2016 prairie moon native gardeners companion for web

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COMMON NAMECatalog No.Latin name

Ht: 2" |

Blooms:Jun-Aug |

Spacing: 1-3'|

Zones: 4-7Please treat these as guidelines only.

Deer-resistant

Attracts butterflies, birds or other pollinators

Easy to grow

from seed

USING THIS

CATALOG EZ

F ul l s u n- 20 % s ha d e 2 0 -7 0% s h ad e 7 0- 10 0 % sh ad e

Wet Dry (shadeddrops= moisturepreference)

*Germination code: see p.11 | *GermCode: C(60)(ie:seedgerminatesafter60daysofcoldmoiststratification)

TOOL SHEDA collection of products that we considerhigh-quality, reliable accessories to our gar-dening and restoration work. All Tool Shedprices include the shipping fee and makegreat gifts! (p. 36-39)

SEEDSBest value, some patience required

We offer seeds from nearly 700 nativespecies, shipping year-round. Growingfrom seed takes longer and requires morepatience, faith and follow-up maintenancethan transplanting bare-root or pottedplants, but, one big advantage of usingseeds is affordability, especially whenplanting larger areas.

About our products

BARE ROOT PLANTSA more mature plant, wide selection

Our experience shows that plantstransplant most successfully when they aredormant. Accordingly, we dig our plantsfrom outdoor beds and ship them April-May and October. Most of our plants areat least one growing season old. Many aretwo years or older. We are among the fewstill employing this production method,which is labor-intensive but plant-friendly.All of our plants are grown for sale, neverwild-dug. Since digging of wild plants candeplete and destroy local native plantpopulations, it is important to be aware ofthe origin of commercially sold plants.

Potted Gardens 4-5

Mix & Match Potted Tray s 6-9

Germinating Seed 10-11

Made in the Shade 12-17

Prairie ClassicsforMedium Soil 18-23

for Drier Soil 26-27

for Wetter Soil 28

Trees & Shrubs 30-31

Prairie Grasses 32-33

Eco Grass a low-maintenancelawn alternative

34-35

Tool Shed our favoritegardening tools

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Order Form 40

Find-it-Fast 41

Seed Mix Site Prep 42-43

Seed Mixes 44-47

Mothers Day Garden back cover

2016CulturalGuide

In addition to this Native GardenersCompanion, we also publish acomplete Cultural Guide with detailed

horticultural information about the700+ natives we carry. If you wish toreceive a copy of that catalog, pleasecall us or click on the "Request a FreeCatalog" link on the left side of ourwebsite, www.prairiemoon.com .

2016NATIVEGARDENERScompanion

POTTED PLANTSFast to establish, a great value

Full trays (38 plants) leave our Mid-west greenhouse based on order

date and when all species aretransit-ready; usually ship-

ping begins mid-May and goesthrough late-June. Each of the38 plant cells are 2 wide at topx 5 deep; ideal for deep-root-ed natives. Full-color tagsand planting instructions are

included with each order. (p. 4-9)

We have 3 pricing options for pottedtrays: single species for $99, pre-de-signed Garden Kits for $129, and Mix/

Match (up to 6 species) for $139.

BUTTERFLY WEASC16FAsclepias tub

Ht: 2' | Blooms:Jun-Aug |

Sun: Soil: Wet

One of the most populaGreat for a sunny locatButterfly Weed's vivid profile, and ability to amake it a well-known

SeedPacket 1/8 oz 1$2.50 $7.50 $

Bare Root Plants: 1-2: $Avail in Potted Trays(38

ROSE MILKWEEASC08FAsclepias inca


Sun: Soil: WetAlso called Swamp Msunny medium to wetdrier conditions and psweet fragrance and is

Seed 100seeds/pkt (Packet 1/8 oz 1$2.50 $3.00 $

Bare Root Plants: 1-2: $Avail in Potted Trays(38

Free SeedPacket withevery 2016

order!

Learn About Butterfliesin the GardenBy Brenda Dziedzic

This guide offer s an introducti oninto butterfly and moth biology,rearing and host-specific

gardening. It covers 36 species with 500+

photographs representing a range of lifecycles for each species. It is thorough, colorfuland easy to navigate, making it an excellentguide for experts and plant enthusiasts alike.

292 pages

BUTFLY $22.00 SHIPPING INCLUDED

COMMON MILKWEED EZASC14FAsclepias syriaca

Ht: 3' | Blooms:Jun-Aug | Spacing: 2-3' | Zones: 3-8

Sun: Soil: Wet Dry | *GermCode: C(30)

Once very common, Common Milkweed used tobe in every farm field, ditch and disturbed area.It is one of the easiest and fastest-to-establishMilkweeds and planting more can counter threatsto our Monarchs. Other native pollinators will alsobenefit during its long and fragrant bloom time.

Seed 150seeds/pkt4,000seeds/oz.Packet 1/8 oz 1/4 oz 1/2 oz 1 oz$2.50 $ 3.00 $4.80 $7.80 $12.00

MONARCHRECOVERY REPORT

WHORLED MILKWEED EZASC18F Asclepias verticillata

Ht: 2' | Blooms:Jul-Sep | Spacing: 1-2' | Zones: 3-9


With narrow whorled leaves and clusters of

approximately 20 flowers near the top of eachplant, Whorled Milkweed is a monarch favorite.Blooming anytime between July and September,Whorled Milkweed flowers later in the year thanmany other Milkweeds.

Seed 100seeds/pkt11,000seeds/oz.Packet 1/8 oz 1/4 oz 1/2 oz$2. 50 $10.00 $15.00 $25.00

By Brenda DziedzicMonarch Conservation Specialist

MonarchWatch.org

Observers estimate that there were about one billionMonarch butterflies in colonies at their over-winter-ing sites in Mexico back in the winter of 1996-97.By the winter of 2013-14 the count had plummetedto about 33 million. Tis great decline was causedby loss of habitat due to urban sprawl, agriculturalpractices, development and cropland conversionacross the Monarchs migration range as well as in

their Mexican winter quarters. If that rate of losscontinued, we would eventually lose the migrationof this species and our children, grandchildren andgreat-grandchildren would be unable to experiencethe lovely Monarch butterfly.

Happily, the winter of 2014-15 brought a slight in-crease, up to about 55.77 million Monarchs. Sincethen, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has teamedup with conservation partners to launch a campaignto save the Monarch butterfly. Monarch Watch, theNational Wildlife Federation and many local and na-tional groups are chipping in to help. Tis can onlybe successful if millions of Americans get involved.Communities can make a difference by plantingmilkweed. Many schools, businesses, and residencesare getting involved. You, too, can help.

Growing public awareness and ongoing media at-tention provide hope that the decline can be turnedaround. We feel that this year the numbers maydouble again. Monarch Watch had more ordersfor Monarch tags this year than at any time since2003. agging data sheets are coming in and thenumbers of tag records (butterflies tagged) appearto be at least twice that of last year. Te numberof fall roosts reported to Journey North are betterthan in any year since 2010, when there were about198.6 million. Tere have been no indications thatthe Monarchs have encountered unfavorable condi-tions while moving into or through Mexico. Tingsare looking up and will continue to improve if we allpitch in and help. Please do your part and PLANMILKWEED.

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Starting from SeedThe seeds of many native plants have built-in dormancy mechanisms that protect themfrom germinating before killing frosts orin times of drought. In the wild, seeds willlie dormant until the proper conditions forgrowth occur. But in cultivation, the suc-cessful gardener must become familiar withseveral simple pre-sowing seed treatmentmethods which will unlock the dormancymechanism and stimulate quicker, more con-

sistent germination.

We have developed the following seed ger-mination codes to help you successfully growthe native seed sold in our catalog. These seedtreatment suggestions have been compiledfrom our own experience, available literature,and feedback from other growers and cus-tomers. These are only suggestions and notthe definitive source of germination infor-mation. If your experience reveals successfulmethods other than these, please let us know.

Until you are ready to plant or apply pre-sow-ing treatment, seed should be stored underrefrigeration (3340F) or in a cool, dry place.Avoid rapid or frequent changes in tempera-ture or humidity and protect against rodents.Sow seeds shallowly and keep seedlings care-fully weeded. Periodic watering is helpful toestablish seedlings. If seed does not germinatethe first year, dont give up; germination mayoccur the second year or even later.

GERMINATION CODES AND INSTRUCTIONSprairiemoon.com/How-to-Germinate-Native-Seeds.html

1.GATHER SUPPLIES.Placeasmall amountof stratifyingmediumintoabowl.Weareusing~1/3cup silicastratificationsand(p.36)with~1/8ozseed.

3.MIX ONLY ENOUGH WATER TO ALLOW MEDIUM TO FORM INTO A BALL.

5.REFRIGERATE THE SEED MIXTURE IN A SEALED PLASTIC BAG MARKEDWITH START AND FINISH DATES.Checkperiodically so thatthemixturedoesnotdry out.If prematuresproutingoccurs,plantimmediately.

2.ADD WATER.1 to 2 teaspoonsisall we neededforthisamountof sand.

4.ADD YOUR SEED.Ourpackagelabel will indicatethesuggestednumberof daysforartificial stratification.

USING SAND

1. USING A CALENDAR AND OUR GERMINATION CODES,CALCU LATE THEDATE TO START COLD, MOIST STRATIFICATON PRETREATMENT. Rinse orcompletea shortsoak.Pourinto a coffeefilter,papertowel or finescreento drain.

