Rain Garden Native Plant Sale
The Rain Garden Native Plant Sale is Now Closed!
If you placed an order already, expect an email with the pick-up details in May.
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For more garden/native plant sales: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/endangeredresources/nativeplants
Plant info:
- Plants are sold in bundles of 4; each plant's container is 2.5" x 2.5" x 3.5 " (length x width x height/depth); one bundle of 4 plants costs $12.00, $3.00 per plant unless otherwise noted. A garden kit costs $45 and contains 16 plants; 4 bundles of 4 or more distinct species of plants with similar light and moisture needs.
- Plants are ordered online in Spring and picked up in person in June.
- To keep prices low, we have a $45 minimum order of 16 plants or one garden kit.
Example of a bundle of 4 plants (plants vary in height depending on species):
Example of a pocket garden kit with 16 plants. Each species is labeled in the front with the same species in the same row behind it.
Growth and Blooms:
If you haven't purchased native plants before there are key differences you should understand. Unlike more traditional, cultivated plants, native plants spend their first growing season sending down roots and preparing for the ever-changing Wisconsin weather. You will not see extensive growth above ground or much blooming. In their second growing season, native plants really take off with both leaf growth and an increase in blooms.
Native plants just after planting:
Native plants after one year:
Who can order:
Any private property owner, local non-profit group, or municipality can purchase plants. Plants cannot be purchased for resale. If you are unsure of your status or have other questions, please contact us using the contact us form.
To receive future notifications on MMSD native plant sales and workshops, sign up for our Fresh Coast News email list.
Want to learn more?:
Attend an upcoming webinar, workshop or contact us to submit a question regarding your plant questions.
Recorded Webinars with Melinda Myers:
- How to Select Rain Garden Plants -Watch Recording
- Rain Garden Q & A -Watch Recording
- Reinvigorate Your Rain Garden -Watch Recording
- Seven Steps to Managing Water on Your Property -Watch Recording
- Fall Landscape Planting and Care -Watch Recording
Benefits of Rain Gardens
Gardening expert, Melinda Myers, explains the benefits of rain gardens.
Selecting Plants for Rain Gardens
Melinda Myers offers a few favorite rain garden plants.
