Native Plant & Seed Solutions - Prairie Nursery

Clay Busters & Plants for Medium Soils
THESE PLANTS have proven their ability to grow on tough clay soils. Their strong
roots can break through heavy soils where lesser plants would struggle. Many of
these species will do well in other soil types as noted in each description.
Icon Legend A = Attracts birds B = Attracts hummingbirds C = Attracts butterflies
E = For cut flowers D = For dried flowers F = Deer resistant
Nodding Pink Onion
NoddiNg PiNk oNioN EF
Allium cernuum
Deer Proof!
Light: Full Sun Height: 1-2'
Soil Moisture: Med. to Moist Soil Type: Sand, Loam, Clay
Bambi will turn up his nose at this lovely little
Allium. Long-lived and super hardy, it looks great
in short prairie gardens and meadows. Plant it in
masses for a stunning late summer effect! Thrives
in any moderately rich soil, from rocky hillsides
to damp clay. Hardy to Zones 3 - 8.
Item # 3" Pot 1-3 4-12 13-31 32+
30350-03 Price per plant $5.29 $3.49 $3.29 $2.99
Item # Seed Prices 1/4 oz 1/2 oz 1 oz 1 lb
10350 $6.00 $9.00 $15.00 $225.00
New eNglaNd aster CE
Aster novae-angliae
King of the Autumn Garden
Light: Full to Partial Sun Height: 3-6'
Soil Moisture: Med. to Moist Soil Type: Sand, Loam, Clay
Tall and majestic, this aster’s deep blue, purple,
and sometimes pink flowers are highlights of the
late season landscape. This is a critical fall nectar
source for butterflies, especially Monarchs as
they stock up for their long migration to Mexico.
Hardy to Zones 3 - 7.
Item # 3" Pot 1-3 4-12 13-31 32+
31350-03 Price per plant $5.29 $3.49 $3.29 $2.99
Item # Seed Prices 1/4 oz 1/2 oz 1 oz 1 lb
11350 $12.00 $18.00 $30.00 $450.00
Wild Senna
wild seNNa ADE
Cassia hebecarpa
Light: Full Sun Height: 4-6'
Soil Moisture: Med. to Wet Soil Type: Sand, Loam, Clay
A profusion of butter-yellow flowers appear atop
the lush deep green foliage in mid-summer. The
chocolate brown seedpods are a favorite of birds.
Fond of clay, it will thrive in medium to moist
soils, and tolerates periodic flooding. Excellent
for attracting birds! Hardy to Zones 4 - 7.
Item # 3" Pot 1-3 4-12 13-31 32+
32050-03 Price per plant $5.29 $3.49 $3.29 $2.99
Item # Seed Prices 1/4 oz 1/2 oz 1 oz 1
12050 $3.50 $5.00 $8.00 $120.00
New England Aster
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