3. FOLD SEED LOOSELY INTO THE COFFEE FILTER OR PAPER TOWEL TOALLOW FOR WEEKLY SPOT CHECKS.The seedandpapershouldbe damp

butnotwet.

5. PLACE THE SEALED BAG IN YOUR REFRIGERATOR (NOT FREEZER)andmonitorweekly, oras needed,until itis timeto removefor sowing.Replacecoffee filteror paper towel often;repeat from step1. Onceseedhascompleted therecommended stratification period,or if excessiveearlysproutingoccurs,plant immediately.(SeedStartingTrays,p.37)

2.ARRANGESEEDIN A SINGLELAYERAND ALLOW ALLEXCESSWATERTODRAINOFF.

4. A DRY PAPER TOWEL ADDED TO YOUR LABELED RESEALABLE BAG willhelpto maintain even moisturewhile pullingexcessive moistureaway. Donot allow thestratification medium to completely dry outor stay soggyenough to rot.

SEEDING TRAYS

STEPBYSTEP TUTORIAL FOR GERMINATION CODE C:

BHot water treatment: Bring water to a

boil, remove from heat, pour over seeds, and soakin a warm place for 24 hours prior to planting.

C(Number of stratifying days)

Seeds germinate after a period of cold, moiststratification. PLEASE NOTE: You do not need tostratify if you are fall planting or using a seed drill.

Also, do not use this method if you are planting aseed mix and cannot keep the site moist. Mix seedswith equal amounts or more of damp sand, vermic-ulite or other sterile medium (moistbut not so wetthat water will squeeze out of a handful). We use sil-ica sand (purchased at a building supply center) forsmall quantities. For large quantities we use coarsegrade vermiculite. Place mixture in a labeled, sealed

plastic bag and store in a refrigerator (3338F).Stratify for the days indicated in parentheses. If twomonths (C(60)) of this cold storage before plantingis normally required to break the dormancy of theseseeds, one month may work for many species iftime is a constraint. Some seeds may sprout in thestorage bag if moist stratified too long. If sprout-ing occurs, plant immediately. Another methodof breaking dormancy for species requiring moiststratification is to sow seeds outdoors in the fall sothey may overwinter.

DSeeds are very small or need light to natu-

rally break dormancy and germinate. Surface sow.

EIn order to germinate, seeds need a warm,

moist period followed by a cold, moist period. Mix seedswith sterile medium, place mixture in a labeled, sealed

plastic bag and store in warm (about 80F) place for 6090 days. Then place in refrigerator (3338F) for 6090days before sowing. Or, sow outdoors and allow one full

year for germination.

FSeeds need a cold, moist period followed by a

warm, moist period followed by a 2nd cold, moist period.

Some specieslike Prairie Phlox(Phlox pilosa)can be difficult to

grow from seed.Refer to the ger-mination codeswhile planningyour order toavoid unexpectedresults.

These are some of the more popular species

that will germinate without pre-treatment

(germination code A).

Allium canadense- Wild Garlic (web)Andropogon gerardii- Big Bluestem (p.32)Aster laevis- Smooth Blue Aster (p.22)Aster lateriflorus- Calico Aster (web)Boutelouacurtip endula- Side-oats Grama (p.33)Bromuskalmii- Prairie Brome (web)Carex muskingumensis- Palm Sedge (web)Daleapurpurea - Purple Prairie Clover (web)Desmodium canadense- Showy Tick Trefoil(web)Echinaceapurpurea- Purple Coneflower (p.23)Elymuscanadensis- Canada Wild Rye (web)Elymushystrix- Bottlebrush Grass (p.33)

Helenium autumnale- Sneezeweed (p.28)Hypericumprolificum- Shrubby St. John's Wort (p.31)Koeleriamacrantha- June Grass (p.33)Mirabilisnyctaginea - Wild Four O'Clock (web)Monardafistulosa - Wild Bergamot (p.18)Monardapunctata - Spotted Bee Balm (p.26)Oenotherabiennis- Common Evening Primrose (web)Oenotherapilosella - Prairie Sundrops (web)Opuntiahumifusa- Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus (p.27)Panicum virgatum- Switch Grass (p.33)Pycnanthemumpilosum- Hairy Mountain Mint (web)Salviaazurea - Blue Sage (web)Schizachyrium scoparium- Little Bluestem (p.32)Sorghastrum nutans- Indian Grass (p.32)Spartinapect inata- Cord Grass (web)Sporobolusheterolepis - Prairie Dropseed (p.33)Veronicastrum virginicum- Culver's Root (p.25)

ASeed should germinate upon sowing

in a warm location. No pre-treatment necessaryother than cold, dry storage (also called dry coldstratification). Seed purchased from Prairie Moonhas been stored under these conditions.

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WILD GERANIUMGER02FGeranium maculatum

Ht: 1' | Blooms: Apr-Jul | Spacing: 8-14" | Zones: 3-8

Sun: Soil: Wet Dry | *GermCode: C(60)orM

Native to the eastern half of North America, thealmost-indestructible Wild Geranium neverdisappoints. It is easy to transplant, does well infull sunlight and will spread slowly by seed andrhizomes.

Seed 45 seeds/pkt 5,000 seeds/oz.Packet 1/8 oz 1/4 oz$2.50 $15.00 $25.00

Bare Root Plants: 1-2: $5.00 ea 3-11: $4.00 eaAvail in Potted Trays(38 plants)from $99,p.4-9

Made inthe ShadePOPULAR NATIVES

FOR WOODLAND

AND SAVANNA

MAY APPLEPOD02FPodophyllum peltatum

Ht: 1 | Blooms: Apr-Jun | Spacing: 18-24 | Zones: 4-8

Sun: Soil: Wet Dry

For those of you who struggle with what to plantunder pines or black walnuts that leave dry, shadyconditions and less-than-ideal soil, May Apple isa perfect choice. They can be aggressive, but haveattractive, short, green foliage that look almostlike umbrellas to protect the large white flower(pictured, left), which blooms in April and May.

Bare Root Plants: 1-2: $10.00 ea3-11: $9.00 ea

SWEET JOE PYE WEED EZEUP08FEupatorium purpureum


Sun: Soil:Wet Dry | *GermCode: C(30),G

This is the plant for you if you li ke the sun-lovingJoe Pye (p.28) but have too much shade. Its vani llascent is irresistible to Swallowtails, Monarchs andmany other pollinators. Plant with Tall Bellflowerand Wild Golden Glow (prairiemoon.com) forstunning tall accents in a woodland garden.

Seed 400 seeds/pkt 42,000 seeds/oz.Packet 1/8 oz 1/4 oz 1/2 oz 1 oz$2.50 $3.75 $6.00 $9.75 $15.00

Avail in Potted Trays(38 plants)from $99,p.4-9

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WILD LEEKALL08FAllium tricoccum

Ht: 8 | Blooms:Jun-Jul | Spacing: 4-8" | Zones: 3-7

Sun: Soil: Wet Dry

Reddish stalks reach heights of 8 in the spring.The early foliage dies back late spring before thecreamy-white flowers appear in June or July.It is popular among foragers, who will oftencall them Ramps. If you do forage for them,remember to harvest sustainably.


DUTCHMANS BREECHESDIC02F Dicentra cucullaria

Ht: 1 | Blooms: Apr-May| Spacing: 3-6" | Zones: 3-7

Sun: Soil: Wet Dry

Dutchmans Breeches is a true spring woodlandephemeral species. It flowers early in the springwhen sunlight hits the woodland floor before thecanopy of the trees fill in. By early summer, itsgreen, fern-like leaves will fade to a light yellowand eventually will go into total dormancy bymid-summer.


MAIDENHAIR FERNADI02SAdiantum pedatum

Ht: 2 | Spacing: 10-12" | Zones: 2-8

Sun: Soil: Wet Dry

Highly recommended for home landscaping; itmakes a nice border with other natives li ke WildGeranium (left) and is deer-resistant. This fernhas black, wiry stems and delicate, airy greenfronds that reach 1 across. They grow well in thesame environment favored by most hostas.

Bare Root Plants: $9.00 ea

WILD STRAWBERRYFRA02FFragaria virginiana


Sun: Soil:Wet Dry

Wild Strawberry boasts early-summer whiteblossoms, edible fruit, and great red fall color. Itwill spread quite quickly by runners in almostall conditions. Berries are much smaller thancommercial strawberries but probably the mostdelicious of the wild fruits.

Bare Root Plants: 1-2: $5.00 ea 3-11: $4.00 ea

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DWARF CRESTEIRI02FIris cristata

Ht: 8 | Blooms: May | Spa

Sun: Soil: Wet

This petite Iris has blto nearly white. Althoperiod, it readily spreforming colonies withleaves. It grows best ibut can also tolerate fassociated with many

Bare Root Plants: 1-2: $

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VIRGINIA BLUEBELLSMER02FMertensia virginica

Ht: 2 | Blooms: Apr-May | Spacing: 1-2 | Zones: 3-8

Sun: Soil: Wet Dry | *GermCode: C(60),M

This customer favorite matures to 2 with bell-shaped flowers that transition from pink to purple

and finally to blue. The blooms last for manyweeks in early spring and go dormant by mid-summer. Prefers rich, slightly moist soils typicalof a woodland. It attracts female Bumblebees thatfly in early spring.

