Rock Island County Soil and Water Conservation District

Native Pollinator Plant Sale

Native Plant Sale – Spring 2024

Pre-order plants and pick-up May 16th and 17th at the QCCA Expo Center

All plants come in 3.5” containers unless otherwise specified. All plants grown locally.

Some substitutions may be made based on availability.

We also have a limited supply of annuals.

 

Small Pollinator Pockets – ideal for 10-20 sq. ft.

Small pollinator pockets include 6 plants in 3.5” pots and 1 additional shrub in 1-gallon pot OR 4-pack of 2” annuals.

 

1. Mellow Yellow Butterfly Power Pack (7 plants) - $32

1 – Golden Alexander (early – yellow)
1 – Shrubby St. John’s Wort (mid - yellow)
1 – Orange Coneflower (mid – yellow)
1 – Early Sunflower (mid/late – yellow)
1 – Stiff Goldenrod (late – yellow)
1 – Butterfly Milkweed (mid – orange)
1 – Strawflower, 4-pack (mixed colors)

Quantity


2. Rain Garden Power Pack (7 plants) - $32

1 – Purple Coneflower (mid – purple)
1 – Common Milkweed (mid – pink)
1 – Prairie Phlox (mid/late – white)
1 – Midland Shooting Star (early – pink)
1 – Palm Sedge (mid – green)
1 – Rose Milkweed (mid – pink)
1 – Dahlia: Mixed 4-pack

Quantity


3. Host Plant Power Pack (7 plants) - $32

1 – Leadplant (mid – purple)
1 – Boneset (mid/late – white)
1 – Stiff Goldenrod (late – yellow)
1 – Poke Milkweed (mid – white)
1 – Butterfly Milkweed (mid – orange)
1 – Heart-Leaf Golden Alexanders (early – yellow)
1 – Cosmos: Mixed 4-pack

Quantity


4. High & Dry Power Pack (7 plants) - $32

1 – Rattlesnake Master (mid – white)
1 – Spider Milkweed (early – green)
1 – Blue Grama (grass)
1 – Yellow Coneflower (mid/late - yellow)
1 – Aromatic Aster (late – purple)
1 – Parlin’s Pussytoes (early – white)
1 – Zinnias: Mixed 4-pack

Quantity


5. Shady Shandy Garden (7 plants) - $32

1 – Poke Milkweed (mid – white)
1 – Wild Geranium (early – purple)
1 – Short’s Aster (late – blue)
1 – Virginia Bluebells (early – blue)
1 – Smooth Wild Petunia (mid – purple)
1 – Midland Shooting Star (early – pink)
1 – Palm Sedge (mid – green)

Quantity


MEDIUM POLLINATOR POCKETS – Ideal for 20 – 50 sq. ft.

1. Pollinator Palooza (18 plants) - $70

2 – Butterfly Milkweed (mid – orange)
2 – Culver’s Root (mid – white)
2 – Yellow Coneflower (mid/late – yellow)
1 – Common Milkweed (mid – pink)
1 – Clustered Mountain Mint (mid – white)
2 – Prairie Phlox (early – pink)
2 – Little Bluestem (mid/late – green)
2 – Ozark Bluestar (early – blue)
1 – Wild Geranium (early – purple)
1 – Prairie Smoke (early – pink)
1 – Zinnia: Mixed 4-pack
1 – Basil: Mixed 4-pack

Quantity


2. SPECIAL: Hell Strip Pollinator Pocket (18 plants) - $70

Creating habitat in the space between the sidewalk and curb as well as helping with stormwater runoff. This mix is a low-profile prairie mix for parkways durable to dry conditions, poor soil, and salt. Plants prefer 4-6 hours of sun per day and space 12 – 18" apart.
**Please check local ordinances and call 1-800-JULIE before planting in the parkway.


1 – Little Bluestem (mid/late – green)
2 – Parlin’s Pussytoes (early – white)
2 – Prairie Dropseed (late – green)
2 – Butterfly Milkweed (mid – orange)
2 – Stiff Goldenrod (yellow – late)
1 – Blue Grama (mid/late – green/blue)
2 – Spider Milkweed (early – green)
2 – Lead Plant (mid – purple)
2 – Ozark Bluestar (early – blue)
1 – Goat’s Rue (mid – pink/yellow)
1 – Zinnias (Benary Giants): Mixed, 4-pack

Quantity


3. Marsh Madness Pollinator Pack (16 plants) - $65

For wet or moist areas, but still need 4-6 hours of sun per day. Native plants are a great way to increase groundwater infiltration and stormwater runoff. Space at least 12 – 18" apart. Can be used for rain gardens, swales or depression areas.

