Prairie Grass Native Plant Kit
Each native plant kit contains 50 plant plugs per kit and are designed for extended periods of bloom and interest with diversity containing flowers, grasses, and sedges.
Species substitutions are unlikely but possible. You are guaranteed to get species appropriate to the kit you are purchasing.
When planted 18" on center, each kit will cover approximately 100 square feet or you can use the plants throughout your property.
Pick up: Plant kits can be picked up from the SWCD office in Noblesville, Indiana the first week of June. Pick up details will be emailed at the end of May.
The number below indicates how many plugs of each species you can expect in the kit.
This Prairie Grass Kit contains a mix of deeply rooted grasses and sedges. These species are low-maintenance, will thrive in full-sun, and prefer medium/dry soil.
5 – Andropogon gerardii
5 – Bouteloua curtipendula
5 – Bouteloua gracillis
5 - Elymus canadensis
5 – Elymus virginicus
5 – Eragrostis spectabilis
5 – Koeleria macrantha
5 – Panicum virgatum
5 – Sorghastrum nutans
5 – Sporobolus heterolepis
50
Subs: Carex bicknellii, Schizachyrium scoparium
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Rain Garden Native Plant Kit
Each native plant kit contains 50 plant plugs per kit and are designed for extended periods of bloom and interest with diversity containing flowers, grasses, and sedges.
Species substitutions are unlikely but possible. You are guaranteed to get species appropriate to the kit you are purchasing.
When planted 18" on center, each kit will cover approximately 100 square feet or you can use the plants throughout your property.
Pick up: Plant kits can be picked up from the SWCD office in Noblesville, Indiana the first week of June. Pick up details will be emailed at the end of May.
The number below indicates how many plugs of each species you can expect in the kit.
Our Rain Garden Kit contains a diverse mix of plants that are suited to rain gardens. The selected plants will perform well in short-term flooding and temporary drought conditions – prefer sun/part shade.
5 – Asclepias incarnata (pink)
2 – Baptisia australis (blue)
3 – Carex vulpinoidea (greenish yellow)
5 – Echinacea purpurea (pink)
5 – Hibiscus palustris (pink)
5 – Iris virginicia v.shrevei (purple)
5 – Liatris spicata (pink)
5 – Lobelia cardinalis (red)
5 – Pycnanthemum virginianum (white)
5 – Verbena hastata (purple)
5 – Zizia aurea (yellow)
50
Subs: Carex muskingumensis, Filipendula rubra (pink), Helenium autumnale, Iris versicolor, Rudbeckia fulgida or subtomentosa
Shade Garden Native Plant Kit
Each native plant kit contains 50 plant plugs per kit and are designed for extended periods of bloom and interest with diversity containing flowers, grasses, and sedges.
Species substitutions are unlikely but possible. You are guaranteed to get species appropriate to the kit you are purchasing.
When planted 18" on center, each kit will cover approximately 100 square feet or you can use the plants throughout your property.
Pick up: Plant kits can be picked up from the SWCD office in Noblesville, Indiana the first week of June. Pick up details will be emailed at the end of May.
The number below indicates how many plugs of each species you can expect in the kit.
The Shade Kit contains a mix of shade loving wildflowers, sedges, and grasses for season-long interest. The mix of plants will perform well in shade/part-shade and prefers medium soil.
5 – Aquilegia canadensis (red/yellow)
5 – Carex plantaginea
5 – Eurybia macrophylla (lavender/white/yellow)
5 – Lobelia silphilitca (blue)
5 – Penstemon calycosus (purple)
5 – Solidago rugosa (yellow)
5 – Solidago ulmifolia (yellow)
5 – Symphyotrichum lateriflorum (white/yellow)
5 – Symphyotrichum urophyllum (white/yellow)
5 – Tradescantia subaspera (purple)
50
- Subs: Ageratina altissima, Hystrix patula
Conservation Yard Signs
Only a few left!
These 9x7 metal sign are the perfect way to educate friends and neighbors on your conservation practice.
The sign comes pre-drilled with two holes to easily attach to a t-post or wooden post.
PICK UP ONLY- no shipping. If you are ordering signage as part of a rain barrel, native plant, or native tree pre-order, your signage will be available on the pick up day. If you are ONLY ordering signage you can pick up your items at our office during regular business hours (M-F 8am-4:30pm).
PRE-ORDER 55 Gallon Rain Barrel
Only a few left!
Re-purposed food grade barrels. Each barrel has a spigot on the bottom and a threaded connection hole at the top (overflow/diverter/attachment). The top of the barrel will have holes (for receiving water) covered by a screen. Returns are not accepted after barrel pick up. These are re-purposed food grade barrels so there may be imperfections including minor scratches on the surface. Within our supply of barrels there may be slight variations in both surface details and color.
** These barrels are PRE-ORDER and can be picked up from at the pre-order pick up event on Tuesday, May 19th (hours are 11-1 and 4-6). Additional details will be emailed the week before.