Seed: $2.50 Packet(90seeds)Bare Root Plants: 1-2: $9.00 ea 3-11: $8.00 ea

COLUMBINEAQU02FAquilegia canadensis


Sun: Soil: Wet Dry | *GermCode: C(60),M

Besides being an early bloomer, benefiting spring-flying pollinators, Columbine will tolerate a largerange of soil and sun typ es, so youll have successwith it in full sun as well as shade. Spreads easilyby seed and is deer-resistant.

Seed 250 seeds/pkt 38,00 0 seeds/oz.Packet 1/8 oz 1/4 oz 1/2 oz 1 oz$2.50 $7.50 $12.00 $19.50 $30.00



JACKINTHEPULPITARI02FArisaema triphyllum

Ht: 2' | Blooms: Apr-Jul | Spacing: 10-12" | Zones: 3-9

Sun: Soil: Wet Dry | *GermCode: L,F

Jack-in-the-Pulpit requires little care onceestablished. It thrives in moist, shady locations.The unusual flower, hidden in its cup by a rolledleaf, is green, sometimes with streaks of maroon,and sets a shiny cluster of red berries early fallbefore the plant goes i nto dormancy.

Seed 10 seeds/pkt 500 seeds/oz.Packet 1/8 oz 1/4 oz 1/2 oz 1 oz$2.50 $6.25 $10.00 $16.25 $25.00


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MARSH MARIGOLDCAL62FCaltha palustris

Ht: 2 | Blooms: Apr-Jun | Spacing: 12-18" | Zones: 2-7

Sun: Soil: Wet Dry | *Germ Code: C(60)Large, bright yellow flowers and glossy heart-shaped leaves make it an early-spring stand-outin the wetlands. It tolerates full sun and full shade.This member of the Buttercup family is greatalong stream banks or near water gardens formingnatural clumps.

Seed 200 seeds/pkt 26,000 seeds/oz.Packet 1/8 oz 1/4 oz 1/2 oz

$45.00$2 .5 0 $ 15. 00 $ 25. 00


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WHITE TROUT LERY52FErythronium a

Ht: 6" | Blooms: Apr-May

Sun: Soil: Wet

White Trout Lily has tsilvery-maroon mottlspread slowly to formyears to flower. A singbloom for just a few din the spring.


WILD GINGERASA02F Asarum canadense

Ht: 6" | Blooms: Apr-Jun | Spacing: 6-12" | Zones: 3-7

Sun: Soil:Wet DryBest known as a deer-resistant, attractive,low-growing ground cover for shaded woodlandsettings. Unlike many woodland springephemerals, Wild Ginger will remain green allsummer.


MIDLAND SHOOTING STARDOD04FDodecatheon meadia

Ht: 12 | Blooms: Apr-Jun | Spacing: 6-12" | Zones: 4-8

Sun: Soil: Wet Dry | *Germ C(21),G,D

The star species featured in our Mothers DayGarden (see back cover). Early spring plants tendto get the most attention because we so need to seeflowers at that time of year. Shooting Stars deserve

the acclaim. Wide color variation naturally occursin any population of this species; from purple topale pink to almost white.



EARLY MEADOW RUETHA04FThalictrum dioicum

Ht: 2' | Blooms: Apr-May | Spacing: 12-18" | Zones: 3-8


Early Meadow Rue is an excellent shade-gardenplant. Use it to fill in where many of your earlyspring woodland flowers will go dormant. It isvalued for its delicate green fern-like foliage,

which will last spring through fall. EarlyMeadow Rue can take partial sun as well andthrives in moist through well-drained soils.

Seed 100 seeds/pkt 7,300 seeds/oz.Packet 1/8 oz 1/4 oz 1/2 oz 1 oz$2.50 $10.0 0 $15.00 $25.0 0 $ 40.00


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BLUE COHOSHCAU06F Caulophyllum

Ht: 2 | Blooms: Apr-May |

Sun: Soil:Wet

Blue Cohosh is a beaupreference for rich moleaves fill out the singleffect similar to Mead

can show a tint of blugreenish flowers are foto a deep blue.


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BELLWORTUVU04FUvularia grandiflora

Ht: 1' | Blooms: Apr-May | Spacing: 12-18" | Zones: 3-8

Sun: Soil: Wet Dry

A member of the Lily family, Bellwort is anexcellent early-blooming native shade plant for thewoodland garden, shaded border front, wildflowergarden or naturalized area. It spreads slowly byrhizomes so you can achieve a mass-planting lookunder shade trees or along wood margins in arelatively short amount of time.


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COMMON BLUE VIOLETVIO10FViola sororia


Sun: Soil:Wet Dry

A great ground cover! A sure bet for manylandscapes. Blooms in early spring through earlysummer, stays green all summer. Thrives in fullsun to full shade and almost all soil types.

Bare Root Plants: 1-2: $3.15ea3-11: $2.25ea 12-35:$1.60ea

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BLACK COHOSHCIM02FCimicifuga racemosa

Ht: 5' | Blooms:Jun-Sep | Spacing: 2-3 | Zones: 4-8

Sun: Soil: Wet Dry

Its large size allows it to fi ll in shade areas laterin the summer when showy spring ephemeralshave gone dormant. The flowers are fragrant, theattractive leaves are deep green, and the wholeplant is generally deer/rabbit resistant. Easy tomaintain, Black Cohosh enjoys richer soils typicalof woodlands but can tolerate periods of dryness.


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TOOTHWORT

DEN02FCardamine concatenataHt: 1 | Blooms: Apr-May | Spacing: 4-6 | Zones: 3-8

Sun: Soil: Wet Dry

One of the first plants to bloom in spring; providesmuch-needed nectar to spring-flying insects.Dozens of white to pale-pink flowers will covera healthy colony of plants just a few years aftertransplant or division. It will go dormant mid-summer.

Bare Root Plants: $7.00ea

SOLOMONS SEALPOL52F Polygonatum biflorum

Ht: 4 | Blooms: May-Jun| Spacing: 18-24 | Zones: 3-9

Sun: Soil: Wet Dry | *GermCode: L,F

Long, arching stem and zigzag leaves on anattractive plant for all light conditions. Largepurple seeds add interest in fall.

Seed 30 seeds/pkt 800 seeds/oz.Packet 1/8 oz 1/4 oz 1/2 oz 1 oz$2.50 $5.00 $8.00 $13.00 $20.00

Bare Root Plants: 1-2: $7.00ea 3-11: $6.00 ea

TOLERANCE TO BLACKWALNUT TREESBlack Walnuttrees produce atoxic chemicalcalled juglone infruit,leaves, andbranches. Itcanalso be excretedfrom the rootsystemintothe soil. Juglone is potente noughto inhibitor killmany plant

species butsome are tolerantor resistant. Here is ashortlist ofspecies thatcan tolerate juglone.

Arisaematriphyllum (Jack-in-the-Pulp it) p.14

Asarum canadense(Wild Ginger) p.15

Cardamineconcatenata (Toothwort) p.16

Erythronium albidum (Trout Lily) p.15

Eupatorium purpureum (Sweet Joe Pye Weed) p.12

Geranium maculatum(Wild Geranium) p.12

Heucheraspp. (Alumroot) p.7

Lobeliacardinalis (Cardinal Flower) p.28

Monardafistulosa (Wild Bergamot) p.18

Podophyllum peltatum (May Apple) p.12

Polygonatum biflorum (Solomon's Seal) p.16

Pycnanthemum spp.(Mountain mint) p.8

Uvulariagrandiflora( Bellwort) p.16

Amelanchier canadensis(Shadblow) p.30

Celastrusscandens (Bittersweet) p.31

Corylusamericana (American Hazelnut) p.30

Hamamelisvirginiana( Co mm on Witch Ha ze l) p.3 1

Hypericum prolificum(Shrubby St. John's Wort) p.31

Rosacarolina (Pasture Rose) p.30

Chasmanthium latifolium(River Oats) p.32

to see our full listing of Black Walnut tolerant speciesvisit our website at: prairiemoon.com/black-walnut-tolerant

PENNSYLVANIACAR18GCarex pensylv

Ht: 8" | Blooms: May-Jun|

Sun: Soil:Wet

A fine-textured sedgerhizomes; sought afteand ability to grow inget a solid stand of thmany desire, divide pspread between 3-8 soil moisture of the si

Bare Root Plants: 1-2: $5Avail in Potted Trays(38 p

Arrival of shipment. Plant as soon as possible or store inrefrigerator short term.

Firm soil as you go, maintaining root spread andproper depth. Water thoroughly. (Gloves, p.38)

Mark the spot with a planmulch of 1-3 inches will stemperature and retain mthe plant will emerge. (G

Remove weeds from the (Soil Knife, p.38)

Dig a hole 2x the diameter of the spread of the roots.(Reference the photo included with yourorder to ensure optimum placement.)

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InstallingSPRING BARE

ROOT PLANTSWe are among the few still employing a bare-rootproduction method, which is labor-intensive butplant friendly. Properly transplanting dormantbare-root plants soon after receipt is critical totheir success. We furnish planting instructionsand photo illustrations of proper planting depthand orientation with every order to help yournew plants thrive. If questions arise, pleasecontact us for assistance.

