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Monarch on Ironweed by Ed Buchs
Be Part of the Proud Tradition of Ecological Restoration
2019 Advance Orders
Watch for your order confirmation and more detailed
pickup information in April.
Mark your calendar for Advance
Order pickup: Thursday, May 9
The University of Wisconsin Arboretum is the birthplace of
ecological restoration. In the early 20th century, depleted farmlands were replanted with species that had been growing in Wisconsin when the Europeans arrived. Thanks to pioneering restorationists like Aldo Leopold, we have inherited the Arboretum of today — a refuge for wildlife, a research facility for understanding our ecosystem, and a haven from our urban surroundings. The Arboretum has provided many people the opportunity to learn about and appreciate the plants that evolved in our midwestern landscape.
Concerned citizens have realized that residential landscapes can help provide habitat for precious wildlife such as the beautiful monarch butterfly and the endangered rusty patched bumblebee. Wildflower seed mixes and plants are widely available at garden centers and big box home improvement centers. Too often, though, the seed mix is full of wildflowers from a different region that cannot handle our winters, the plants have been treated with pesticides, or they may be cultivars that have unusual bloom features but do not provide the pollen our bees need.
For decades now, the Friends of the Arboretum Native Plant Sale has been a trusted source of native plants for environmentally aware gardeners in south central Wisconsin. The sale was begun by a set of Friends members who were passionate about growing native plants. They would donate natives they had dug from their own properties. The sale was held in the
basement of the Arboretum visitor center and proceeds were donated to the Arboretum. As demand for native plants increased, the sale was moved outside to a larger space. Plants purchased from responsible midwestern plant nurseries supplemented gardener donations. Today, all plants offered at the sale are nurserygrown to avoid spreading invasive jumping worms (Amynthas spp.).
Despite these changes, though, the dual purpose of the Friends of the Arboretum Native Plant Sale remains unchanged: 1) promoting plants native to our area; and 2) raising funds to support the UW–Madison Arboretum. Every year now, an army of volunteers, FOA staff, Arboretum experts, and local plant nurseries collaborate to put on a sale that attracts over a thousand customers to the big tent on the day before Mother’s Day. Shoppers choose
from hundreds of species of prairie and woodland wildflowers, grasses, ferns, trees, shrubs, and vines. In addition to shopping at the tent sale, customers may order many plants in advance to ensure that they will get what they want.
Peruse this flyer and place your order by Valentine’s Day. You’ll be able to pick up your order on Thursday, May 9. You’ll know that you’re helping support the Arboretum, and that your landscape is helping preserve our native species.
Don’t delay — Advance order
forms are due February 14!
Native Trees and ShrubsWe offer a variety of native trees and shrubs, most in 2- to 5-gallon pots. They are large enough to be strong, but small enough to plant and establish easily (and fit into your car to carry home).
New Jersey Tea (Ceanothus americanus) aka RedrootSmall, dense shrub native to prairies and open savannas. Clusters of white flowers bloom at the tips of the branches in July. Planted in mass, these puffs of white color are spectacular. The flowers attract a diversity of insects. Leaves are light bluish green and fuzzy. The dried leaves make a caffeinefree tea.
2 to 3 feet tall and wide. Sun or light shade. Drought tolerant. Very adaptable.
Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle (Diervilla lonicera)Small deciduous shrub makes a nice mass planting because of its short height and quick growth. It will spread by underground stems to form a thicket. Yellow bellshaped flowers attract butterflies, bumblebees, and hummingbirds. Bark naturally peels to show orange stems. Dark green leaves turn yellow then red in autumn.
2 to 3 foot tall arching stems. Prefers shade or part shade. Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle is a good plant for dry shade.
Gray Dogwood (Cornus racemosa)Adaptable shrub forms dense thickets. Loose clusters of small greenishwhite flowers bloom in May and June. White berries on red stems are conspicuous. This fruit is eaten by birds and other wildlife. Older branches are smooth and gray.
6 to 15 feet tall. Adaptable to sun or shade, dry or moist conditions.
American Plum (Prunus americana) aka Wild PlumFastgrowing shrub or small tree with many gracefully spreading branches. Showy, fragrant clusters of white flowers in April–May are followed by bright red edible fruit in August–September. Fall color is pale yellow to maroonred. Scaly black bark provides winter interest.
15 to 20 feet tall. Sun, part shade, or shade. Will form a thicket.
Nannyberry (Viburnum lentago)Adaptable and attractive small tree or large shrub. Showy white flowers in spring are followed by very dark edible berries and spectacular red foliage in the fall.
15 to 25 feet tall. Allow to form a thicket or keep trimmed to tree form. Plant more than one for maximum berry production.
Musclewood (Carpinus caroliniana) aka American Hornbeam, Blue BeechAttractive tree with unusually smooth bluish gray bark on fluted trunks. Catkins bloom in the spring. Fall color is yellow.
Up to 40 feet tall. Prefers shade or part shade and moist conditions but is adaptable to dry sunny sites as well. Grows slowly.
River Birch (Betula nigra) aka Black BirchRapidly growing, single or multistemmed tree. Its outstanding feature is pinkish silver papery bark that peels to reveal a cinnamonbrown trunk beneath.
