This pollinator rain garden consists of 15 plants for a space around 60 square feet. It is designed for a corner, property edge, or center bed in full to part sun with moist to wet soil. This is a four-season garden that will provide color, texture, habitat, and food for wildlife through spring, summer, fall and winter.
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 | Rose Mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos). Flowers bloom July-September; 5’ tall, 24″ spacing (2 plants). |  | Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis). Flowers bloom July-September; 4′ tall, 12″ spacing (3 plants). |
 | Queen of the Prairie (Filipendula rubra). Flowers bloom June-August; 5’ tall, 24” spacing (3 plants). |  | Brown Fox Sedge (Carex vulpinoidea). Flowers bloom June-July; 3′ tall, 18” spacing (4 plants). |
 | Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata). Flowers bloom July-September; 4’ tall, 18” spacing (3 plants). |
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| Plant substitutions might be made if plants become unavailable from the grower. All plants are provided by Pizzo Native Plant Nursery, a selection of pesticide-free, local ecotype native plants. Plants come in plugs. All pre-order garden design packages must be picked up at the Sag Moraine Native Plant Sale at Moraine Valley Community College (9000 College Pkwy, Palos Hills, IL 60465) on June 6th, 2026 between 9am and 2pm. No refunds will be given. Shipping is not available. |