RED BANEBERRYACT08FActaea rubra

Ht: 2 | Blooms: Apr-May | Spacing: 18-20 | Zones: 3-7

Sun: Soil: Wet Dry

Growing in bushy clumps, Red Baneberry bearsfluffy clusters of small white flowers in spr ing.The berries that ensue in mid to late summer arebrilliant red, though s ometimes white, withoutthe characteristic dark spot of Dolls Eyes,Actaeapachypoda (web). Baneberry plants are poisonous;all parts may cause gastrointestinal inflammationor skin blisters.


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2015 Prairie Moon staff on a cool morning inJune in a planting of Penstemon tubaeflorus

(Tube Beardtongue), adjacent to recentlyhand-harvested planting of Carex bicknellii

(Copper-shouldered Oval Sedge).

Our Standon Cultivars

The qualities of native plants that we

lovetheir durability, beauty, biologicalvalue to other speciesall are products

of thousands of years of natural selec-

tion. The survivors define the species

through their ability to adapt to condi-tions of their native habitat, co-evolving

along with native wildlife.

Given the burgeoning popularity of na-

tive plants in recent years, it was inev-

itable that some plant breeders would

begin to tweak aspects of their formsand functions. The large horticultural

marketing gurus demand product uni-

formity as they prepare their industri-

alized-nativeplants for the mega-chaingarden centers. Propagating plants to

select for specific characteristics, such

as flower size, leaf color or compactness

of growth, yields cultivated varieties, orcultivars, which can reliably reproduce

the targeted variation but reduce the

ecological value and genetic diversity ofthe original.

These nativars, which usually s port de-scriptive and colorful names after theirbotanical name, are now widely avail-

able. Buyers who are attracted by their

splashy features may fail to consider the

unintended consequences of the varia-tions. Changes in blossom size and col-

or can confuse or deprive nectaring and

Just Say No

to Neonicotinoids(neo-nih-CAH-tin-oids) are sys-temic chemicals, which are absorbedinto the plants vascular system,leaving the entire plant toxic to bothtarget and non-target insects. Thisclass of insecticides is particularlyharmful to bees.

Prairie Moon has never used theseinsecticides and is proudly neonic-otinoid -FREE. We have also con-firmed that our partnering seed andplant producers do not use this per-sistent and harmful class of chemi-cals.

To learn more about neonicotinoidsand the decline of pollinators visit:

prairiemoon.com/what-are-neon icotinoidsor The Xerces Society at xerces.org

pollinating insects. Many cultivars aresterile, depriving wildlife of winter seed

sources. Vegetative propagation produc-

es identical clones, depriving the plant

community of the genetic diversity andflexibility that should be its strength. We

encourage growers to stay away from

these cultivars in favor of true native spe-cies.

In restoration work and native landscap-

ing, we believe that alien species, natu-ralized species and cultivars should be

avoided, particularly when they might

contaminate native gene pools.

With the ever-widening array of true na-

tive plants available, why degrade the

environment by displacing them with

lower-value species?

F

The past year kept all of our nursery staff

very busy, meeting the needs of custom-

ers who ordered native plants and seeds

at unprecedented levels. Many new facesjoined our field crew as we extended our

plantings and built a new greenhouse

and packing shed to expand our plantproduction. The typical seasonal lulls

that weve traditionally experienced in

deep summer and deep winter seemedespecially short this year. As we have ineach of our 33 years, we continued to

learn from our own growing experiences

and from those shared by you about our

ongoing adventures with native plantsfrom backyard and boulevard gardens to

restoration fields.

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STAFF FAVORITES

BLUE VERVAIN EZVER02FVerbena hastata

Ht: 5 | Blooms:Jun-Aug | Spacing: 18-24 | Zones: 3-8

Sun: Soil: Wet Dry | *GermCode: C(30),D

I love the summer surprise that Blue Vervain givesme every year when its blue-violet candelabrassuddenly grace the planting in front of our of fice.Its unique, compact form, appeal to a wide rangeof insects and its ability t o thrive in medium to wetsoils moved me to include it in my home landscapethis year. Bob, Sales and Consulting

Seed 750 seeds/pkt 93,000 seeds/oz.Packet 1/2 oz 1 oz$2.50 $3.00 $4.00

Bare Root Plants: $6.00 eaAvail in Potted Trays(38 plants)from $99,p.4-9

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COMMON BLUESIS03FSisyrinchium al

Ht: 6 | Blooms: May-Jun|

Sun: Soil: Wet

What I like about Blueso short, is that its so futhat seem so happy visit

favorite thing is that thbecause they only open fafternoon on sunny day

SeedPacket 1/8 oz$2.50 $23.7


CULVERS ROOTVER72FVeronicastrum


Sun: Soil: Wet

I think Culvers Root distinctive in your gardcandelabra-like flowerpollinators. It does grehandles a lot of shade.you add this to your la

SeedPacket 1/8 oz 1$2. 50 $11.25 $

Avail in Potted Trays(38

COMMON IRONWEED EZVER52FVernonia fasciculata



My favorite plant i s Vernonia fasc iculata. I loveits rich purple color. Its height makes it a nicebackdrop for a home prairie garden along a fenceline or border. - Kirsten, Order Fulfillment



WILD SENNA EZCAS04FSenna hebecarpa

Ht: 5 | Blooms:Jul-Aug | Spacing: 24-30 | Zones: 4-8

Sun: Soil: Wet Dry | *GermCode: C(10),H,I

Wild Senna is one of my favorites because I canwatch the bumble bees foraging on it more or lessat face level. I like big, easy-to-grow perennials

that can form a quick hedge, but a hedge thatcomes and goes with the seasons. The flowers arelarge and bright, the leaves are delicate and theseed pods are full. Ann, Greenhouse

Seed 100 seeds/pkt 1,400 seeds/oz.Packet 1/4 oz 1/2 oz 1 oz$2.50 $3.00 $3.90 $6.00


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RATTLESNAKE MASTER EZERY02FEryngium yuccifolium

Ht: 4 | Blooms:Jul-Sep | Spacing: 18-24 | Zones: 4-9


The complex light green flowers of RattlesnakeMaster punc tuate a mid-s ummer prairi elandscape that is often dominated by the gentle

petals of Echi nacea or Silphi um. The pale angu larleaves with delicate spines add linear precision toa plant community dominated by organic curvesand saturated color. Dan, Graphic Design


Bare Root Plants: 1-2: $4.00 ea3-11: $3.00 eaAvail in Potted Trays(38 plants)from $99,p.4-9

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BUSHS POPPY MALLOWCAL51FCallirhoe bushii


Sun: Soil: Wet Dry | *GermCode: B,C(30)

Can mature to 2 in height but will often beseen spreading out rather t han up. Its magenta

flowers are a real stand-out in any planting, witha long bloom time through the summer months.Callirhoespecies also are called Winecups.

Seed 30 seeds/pkt 4,000 seeds/oz.Packet 1/8 oz 1/4 oz 1/2 oz 1 oz$2.50 $15.0 0 $25.00 $45.00 $80.00


SPOTTED BEE BALM EZMON06FMonarda punctata


Sun: Soil: Wet Dry | *GermCode: A,D

NEW in potted plants!Also called DottedHorsemint, it prefers sun or part shade, and well-drained or sandy soils.

Seed 500 seeds/pkt 90,00 0 seeds/oz.Packet 1/8 oz 1/4 oz 1/2 oz 1 oz$2.50 $5.00 $8.00 $13.00 $20.00


WESTERN SUNFLOWER EZHEL54FHelianthus occidentalis



Well-behaved and delicate in appearance,compared to some of the more aggressive

Helianthusspecies. It spreads by rhizomes onmostly sunny sites with medium to dry soils.Western Sunflower has attractive, red, leaf-lessstems.



Prairie Best Sellers

DRYorSANDY SOILShifting color palettes are providedthrough the seasons by this nativeplanting along a sandy lakeshore.

John L. of Eau Claire, WI, shared thisphoto, reporting that he spent a sum-mer eliminating competition beforesowing a Prairie Moon custom seedmix in October of 2008. Sproutingtrees posed challenges in early seasonsbut the planting now is dense enoughto keep out invasives. Says John,We have flowers all summer; differentcolors, all the time. Its fun to walk down(to the lake) and see whats new everyweek.

PRAIRIE PUSSYTOESANT02FAntennaria neglecta


Sun: Soil: Wet Dry

NEW! With light green velvety leaves and whiteto pale pink flowers, Prairie P ussytoes stay lowand provide interest at ground level. Spreading byrhizomes, this forb provides a good ground coverfor dry areas such as rock gardens.


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LARGEFLOWERED EZBEARDTONGUEPEN06FPenstemon grandiflorus

Ht: 2 | Blooms: May-Jun | Spacing: 8-12 | Zones: 3-8

Sun: Soil: Wet Dry | *GermCode: C(30),G

The largest-flowered Penstemon. This plant isendangered in some states and is typically rareto see in the wild. Attractive to bumblebees,hummingbirds and other birds. Drought-tolerant.

Seed 300 seeds/pkt 14,000 seeds/oz.Packet 1/8 oz 1/4 oz 1/2 oz 1 oz$2.50 $ 3.75 $6.00 $9.75 $15.00


LANCELEAF COREOPSIS EZCOR02F Coreopsis lanceolata

Ht: 2 | Blooms: May-Aug | Spacing: 10-16 | Zones: 3-9


The bright yellow, daisy-like flowers wave brightlyin late spring and early summer on sunny siteswith dry or sandy soil. Lance-leaf Coreopsis isthe most common Coreopsisand is easy to grow,sometimes forming large colonies in a shortamount of time so choose a spot wisely.

