More than just books, The Living Prairie Museum is also your source for native
tall grass prairie wildflower and grass seeds. Every purchase you make helps up to continue our stewardship of the tall grass prairie. Find out how you can
save 20% on books, and wildflower and grass seeds purchased from our
store. Continue to shop below or read information on growing your own prairie garden.
Regular Price: $3.00 per package Member Price: $2.40 per package
A tall plant (to 150 cm) with leafy stalks, growing in discreet clumps. Blooms profusely from June to August. Moderately aggressive in garden settings, with clumps growing large and slowly spreading. Very attractive to butterflies. An easy-to-grow wildflower. grows readily from stratified seeds. Can flower in first season. Readily self-seeds in garden settings.
Regular Price: $3.00 per package Member Price: $2.40 per package
A medium sized plant (to 60 cm) with leafy stalks and a striking spike of purple flowers. Grows in discreet clumps. Blooms in August. A must for butterfly gardens. Slow growing, but long-lived wildflower. Usually requires 2-3 years to mature before blooming. Seeds should be stratified.