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Embrace the wild beauty and enduring spirit of the American heartland with our exceptional selection of prairie plants. At Heijnen Plants, we cultivate a robust array of species that thrive in open spaces and add a dynamic, naturalistic appeal to any landscape. From deep-rooted grasses that sway with the breeze to vibrant wildflowers that attract a host of pollinators, our prairie plants are not only aesthetically pleasing but also eco-friendly, fostering biodiversity and resilience in your garden.

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Achillea filipendulina 'Cloth of Gold' Yarrow

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60cm

Achillea millefolium 'Red Velvet' Yarrow

5-10cm

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60cm

Achillea millefolium 'Schneetaler' Common yarrow

5-10cm

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80cm

Achillea millefolium 'Walther Funcke' Yarrow

5-10cm

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80cm

Agastache 'Black Adder' Giant hyssop

5-10cm

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Agastache 'Blue Fortune' Giant hyssop

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100cm

Agastache rugosa 'Alabaster' White-flowered Korean mint

5-10cm

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60cm

Amsonia 'Blue Ice' Bluestar

5-10cm

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Anemone hybrida 'Honorine Jobert' Japanese anemone

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80cm

Anemone hybrida 'Königin Charlotte' Japanese anemone

5-10cm

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50cm

Aster ageratoides 'Ashvi' Aster

5-10cm

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70cm

Aster ageratoides 'Asran' Aster

5-10cm

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Calamagrostis × acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'

Calamagrostis × acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' Feather reed grass

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Calamagrostis brachytricha Korean feather reed grass

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50cm

Carex buchananii Leatherleaf sedge

5-10cm

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Carex testacea 'Prairie Fire' Orange New Zealand sedge

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Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam' Tickseed

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70cm

Echinacea 'Eccentric' Coneflower

5-10cm

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75cm

Echinacea 'Fatal Attraction' Purple coneflower

5-10cm

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120cm

Echinacea purpurea Purple coneflower

5-10cm

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Echinacea purpurea 'Alba' Purple coneflower

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Echinacea purpurea 'Green Jewel' Purple coneflower

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Echinops bannaticus 'Blue Glow' Globe thistle

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120cm

Echinops bannaticus 'Taplow Blue' Globe thistle

5-10cm

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Embrace the beauty and resilience of the natural landscape by incorporating prairie plants into your garden. These robust and hardy species are well-adapted to a range of conditions, embodying the spirit of the untamed prairies. Among the myriad of selections, Panicum virgatum 'Rehbraun', known for its graceful, reddish-brown inflorescences, and Echinops bannaticus 'Blue Glow', with its striking blue spherical blooms, stand out as exceptional choices. These prairie plants are revered not only for their aesthetic appeal but also for their minimal maintenance requirements and their ability to thrive in a variety of soil types. The deep root systems of prairie plants like these contribute to soil health and support local ecosystems. At Heijnen Plants, you can buy these and other prairie plants online, directly from the grower, ensuring that your garden benefits from the highest quality specimens.

Embracing the Prairie Style in Your Garden

The prairie style in gardening is synonymous with a naturalistic approach, emulating the untamed landscapes of the North American prairies. It's a style that favors resilience, sustainability, and a less formal aesthetic. The plants selected for a prairie garden are not only beautiful but also robust; they thrive with minimal intervention and create a dynamic, ever-changing display throughout the seasons.

The Charm of Grasses and Sedges

Grasses are the backbone of the prairie garden, providing structure and movement. Molinia caerulea varieties, such as 'Edith Dudszus' with its deep purple inflorescences, 'Heidebraut' featuring airy plumes, and 'Variegata' known for its striking variegated foliage, are perfect for adding texture and height. Grasses like these are versatile, performing well in a range of soil conditions and requiring little care beyond an annual cutback.

Equally important are sedges, and Carex buchananii stands out with its fine, arching, bronze-colored leaves that provide contrast and interest even during the winter months. The inclusion of these grasses and sedges ensures that your prairie-inspired garden is not just a summer spectacle but a year-round attraction.

A Symphony of Blooms

Prairie gardens are renowned for their diverse floral displays. Among the stars are Echinops bannaticus 'Blue Glow', which captivates with its globe-like, metallic-blue flowers that rise above thistle-like foliage. Similarly, Phlomis russeliana (Turkish sage) offers architectural interest with its whorled clusters of yellow flowers and robust, square stems.

For a splash of color, the cheerful purple flowers of Verbena bonariensis dance on tall, slender stems, creating a sense of lightness and attracting a host of pollinators. Meanwhile, Aster ageratoides 'Ashvi' extends the flowering season into fall, with its masses of daisy-like blooms that offer a vital nectar source for insects as the cooler weather sets in.

Adding to the garden's soft palette, Veronica spicata 'Inspire Pink' brings vertical spikes of vivid pink flowers that stand out against the grasses, offering a prolonged bloom period and a magnet for bees and butterflies.

Planting and Caring for Prairie Plants

While the prairie garden is designed to be low-maintenance, there are some key considerations to ensure its success. Prairie plants generally prefer a sunny location with well-draining soil. They are adapted to withstand periods of drought, thanks to their deep root systems, making them ideal for gardeners seeking water-wise landscapes.

When planting prairie species, spacing is crucial to allow each plant room to grow and flourish without overcrowding. It's a delicate balance between creating a full, lush garden and maintaining the individual beauty of each species.

Once established, prairie gardens require minimal care. An annual cutback in late winter or early spring is typically all that's needed to keep the plants healthy and to encourage new growth. Deadheading spent blooms can prolong flowering, but leaving some seed heads can provide winter interest and food for birds.

Prairie Plants at Heijnen Plants

Heijnen Plants offers an exceptional range of prairie plants, including the graceful Panicum virgatum 'Rehbraun' and the eye-catching Echinops bannaticus 'Blue Glow'. Our family-owned business specializes in cultivating high-quality plants, ensuring that each species you select from our collection will establish itself successfully in your garden.

With our direct-from-grower sales approach, we emphasize quality and customer satisfaction. You can choose your delivery week, ensuring that your prairie plants arrive when it suits you best, and rest assured they will be delivered in sustainable packaging material, reflecting our commitment to environmental responsibility.

Incorporate the beauty and resilience of prairie plants into your garden with Heijnen Plants, and enjoy a piece of the prairie's natural splendor right at home.

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