Seed 250 seeds/pkt 20,000 seeds/oz.Packet 1/2 oz 1 oz$2.50 $3.25 $5.00


VIOLET WOOD SORRELOXA02F Oxalis violacea

Ht: 4 | Blooms: Apr-Jun,Sep-Oct | Spacing: 2-6 | Zones: 4-8

Sun: Soil: Wet Dry

A low-lying, shy native with small, bell-shapedviolet flowers. Leaves and blossoms open up tothe sun, exposing bright yellow anthers, and thenfold with the shade, allowing a bloom time upto 2 months. Three oval-heart leaflets compriseeach leaf. Native bees love this plant.


HOARY VERVAIN EZVER04FVerbena stricta

Ht: 2 | Blooms:Jun-Sep | Spacing: 10-12 | Zones: 3-8


Many small mammals and birds depend on theseeds of this widely-distri buted plant. The gray-green leaves are fuzzy on both sides and are thelarval host for t he Common Buckeye Butterfly.This Verbenahas a long bloom time; the blue-purple flower spikes will persist for 4-6 weeks.



EASTERN PRICKPEAR CACTUSOPU04SOpuntia hum

Ht: 6 | Blooms:Jul-Sep |

Sun: Soil: Wet

A native cactus for thethrive on well-drainedwill usually bloom in

SeedPacket 1/8 oz$2.50 $10.0

Bare Root Plants (Pads

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QUEEN OF THE PRAIRIEFIL02FFilipendula rubra


Sun: Soil:Wet Dry

Known for its beautiful spray-like clusters of pinkflowers that make it a stand out and give it its regalname. The leaves are large and deeply lobed onzigzag stems.


ROSE MALLOW EZHIB02FHibiscus laevis



The large, lovely and plentiful blossoms evokeassociations with its more tropical cousins. It growsand blooms dramatically in the heat of summer;the thick stems provide support in wet soils.



JOE PYE WEEDEUP04FEupatorium maculatum



The attractive stems of Joe Pye Weed are almostthe same color as the dusty rose-colored flowers,which will bloom for many weeks in July and

August, becoming absolute magnets for dozens ofspecies of butterflies.



CARDINAL FLOWERLOB02FLobelia cardinalis



Named for its beautiful scarlet red flowerswhich are an important nectar source forhummingbirds and swallowtail butterflies. Theflowering spikes open from the bottom tothe top and bloom for several weeks.

Seed: $2.50Packet(750 seeds)Bare Root Plants: 1-2: $6.00 ea3-11: $5.00 ea


Prairie Best Sellers

WETTERSOILAny moist area

near your home,such as a ditch

or a depression

where raincollects, can be

transformed into a

mini-sanctuary.

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OBEDIENT PLANT EZPHY52F Physostegia virginiana

Ht: 4 | Blooms: Aug-Sep | Spacing: 1-2 | Zones: 3-9


It produces copious amounts of nectar feedingpollinators facing the coming winter.

Seed 200 seeds/pkt 11,000 seeds/oz.Packet 1/8 oz 1/4 oz 1/2 oz 1 oz$2.50 $10.0 0 $15.00 $25.0 0 $ 40.00


SNEEZEWEED EZHEL02FHelenium autumnale

Ht: 4 | Blooms: Aug-Oct | Spacing: 18-24 | Zones: 3-9

Sun: Soil: Wet Dry | *GermCode: A,D

Despite the name, it wont make you sneeze!Large, daisy-like flowers provide welcomefall color when most other blossoms havedisappeared.



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ERIC PETERSONS PRAIRIE PROGRESS,

ONE SQUARE FOOT AT A TIMEcontinued from p.18

Eric Peterson has been casually takingphotos of his establishing prairie for the pastfour years, since he bought his fixer-upperfarmhouse on 1.25 acres just outside ofToledo, Ohio in 2011. Back then, he couldnthave fathomed the attention that his effortswould garner. He won the Wild OnesResidential Native Landscape award in2013. Over the next two years, his backyardendeavor was the subject for HometownHabitat (see right), a documentary film byCatherine Zimmerman, an award-winningdirector of photography.Before he felt like a minorcelebrity, Eric sent usthe above photo in thesummer of 2013, adding,Thank you. Your staff has

helped me out immenselywith getting very goodresults early by answeringmy many questions.

Eric reflects that hisinvolvement with nativeplants stemmed froma fateful twist after hevolunteered more thana decade ago at SevenEagles, a local historicaleducation center. Charged with seedinga slope around a man-made pond, heobserved that native plants establishedbetter than others on the site. He startedcollecting seeds off those plants and hisprojects multiplied from there.

That first project led him down a path he

never expected. His love for native things

became an obsession. These days, this wildone can often be found out in the field,

volunteering to help restore habitat at TheNature Conservancy and for Metroparks ofthe Toledo area. Whether helping to collectseed or killing off invasives, he enjoys it.

All this attention my natives have gottenjust blows my mind, he says. All I wantedto do was mow less grass, have somethingbeautiful to look at and invite lots of nativecritters in to observe. Eric excused himselfat the end of our phone interview for thisarticle, saying that he needed to get hometo observe what he knew would be about

100 goldfinches feeding on seed headsof his fall prairie. He ended with advice forthose who read this: Start small. Its nerve-wracking to take ownership of a piece ofland and convert it to something beautifuland beneficial. I worried so much when I firstgot into it but all that has changed over theyears and I am confident in my abilities. His

experience can be yours, too. F

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Hometown HabitaDoug allamy, is afocused on showinplants are critical tof ecosystems. althe framework forcan change the notand nature is somhave to be that waypower to conserve for wildlife and briof earth.

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Catherine Zimmerman (TRick Patterson

Thesun setson EricPetersons>1 acreprairieplanting. Despiteitssmall sizeandagricultural fieldson all sides,itisbuzzingwith life.

Become a member today! wildones.org

A national organization with over 40 chapters, Wild Ones: Native Plants,Natural Landscapes promotes environmentally sound landscapingpractices to preserve biodiversity through the preservation, restorationand establishment of native plant communities.

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Trees

&ShrubsWe separate our floweringshrubs from our perennialflowers due to the woodyabove-ground stem; each yearthey begin their growth hererather than from the ground up.

PASTURE ROSE 1 YEAR,16ROS05TRosa carolina

Ht: 2' | Blooms:Jun-Aug | Spacing: 2-3' | Zones: 4-9


Also called Carolina Rose, it is a fairly low-growing shrub with very attractive flowersfollowed by equally-stunning fall rose hips.



SHADBLOW 1 YEAR,18AME01TAmelanchier canadensis

Ht: 20' | Blooms: Apr-May | Spacing: 5-10' | Zones: 3-8

Sun: Soil: Wet Dry

A must have!As a Serviceberry it is one of thefirst native trees to bloom in the spring. Fragr antflowers will attract many pollinators. Dark purpleberries late-summer are an important food sourcefor many birds. Fi nally, brilliant leaves in shadesof red and gold grace us in fall.


SNOWBERRY 1 YEAR,18SYM01TSymphoricarpos albus

Ht: upto 6' | Blooms: May-Jun | Spacing: 3-6' | Zones: 3-7

Sun: Soil: Wet Dry

NEW! Typically grows as wide as it is tall so makesa nice hedge. The flowering period is followedby attractive bright white berries early fall. Theberries will generally remain on naked stems inthe winter because they are not a favorite of mostbirds. Also known as White Coralberr y.


AMERICAN HAZELNUT 1 YEAR,18COR04TCorylus americana

Ht: 8 | Blooms: Apr | Spacing: 2-6 | Zones: 4-9

Sun: Soil: Wet Dry

Showiest while its hazelnut develops, as shownabove. It is a unisexual species, with separate maleand female parts on the same branch; a singletree will produce nuts. Hazelnuts are edible andalso called American Filberts. It spreads by anunderground root system.


NEW JERSEY TEA 1 YEAR 6CEA02TCeanothus americanus

Ht: 3' | Blooms:Jun-Aug | Spacing: 18-36" | Zones: 3-9

Sun: Soil: Wet Dry | *GermCode: B/C(70),H

A pollinator and customer favorite! Its a small,rounded shrub. Deep tree-like roots make itdrought-tolerant but difficult to move onceestablished so choose your spot wisely.



NEW

FALL

BERRIES

EASTERN WAHOO 3 YEARS,18EUO02TEuonymus atropurpureus

Ht: upto 20 | Blooms:Jun-Jul | Spacing: 8-10 | Zones: 3-8

Sun: Soil: Wet Dry

The Eastern Wahoo is an excellent small tree forshady, medium-wet to medium soil locations. It isa member of the Bittersweet (Celastrus) family andthe attractive red spring flowers and red fall berriesprovide a food source for many native insects andbirds.


COMMON WITCHAM02THamamelis v

Ht: to 20' | Blooms: Sep-O

Sun: Soil: Wet

An attractive f all-blooshrub that grows bestwet, slightly acidic soiare one of the last to afragrant.


