Northfield Lawns: Jean's Native Plants

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Jean's Native Plants

Jean and Pat established their natural garden three years ago and are finding less weeds each year. The native plants have claimed their space and are developing into beautiful, healthy plants, and starting to shape a beautiful, healthy garden.

Prairie plants

Woodland plants

Even within the confines of a residential lawn, Jean and Pat are able to incorporate the plants of both Rice County ecosystems. The two separate sections attract a variety of insects that enjoy different kinds of plants, yet the diversity within these two sections also offers complementary visual effects through the different textures, colors, shades, and heights of the plants and their flowers.

Each year the prairie grasses are cut back, leaving a distinctive feature of the prairie: the small tuft of grass that was once used as a stool by campers and hikers, breaking from journeys across the prairie (Interview with Berta).

Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) is a native woodland plant that can add a deep green hue and soft texture to your garden, complementing the nearby flowering plants (as shown above--bloodroot in center).

Jack in the Pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum) is a native woodland plant; it is commonly found in damp forests, but also thrives in the shady and moist areas of your garden. It is also a popular plant with children; finding 'Jack' is often a surprise!

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