9 – 11 am
Indian Hill Park, Winnetka
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FORGET THE OLD GARDEN CALENDAR AND GET READY TO SEE AUTUMN IN A WHOLE NEW LIGHT! Instead of stashing your garden tools until spring, this fall offers a golden opportunity to invigorate your landscape and give your garden a head start.
So keep those trowels handy and join us for the Go Green Winnetka Fall Native Plant Sale! This year, we’re thrilled to offer 40 varieties of native plants that bring unparalleled beauty and ecological benefits to your garden. Native plants aren’t just resilient; they’re the true champions of local ecosystems. Think vibrant purple coneflowers that color your garden through summer and essential milkweed that supports the Monarch butterfly. These plants attract pollinators, enhance stormwater management, and thrive with minimal fuss in our Midwest climate.
AS SUMMER WINDS DOWN, CONSIDER THIS: PLANTING NATIVE SPECIES IN THE FALL CAN YIELD VIBRANT, THRIVING GARDENS COME SPRING. The cooler temperatures, warm soil, and ample sunlight of autumn create an ideal environment for new plants to establish robust root systems before winter’s chill sets in. Unlike the frenetic spring planting rush, fall allows plants to settle in slowly, ensuring they’re ready to burst forth with life as soon as the weather warms.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR SEPTEMBER 6, FROM 9 – 11 AM AT INDIAN HILL PARK, 131 Wilson Street in Winnetka. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a curious newcomer, our native plant experts will be on hand to guide you in choosing the perfect additions for your garden. Plus, visit our website ahead of time for planning tips and plant details.
Bring life to your landscape this fall and watch your garden flourish like never before!
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
9 –11 am
Indian Hill Park, 131 Wilson St., Winnetka
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Save the date and start thinking about your fall planting needs. We’ll see you there!
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Big-Leaved Aster
Eurybia macrophylla
Sun Exposure: Partial, Shade
Soil Moisture: Medium-Wet to Dry
Height: 1 foot
Spacing: 2-3 feet
Bloom Time: August to October
Bloom Color: White
Black-Eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta
Sun Exposure: Full, Partial
Soil Moisture: Med-Wet, Medi, Med-Dry
Height: 2 feet
Spacing: 10-12 inches
Bloom Time: June to October
Bloom Color: Yellow
Blue Flag Iris
Iris virginica var. shrevei
Sun Exposure: Full, Partial
Soil Moisture: Medium to Wet
Height: 3 feet
Spacing: 1-2 feet
Bloom Time: May to July
Bloom Color: Purple
Blue Vervain
Verbena hastata
Sun Exposure: Full, Partial
Soil Moisture: Wet, Med-Wet, Medium
Height: 5 feet
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Bloom Time: July to September
Bloom Color: Blue
Blue Wild Indigo
Baptisia australis
Sun Exposure: Full, Partial
Soil Moisture: Med-Wet to Medium
Height: 4 feet
Spacing: 2-3 feet
Bloom Time: May to July
Bloom Color: Blue
Blue Wood Aster
Symphyotrichum cordifolium
Sun Exposure: Partial, Shade
Soil Moisture: Medium to Med-Dry
Height: 3 feet
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Bloom Time: September, October
Bloom Color: Blue