BITTERSWEET [unsexed] 1 YEAR,12CEL02TCelastrus scandens

Ht: upto 30 | Blooms: May-Jun | Spacing: 4-8 | Zones: 3-8

Sun: Soil:Wet Dry | *GermCode: LorC(120)

The female produces the ornamental berries, buta male is needed for pollination; both male andfemale should be grown semi-close to each other toget the ornamental fruit that many desire.



SHRUBBY ST. JOHNS WORT EZHYP45THypericum prolificum



NEW in potted! An absolute bee magnet that willtake almost any soil type. It i s rare that you getsuch beauty out of something so hardy. This lovelyshrub is also quite resistant to deer and rabbits. Itis a host plant for a variety of caterpillars and veryattractive to a wide array of polli nators.

Seed 500 seeds/pkt 140,000 seeds/oz.Packet 1/8 oz 1/4 oz 1/2 oz 1 oz$2.50 $10.00 $15.0 0 $25.00 $40.00


PUSSY WILLOW 1 YEAR,18SAL06T Salix discolor

Ht: to 25' | Blooms: Apr-May| Spacing: 4-10 | Zones: 3-7

Sun: Wet Dry

We sell the male trees. The male buds (catkins)are showier, and it is the branches of the maletrees that most want for ornamental reasons.These catkins appear very early in the spring,often when snow is still on the g round.


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PrairieGrasses

LILE BLUESEM IN SUMMER

BIG BLUESTEM EZAND02GAndropogon gerardii

Ht: 7 | Blooms:Jun-Sep | Spacing: 2-3 | Zones: 3-9

Sun: Soil: Wet Dry | *GermCode: A

The stately classic, over 6 tall in most situations.

Great fall color in the range of gold and pink.Seed 500 seeds/pkt 10,000 seeds/oz.Packet 1 oz I lb$2.50 $3.00 $12.00


Native grasses can provide support forwildflowers, keeping their beauty uprightwhile highlighting them with contrasting

forms and colors. Grasses also serve asperches for seed-hunting birds and provide

year-round cover and food for wildlife. Manygrass species establish easily from seed.

IN FALL

INDIAN GRASS EZSOR52GSorghastrum nutans

Ht: 6 | Blooms: Aug-Sep | Spacing: 2-3 | Zones: 3-9


Among the first-blooming of the warm season

grasses. Birds will enjoy the seeds come fall.Seed 1,000 seeds/pkt 12,000 seeds/oz.Packet 1 oz I lb$2.50 $3.00 $18.00


RIVER OATSUNI08GChasmanthium latifolium


Sun: Soil:Wet Dry | *GermCode: C(60)A very ornamental grass, easily identifiable by

its drooping inflorescences and compressedspikelets, but unlike many other of our popularnative grasses, River Oats seed needs about 60days of cold, moist str atification to germinate.



I love this plant! Does great on slopes

where the firm root mass helps hold thesoil in place.

- Susan O., Iowa City

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LITTLE BLUESTEM EZAND06GSchizachyrium scoparium

Ht: 3' | Blooms:Jul-Oct | Spacing: 1-2' | Zones: 3-9

Sun: Soil: Wet Dry | *GermCode: AA must-have for medium-dry gardens. It turnsa beautiful coppery-pink after the first frost andthat color remains all winter. Little Blue seed doesnot need to overwinter to germinate like mostwildflowers and sedges - plant it in fall or spring!

Seed 500 seeds/pkt 15,000 seeds/oz.Packet 1 oz I lb$2.50 $3.00 $22.00

Bare Root Plants: $8.00 eaAvail in Potted Trays(38 plants)from $99,p.4-9

BOTTLEBRUSH GRASS EZHYS02GElymus hystrix



Bottlebrush Grass provides texture and interest

in shaded areas. It is a staple grass in our Savannaand Woodland seed mixes.



JUNE GRASS EZKOE02GKoeleria macr

Ht: 2 | Blooms: May-Jul |

Sun: Soil: Wet

Attractive gray-green

plumes of silvery-greefor dry, sunny conditipopular candidate for

SeedPacket 1/8 oz 1$2.50 $3.00 $

Avail in Potted Trays(38

SIDEOATS GRAMA EZBOU02GBouteloua curtipendula

Ht: 2' | Blooms: Aug-Sep | Spacing: 10-24 | Zones: 3-9

Sun: Soil: Wet Dry | *GermCode: ASide-oats Grama is a rarity among native grasses

in that it sports tiny attractive flowers duri ng itssummer bloom time. Bracts hang uniformly fromone side of the stem while brilliant red-pur pleanthers dangle below.



SWITCH GRASS EZPAN04GPanicum virgatum


Sun: Soil:Wet Dry | *GermCode: A

Switch Grass is most attractive in its later stages,from the emerging, cloud-like seed heads to driedgolden foliage in fall.



Landscaping

Favorite

PRAIRIE DROPSEEDSPO06GSporobolus heterolepis

Ht: 3 | Blooms: Aug-Oct | Spacing: 2-3 | Zones: 3-9


Its long, slender, arching blades, cloud-like seedheads and clump-forming habit make it the mostpopular native grass for landscaping.



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established, it is durable undermoderate foot traffic if mowed asa path or lawn. It resists invasion byfilling in well but will not encroach onneighboring plantings.

Eco-Grass yields big savings as a lawnalternative by eliminating or reducingthe need for pesticides, fertilizers andfrequent watering or mowing. Theseslow-growing fescues establish even

in light or low-nutrient soils andhold no attraction for lawn grubs,the problematic larvae that thrive inshorter-rooted turf grasses.

A cool-season grass mix, Eco-Grass isbest planted on a prepared site fromwhich competing species have beenremoved in early fall or early spring.Fall plantings have the advantage offewer competing weeds. The seedscan be hand-broadcast or distributedwith a grass-seed spreader and shouldbe lightly raked in and then wateredwell for the first two months, ifneeded. Depending upon conditions,

germination can be expected in oneto two weeks. Its cool-season natureshows in its bright-green luster in

A low-maintenance lawn alternative

Eco-GrassPLANT EARLY SPRING!

Early Spring is a great time toplant Eco-Grass, when it has

the advantage of early-season

soil moisture.

Eco-Grass is a blend of fine fescues

and is an excellent choice for bordersadjacent to native plantings, or as a

responsible alternative to an energy-

intensive conventional turf lawn.

This versatile mix establishes quickly,growing into a flowing carpet thatcan go unmowed or be mowed to arecommended 3 height occasionallyor frequently, depending on theapplication and intended use. Eco-Grass grows in most soil types andsun conditions, thriving in a ll but thedarkest and wettest settings in clayor heavy soils. The thin blades of thefescues and their relatively deep rootsystems (4-9) enhance drought-resistance by reducing water loss andseeking out deeper water reserves.

When Eco-Grass reaches about eightinches and begins to form seed heads,it tends to bow or flop over, whichcan add an attractive naturalisticflow to landscape highlights. Once

1-19 lbs ....20-49 lbs ..

50-99 lbs ..

100+ lbs ...

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Here at Prairie Moon, we plant Eco-Grass between all of

our production fields. Its hot and dry in July and Nod-

ding Onion (page 20) is coming into full bloom while

Eco-Grass remains green.

We planted Eco-Grass last fall and are impressed with its quick growth and ability to fill in.low, uneven area behind our native planting and vegetable garden. During heavy rains this water and was slow to drain. Te Eco-Grass absorbs the excess water, therefore solving the pwater. It looks great, is an excellent backdrop to the prairie and garden, and needs no mainte

late autumn, followed by browning indormancy and an early spring green-up.

Eco-Grass does not need to over-winterto break germination inhibitors.Seeds sown in late fall or winter willlie dormant until spring. Even sandysoils can suit it but frequent wateringmay be necessary on very dry sitesor in dry seasons until the plantsare established. Once it fills in, Eco-Grass is a low-maintenance, attractivechoice for many specific landscapingneeds for home and garden.

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PermanentGarden Tags

These low-cost aluminum tags are the bestproduct we have found to keep important in-formation recorded for plants in the garden.They will not rust and weather more slowlythan plastic tags.

These tags are made in the U.S.A., come witha wire fastener, and can be embossed with apen on one or both sides. They come in twosizes: 1.0 x 3.375 (small) and 1.625 x 3.75(large). (includes shipping andhandl ing)

SMALL(1.0 x 3.375)TAGS25 25 tags ............... ................. ...........$5.00TAGS50 50 tags ............... ................. ........... $9.00TAGS100 100 tags ................ ................ .......$15.00

LARGE(1.625 x 3.75)TAGLG25 25 tags ............... ................. ........... $7.50TAGLG50 50 tags.........................................$13.00TAGLG100 100 tags .......................................$22.00

PhyduraAll-Natural

HerbicidePhydura is a non-selective herbicide madefrom natural, biodegradable ingredients: cit-ric acid, malic acid, and clove oil. It kills her-baceous broadleaf and grass weeds. Annualsdie within hours; perennials may need 2-3treatments. (includes s/h)

PHYDUQ-1 1 Quart .........................................$26.00PHYDU2 2.5 Gallon ................. ................ ..$104.00

Seed HarvestingHookThis Austrian-made 12-inch curved, serratedgrass hook is fitted with a wooden handle.Our garden and field crews have used thishook for years, mostly to harvest seeds butalso for edging. They consider it the best onthe market. (includes shipping andhandling)

HOOK Seed Harvesting Hook ................ ...... $23.00

The

TOOL SHED ALL TOOL SHEDPRICES INCLUDE

SHIPPING & HANDLING

(within the contiguous US)

Here we share products that

we consider high-quality,

reliable accessories to our

gardening and restoration

work. Many Tool Shed

items make great gifts too!

