Summer heat and drought wont faze the tough native plants in this prairie garden plan.
Severalblooming perennialsandornamental grassesindigenous to North America star in this prairie garden plan.
Besides their beauty and ecological benefits, native plants are also easy to care for.
Credit: Illustration by Mavis Augustine Torke
Plus they attract beauty.
Their flowers and nutritious seeds drawpollinators, birds, and other wildlife.
Find the complete plant list and a free printable garden plan below, including planting instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
A prairie garden typically contains grasses and wildflowers that are native to prairie habitats.
These plants are usually drought resistant and do best in full sun.
Usually, prairie gardens work best on the east, west, or south side of buildings.
The grasses and wildflowers in prairie gardens typically attract pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
But they also attract many other birds and insects.
