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Purple Pollinator Pleaser 12-Plant Collection Plants - Garden for Wildlife
Purple Pollinator Pleaser 12-Plant Collection Plants - Garden for Wildlife
Purple Pollinator Pleaser 12-Plant Collection Plants - Garden for Wildlife
Purple Pollinator Pleaser 12-Plant Collection Plants - Garden for Wildlife
Purple Pollinator Pleaser 12-Plant Collection
Purple Pollinator Pleaser 12-Plant Collection
Purple Pollinator Pleaser 12-Plant Collection
Purple Pollinator Pleaser 12-Plant Collection Plants - Garden for Wildlife
Purple Pollinator Pleaser 12-Plant Collection Plants - Garden for Wildlife
Purple Pollinator Pleaser 12-Plant Collection Plants - Garden for Wildlife
Purple Pollinator Pleaser 12-Plant Collection Plants - Garden for Wildlife
Purple Pollinator Pleaser 12-Plant Collection Plants - Garden for Wildlife
Purple Pollinator Pleaser 12-Plant Collection Plants - Garden for Wildlife
Purple Pollinator Pleaser 12-Plant Collection Plants - Garden for Wildlife

Purple Pollinator Pleaser 12-Plant Collection

$108.00
$108.00
$108.00
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3 plants per type are included in this collection

Purple Pollinator Pleaser 12-Plant Collection

$108.00
$108.00
$108.00
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  • Multi-season bloom
  • Return each year
  • Free shipping
The gorgeous purple blooms in this collection will lure pollinators to the garden from spring to fall.

This collection includes 12 native perennial plants for sun/part shade:
  • Purple Coneflower (3)
  • Rough Blazing Star (3)
  • Purple Lovegrass (3)
  • Downy Wood Mint (3)
Grown non-GMO and free of harmful neonicotinoids for healthy pollinators and planet, these plants:
  • Help birds, butterflies, and other important pollinators and wildlife
  • Bloom across three seasons and return each year
  • Never need chemicals and require less water once established

This collection includes keystone plants and has the potential to support up to:

• 10 butterfly/moth species
• 6 species of pollen specialist bees
• Dozens of other pollinator species foraging for nectar
• 96% of backyard birds that rely on these insects to feed their young

All purchases support National Wildlife Federation’s non-profit mission to help declining wildlife and expand native plant availability nationwide.

Our plants are grown regionally to thrive where you live and help local wildlife. Confirm availability for your area using the zip code checker near the add to cart button above.

Orders placed during an active shipping window will ship within 10 business days* of the order date.

*To ensure your plants arrive healthy, we may delay shipments to certain areas during times of extreme temperatures, natural disasters, or other conditions that will impact the plants during transit. Any delays will be clearly communicated.

See our Shipping Timeframes page for more detail.

When your order ships, you will receive an email from orders@gardenforwildlife.com with tracking information.

Your digital download containing garden design ideas and planting tips is sent by email immediately after purchase.

Also Includes: Garden design ideas and plant guidance from our pros.

Sizing: At the time of shipment, our native plants have a developed root mass and emerging foliage around 4-8” high.

Spacing: The 12-plant collection grows to fill a space up to about 8x10 feet.

Containers: Plants that spread widely can be planted in a 24-36" container, while plants that spread less can be planted in their own smaller containers, each at least 12-24" round or square.

Meet the Plants

Purple Coneflower

Echinacea purpurea

Grows to 2-5 Ft

Spread 1.5-2 Ft

Blooms April-September

Light Requirement: Sun, Part Shade

Soil Moisture: Dry, Medium

Soil Description: Sandy, Loam, Clay, Rocky, Organic

Attracts: Birds, Caterpillars, Butterflies, Native bees, Hummingbirds, Bumblebees, Moths, Beneficial Insects

Deer Resistant: Yes

Rough Blazing Star

Liatris aspera

Grows to 1-4 Ft

Spread 1-1.5 Ft

Blooms August-October

Light Requirement: Sun

Soil Moisture: Dry, Medium, Well-Drained

Soil Description: Rocky, Sandy

Attracts: Caterpillars, Native Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Birds

Deer Resistant: No

Purple Lovegrass

Eragrostis spectabilis

Grows to 1-2 Ft

Spread 1-2 Ft

Blooms July-October

Light Requirement: Sun

Soil Moisture: Dry, Average

Soil Description: Sandy, Gravelly

Attracts: Caterpillars, Birds, Bees

Deer Resistant: Yes

Downy Wood Mint

Blephilia ciliata

Grows to 1-2.5 Ft

Spread 0.75-1.5 Ft

Blooms May-August

Light Requirement: Sun, Part Shade, Shade

Soil Moisture: Dry, Medium

Soil Description: Loam, Clay, Gravel

Attracts: Native Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Beneficial Insects

Deer Resistant: Yes

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You’ll help birds, pollinators such as bees, butterflies, other insects, amphibians and small mammals, and reptiles.
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Your impact reaches far beyond your own garden. You’ll be creating habitat for declining wildlife, but also helping to reduce urban heat islands and manage storm water runoff.
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Bring nature home. There’s no easier place to get a daily dose of nature and the physical, mental and spiritual benefits.
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All orders support our non-profit mission to help declining wildlife and expand native plant availability nationwide.
butterfly icon
You’ll help birds, pollinators such as bees, butterflies, other insects, amphibians and small mammals, and reptiles.
glove icon
Your impact reaches far beyond your own garden. You’ll be creating habitat for declining wildlife, but also helping to reduce urban heat islands and manage storm water runoff.
house icon
Bring nature home. There’s no easier place to get a daily dose of nature and the physical, mental and spiritual benefits.
hand holding a plant icon
All orders support our non-profit mission to help declining wildlife and expand native plant availability nationwide.
butterfly icon
You’ll help birds, pollinators such as bees, butterflies, other insects, amphibians and small mammals, and reptiles.
globe icon
Your impact reaches far beyond your own garden. You’ll be creating habitat for declining wildlife, but also helping to reduce urban heat islands and manage storm water runoff.
house icon
Bring nature home. There’s no easier place to get a daily dose of nature and the physical, mental and spiritual benefits.
hand holding a plant icon
All orders support our non-profit mission to help declining wildlife and expand native plant availability nationwide.
butterfly icon
You’ll help birds, pollinators such as bees, butterflies, other insects, amphibians and small mammals, and reptiles.
globe icon
Your impact reaches far beyond your own garden. You’ll be creating habitat for declining wildlife, but also helping to reduce urban heat islands and manage storm water runoff.
house icon
Bring nature home. There’s no easier place to get a daily dose of nature and the physical, mental and spiritual benefits.
hand holding a plant icon
All orders support our non-profit mission to help declining wildlife and expand native plant availability nationwide.

Meet the Growers

When you buy a Garden for Wildlife™ Native Plant Collection, you're not just helping wildlife and the planet; you're also supporting the hard-working small businesses in your region who we've partnered with to grow our native plants. 

We select independent, regional growers who meet specific standards, including:

- Sustainable, chemical-free growing practices.

- Experience growing native, local ecotype plant species.

- The ability to grow and sort mass plugs/starter plants.

- The capacity to safely pack and ship plants to their new homes.

How to Plant Your Native Plants