The BelOMO 10x Triplet Loupe Magnifier

is high-quality and moderately priced the best-value hand lens (loupe) thatweve found. Three combined lenses aremounted in a metal housing to give you acrisp, distortion-free image. (includes s/h)

10X Hand Lenswith LanyardLENS10X Hand Lens with Lanyard ............. ..$42.00

TheParsnipPredator

Created by The Prairie Enthusiasts.The Parsnip Predator utilizes a com-pact size, ergonomic, rotated handle andcustom-cut, narrow blade to make slicingtap-roots on invasive, non-natives like WildParsnip, Queen Annes Lace and Burdockeasy and effective, all in a tool that is dura-ble and lightweight. (includes s/h)

PREDAT The Parsnip Predator .......................$60.00

Stratication

SandWe use silica sand as a medium to artificial-ly stratify seed. We send one cup of sand

which can be used to stratify up to oz

of seed (slightly more or less depending on

seed size). (includes s/h)

STRAT Seed Stratification Sand .....................$7.00

Front

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withThese Native Beemade exclusively fby Timber Wolf Wgrade U.S. pine. Ta viable nesting sitfixture of interest ayears. Includes 2tubes (also made inmeasures 12.0 Lon(includes shipping andhandling)

BEEHOUSE Shelter wiBEETUBES Refill nest

Native PrairiePlants Sign

Show everyone the importance of yournative planting or remnant with our NativePrairie Plant signs. This durable 9 X 12 signis printed on a 2mm aluminum dibond base,with rounded corners and pre-drilled holesfor easy installation. Does not include post orhardware. (includes shipping andhandling)

SIGN Native Prairie Plants Sign ..................$28.00

Seed-Starting Trays (3 pack)$19.00/3pk

288CELL TRAY .75Forstartingmanyplanisdesignedto forminduptoalargersize.

288CT288 Cell Tray

20ROW SEEDER .8Workswellforstartingspeciesfromseed sincsuitedforspeciesthath

20R20 Row Seeder

98CELL TRAY 1.25Workswellformany pseedsdirectlyinthistragrowlargerforplantin

98CT98 Cell Tray -

72 DEEPCELL TRAA tray forplantswithNew Jersey Tea.Woodextra-deeptray.

72CD72 Deep Cell T

FLAT TRAY (nohole)10.125x20.75I.D. | 2.375deepWillfitunderanyoftheplanttrayswesell. Thisflatcanprovideaddedrigidityandmanageabilityandcanpreventfreshlywateredtraysfromdrippingonto thefloor.

FNHFlat Tray (no hole) - $19.00/3pk

32 POTS W/ RIGIDTheselight-weightpo(included)totransformtransplants.Thepotsc

32T32PerforatedP

CLEAR DOME 11x21.5innerdim. | 2.25tallThiscleardome goesovera standard-sizeflatorplug tray.Actinglikeaminigreenhouse,itretainsheatandmoisture.(shownwithflattraysold separately)

DOMEClear Dome - $19.00/3pk

Its easy to get carried away with our affordable $2.50 seed packets

with the potential to bring many plants to life. If youre interested instarting native plants from seed indoors, try one or a combination

of our seed-starting trays for germinating and transplanting. Our se-

lection of seed-starting trays contains sizes commonly utilized for

native plants and can help you maintain proper watering and drain-age. Most of these trays are quite sturdy and with careful cleaning

can last more than one growing season. (includes shipping andhandling)

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These Tool Shed items make great gifts too!

Have used the soil knife for years.Actually have six of these knives.

My garden is very large and I keep(or try to) them at stragetic places.Would be difficult for me to garden

without one of these knives. Thenitrile gloves have been worn for

several years and they are excellent particularly during times when the

soil is wet and mucky. Both productsare excellent, well-made and worththe money.

- P. Macomber, Mooers, NY

Soil Knifeand SheathWeve found the A.M. Leonard soil knife tobe a versatile, indispensable hand tool forgarden work. The Italian-made stainless steel

blade has a serrated edge for cutting throughtough roots and a twine-cutting notch thatcan double as a bottle opener when in-fieldliquid fortification is needed. (includes s/h)

KNIFE Soil Knife with Sheath Combo..........$36.00

Garden GlovesThese gloves are so thin and supple that theyafford enough sensitivity to grasp weeds.The gloves nitrile palm side is waterproofwhile the super-stretchy knit top holdsup to repeated washings and quick line-drying. Search keyword garden glove onprairiemoon.com for size and color chart.

SIZES: X-SMALL| SMALL| MEDIUM| LARGE

GLOVE Nitrile Garden Gloves ................ ...........$7.50(includes shipping andhandling)

Field NotesMemo Books

We are proud to offer Field Notes Brandmemo books! These handy-dandy note-books were inspired by the long-lost pocketledgers, once distributed by American seedand agriculture companies. Several folks atPrairie Moon are now implementing thesememo books for a wide array of importantpurposes, such as plant community notes,

broken tractor part diagrams, drawings ofmixed panicles and poorly rendered em-ployee related cartoons. Field Notes aretrimmed to 3.5 x 5.5 and fit in your pocket.Includes Cal-cedar No. 2 pencil. (includess/h)

Field Notes Memo Book 3-pack w/ pencil

$12.50

Choose from one of three styles:

1

2

3

Made in theMidwestUsing U.S.Materials

LeatherSheath

Made inthe U.S.

ALL TOOL SHED

PRICES INCLUDE

SHIPPING & HANDLING(within the

contiguous US)

FNPB Field Notes Pitch Black Dot-Graph paper: Three-Pack, 48 pagesof 3/16dot graph paper,with a 100FrenchConstructionBlacktopcover

FNKR FieldNotesOriginalRuledPaper:Three-Pack, 48 pages of 1/4 ruledpaper,with an 80 FrenchDur-O-TonePackingBrownWrapcover

FNKG Field Notes OriginalGraphPa-per:Three-Pack,48pagesof 3/16gridpaper,with an 80 FrenchDur-O-TonePackingBrownWrapcover

For

CobraHead

Weeder and CultivatorA must for gardeners. The CobraHeadWeeder and Cultivator is an all-purpose,garden tool. It weeds, cultivates, digs,plants, transplants, and more! Made in Wis-consin, the durable h andle is a mix of recy-cled plastic and agriculturally grown flax fi-ber, making it one of the greenest gardentools available. (includes shipping andhandling)

COBRA CobraHead Weeder and Cultivator ...$29.00

Pollinators of Native PlantsAttract, Observe and IdentifyPollinators and BeneficialInsects with Native PlantsBy Heather Holm

Packed with useful informatio n and more than 1600photos of plants and insects, this book explores

the details of the critical relationships betweennative insects and more than 65 perennial nativeplants. The clear prose and exploration of basicconcepts make this a useful guide for gardenersof all types, plant lovers and students, as well asrestoration professionals. 320 pages

POLLIN $32.00

Wildlifeneednativeplants

Bringing Nature HomeByDouglasW.Tallamy(2nded.)

This revolutionary book explains theunbreakable link between native

plants and native wildlife. The core of Tallamysresearch is that native insectscannotor willnoteatalienplants. When nativeplantsdisappear, theinsects disappear, impoverishing the food sourcefor birds and other mammals. Gardeners andrestorationists have the power to make a significantcontribution toward sustaining biodiversity.Valuable appendices in the back of the book suchas: Host Plants of Butterflies and Showy Moths,and Native plants relatively unpalatable to white-tailed deer. 358 pages

BRING $22.00

The Xerces Society GuideFarming with NativeBeneficial InsectsEcological Pest Control SolutionsBy The Xerces Society

NEW!This book examines the ecology of ben-eficial native insects while including meth-ods for multiplying their population throughnative-habitat design and management. Thisguide also outlines common species of predato-ry insects, parasitoids and non-insect predatorssuch as spiders. Order with Insectopia SeedMix, p. 47 257 Pages

INSECT - $29.00

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Prairie Moon gift certificates are perfect for birthdays, holidays and other special events and come in any dol

expiration date. For immediate delivery order online or call us!

Sweet Grass BraidWe harvest our own Sweet Grass and braidit. Each braid is approximatley 18 x 1.Many North American indigenous culturesburned Sweet Grass in ceremonies to invitethe presence of good spirits. The sweetgrass smell will remain for years! Wevefound them useful as car fresheners.