2 – Prairie Dropseed (late – green)
2 – Big Bluestem (mid – green)
2 – Rose Milkweed (mid – pink)
2 – Boneset (mid/late – white)
2 – White Wild Indigo (mid - white)
2 – Stiff Goldenrod (late – yellow)
1 – Midland Shooting Star (early – pink)
2 – Prairie Phlox (early – pink)
1 – Strawflower: Mixed, 4-pack

Quantity


LARGE POLLINATOR POCKETS: Ideal for 100 – 200 sq. ft.

1. SPECIAL: Monarch Waystation Pollinator Pocket (36 plants) - $168
Full Sun/100 sq ft. (low clay soils with good drainage are best)

These waystations provide a haven for the monarch butterfly population during their annual migration, which has been in decline in recent years due to habitat loss and the use of pesticides. By purchasing a monarch waystation, you can help protect this vital species and contribute to the conservation efforts aimed at restoring their populations. By creating a habitat for monarch butterflies, you'll be supporting a diverse range of plant species which can in turn attract other pollinators and beneficial insects. This can help create a healthier ecosystem overall while simultaneously adding beauty to your yard.

When purchasing a Waystation from Rock Island SWCD, you will receive 36 plants including 5 varieties of milkweed, an official Monarch Waystation sign and certificate, and your waystation will be officially registered with Monarch Watch!


3 – Common Milkweed (mid – pink)
2 – Spider Milkweed (early – white)
2 – Butterfly Milkweed (mid – orange)
2 – Whorled Milkweed (mid – white)
2 – Rose Milkweed (mid – pink)
2 – Prairie Milkweed (mid – pink)
2 – Stiff Goldenrod (late – yellow)
2 – Aromatic Aster (late – purple)
2 – Purple Coneflower (mid – purple)
2 – Culver’s Root (mid – white)
2 – Goat’s Rue (mid – pink/yellow)
2 – Upland White Goldenrod (mid – white)
2 – Early Sunflower (mid – yellow)
2 – Shrubby St. John’s Wort (late – yellow)
2 – Lead Plant (mid/late – purple)
2 – Yellow Coneflower (mid/late – yellow)
1 – Orange Coneflower (mid/late – orange)
1 – Common Lilac: 16-24”, 1-gallon shrub
1 – Cosmos: Mixed, 4-pack

***Includes registration of the Waystation and a certified sign for your yard/garden ($43.95 value).***

Quantity


2. Dry Pollinator Garden (54 plants) $185

Site Conditions: Full sun – at least 6 hours per day with soils that tend to be overly dry.

3 – Spider Milkweed (early – green)
2 – Upland White Goldenrod (mid – white)
4 – Prairie Smoke (early – pink)
5 – Parlin’s Pussytoes (early – white)
7 – Butterfly Milkweed (mid – orange)
3 – Whorled Milkweed (mid – white)
2 – Goat’s Rue (mid – pink/yellow)
4 – Little Bluestem (mid/late – green)
4 – Stiff Goldenrod (late – yellow)
3 – Aromatic Aster (late – purple)
5 – Junegrass (mid – green)
4 – Prairie Dropseed (late – green)
2 – Indian Grass (late – green)
2 – Blue Grama (mid/late – green/blue)
2 – White Wild Indigo (mid – white)
2 – Rattlesnake Master (mid – white)

Quantity


BOOSTER MINI PACKS – pick three plants from the list given!

1. Host Plants – Pick any 3 - $15

Boneset
Rose Milkweed
Common Milkweed
Butterfly Milkweed
Poke Milkweed
Prairie Milkweed
Whorled Milkweed
Stiff Goldenrod
Heart-Leaf Golden Alexander

Quantity
Write in the 3 plants you choose


2. Bumblebee Boost – Pick any 3 - $15

Large-Flowered Beardtongue
Stiff Goldenrod
Ozark Bluestar
Yellow Coneflower
Purple Coneflower
Culver’s Root
Clustered Mountain Mint
Early Sunflower
Prairie Phlox

Quantity
Write in the 3 plants you choose


3. Monarch Enhancement – Pick any 3 - $15

Rose Milkweed
Common Milkweed
Butterfly Milkweed
Poke Milkweed
Prairie Milkweed
Whorled Milkweed
Purple Coneflower
Orange Coneflower


Quantity
Write in the 3 plants you choose


4. Native Grass Bundle – Pick any 3 - $15

Little Bluestem
Indian Grass
Big Bluestem
Junegrass
Blue Grama
Prairie Dropseed


Quantity
Write in the 3 plants you choose



 

Questions regarding plants, contact Joe Gates at joe.gates@il.nacdnet.net
Sale or payment questions, contact Dayna Kraklio at dkraklio@rockislandswcd.org