IDNR Mason State Nursery – Wildflower Pollinator Mix
Species
Bee Balm (Monarda fistulosa) *
Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) *
Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata) *
Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) *
Compass Plant (Silphlum laciniatum) *
Foxglove Beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis)
Golden Alexander (Zizia aurea)
Grey Headed Coneflower (Ratibida pinnata)
Illinois Mimosa (Desmanthus illinoensis)
lronweed (Vernonia fosciculata) *
Lanceleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata) *
Leadplant (Amorpha canescens)
Narrowleaf Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum tenuifolium) *
New England Aster (Aster novae-angliae) *
Obedient Plant (Physosteqia virginiana) *
Oxeye Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides)
Pale Purple Coneflower (Echinacea palIida) *
Partridge Pea (Chamaecristo fasciculata)
Prairie Cinquefoil (Potentilla arguta)
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
Purple Prairie Clover (Daleo purpurea)
Quinine (Parthenlum inteqrifolium)
Rattlesnake Master (Erynqium yuccifolium)
Rosinweed (Silphium inteqrifofium) *
Rough Blazing Star (Liatris aspera) *
Smooth Aster (Aster laevis) *
Spike Blazing Star (Liatris spicata) *
Stiff Tickseed (Coreopsis palmata) *
Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) *
Sweet Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia subtomentosa) *
Tall Gayfeather (Liatris pvcnostachya) *
White Prairie Clover (Dalea candida) *
*Attracts Monarchs
Fact Sheets
Additional Resources
How to Plant and Maintain Native Plants
IDNR: Native Habitat Descriptions, Requirements, and Plant Lists
IDNR: Pollinator Wildflower Seed Mix Planting Instructions
Audubon: Native Plants: Bird-Friendly Plants FAQ
Illinois Landscape Contractors Association: Sustainable Landscaping
Chicago Botanic Garden: Landscaping with Native Plants
The Conservation Foundation: Earth-friendly Landscaping
University of Illinois Extension: Illinois Master Gardeners
University of Illinois Extension: Illinois Master Naturalists
Where to Find Plants
IDNR Mason State Tree Nursery: The IDNR Mason State Tree Nursery is Illinois’ only state nursery.
Everything they produce is native Illinois eco-type and free of neonicotinoid pesticides.
Illinois Native Plant Society: Native Plant Sales: The Illinois Native Plant Society keeps a comprehensive list of native plant sales in Illinois that is searchable by region, sale date, organization name, and city.
Possibility Place Nursery’s Plant Finder
Disclaimer: The IDNR maintains a list of nurseries that sell native Illinois plants as a courtesy to the public. This is not a complete list of nurseries that sell native plants in Illinois. Inclusion on this list does not constitute any recommendation or endorsement by the IDNR. Requests for inclusion to this list should be made at: dnr.cicada@illinois.gov