SWEET Sweet Grass Braid ......................................$7.00(includes shipping andhandling)

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WILDFLOWERS FORBS

Anise Hyssop 20

Bellwort 16

Black Cohosh 16

Blue Cohosh 15

Blue Vervain 25

Blue Wild Indigo 21

Bradbury's Monarda 19

Brown-eyed Susan 8

Bush's Coneflower 23

Bush's Poppy Mallow 26

Butterfly Weed 3

Button Blazing Star 21

Cardinal Flower 28

Columbine 14

Common Blue Violet 16

Common Blue-eyed Grass 25

Common Ironweed 25

Common Milkweed 3

Compass Plant 6

Cream Wild Indigo 21

Culver's Root 25

Downy Wood Mint 6

Dutchman's Breeches 13

Dwarf Crested Iris 13

Early Meadow Rue 15

Early Sunflower 18

False Aster 6

Fireweed 7

Foxglove Beardtongue 19

Golden Alexanders 19

Great Blue Lobelia 20

Hairy Mountain Mint 8

Hairy Wood Mint 6

Hoary Vervain 27

Jack-in-the-Pulpit 14

Joe Pye Weed 28

Kankakee Mallow 7

Lance-leaved Coreopsis 27

L arg e- Fl owe red B ea rdton gue 27Late Figwort 8

Marsh Marigold 14

May Apple 12

Meadow Blazing Star 21

Midland Shooting Star 15

New England Aster 22

Nodding Onion 20

Obedient Plant 28

Ohio Spiderwort 19

Orange Coneflower 23

Ozark Bluestar 6

Pale Beardtongue 8

Pale Purple Coneflower 23

Prairie Alumroot 7

Prairie Blazing Star 21

Prairie Coreopsis 7

Prairie Dock 22

Prairie Milkweed 6

Prairie Pussytoes 26

Prairie Sundrops 8

Purple Coneflower 23

Purple Love Grass 9

Queen of the Prairie 28

Our Plant Finder enables you to index the 700+ natives we carry by criteria that suit your site:Sun Exposure, Soil Moisture, Bloom Time, Color, Height and Seed or Plant availability.Scan the QR code to the left or look for the magnifying glass at the top of www.prairiemoon.com .

WILDFLOWERS FORBS

Actaea rubra 17

Agastache foeniculum 20

Allium cernuum 20

Allium tricoccum 13

Amsonia illustris 6

Antennaria neglecta 26

Aquilegia canadensis 14

Arisaema triphyllum 14

Asarum canadense 15

Asclepias incarnata 3

Asclepias sullivantii 6

Asclepias syriaca 3

Asclepias tuberosa 3

Asclepias verticillata 3

Aster laevis 22

Aster novae-angliae 22Aster shortii 6

Baptisia alba 21

Baptisia australis 21

Baptisia bracteata 21

Baptisia tinctoria 21

Blephilia ciliata 6

Blephilia hirsuta 6

Boltonia asteroides 6

Callirhoe bushii 26

Caltha palustris 14

Camassia scilloides 19

Cardamine concatenata 16

Caulophyllum thalictroides 15

Cimicifuga racemosa 16

Coreopsis lanceolata 27

Coreopsis palmata 7

Coreopsis tripteris 7

Dicentra cucullaria 13

Dodecatheon meadia 15

Echinacea pallida 23

Echinacea paradoxa 23

Echinacea purpurea 23

Epilobium angustifolium 7Eragrostis spectabilis 9

Eryngium yuccifolium 25

Erythronium albidum 15

Eupatorium maculatum 28

Eupatorium purpureum 12

Filipendula rubra 28

Fragaria virginiana 13

Geranium maculatum 12

Helenium autumnale 28

Helianthus occidentalis 26

Heliopsis helianthoides 18

Heuchera richardsonii 7

Hibiscus laevis 28

Iliamna remota 7

Iris cristata 13

Iris virginica var. shrevei 7

Liatris aspera 21

Liatris ligulistylis 21

Liatris pycnostachya 21

Lobelia cardinalis 28

Lobelia siphilitica 20

Mertensia virginica 14

Monarda bradburiana 19Monarda fistulosa 18

Rattlesnake Master 25

Red Baneberry 17

Rose Mallow 28

Rose Milkweed 3

Royal Catchfly 20

Short's Aster 6

Showy Goldenrod 22

Small Yellow Wild Indigo 21

Smooth Blue Aster 22

Sneezeweed 28

Solomon's Seal 16

Southern Blue Flag 7

Spotted Bee Balm 26

Stiff Goldenrod 22

Sweet Black-eyed Susan 23

Sweet Joe Pye Weed 12

all Coreopsis 7

oothwort 16

Violet Wood Sorrel 27

Virginia Bluebells 14

Western Sunflower 26

White rout Lily 15

White Wild Indigo 21

Whorled Milkweed 3

Wild Bergamot 18

Wild Geranium 12

Wild Ginger 15

Wild Hyacinth 19

Wild Leek 13

Wild Petunia 8

Wild Quinine 8

Wild Senna 25

Wild Strawberry 13

Yellow Coneflower 18

GRASSES & SEDGES

Big Bluestem 32

Blue Grama 9

Bottlebrush Grass 33

Brown Fox Sedge 9

Canada Wild Rye 9Common Hop Sedge 9

Indian Grass 32

June Grass 33

Little Bluestem 32

Palm Sedge 9

Pennsylvania Sedge 17

Prairie Dropseed 33

River Oats 32

Side-oats Grama 33

Switch Grass 33

CACUS & FERNS

Ea ster n Pr ic kl y Pe ar C act us 2 7

Maidenhair Fern 12

REES & SHRUBS

American Hazelnut 30

Bittersweet 31

Common Witch Hazel 31

Eastern Wahoo 31

New Jersey ea 30

Pasture Rose 30

Pussy Willow 31

Shadblow 30

Shrubby St. John's Wort 31Snowberry 30

Monarda

Oenother

Oxalis vio

Partheniu

Penstemo

Penstemo

Penstemo

Physosteg

Podophyl

Polygona

Pycnanth

Ratibida p

Rudbeckia

Rudbeckia

Rudbecki

Ruelia hu

ScrophulaSenna heb

Silene reg

Silphium

Silphium

Sisyrinch

Solidago r

Solidago s

Talictrum

radescan

Uvularia g

Verbena h

Verbena s

Vernoniaf

Veronicas

Viola soro

Zizia aure

Andropog

Bouteloua

Bouteloua

Carex lup

Carex mu

Carex penCarex vulp

Chasmant

Elymus ca

Elymus hy

Koeleria m

Panicum

Schizachy

Sorghastr

Sporobolu

Adiantum

Opuntia h

Amelanch

Ceanothu

Celastrus

Corylus a

Euonymu

Hamame

Hypericu

Rosa caro

Salix disc

Symphor

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CULTIVATION AS A SITE

PREP METHOD

Site prep done by weeding with hand

tools is best suited to very small areassuch as gardens or planting beds. Anysoil disturbance is followed by moreweed growth, so cultivation needs to befrequent enough that perennial weedsdont survive; continue until the end ofthe growing season.

If using a roto-tiller for small to medi-um-sized sites, take care to do shallow tillingsafter the initial elimination of weeds and/or grass. For larger areas, cultivating withconventional farm machinery can be aneffective way to eliminate established pe-rennial weeds from rich, heavy soils.

If your large site was previously a cropped

farm field (therefore free of perennialweeds) or if it contains deep sand or grav-el soils that do not support heavy weedgrowth, several diskings prior to sowingseed may be all the cultivation needed.

For more common, weed-prone soils,cultivation of large sites should beginwith fall plowing. If the soil is subject toerosion, however, defer the initial plowinguntil spring. When soil can be worked thefollowing spring, cultivate with a disk toa depth of four to five inches. Cultivateevery two weeks until fall in an effort todestroy the roots of perennial weeds.

For Canada thistle, quack grass or oth-er rhizomatous weeds, follow the initialdisking with a spring-tooth harrow ordigger to bring roots to the soil surface,where sunlight and drying will kill them.After all weed roots are dead, switch toshallow cultivations timed to eliminatefreshly germinated weed seedlings.

Repeated shallow cultivations one or twoinches deep through two growing seasonscan deplete the shallow weed seed bank

without exposing weed seeds from deeperin the soil.

Eliminating competition and correctseedbed preparation are early stepsthat are essential to the success of

your native planting. It may try yourpatience, but it can g reatly acceleratethe long-term establishment of yournative species.

Learn to identify t he common weedsin your area. Undesirable shrubs,small trees and non-native plantsand weeds should be eliminated.Depending on the size of theplanting area and the time before

seeding, different techniques canbe used such as repeated tilling,herbicide application, smothering,solarization or simply sod removal.If a controlled burn is an option for

your site, it can help to eliminatebrush cover and undesirable plants.

Do not underestimate the weed seedbank potential of your soil.

Seed MixSite Preparation

The weed seed bank holds theaccrued deposits of dormant weedseeds that have been falling on thesoil sometimes for many years.Weed seed dormancy can be brokenby even slight soil disturbance: achange in soil temperature or a briefexposure to light. If the area youare planting already is dominatedby weeds, you should consider anaggressive site preparation regime;usually that involves a full growingseason (April-September) of killingoff the weeds.

Choose a preparation strategy that issuited to your site and circumstances,one that you can fully execute.

A few methods that can be utilizedfor early-season site preparationare Smothering and Solarization,explained on the opposite page.

HERBICIDE AS A SITE

PREP METHOD

We at Prairie Moon take seriously the issue

of agricultural chemical use. We are proudof our organic farming legacy but we alsoview the responsible and judicious use ofherbicides as an effective tool for nativeecosystem establishment.

We are not experts on herbicide use, so weare reluctant to give specific instructions.Always read labels on herbicide productswhen working with these chemicals. Anumber of new, lower-impact herbicideformulas are now on the market. Considerresearching the alternative products nowavailable, such as Phydura All Natural Her-bicide (Tool Shed, p.36).

Herbicide is most effective over a full grow-ing season. Depending on the weed problemon your site, usi

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