Native Plant Sale

About this event

TNI's Greenhouse Gang has been working all season long to bring native plants to you! Need new plants for your yard? GO NATIVE!

TNI wi ll have a Native Plant Sale on Saturday, June 2 from 9 a.m. to Noon at th e recently constructed greenhouse, located at the first driveway on the l eft past the intersection of South Levis and Levis Lane. This is located b ehind our branded TNI sign on South Levis near Cypress Pond. Guests can pa rk in front of the brown garage.

Individual plants are priced $1 throug h $7 Groups of plants priced up to $20

Cash or check are accepted.

List of available plants: Compass plant Culver's root- limited amount D owny wood mint Hairy mountain mint Hoary vervain Illinois bundle flower Lance leaf coreopsis Missouri ironweed Partridge pea Prairie coreopsi s Prairie phlox- limited amount Purple prairie clover Rattlesnake maste r Short green milkweed- limited amount Slender mountain mint Spotted be e balm- limited amount Yellow coneflower Yellow giant hyssop

All proc eeds go towards the mission of The Nature Institute of preservation, rest oration, and education.

Why native plants?

- Native plants are bene ficial to the physical environment. Because native plants are adapted to local conditions they develop deep and extensive root systems. This conser ves water and holds soil in place preventing erosion. They are naturally r esistant to disease and pests, and do not need artificial fertilizers or synthetic pesticides.

- Native plants are beneficial to wildlife. Nati ve plants evolved with indigenous fauna and fill an important niche in the ecosystem. They provide habitat and food for butterflies and moths, bees , hummingbirds, songbirds, beneficial insects, and mammals.

- Nativ e plants are beneficial to people. Once established, native plants requi re very little maintenance. They are sustainable, and live longer than no n-native species. They are naturally resistant to drought, disease, and pests, and do not need additional water or toxic chemicals. Native plants save people time and money.

Want to plan for your shopping trip? Check out this brochure to see growing details.

Venue: The Nature Institute

2213 South Levis Lane, Godfrey, IL 62035 (Driving Directions)