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Pollinator Picnic Plant Collections (I)
Pollinator Power 12-Plant Collection (Part Shade) Part Shade - Garden for Wildlife
Pollinator Power 12-Plant Collection (Part Shade) Part Shade - Garden for Wildlife
Pollinator Power 12-Plant Collection (Part Shade) Part Shade - Garden for Wildlife
Pollinator Power 12-Plant Collection (Part Shade) Part Shade - Garden for Wildlife
Pollinator Power 12-Plant Collection (Part Shade) Part Shade - Garden for Wildlife
Pollinator Power 12-Plant Collection (Part Shade) Part Shade - Garden for Wildlife
Pollinator Power 12-Plant Collection (Part Shade) Part Shade - Garden for Wildlife
Pollinator Power 12-Plant Collection (Part Shade) Part Shade - Garden for Wildlife
Pollinator Power 12-Plant Collection I (Part Shade) Plants - Garden for Wildlife

Pollinator Picnic Plant Collections (I)

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Pollinator Picnic Plant Collections (I)

$97.20
$97.20
$108.00
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Size

12-Pack

  • Multi-season bloom
  • Return each year
  • Free shipping

Provide a beautiful pollinator oasis for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

These collections include native perennial plants for part shade:

  • Cardinal Flower
  • Great Blue Lobelia
  • Foxglove Beard Tongue
  • Black Eyed Susan

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

 

These collections include keystone plants and support:

- 101 butterfly species
- 33 native bee species
- 96% of backyard birds that rely on these insects to feed their young
- Dozens of other pollinators foraging for nectar

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

Cardinal Flower

Lobelia cardinalis

Grows to 2-4 Ft

Spread 1-2 Ft

Blooms July-October

Light Requirement: Sun, Part Shade

Soil Moisture: Moist

Soil Description: Clay, Loam

Attracts: Hummingbirds, Native Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies

Deer Resistant: Yes

Great Blue Lobelia

Lobelia siphilitica

Grows to 1-2 Ft

Spread 1-1.5 Ft

Blooms July-September

Light Requirement: Sun, Part Shade, Shade

Soil Moisture: Moist, Wet

Soil Description: Clay, Loam, Sand

Attracts: Native Bees, Bumblebees, Beneficial Insects, Butterflies, Birds

Deer Resistant: Yes

Foxglove Beard Tongue

Penstemon digitalis

Grows to 2-5 Ft

Spread 1.5-2 Ft

Blooms May-July

Light Requirement: Sun, Part Shade

Soil Moisture: Dry, Moist, Wet

Soil Description: Loam, Clay Loam, Sand

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

Deer Resistant: Yes

Black Eyed Susan

Rudbeckia hirta

Grows to 1-3 Ft

Spread 1-2 Ft

Blooms June-October

Light Requirement: Sun, Part Shade

Soil Moisture: Dry, Moist

Soil Description: Clay, Loam

Attracts: Native Bees, Butterflies, Moths, Butterfly and Moth Caterpillars, Bumblebees, Beneficial Insects, Bird

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

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AW
10/12/2022
Aaron W.
United States United States
I recommend this product

native plants

The blue lobelias and the susans did well in year 1, but I only had one small red cardinal flower and no success with the beard tongue foxgloves. I expect the cardinals and the foxgloves to have an established root system and do better in year 2. Overall it's been a good experience, and I will stay patient with the native gardening.

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10/12/2022
Aaron W.
United States United States
I recommend this product

native plants

The blue lobelias and the susans did well in year 1, but I only had one small red cardinal flower and no success with the beard tongue foxgloves. I expect the cardinals and the foxgloves to have an established root system and do better in year 2. Overall it's been a good experience, and I will stay patient with the native gardening.

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10/14/2022

Garden for Wildlife by National Wildlife Federation

We are glad to hear that you have had a good experience with your plants. Thank you for your support of our mission to help wildlife with native plants!

MA
09/05/2022
Mary A.
United States United States

Plants were heathy and one is flowering

Appreciate the research the put together the plant collection. Want to support Monarch butterflies.The plants came well packaged and healthy. I planted immediately. One is already blooming (one week after planting).

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09/06/2022

Garden for Wildlife by National Wildlife Federation

Thank you for planting with a purpose! We are so happy to hear that your plants are doing well.

TJ
08/13/2022
Tracey J.
United States United States
I recommend this product

Happy in virginia.

Amazing. I've been back for additional orders. I thought all the information was excellent. I loved the "meet the plants" info! Best thing ever. Made picking for my yard's soil, light, and water requirements super easy. You could ditch the stickers though, or ask if people want them. I had no use for them, just throw them out. or make them compostable...

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08/16/2022

Garden for Wildlife by National Wildlife Federation

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review - we are thrilled to hear that you have had a good experience! We appreciate the feedback on the stickers.

SS
08/12/2022
Sunsh S.
United States United States

pollinator power

They never grew beyond a certain point despite compost and regular watering.

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08/12/2022

Garden for Wildlife by National Wildlife Federation

Thank you for sharing your experience! The establishment period for native perennial plants can take a bit of time - during this period while the plants are focused on root development visible growth can be slow or minimal. If you have concerns about the growth of your plants, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at orders@gardenforwildlife.com and we will try to help.