40 to 50 feet tall with an irregular, spreading crown. Well suited to moist soils and part shade. Does well in full sun, with adequate moisture.
Paper Birch (Betula papyrifera) aka Canoe Birch, White BirchCharacteristic tree of the Northwoods. Single or multiple trunks with conspicuously white peeling bark look dramatic with a backdrop of evergreens. Narrow, open crown with drooping branches.
50 to 65 feet tall. In southern Wisconsin, needs moist conditions to stay strong. Shade or part shade.
Downy Serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea) aka Juneberry, Downy ShadbushMultitrunked shrub with dense branching. White flowers adorn the branch tips in the spring. Edible summer berries are dark redpurple. Leaves are bluish green in the summer, and become orange or red in the fall. The attractive smooth gray bark provides winter interest.
15 to 25 feet tall. Moist to dry conditions.
More native tree and shrub species will be available at our tent sale on Saturday, May 11, 2019.
Serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea) by Elisabeth de Boor
Native Ground Covers
Native Plant Garden MixesEach garden mix is a full flat of wildflowers, grasses, ferns, and sedges carefully selected for particular purposes or situations. Space the plants about 1 foot apart. Plant species may occasionally be substituted, depending on availability.
Birds, Bees, and Butterflies Garden MixAn assortment of native wildflowers and grass that will provide nectar for butterflies and hummingbirds, pollen for bees, and seeds for birds. Planted in a sunny spot, this garden will provide a long season of colorful blooms to delight your eyes while it helps sustain our native wildlife. This selection will include plants such as Prairie Blazingstar, Stiff Goldenrod, Pale Purple Coneflower, Butterflyweed, Bergamot, Little Bluestem, and New England Aster. 32 plants in 2" pots.
Rain Garden Mix for Full Sun or Part ShadeThe floods of 2018 reminded us to do what we can to manage rainwater runoff. Plant a beautiful, colorful rain garden in a wide, shallow depression to collect rainwater and let the roots of these plants help the water soak into the soil instead of running off. Rain garden plants tolerate periods when they stand in water, alternating with periods of drought. This garden mix will include plants such as Culver’s Root, BlackEyed Susan, Fox Sedge, Blue Flag Iris, Bergamot, Cardinal Flower, and New England Aster. 32 plants in 2" pots.
Prairie Smoke (Geum triflorum) by Aaron Carlson
Bright pinkpurple, drooping flowers are early bloomers on 6 to 12inchtall stems. Seed heads are light pink and feathery into the summer. Spreads slowly but steadily.
No-Mow Lawn: Pennsylvania Sedge (Carex pensylvanica)Sun or shade. Average to dry soil. This fine grasslike plant spreads by rhizomes to form a meadowy carpet that tolerates light foot traffic. Though it will reach only 6 to 12 inches in height, it can be mowed once or twice a year if you wish a more manicured appearance.
Rain Garden Mix for ShadeFor the first time this year, we offer a rain garden mix for shady areas. These plants will tolerate periods of standing water as well as dry periods. Plant them in a wide, shallow depression to collect rainwater and prevent runoff. This lush garden mix will include plants such as Solomon’s Seal, Canada Anemone, Sweet Joe Pye Weed, Lady Fern, Ostrich Fern, Woodland Phlox, and Gray’s Sedge. 12 plants in 4" pots.
Woodland Garden for Light ShadeThis garden is a delicatelooking but hardy combination of wildflowers, ferns, and grasslike sedge. Wild Columbine, Wild Geranium, and Woodland Phlox offer springtime blossoms. Pennsylvania Sedge and Interrupted Fern provide delicate foliage. Plant them in an area that gets dappled sunlight, or on the east side of the house where they will be shaded from the heat of the afternoon sun. 12 plants in 4" pots.
Forest Garden for Deep ShadePlant this garden in a shady area with rich, moist soil, and you will enjoy early flowers, colorful berries, and varied foliage. The Forest Garden mix includes plants such as JackinthePulpit, Wild Ginger, Lady Fern, Blue Cohosh, Woodland Phlox, and Bloodroot. 12 plants in 4" pots.
New this year!
In recent years, the most popular item in our advance orders has been a ground cover, the No-Mow Lawn: a flat of Pennsylvania Sedge. This year, in addition to the No-Mow Lawn, we are offering three other native species that work well as ground covers. These ground covers are offered in full flats of plants. Place the plants a foot apart and they will fill in, or 8 inches apart for quicker coverage.
Wild Ginger (Asarum canadensis)Shade or part shade. Velvety, heartshaped leaves grow 4 to 8 inches high on low leafstalks. Spreads to form dense colonies. Reddish brown flowers are hidden below the leaves.
Wild Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana)Sun or part shade. Distinctive round leaflets with toothed edges in groups of three create an interesting texture. This 4inch high plant spreads by runners to form a ground cover that is denser in sun and more open in shade. Clusters of white flowers appear AprilJune, and are followed by small, sweet berries that are quickly devoured by wildlife. Prefers rich, moist soil.
Prairie Smoke (Geum triflorum)Sun or part shade. Dry to moderately moist soil. A native wildflower that provides a long season of interest. Thick clumps of fernlike bluegreen leaves at the base of the plant turn reddish in the fall and sometimes do not die back all winter.
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