{"product_id":"pollinator-patch-ontario-native-habitat-kit","title":"Sunny Meadow Pollinator Patch | Native Perennial Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eConvert sunny spot in your yard into meadow or prairie native habitat and support our native pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ready-to-plant kit features 18 Ontario native perennials specifically selected for full sun conditions, grown from ethically collected Ontario seed to support pollinators, wildlife, and local biodiversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach kit includes 5–6+ full sun native species, with 2-3+ plants of each species, suitable for approximately 2–6 m² depending on planting density.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"545\" data-start=\"533\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"545\" data-start=\"533\"\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"823\" data-start=\"547\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"573\" data-start=\"547\" data-section-id=\"15tmgn3\"\u003e18 plants in 4-inch pots, at least 5–6 Ontario native species based on availability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"573\" data-start=\"547\" data-section-id=\"15tmgn3\"\u003eSuitable for approximately 2–6 m² in full sun in a dry area, d\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eesigned by our team to support pollinator and dry prairie or meadow habitat\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"726\" data-start=\"674\" data-section-id=\"2s8k7z\"\u003eGrown from ethically collected Ontario native seed\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"798\" data-start=\"763\" data-section-id=\"1ev9cx\"\u003ePollinator-safe growing practices, free of neonicotinoids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"240\"\u003ePrefer a more compact planting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect the \u003cstrong data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"287\"\u003e“Compact \/ Border-Friendly”\u003c\/strong\u003e option when ordering and we’ll prioritize lower-growing species suited to pathways, borders, and smaller gardens. \"Natural Meadow\" may include a broader range of taller species selected to support pollinators and habitat diversity. Please expect some variation based on seasonal availability and the natural differences found among native plants grown from seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"514\" data-start=\"487\" data-section-id=\"1kq9au2\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"545\" data-start=\"533\"\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"628\" data-start=\"516\"\u003eDepending on \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eheight preference, species may vary based on seasonal availability but may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a0f9064-af88-83ea-9aa5-31cca87356bd-18\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection 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Species\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"327\" data-start=\"196\"\u003ePearly Everlasting — \u003cem data-end=\"241\" data-start=\"217\"\u003eAnaphalis margaritacea\u003c\/em\u003e: important host plant for the American Lady butterfly and supports native pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"469\" data-start=\"329\"\u003eCylindrical Blazing Star — \u003cem data-end=\"377\" data-start=\"356\"\u003eLiatris cylindracea\u003c\/em\u003e: valuable late-season nectar source for butterflies, native bees, and migrating pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"607\" data-start=\"471\"\u003eHairy Beardtongue — \u003cem data-end=\"511\" data-start=\"491\"\u003ePenstemon hirsutus\u003c\/em\u003e: supports bumblebees and early-season native pollinators; a tidy, garden-friendly sunny species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"790\" data-start=\"609\"\u003eNodding Wild Onion — \u003cem data-end=\"646\" data-start=\"630\"\u003eAllium cernuum\u003c\/em\u003e: supports small native bees and other pollinators with late-season blooms; suitable for both natural meadow and border-friendly sunny plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"817\" data-start=\"792\"\u003eNatural Meadow Option\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"980\" data-start=\"819\"\u003eVirginia Mountain Mint — \u003cem data-end=\"870\" data-start=\"844\"\u003ePycnanthemum virginianum\u003c\/em\u003e: exceptionally valuable for pollinator diversity, supporting native bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1108\" data-start=\"982\"\u003eWild Bergamot — \u003cem data-end=\"1017\" data-start=\"998\"\u003eMonarda fistulosa\u003c\/em\u003e: supports bumblebees, butterflies, hummingbird clearwing moths, and specialist native bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1229\" data-start=\"1110\"\u003ePale Purple Coneflower — \u003cem data-end=\"1154\" data-start=\"1135\"\u003eEchinacea pallida\u003c\/em\u003e: supports butterflies, native bees, and songbirds through multiple seasons\u003cstrong data-end=\"1267\" data-start=\"1231\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1267\" data-start=\"1231\"\u003eCompact \/ Border-Friendly Option\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1461\" data-start=\"1269\"\u003ePrairie Smoke — \u003cem data-end=\"1301\" data-start=\"1285\"\u003eGeum triflorum\u003c\/em\u003e: early-season pollinator plant known for its distinctive pink flowers and wispy seedheads; well suited to compact sunny borders and dry-to-average garden areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1613\" data-start=\"1463\"\u003eBlue-eyed Grass — \u003cem data-end=\"1495\" data-start=\"1481\"\u003eSisyrinchium\u003c\/em\u003e spp.: a low-growing, border-friendly native wildflower that supports small pollinators and adds early-season interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1725\" data-start=\"1615\"\u003eWild Strawberry — \u003cem data-end=\"1649\" data-start=\"1633\"\u003eFragaria vesca\u003c\/em\u003e: low-growing native groundcover supporting pollinators, birds, and wildlife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1748\" data-start=\"1727\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1748\" data-start=\"1727\"\u003eAvailability note: \u003c\/strong\u003eSpecies selection may vary slightly depending on seasonal availability. Any substitutions will be chosen to suit the same sunny growing conditions and planting style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePhotos are representative examples from previous seasonal packs. Species composition and plant appearance may vary based on current availability, pickup date, and stage of growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"St. Williams Ecology Centre","offers":[{"title":"Compact \/ Border-Friendly","offer_id":43763648659522,"sku":"KIT18-SUNMEAD-C","price":120.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural Meadow \/ Tall Height","offer_id":43763648692290,"sku":"KIT18-SUNMEAD-N","price":120.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/4006\/1762\/files\/native_plant_habtitat_kits.png?v=1779149965","url":"https:\/\/stwilliams.ca\/products\/pollinator-patch-ontario-native-habitat-kit","provider":"St. Williams Ecology Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}