Our Native Meadow Garden Design features twelve carefully-selected species that thrive average, well-draining sunny conditions. Bring a curated touch of the wild to your landscape bursting with gorgeous wildflowers and soft, grassy textures. With two species of Goldenrod, you'll have their golden hues from late Spring through Fall. Echinacea, New York Ironweed, Downy Phlox and Meadow Blazing star bring the pinks and purples.
This plant mix is perfect for re-wilding parts of your existing lawn to create a bioactive, beneficial oasis for pollinators, birds, and other garden friends, all while enhancing curb appeal!
This package includes six (6) of each of the following species, with each plant sold in 4" pots. Installation is not included--design and plant your own paradise!
Solidago speciosa - Showy Goldenrod (6)
Solidago juncea - Early Goldenrod (6)
Pycnanthemum incanum - Hoary Mountain Mint (6)
Phlox pilosa - Downy Phlox (6)
Penstemon hirsutus - Hairy Beardtongue (6)
Schizachryium scoparium - Little Bluestem (6)
Eragrostis spectabilis - Purple Love Grass (6)
Echinacea purpurea - Purple Coneflower (6)
Coreopsis tripteris - Tall Tickseed (6)
Liatris linguistylis - Meadow Blazing Star (6)
Bouteloua gracilis - Blue Grama Grass (6)
Vernonia noveboracensis - New York Ironweed (6)
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Please Note: Illustrative example is for inspirational use and shows the potential. Patience is a Virtue.
Please note that the maturity and "fill-in" time of native plants are heavily dependent on your specific soil conditions and environment. While our herbaceous perennials are vigorous growers, please allow 2–3 seasons for your garden to reach the density and height shown in our designed packages
*Native plants are low-maintenance, but they aren't no-maintenance, especially during their first two years. Follow these steps to ensure they reach the mature, lush look of our designs.
Watering (The Most Critical Step)
New Transplants: Water immediately after planting to help soil settle around the roots.
The First Month: Water frequently—often daily for the first two weeks—until they begin to root and show new growth.
Year One & Two: Provide deep, infrequent watering (about 1 inch per week) when the top 2–3 inches of soil feel dry.
Pro Tip: Always check soil moisture with your finger; plants can wilt from both too little and too much water.
Mulching & Soil Support
Apply Mulch: Use 2–4 inches of organic mulch (like wood chips or leaf litter) to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
The "Donut" Rule: Keep mulch 3–4 inches away from the plant’s stem (the crown) to prevent rot and disease.
Skip the Fertilizer: Most natives are adapted to lean soils; excess fertilizer can lead to weak, "floppy" growth and more pests.
Managing Your Design Space
Patience with Spacing: Native perennials prioritize underground root growth in their first year. Avoid the urge to infill gaps too early, as this leads to overcrowding once they reach mature size. Try to stick to the design.
Weeding: Keep the area clear of invasive plants during the first year so your natives don't have to compete for nutrients and light.
Seasonal Cleanup
Leave the Leaves: In the fall, leave dried seed heads and stalks. They provide food for birds and essential habitat for overwintering pollinators.
Spring Cutback: Wait until spring temperatures are consistently in the 50s before trimming dead stems to allow beneficial insects to emerge.
