{"product_id":"sensory-pollinator-garden","title":"Sensory Pollinator Garden","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransform your schoolyard into a living laboratory with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensory Pollinator Garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Specially curated for early education environments in the Southeast, this collection features resilient native perennials that invite children to touch, smell, and observe the wonders of nature. These low-maintenance plants are selected not just for their beauty, but for their ability to withstand the high-energy interactions of a busy playground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePack sizes to fit any schoolyard project:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-position: outside;\"\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e108-Pack (18 of each species):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Covers approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e155-180 square feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (10x18\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’ or 13x13’)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e162-Pack (27 of each species):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eCovers approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e235-270 square feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12x20’ or 16x16’)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e216-Pack (36 of each species):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Covers approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e315-360 square feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15x22’ or 18x18’)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking for something a little bit smaller? Try the \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenforwildlife.com\/products\/sensory-pollinator-half-bed\" title=\"Sensory Pollinator Half-Bed | Garden for Wildlife\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator Garden Half-Bed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Sensory Classroom Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-position: outside;\"\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Lyreleaf Sage Plant Sets | Garden for Wildlife\" href=\"https:\/\/gardenforwildlife.com\/products\/lyreleaf-sage-plant-sets\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLyreleaf Sage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(\u003cem\u003eSalvia lyrata\u003c\/em\u003e):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTactile \u0026amp; Visual Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures low-growing evergreen leaves that students can touch year-round, with purple spikes providing early spring color.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Pink Beardtongue Plant Sets | Garden for Wildlife\" href=\"https:\/\/gardenforwildlife.com\/products\/pink-beardtongue-plant-sets\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePink Beardtongue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(\u003cem\u003ePenstemon australis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:  \u003cstrong\u003eVisual \u0026amp; Wildlife Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Children can watch native bees crawl inside the distinctive tubular snapdragon-like flowers to find nectar.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca title=\"Spotted Bee Balm Plant Sets | Garden for Wildlife\" href=\"https:\/\/gardenforwildlife.com\/products\/spotted-bee-balm-plant-sets\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSpotted Bee Balm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(\u003cem\u003eMonarda punctata\u003c\/em\u003e):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOlfactory \u0026amp; Visual Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffers a unique oregano-like scent when the leaves are rubbed, paired with striking spotted floral patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Black Eyed Susan Plant Sets | Garden for Wildlife\" href=\"https:\/\/gardenforwildlife.com\/products\/black-eyed-susan-plant-sets\"\u003eBlack-Eyed Susan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(\u003cem\u003eRudbeckia hirta\u003c\/em\u003e):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTactile \u0026amp; Visual Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The dark, fuzzy centers (cones) provide a distinct, interesting texture for children to feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca title=\"Dense Blazing Star Plant Sets | Garden for Wildlife\" href=\"https:\/\/gardenforwildlife.com\/products\/dense-blazing-star-plant-sets\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDense Blazing Star\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(\u003cem\u003eLiatris spicata\u003c\/em\u003e): \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTactile Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The sturdy bottle-brush texture of the purple flower wands is satisfying for children to touch and resistant to wilting.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Narrow Leaved Sunflower Plant Sets | Garden for Wildlife\" href=\"https:\/\/gardenforwildlife.com\/products\/narrow-leaved-sunflower-plant-sets\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow Leaved Sunflower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003cem\u003eHelianthus angustifolius\u003c\/em\u003e):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVisual \u0026amp; Auditory Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Often grows taller than the children to create a forest feel; in late fall, the dry seed heads rattle in the wind.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bloom Relay: Three-Season Learning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis collection ensures your school garden remains a vibrant teaching tool from the first day of spring through the autumn harvest, avoiding \"dead zones\" where the garden looks empty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-position: outside;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring (March–May): \u003c\/strong\u003eLyreleaf Sage and Pink Beardtongue provide the first splashes of purple and pink for spring projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer (June–August): \u003c\/strong\u003eBlack-Eyed Susan and Spotted Bee Balm take over with vibrant yellows and unique architectural shapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall (Sept–Nov):\u003c\/strong\u003e Blazing Star and Narrow Leaved Sunflower close the year with a massive vertical display of purple and gold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for the Schoolyard: Durable \u0026amp; Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigning a garden for children requires plants with diverse survival strategies to handle foot traffic and high energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-position: outside;\"\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResilient Groundcover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLyreleaf Sage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e grows in a flat basal rosette, making it highly resilient to being stepped on by exploring feet.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSturdy Stems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack-Eyed Susan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpotted Bee Balm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e have fibrous, durable stems that are far less likely to snap than delicate florist flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Boundaries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e The height of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNarrow Leaved Sunflower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlazing Star\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e creates a back wall, naturally guiding children toward the front of the bed.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator-Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eAll plants are grown \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enon-GMO and \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\/neonicotinoids-kill-butterflies-thats-why-we-dont-use-them\" title=\"Neonicotinoids Kill Butterflies – That's Why We Don't Use Them | Garden for Wildlife Learning Center\"\u003efree of harmful neonicotinoids\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ensuring a safe, chemical-free environment for students and wildlife alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimple Maintenance for Busy Teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-position: outside;\"\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. These plants are resilient enough to handle challenging schoolyard conditions, including dry, sandy, or rocky soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during the first growing season to establish deep roots. Once established, these plants are highly drought-tolerant.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Science\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eLeave the stems standing in the fall. This provides overwintering sites for beneficial insects, offering a great lesson on hibernation for students.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Cleanup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e If desired, cut back stems in late spring only after you see pollinators emerging in the garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more information on planting, view our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\/how-to-plant-your-native-plants\"\u003eHow to Plant Your Native Plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e guide and other \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\/tag\/planting-tips\"\u003eplanting tips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\"\u003eGarden for Wildlife Learning Center\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-f46c96fb-7fff-4b47-2ef9-96990ca29784\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThis order ships in multiple boxes. You will receive an email with tracking information and estimated arrival dates as soon as your plants leave the greenhouse. (\u003cem\u003ePlease be advised that exact delivery times cannot be guaranteed\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garden for Wildlife","offers":[{"title":"108-Pack","offer_id":53423343993198,"sku":"GFW-ECOM-COL-SE-SENSGAR-108","price":715.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"162-Pack","offer_id":53423344025966,"sku":"GFW-ECOM-COL-SE-SENSGAR-162","price":1055.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"216-Pack","offer_id":53423344189806,"sku":"GFW-ECOM-COL-SE-SENSGAR-216","price":1395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0521\/4047\/4568\/files\/sensory-pollinator-half-bed-3838574.png?v=1773721091","url":"https:\/\/gardenforwildlife.com\/products\/sensory-pollinator-garden","provider":"Garden for Wildlife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}