The space beneath a tree is often forgotten, yet it is one of the most important places in a yard for wildlife. This kit creates a low planting of native plants beneath your tree where insects can safely complete their life cycle and where birds can find the caterpillars and other small insects they depend on for food.
Wisconsin Native Rain Garden Kit Planting Information:
- Light Preference: Partial Shade to Full Shade
- Soil Requirements: Adaptable to Clay, Loam, or Sandy soils
- (Note: Best in soil rich with organic matter or leaf litter to mimic a forest floor)
- Soil Moisture: Medium to Medium-dry
- Coverage Area: Approx. ?? sq. ft.
Our 18-pack Wisconsin Native Soft Landing Kit Includes:
3 - Pennsyvlania Sedge (Carex pensylvanica)
4 - Golden star sedge (Carex radiata)
3 - Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum)
3 - Woodland Phlox (Phlox divaricata)
3 - Eastern Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis)
1 - Wild Ginger (Asarum canadense)
1 - Blue Wood Aster (Symphyotrichum cordifolium)
In a shade environment, plants often grow a bit slower than they do in the sun.
Recommended Spacing: 12–15" apart.
The Logic: Close spacing allows species like Pennsylvania Sedge, Wild Geranium, and Wild Ginger to knit together into a dense, protective groundcover. Maintaining a tight canopy prevents invasive weeds, such as Garlic Mustard or Buckthorn, from establishing in the gaps beneath the tree.
Coverage: A 30-35 sq. ft. area (approximately 5'x6' or 6'x6') provides the ideal footprint for an 18-pack to reach full establishment by the second growing season.
2026 WI Native Soft Landing Kit - 18 pack
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Plants are grown in 2½-inch square pots and have healthy, established root systems. Each kit includes:
- Garden design
- Plant information
- Planting & care instructions
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