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At Beaver Creek, we’ve been busy in the greenhouse getting ready for our largest fundraiser: the Native Plant Sale! Not only do purchases support our programming but native plants also help the environment in many ways, such as building animal habitats, helping pollinators, and conserving water.
With so many options, there’s a plant that’s right for everyone. But if you find yourself wondering where to start amongst all the goodies, here are a few suggestions to get you started!
Won’t-Outgrow-My-Toddler Plants
While some native plants have the potential to get up to seven feet tall, others keep a low profile for a more subtle touch. Prickly Pear clocks in at under 1 foot. Prairie Smoke grows between 6 inches and 1 foot. Wild Ginger, a ground cover, will grow to be somewhere between 1 inch and 1 foot.
I-Have-Too-Many-Trees Plants
Big, friendly trees are a fantastic feature of the region, but they also block sun from reaching the ground, where your native plants will need them. Luckily, some plants actually prefer shaded or part-shaded environments. Wild Ginger, Jack-in-the-Pulpit, Tall Bellflower, and Big-Leaved Aster are all plants that will thrive in the shade, just like most Wisconsinites.
I-Want-A-New-Hobby Plants
If you’d like to try your hand at creature spotting, some plants host butterflies, hummingbirds, and other nectar-loving critters. Common Milkweed attracts the iconic Monarch butterfly, a species that has faced an extreme population decline. To bring in hummingbirds, the Cardinal Flower (though slightly inappropriately named, given the bird it actually draws in), are a great choice.
The Native Plant Sale’s online store will open on May 3 at 9:00am and closes May 10. Plants sell out fast, so we recommend browsing our list of available plants and deciding what you’d like ahead of time. Plants will be available for pick up on May 12 and 13. Check out our website anytime during the sales period for a link to our online shop!
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