Native Midwest Wildflowers
Native Midwest Wildflowers
Restore habitat and strengthen ecosystems throughout the Midwest with these native wildflowers. Native plants are well-adapted to local growing conditions and can handle extreme swings in weather better than non-natives. Best of all they provide crucial food and habitat to wildlife, beneficial insects and pollinators. Choose from over 80 native species including Pairie Aster, Butterfly Weed and Purple Coneflower, or plant our Native Midwest Mix for a colorful, long-lasting display. Best for planting in: IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, WI and ON. All of the seed we offer at American Meadows is non-GMO, neonicotinoid-free and guaranteed to grow.
One of the scented wild mints that flowers with lavender-pink flowers. Butterfly favorite. Annual....
Learn MoreLemon Mint Seeds Lemon Bee Balm Monarda citriodoraAs low as $19.95Per 1/4 PoundOne of the scented wild mints that flowers with lavender-pink flowers. Butterfly favorite. Annual.A field of Lupine is an amazing sight, with spiky blooms of saturated indigo-blue that last from late spring to summer. Combine them with later-blooming flowers (like Shasta Daisy an...
Learn MorePerennial Lupine Seeds Perennial Lupine Lupinus perennisAs low as $17.95Per 1/4 PoundA field of Lupine is an amazing sight, with spiky blooms of saturated indigo-blue that last from late spring to summer. Combine them with later-blooming flowers (like Shasta Daisy and Rudbeckia) for an extended season of color. Growing to be about 12-36” tall, Lupine is a great choice for the front of the meadow or garden bed. Extremely easy to grow and deer resistant, this perennial flower blooms year after year. Seeds are 100% pure, non-GMO, neonicotinoid-free and guaranteed to grow.This native sunflower is the grandfather species of them all and is a true staple of any wildflower garden. Bright, cheerful flowers are 3-4” across and grow to be 24-72”...
Learn MoreWild Sunflower Seeds Wild Sunflower Helianthus annuusAs low as $17.95Per 1/4 PoundThis native sunflower is the grandfather species of them all and is a true staple of any wildflower garden. Bright, cheerful flowers are 3-4” across and grow to be 24-72” tall. Wild Sunflowers are extremely easy to grow, open-pollinated and attract butterflies, bees, birds and hummingbirds to the garden all season long. This native beauty is also the state flower of Kansas! All of the seed we handle at American Meadows is non-GMO, neonicotinoid-free and guaranteed to grow. Annual.Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) produces purple/pink flower clusters that wildflower gardeners love. Milkweed is one of the Monarch Butterflies’ favorite plants and will br...
Learn MoreCommon Milkweed Seeds Common Milkweed Asclepias syriacaAs low as $4.95Per PacketCommon Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) produces purple/pink flower clusters that wildflower gardeners love. Milkweed is one of the Monarch Butterflies’ favorite plants and will bring many winged friends to your garden or meadow. It can be a challenge to grow but once established it will thrive for years to come and spread quickly. Perennial.Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa) is the famous orange milkweed species native from Canada to Florida. Needs fast-draining soil and full sun. Perennial...
Learn MoreButterfly Weed Seeds Butterfly Weed Asclepias tuberosaAs low as $4.95Per PacketButterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa) is the famous orange milkweed species native from Canada to Florida. Needs fast-draining soil and full sun. PerennialNative to the Midwest, Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias verticillata) grows almost anywhere and is a pollinator magnet, providing nectar to all bee varieties, hummingbirds, butterflies an...
Learn MoreWhorled Milkweed Seeds Whorled Milkweed Asclepias verticillata$4.95Per PacketNative to the Midwest, Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias verticillata) grows almost anywhere and is a pollinator magnet, providing nectar to all bee varieties, hummingbirds, butterflies and much more. This perennial wildflower blooms a brilliant shade of white, almost light green, in the summer months. Extremely easy to grow, we recommend thinning plants at the end of each season to prevent aggressive spreading.Turtlehead is an easy-to-grow beauty that boasts dense spikes of pure white flowers on richly-green foliage. This native plant plays a vital role in nature – It acts as a host plan...
Learn MoreWhite Turtlehead Seeds White Turtlehead Chelone glabra$3.95Per PacketTurtlehead is an easy-to-grow beauty that boasts dense spikes of pure white flowers on richly-green foliage. This native plant plays a vital role in nature – It acts as a host plant for several butterfly variety’s larvae and its nectar attracts winged wildlife. Perennial.Similar to Common Milkweed in looks, Showy Milkweed has soft, pastel pink flower clusters with longer petals. This sun-loving asclepias grows well in dry, fast-draining soil and requ...
Learn MoreShowy Milkweed Seeds Showy Milkweed Asclepias speciosa$5.95Per PacketSimilar to Common Milkweed in looks, Showy Milkweed has soft, pastel pink flower clusters with longer petals. This sun-loving asclepias grows well in dry, fast-draining soil and requires little supplemental water once established. A prolific and important nectar source for Monarch butterflies, bees, and other beneficial bugs. Re-seeds readily. (Asclepias speciosa)Foxglove Beardtongue is a pollinator magnet, attracting a wide variety of bees to the early summer garden, including honeybees, mason bees, bumblebees and even hummingbirds and butte...
