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My Pocket Prairie

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My Pocket Prairie - The Little Prairie That Does A Lot

Everything you will need to turn a patch of lawn into a 5’x5′ native prairie space!

The 9 species in My Pocket Prairie are plants that evolved for generations to be acclimated to our climate, and to serve important ecosystem benefits such as provide a food source and habitat for birds, bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. These plants are locally sourced and grown, meaning they will thrive in your yard in our Upper Midwest conditions. 3 plants of each species are included, for a total of 27 plant plugs for your 25 square foot space.


What's In the kit?

The full MPP installation bundle includes:

  • 27 native perennial plants (9 different species)
  • 5’x5′ All-Natural Biodegradable Weed Suppressant Mat with stenciled plant layout
  • Corrugated Metal Edging
  • Yard Sign & wooden stake
  • Wood stakes and shims for edging install
  • Metal staples for securing the mat
  • All necessary hardware
  • Instruction Booklet outlining the process!


Species List

My Pocket Prairie Includes 3 each of the below species, for a total of 27 perennial native plants!

  • Swamp Milkweed: Milkweeds are the lone food source for Monarch Caterpillars!
  • Purple Prairie Clover: Excellent spikes of flowers that open from top to bottom, loved by Bumblebees
  • Narrow Leaved Purple Coneflower: Colorful blooms frequented by many Butterfly species. Seed is cherished by birds, especially through winter.
  • Rattlesnake Master: Unique flower structure and foliage makes this species a fan favorite!
  • Meadow Blazing Star: Centerpiece of your My Pocket Prairie! Truly a Monarch Magnet, this species is almost guaranteed to attract Monarchs to your garden when in bloom.
  • Slender Penstemon: The first to bloom in your garden, this lovely flower may attract Hummingbirds.
  • Gray Goldenrod: Attractive low-growing yellow flowers are a great food supply for pollinators in the early Fall.
  • Sky Blue Aster: Charming blue flowers, providing much needed food fro Bees preparing for hibernation.
  • Little Bluestem: This beautiful bunch grass will offer year round appeal as well as structural support for flowers. Host to Skipper Butterflies and great winter foliage!


Prairie Coverage: 25 square feet

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  • Home
  • The District
    • Tree Sale >
      • Tree Sale Store
      • Tree Seedling Care
    • Contact Us
    • Staff
    • SWCD News
    • SWCD Events
    • Webinars
    • Employment Opportunities
    • FAQ's
  • SWCD Programs & Services
    • SWCD Services
    • Financial Assistance
    • Forestry Management >
      • Urban Forestry Program
      • Tree Survey
    • Water Management >
      • Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) >
        • AIS Grant Program
      • Stormwater Program
      • Sherburne COLA
    • Rural Resource Management
    • Water Quality Monitoring
    • Wetland Delineation
    • MN Buffer Requirements
    • Prairie Planting Program >
      • Grams county Park HELP Grant
    • Backyard Conservation >
      • Lawns to Legumes
    • Education & Outreach >
      • Webinars
      • Elk River Clean Up
      • Little Elk Lake Watershed
    • Well Sealing Program
  • Board of Supervisors
    • Minutes and Agendas
    • Meeting Schedule
    • Legislative Reporting
    • Elections
    • SWCD Partners >
      • MCD Yellow Pages
  • Completed Projects
    • Raingardens
    • Shoreline Buffers & Stormwater Management
    • Native Prairie Installation
    • Pasture & Manure Management
    • Miscellaneous Projects
  • 2021 AIS Meeting Presentations
  • Highlights Videos
  • AIS Presentations
  • video
  • Rain Gauge Readers