Don't forget to add a diverter or pedestal to your pre-order for easy installation! Linking hoses to connect multiple barrels are also available.
Carmel resident? Learn more about rebate (rebate after purchase and install) here: www.rainonmain.com/carmel-rain-barrel-subsidy
NO SHIPPING. Must be picked up from Noblesville, Indiana.
Red Maple
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Red Maple
Acer rubrum
Type: Large tree
Sun Needs: Full sun-part shade
Soil Moisture: Medium-Wet
Mature Size(ft): 40-60 x 40
Bloom Time: March-April
Growth Rate: Med-Fast
Estimated size at delivery: 4-5
Container size: 3 gallon
Where It Works Well
• Rain garden
• Shade tree
• Home landscape
• Naturalized areas
Ecological benefits:
• Supports 285+ species of caterpillars
• Provides nectar for bees in early spring
• Seeds eaten by squirrels and birds
Other info:
Beautiful fall color. Tolerates wet soil and air pollution. Great specimen tree but avoid planting too close to sidewalks/driveway. *Red maple is a lovely native tree, so lovely that it has been heavily planted and makes up a significant portion of our Central Indiana tree canopy. Consider Black Cherry and Black Gum as other great alternatives with similar characteristics.
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Pick Up ASAP from the SWCD office. Monday -Friday 8am-4:30pm.
We guarantee a healthy specimen will be supplied at pick up. Due to variations in planting, site conditions and care, no guarantee or refunds will be given after tree pick up. Remember, you are investing in quality root stock vs vigorous above ground leafing or height. The provided estimated heights at delivery are not guaranteed.
Photos: Arbor Day Foundation and/or Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder
Allegheny Serviceberry
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Allegheny Serviceberry
Amelanchier laevis
Type: Small tree
Sun Needs: Full sun-part shade
Soil Moisture: Medium
Mature Size(ft): 15-40 x 15-40
Bloom Time: April
Flower Color: White
Growth Rate: Medium
Estimated size at delivery: 4-5
Container size: 3 gallon
Where It Works Well
• Ornamental tree
• Edible landscaping
• Wildlife garden
Ecological benefits:
• Host for moth caterpillars
• Fruits feed birds and mammals
• Early blooming for pollinators
Other info:
Edible berries attract birds. Attractive understory tree for lawns, street tree, or screening.
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Pick Up ASAP from the SWCD office. Monday -Friday 8am-4:30pm.
We guarantee a healthy specimen will be supplied at pick up. Due to variations in planting, site conditions and care, no guarantee or refunds will be given after tree pick up. Remember, you are investing in quality root stock vs vigorous above ground leafing or height. The provided estimated heights at delivery are not guaranteed.
Photos: Arbor Day Foundation and/or Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder
Paw Paw
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Paw Paw
Asimina triloba
Type: Small tree
Sun Needs: Full sun–shade
Soil Moisture: Medium-Moist
Mature Size(ft): 15-30 x 15-30
Bloom Time: Fruit in Autumn
Growth Rate: Slow
Estimated size at delivery: 1-2
Container size: 3 gallon
Where It Works Well
• Edible landscapes
• Shady woodland gardens
• Understory tree for naturalized areas
Ecological benefits:
• Host plant for Zebra Swallowtail butterflies
• Fruits eaten by opossums, raccoons, and birds
• Provides understory habitat
Other info:
"Indiana Banana" Great understory tree. Tolerates shade and competition. Large, edible fruit ripe in Oct. Need multiple trees for fruit production and/or hand pollination.
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Pick Up ASAP from the SWCD office. Monday -Friday 8am-4:30pm.
We guarantee a healthy specimen will be supplied at pick up. Due to variations in planting, site conditions and care, no guarantee or refunds will be given after tree pick up. Remember, you are investing in quality root stock vs vigorous above ground leafing or height. The provided estimated heights at delivery are not guaranteed.
Photos: Arbor Day Foundation and/or Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder
River Birch *
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River Birch
Betula nigra
Type: Medium tree
Sun Needs: Full sun-part shade
Soil Moisture: Medium-Wet
Mature Size(ft): 30-40 x 25-35
Bloom Time: April-May
Growth Rate: Medium
Estimated size at delivery: 4-5
Container size: 3 gallon
Where It Works Well
• Rain gardens
• Streambanks and erosion control
• Shade tree for large landscapes
*Roots infiltrate subsurface drainage. Keep at least 100 feet from any buried drainage pipes.*
Ecological benefits:
• Supports over 400 species of moth and butterfly caterpillars
• Seeds feed birds such as chickadees and finches
• Bark provides overwintering shelter for insects
Other info:
Beautiful exfoliating creamy white bark. Tolerates temporary flooding and clay soils.
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Pick Up ASAP from the SWCD office. Monday -Friday 8am-4:30pm.
