Prairie Grass Native Plant Kit
Kit info:
50 plant plugs per kit (~5 plugs of each species, exact species and quantities subject to change based on plant availability and quality)
Pick up: ASAP from the SWCD office in Noblesville (M-F 8-4:30)
Prairie Grass Area Kit:
Big Bluestem
Side-oats Grama
Copper-Shouldered Oval Sedge
Canada Wild Rye
Bottlebrush Grass
June Grass
Switch Grass
Little Bluestem
Indian Grass
Prairie Dropseed
Potential alternate species/substitutions: northern sea oats.
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Prairie grasses are a critical part of diverse native habitats. They provide physical structure important for birds and wildlife as well as seed and habitat and visual screening.
This kit is great for creating native grass plantings, mixing in grasses with other plantings, and/or creating visual screening on your property.
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Rain Garden Native Plant Kit
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Kit info:
50 plant plugs per kit (~5 plugs of each species, exact species and quantities subject to change based on plant availability and quality)
Pick up: ASAP from the SWCD office in Noblesville (M-F 8-4:30)
Rain Garden/Wet Area Kit:
Swamp Milkweed*
Bristly Sedge
Brown Fox Sedge
Broad-leaved Purple Coneflower
Queen of the Prairie
Northern Blue Flag Iris
Common Rush
Riddell's Goldenrod
Common mountain mint
Golden Alexanders
Potential alternate species/substitutions: cardinal flower, showy black-eyed Susan, blue vervain, Culver's root.
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Rain gardens are special native plant gardens that capture rainwater draining from your property (usually from your roof/downspouts). Rain gardens allow the water to soak back into the ground (cleaning it) instead of running off into stormwater drains. Learn more about rain gardens here.
This kit is great for creating rain gardens and bioswales or for planting in wet areas of your yard in full/part sun. butterfly.
*Milkweed species great for Monarch butterflies.
Shade Garden Native Plant Kit
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Kit info:
50 plant plugs per kit (~5 plugs of each species, exact species and quantities subject to change based on plant availability and quality)
Pick up: ASAP from the SWCD office in Noblesville (M-F 8-4:30)
Shade Garden Kit:
Wild Snakeroot
Wild Columbine
Plantain Sedge
Northern Sea Oats
Blue Mistflower
Bottlebrush Grass
Great Blue Lobelia
Blue- Stemmed Goldenrod
Heart-leaved Aster
Ohio Spiderwort
Potential alternate species/substitutions: nodding wild onion, tall bellflower, big-leaved aster, wild geranium, Virginia bluebells, broad-leaved goldenrod, elm-leaved goldenrod, arrow-leaved aster.
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Shady areas can be notoriously hard to deal with but there are a variety of native plants that will thrive in shady locations. This kit features some of those plants and is also great for pollinators.
This kit is great for your part sun/shade areas.
Conservation Yard Signs
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).
55 Gallon Rain Barrel
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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.
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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PICK UP ASAP FROM OUR OFFICE MONDAY-FRIDAY 8-4:30
Red Maple (Acer rubrum)
Tree size: L
Mature height: 40-60 ft
Mature spread: 40 ft
Estimated height range at delivery: 4-5 ft
Bloom time: March-April
Sun: Full sun-part shade
Soil moisture: Medium-Wet
Notes: 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.
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
Allegheny Serviceberry
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Order pick up: PICK UP FROM THE SWCD OFFICE ASAP - MONDAY-FRIDAY 8-4:30
Allegheny Serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis)
Tree size: S
Mature height: 15-40 ft
Mature spread: 15-40 ft
Estimated height range at delivery: 4-5 ft
Bloom time: April
Sun: Full sun-part shade
Soil moisture: Medium
Notes: Edible berries attract birds. Attractive understory tree for lawns, street tree, or screening.
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
Black chokeberry
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Tree size: Shrub
Mature height: 3-6 ft
Mature spread: 3-6 ft
Estimated height range at delivery: 2-3 ft
Bloom time: May
Sun: Full sun-part shade
Soil moisture: Medium
Notes: Great for borders and wet areas. Prune unwanted suckers to limit spread. Loved by birds.
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
Paw Paw - 1 gallon
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Paw Paw (Asimina triloba) - ONE GALLON POT SIZE
Tree size: S
Mature height: 15-30 ft
Mature spread: 15-30 ft
Estimated height range at delivery: 1-2 ft
Bloom time: Fruit in Autumn
Sun: Full sun?shade
Soil moisture: Medium-Moist
Notes: "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.
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
River Birch *
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PICK UP ASAP FROM OUR OFFICE MONDAY-FRIDAY 8-4:30
River Birch (Betula nigra)
Tree size: M
Mature height: 30-40 ft
Mature spread: 25-35 ft
Estimated height range at delivery: 4-5 ft
Bloom time: April-May
Sun: Full sun-part shade
Soil moisture: Medium-Wet
Notes: Beautiful exfoliating creamy white bark. Tolerates temporary flooding and clay soils. *Roots infiltrate subsurface drainage. Keep at least 100 feet from any buried drainage pipes.*
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
Northern Pecan
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Tree size: L
Mature height: 70-100 ft
Mature spread: 40-70 ft
Estimated height range at delivery: 2-3 ft
Bloom time: April-May
Sun: Full sun
Soil moisture: Medium
Notes: Begins to bear nuts in 6-10 years. Humans and wildlife love 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
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
Northern Catalpa
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Tree size: M/L
Mature height: 40-70 ft
Mature spread: 20-50 ft
Estimated height range at delivery: 4-5 ft
Bloom time: May-June
Sun: Full sun-part shade
Soil moisture: Medium-Wet
Notes: Tolerant of wet and dry soils and seasonal flooding. Dramatic flowers, long slender seedpods. Catalpa sphinx moth caterpillars common. Messy for prominent areas.
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