Our Native Shady Rain Garden design features twelve carefully-selected species that thrive in richer soils that are prone to consistent moisture. Have a shady wet low spot under a tree or along a forest edge? This is the species mix for you! Create textural swaths with Creek Sedge, Wavy Hairgrass and Low Woodland Sedge, then fill out your design with bursts of color from Turtlehead, Canada Anemone, Jacob's Ladder, Woodland Phlox and More. Create a stunningly unique backdrop with American Spikenard, which produces gorgeous Summer clusters of burgundy berries that birds go crazy for. Don't settle for a puddle--plant a rain garden! 
 
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!
 
Carex amphibola - Creek Sedge (6)
Chelone glabra - Turtlehead (6)
Anemone canadensis - Canada Anemone (6)
Polemonium reptans - Jacob’s Ladder (6)
Phlox divaricata - Woodland Phlox (6)
Heuchera americana - American Alumroot (6)
Deschampsia flexuosa - Wavy Hairgrass (6)
Campanula americana - Tall Bellflower (6)
Aralia recemosa - American Spikenard (6)
Carex socialis - Low Woodland Sedge (6)
Viola sororia - Common Blue Violet (6)
Thalictrum dioicum - Early Meadow Rue (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.