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Native Plant Signs

$29.00

Native Wildflower Planting
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Native Prairie Plants - Do Not Spray or Mow
$29.00

Show everyone the importance of your native planting or remnant with our custom-made Native Plant signs.  Whether you're designating an area for protection from sprays and mowing, or displaying your commitment to native plants and wildlife, our easy-to-read signs are the perfect addition to your native planting or garden. (Do you have a native planting that is just getting started? Consider our Prairie in Progress sign.)

These durable 9" X 12" signs are made in the Midwest using US materials, and are printed on a 2mm aluminum base called dibond, which is two sheets of aluminum with a solid plastic core sandwiched between. It is more durable and more rigid than stand-alone aluminum.  Our signs are made to withstand all types of weather, hot or cold.  Finished with a matte UV laminate, they will not fade.  They are cut with rounded corners and pre-drilled 3/16" holes for easy installation. Signs do not include post or hardware. Shipping fee is included (within the contiguous US).  

Please select your sign choice:

1. Native Wildflower Planting signs are a great choice for urban plantings and gardens, where accidental mowing or spraying is not a threat. Exclusive to Prairie Moon.

2. Native Prairie Plants signs specifically request no spraying or mowing and are ideal for larger plantings, or along roadsides. Exclusive to Prairie Moon.

4 Questions asked on Native Plant Signs

Is the Native Prairie Plants sign two sided (i.e., lettering visible from both sides of the sign)?
Hi Paul. No, sorry, they are just 1 sided. The back is solid white.
Hi, I just ordered one of these prairie signs and I was just curious what the width of the pre-drilled holes are so that I can order mounting hardware before it arrives? Thanks!
Hi Ash! They should be 3/16" according to the manufacturer. I just measured and indeed, they are just over a tad over 4 mm in diameter.
Will the prairie signs melt in a control burn? Will the plastic center disfigure in the heat?
Hi James. Despite the durable construction of these signs, they were not designed to withstand the intense heat of a burning prairie. Although there are many factors that will affect the outcome (such as sign post material, how tall the plants are surrounding the sign, if the sign is placed among the prairie plants or outside those boundaries), it is best to remove the signs from the site during controlled burns.
What size post you would suggest I get to complete these signs to use to stick in the ground? Thanks for your time!
Hello Erin, good question. We have used everything from a metal fence post to a wooden stake. What ever you have on hand or would help accent your prairie restoration in progress. I hope this helps.

Seed

Growing your own plants from seed is the most economical way to add natives to your home. Before you get started, one of the most important things to know about the seeds of wild plants is that many have built-in dormancy mechanisms that prevent the seed from germinating. In nature, this prevents a population of plants from germinating all at once, before killing frosts, or in times of drought. To propagate native plants, a gardener must break this dormancy before seed will grow.

Each species is different, so be sure to check the GERMINATION CODE listed on the website, in the catalog, or on your seed packet. Then, follow the GERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS prior to planting. Some species don't need any pre-treatment to germinate, but some species have dormancy mechanisms that must be broken before the seed will germinate. Some dormancy can be broken in a few minutes, but some species take months or even years.

Seed dormancy can be broken artificially by prolonged refrigeration of damp seed in the process of cold/moist STRATIFICATION. A less complicated approach is to let nature handle the stratifying through a dormant seeding, sowing seeds on the surface of a weed-free site in late fall or winter. Tucked safely beneath the snow, seeds will be conditioned by weathering to make germination possible in subsequent growing seasons.

To learn more, read our BLOG: How to Germinate Native Seeds

Dormant Bare Root Plants

We dig plants when they are dormant from our outdoor beds and ship them April-May and October. Some species go dormant in the summer and we can ship them July/August. We are among the few still employing this production method, which is labor intensive but plant-friendly. They arrive to you dormant, with little to no top-growth (bare-root), packed in peat moss. They should be planted as soon as possible. Unlike greenhouse-grown plants, bare-root plants can be planted during cold weather or anytime the soil is not frozen. A root photo is included with each species to illustrate the optimal depth and orientation. Planting instructions/care are also included with each order.

Download: Installing Your Bare-Root Plants

Potted Plants

3-packs and trays of 32, 38, or 50 plants leave our Midwest greenhouses based on species readiness (being well-rooted for transit) and order date; Spring shipping is typically early May through June, and Fall shipping is mid-August through September. Potted 3-packs and trays of 38 plugs are started from seed in the winter so are typically 3-4 months old when they ship. Trays of 32/50 plugs are usually overwintered so are 1 year old. Plant tray cells are approximately 2” wide x 5” deep in the trays of 38 and 50, and 2.5" wide x 3.5" deep in the 3-packs and trays of 32; ideal for deep-rooted natives. Full-color tags and planting & care instructions are included with each order.

Download: Planting and Care of Potted Plants

*PLEASE NOTE: we are a mail order nursery and have no retail facilities, but you may pick up your order if prior arrangements are made. Pick up orders are subject to 7.375% MN Sales Tax.

Shipping & Handling Charges

TOOL SHED and BOOKS have the shipping fee included in the cost of the item. In other words, they SHIP FREE!

Shipping Season

SEED, TOOLS and BOOKS are sent year-round. Most orders ship within a day or two upon receipt.

Delivery

We ship using USPS, UPS and Spee Dee.

FOR MORE DETAILED SHIPPING INFORMATION, INCLUDING CANADA SHIPPING RATES (SEED ONLY), PLEASE SEE 'SHIPPING' AT THE FOOTER OF THIS WEBSITE.

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