Learn MorePenstemon digitalis Seeds Foxglove Beardtongue Penstemon digitalis$4.95Per PacketFoxglove Beardtongue is a pollinator magnet, attracting a wide variety of bees to the early summer garden, including honeybees, mason bees, bumblebees and even hummingbirds and butterflies. This native wildflower is extremely easy to grow, thriving in full sun to partial shade. Each stalk produces multiple white blooms in late spring to early summer. Deer resistant and easy to naturalize. (Perennial)Spider Milkweed, is extremely drought tolerant and thrives in dry, fast-draining soils. A showy variety of asclepias, Spider Milkweed‚s off-white blossoms surrounded in green, ...
Learn MoreSpider Milkweed Seeds Green Milkweed Asclepias viridis$5.95Per PacketSpider Milkweed, is extremely drought tolerant and thrives in dry, fast-draining soils. A showy variety of asclepias, Spider Milkweed's off-white blossoms surrounded in green, along with its shorter height (12"), make for a unique statement in the summer garden. This variety is extremely attractive to Monarch butterflies, bees, and other beneficial bugs. (Asclepias viridis)Large-flowered Beardtongue is a drought tolerant wildflower perfect for hard-to-reach areas in the garden or low water landscapes. This native purple flower also attracts a variety o...
Learn MorePenstemon grandiflorus Seeds Large-Flowered Beardtongue Penstemon grandiflorus$4.95Per PacketLarge-flowered Beardtongue is a drought tolerant wildflower perfect for hard-to-reach areas in the garden or low water landscapes. This native purple flower also attracts a variety of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to the late spring/early summer garden. We think this is one of the most beautiful Penstemons in the entire Penstemon genus! (Perennial)Prairie Milkweed (Asclepias sullivantii) is extremely easy to grow and grows in any sunny spot in the garden or meadow. The highly fragrant blooms not only attract hummingbirds, but ...
Learn MorePrairie Milkweed Seeds Prairie Milkweed, Sullivant's Milkweed or Smooth Milkweed Asclepias sullivantii$5.95Per PacketPrairie Milkweed (Asclepias sullivantii) is extremely easy to grow and grows in any sunny spot in the garden or meadow. The highly fragrant blooms not only attract hummingbirds, but also bees and butterflies – especially monarchs. Perennial.Poke Milkweed grows best in indirect sun or partial shade, making it a superb plant for gardens with dappled sunlight. An important resource for Monarch butterflies, the bi-colored f...
Learn MorePoke Milkweed Seeds Poke Milkweed Asclepias exaltata$5.95Per PacketPoke Milkweed grows best in indirect sun or partial shade, making it a superb plant for gardens with dappled sunlight. An important resource for Monarch butterflies, the bi-colored flowers also attract a variety of beneficial insects, including some varieties of moths. Tall, slender stalks reach heights of 5' and produce globe-shaped blooms that instead of standing upright, dangle elegantly off the stems. (Asclepias exaltata)Hoary Vervain is a drought tolerant perennial that boasts a long bloom time, often adding gorgeous purple flower spikes for up to six weeks in the late summer. This native variety&rs...
Learn MoreHoary Vervain Seeds Hoary Vervain Verbena stricta$3.95Per PacketHoary Vervain is a drought tolerant perennial that boasts a long bloom time, often adding gorgeous purple flower spikes for up to six weeks in the late summer. This native variety’s seeds provide vital nourishment for a variety of small animals and birds, making it a perfect choice for any sustainable planting. Hoary Vervain’s leaves are also a common larval host for the Common Buckeye Butterfly. This variety grows in full sun to part shade and is extremely easy to grow. All of the seed we handle at American Meadows is non-GMO, neonicotinoid-free and guaranteed to grow. Perennial.Heirloom Maximilian Sunflower gives you the iconic look of Sunflowers but continues to bloom year after year. Illuminating the garden with golden-yellow blooms from summer into fall,...
Learn MoreMaximilian Sunflower Seeds Maximilian Sunflower Helianthus maximilianiAs low as $19.95Per 1/4 PoundHeirloom Maximilian Sunflower gives you the iconic look of Sunflowers but continues to bloom year after year. Illuminating the garden with golden-yellow blooms from summer into fall, and reaching up to 10 ft tall, this perennial Sunflower will quickly become the true backbone of your wildflower meadow or garden. An open-pollinated variety, Maximilian is easy to grow and attracts birds, butterflies and other pollinators all season long. All of the seed we handle at American Meadows is non-GMO, neonicotinoid-free and guaranteed to grow. Perennial.Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) is a showier variety of Common Milkweed. It is extremely elegant, producing willowy foliage and pink blooms. It will also attract beautiful butte...
Learn MoreSwamp Milkweed Seeds Swamp Milkweed Asclepias incarnataAs low as $4.95Per PacketSwamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) is a showier variety of Common Milkweed. It is extremely elegant, producing willowy foliage and pink blooms. It will also attract beautiful butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden or meadow. Perennial.
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