Region profile
Grassland ecosystems with hot summers, strong winds, and periodic drought.
Prairie habitats rely on deep-rooted grasses and sun-loving perennials. Emphasize drought tolerance and continuous bloom windows.
Native plants
A hardy meadow flower that supports bees and butterflies from midsummer into fall.
View plant profileA late-season nectar powerhouse that supports bees, butterflies, and beneficial flies.
View plant profileA native bunchgrass that provides nesting habitat and late-season pollen resources.
View plant profileA prairie classic with long-lasting blooms that feed bees and butterflies through midsummer.
View plant profileA small native shrub with early blooms that support spring bees and hoverflies.
View plant profilePollinators
Early-season solitary bees that nest in bare soil and pollinate spring blooms.
View pollinator profileA cold-tolerant bumble bee common in northern regions and critical for early blooms.
View pollinator profileA wide-ranging butterfly that thrives on nectar-rich meadows and late-summer blooms.
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