We guarantee a healthy specimen will be supplied at pick up. Due to variations in planting, site conditions and care, no guarantee or refunds will be given after tree pick up. Remember, you are investing in quality root stock vs vigorous above ground leafing or height. The provided estimated heights at delivery are not guaranteed.
Photos: Arbor Day Foundation and/or Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder
Northern Pecan
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Northern Pecan
Carya illinoinensis
Type: Large tree
Sun Needs: Full sun
Soil Moisture: Medium
Mature Size(ft): 70-100 x 40-70
Bloom Time: April-May
Growth Rate: Medium
Estimated size at delivery: 2-3
Container size: 3 gallon
Where It Works Well
• Edible landscape feature
• Wildlife food source
• Large-scale planting or restoration
Ecological benefits:
• Host to many native moths and butterflies
• Nuts are high-value food for wildlife
• Supports beneficial predatory insects
Other info:
Begins to bear nuts in 6-10 years. Humans and wildlife love nuts.
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Pick Up ASAP from the SWCD office. Monday -Friday 8am-4:30pm.
We guarantee a healthy specimen will be supplied at pick up. Due to variations in planting, site conditions and care, no guarantee or refunds will be given after tree pick up. Remember, you are investing in quality root stock vs vigorous above ground leafing or height. The provided estimated heights at delivery are not guaranteed.
Photos: Arbor Day Foundation and/or Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder
Shagbark Hickory
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Tree size: L
Mature height: 60-80 ft
Mature spread: 30-50 ft
Estimated height range at delivery: 6"-1' ft
Bloom time: April-May
Sun: Full sun-part shade
Soil moisture: Medium
Notes: Requires large area to grow. Great shade tree with interesting bark in maturity. Tolerates clay soils. 40 years for nuts.
Orders due: September 20th
Order pick up: Friday September 29th in Noblesville, Indiana.
Remember to consider above and below ground utilities and mature growth size when choosing trees for your property. Need more info on trees, pests, & growing characteristics? Visit www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/plantfinder.
We guarantee a healthy specimen will be supplied at pick up. Due to variations in planting, site conditions and care, no guarantee or refunds will be given after tree pick up. For three-gallon specimens, you are investing in quality root stock vs vigorous above ground leafing or height. From strong roots grow strong trees! The provided estimated heights at delivery are not guaranteed.
* Trees with an asterisk are noted in the Purdue Indiana Climate Change Impacts Assessment as good choices for urban areas in relation to climate change and foreseen shifting vegetation habitats. More info/links are on the tree sale webpage.
Don?t forget to order a watering bag to make tree care easier.
Photos: Arbor Day Foundation and/or Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder
Hackberry*
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Hackberry*
Celtis occidentalis
Type: Medium tree
Sun Needs: Full sun
Soil Moisture: Medium-Wet
Mature Size(ft): 40-60 x 40-60
Bloom Time: April-May
Growth Rate: Med-Fast
Estimated size at delivery: 4-5
Container size: 3 gallon
Where It Works Well
• Urban tolerant shade tree
• Wildlife habitat plantings
• Windbreaks and shelterbelts
Ecological benefits:
• Larval host for Mourning Cloak and Hackberry Emperor butterflies
• Fruits feed birds and small mammals
• Supports gall-producing insects that attract predatory birds
Other info:
*Recommended by Purdue University Indiana Climate Change Impacts Assessment as a good species to plant in the face of climate change. Beautiful flowering ornamental tree. Tolerates wide range of soil conditions, drought, & poor soils. Great for butterflies and birds.
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Pick Up ASAP from the SWCD office. Monday -Friday 8am-4:30pm.
We guarantee a healthy specimen will be supplied at pick up. Due to variations in planting, site conditions and care, no guarantee or refunds will be given after tree pick up. Remember, you are investing in quality root stock vs vigorous above ground leafing or height. The provided estimated heights at delivery are not guaranteed.
Photos: Arbor Day Foundation and/or Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder
Buttonbush
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Buttonbush
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Type: Shrub
Sun Needs: Full sun-part shade
Soil Moisture: Medium-Wet
Mature Size(ft): 5-12 x 4-8
Bloom Time: June
Growth Rate: Medium
Estimated size at delivery: 2-3
Container size: 3 gallon
Where It Works Well
• Rain gardens
• Wetland edges
• Habitat plantings
Ecological benefits:
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
• Seeds eaten by waterfowl
• Supports over 20 moth species
Other info:
Grows well in wet soils. Showy, unique flower heads.
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Pick Up ASAP from the SWCD office. Monday -Friday 8am-4:30pm.
We guarantee a healthy specimen will be supplied at pick up. Due to variations in planting, site conditions and care, no guarantee or refunds will be given after tree pick up. Remember, you are investing in quality root stock vs vigorous above ground leafing or height. The provided estimated heights at delivery are not guaranteed.
Photos: Arbor Day Foundation and/or Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder