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Native Plant Nurseries in Iowa
Native plant nurseries in Iowa
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About Native Plants in Iowa
Iowa was once almost entirely covered by tallgrass prairie, one of North America's most endangered ecosystems. Native prairie restoration is a growing movement across the state.
Ecoregions
Tallgrass PrairieLoess HillsDriftless AreaMissouri River Alluvial Plain
Popular Native Species
- •Prairie Blazing Star (Liatris pycnostachya)— wildflower
- •Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa)— tree
- •Smooth Sumac (Rhus glabra)— shrub
- •Big Bluestem (Andropogon gerardii)— grass
- •Compass Plant (Silphium laciniatum)— wildflower
Planting Season
Late fall (November-December) is ideal for dormant prairie seeding. Spring planting (April-May) works for container plants and plugs.