Alcona Conservation District

06/11/2026

04/07/2026

Fun Fact: Boneset got its name due to its use in treating the aching pain in bones and joints caused by "Break-Bone Fever" (Dengue Fever). These days, pollinators love Boneset for its nectar and pollen from July to October.

This and a selection of more Michigan Native pollinator friendly plants is available in full 38 plug flats or individual quart-size containers. Visit AlconaCD.org to see our full offering and to place an order.

Proceeds help us continue establishing the Helen Nisbet-Roberts Preserve.

Thank you for your support!

04/06/2026

Swamp Milkweed like water, as the name might imply, but they'll do well in rain gardens, etc.

This and a selection of more Michigan Native pollinator friendly plants is available in full 38 plug flats or individual quart-size containers. Visit AlconaCD.org to see our full offering and to place an order.

Proceeds help us continue establishing the Helen Nisbet-Roberts Preserve.

Thank you for your support!

04/05/2026

Don't let the name fool ya. New England Asters are Michigan Natives. They are found naturally from Quebec to South Carolina and west to the Great Plains.

This and more Michigan Native pollinator friendly plants areavailable in full 38 plug flats or individual quart-size containers. Visit AlconaCD.org to see our full offering and to place an order.

Proceeds help us continue establishing the Helen Nisbet-Roberts Preserve.

Thank you for your support!

04/04/2026

Who doesn't appreciate a little blue in the garden? Wild Blue Iris might be just what you're looking for - if you've got a wet but sunny location, like maybe a rain garden.

This and a selection of more Michigan Native pollinator friendly plants is available in full 38 plug flats or individual quart-size containers. Visit AlconaCD.org to see our full offering and to place an order.

Proceeds help us continue establishing the Helen Nisbet-Roberts Preserve.

Thank you for your support!

04/03/2026

We have 4 offerings in our "Partial Shade/Wet soil" group.

They prefer shade and relatively wet conditions.

These and more Michigan Native pollinator friendly plants is available in full 38 plug flats or individual quart-size containers. Visit AlconaCD.org to see our full offering and to place an order.

Proceeds help us continue establishing the Helen Nisbet-Roberts Preserve.

Thank you for your support!

04/02/2026

Wild Columbine supports our pollinators at the beginning of our season - April to June. It is particularly loved by hummingbirds.

Partial to full shade
Moist but well drained soil

This and a selection of more Michigan Native pollinator friendly plants is available in full 38 plug flats or individual quart-size containers. Visit AlconaCD.org to see our full offering and to place an order.

Proceeds help us continue establishing the Helen Nisbet-Roberts Preserve.

Thank you for your support!