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Rain Garden 12-Plant Collection
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- Full Shade
Plants
You'll receive 12 native perennial plants for sun/part shade:
- Swamp Milkweed (3)
- Sneezeweed (3)
- Great Blue Lobelia (3)
- Golden Alexander (3)
- 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 supports:
- 33 native bee species
- 101 butterfly species
- 96% of backyard birds that rely on these insects to feed their young
- Dozens of other pollinators foraging for nectar
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.
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 and can be planted in a garden bed.
Containers: This particular collection is not recommended for containers.
Meet Your Plants

Swamp Milkweed
Asclepias incarnata
Grows to: 2-4 Ft
Spread: 2-3 Ft
Blooms: June-October
Light Requirements: Full Sun, Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Wet, Moist, Medium
Soil Description: Clay, Mucky
Attracts: Monarchs, Butterflies, Caterpillars, Native Bees, Bumblebees, Hummingbirds, Beneficial Insects
Deer Resistant: Yes

Sneezeweed
Helenium autumnale
Grows to: 2-5 Ft
Spread: 2-3 Ft
Blooms: August-October
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Medium, Dry
Soil Description: Clay, Mucky
Attracts: Butterflies, Caterpillars, Native Bees, Pollen Specialist Bees
Deer Resistant: Yes

Great Blue Lobelia
Lobelia siphilitica
Grows to: 1-2 Ft
Spread: 1-1.5 Ft
Blooms: July-September
Light Requirements: Full Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
Soil Moisture: Wet, Moist
Soil Description: Loam, Clay, Sandy
Attracts: Butterflies, Native Bees, Bumblebees, Beneficial Insects
Deer Resistant: Yes

Golden Alexander
Zizia aurea
Grows to: 1-3 Ft
Spread: 1.5-2 Ft
Blooms: April-August
Light Requirements: Part Shade, Full Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil Description: Loam, Clay, Sandy
Attracts: Butterflies, Caterpillars, Native Bees, Pollen Specialist Bees, Beneficial Insects
Deer Resistant: No








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.

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Rain Garden Collection
Plants were securely pakaged and healthy. Very satisfied with purchase.
Garden for Wildlife by National Wildlife Federation
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