^�PUÄS[YH[PVU��;OL�IHZPUZ�are typically designed to drain out in less than 48 hours. They are usually densely plugged with native herbaceous vegetation to absorb nutrients HUK�ÄS[LY�WVSS\[HU[Z��5H[P]L�NYHZZLZ�HUK�ZLKNLZ�should make up as least one third of the ]LNL[H[PVU��;OLPY�KLUZL�ÄIYV\Z�YVV[Z�OLSW�L_JS\KL�^LLK�PU]HZPVU�HUK�PTWYV]L�PUÄS[YH[PVU�V]LY�[PTL��

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Vegetated Swales

Vegetated swales, commonly referred to as eco-swales or bio-swales, are an increasingly popular green practice. Rather than utilizing curb

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Vegetated swales serve to remove sedi-ment,

U\[YPLU[Z�HUK�V[OLY�JVU[HTPUHU[Z��PUJYLHZL�PUÄS-tration, and beautify the development. These low maintenance plant communities may be estab-SPZOLK�^OLYL]LY�Y\UVɈ�T\Z[�IL�[YHUZWVY[LK�MYVT� impermeable surfaces to detention areas. Plant communities established in these swales nor-mally utilize species of wet-mesic prairie and sedge meadow.

Grasses and sedges are the workhorses of these PUZ[HSSH[PVUZ��;OLPY�KLUZL�ÄIYV\Z�YVV[�Z`Z[LTZ�not only hold the soil, they form numerous root JOHUULSZ�[OH[�YLZ\S[�PU�PUJYLHZLK�PUÄS[YH[PVU�V]LY�time. It is vital to include rhizomatous species [OH[�[OYP]L�PU�ÅV^PUN�^H[LY��;OL�YOPaVTLZ�RUP[�the community together, binding the soil after the erosion blanket has deteriorated. Engineer-ing variables for vegetated swales include grade, ^H[LY�]VS\TL��ZVPS�[`WL��HUK�PUÄS[YH[PVU�YH[L��

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