It gives you the best chance of getting the plants that you want and allows you to order from our vendor before their stock of plants runs out. Plug trays (16 plugs/tray) are available by pre-order and limited quantities at sale. You can still shop for additional plants at the in-person sale. 

• Enter the number of each plant, pollinator pack, or plug tray you want in the box next to the name.
• Return all pages of the order form, even if blank
• Complete the order form and return to Wehr by Wednesday, April 22, 2026
• Questions on what terms like "spring ephemeral", "full sun", and others mean? Read our Glossary of Native Plant Gardening Terms

The pre-order deadline is April 22nd, 2026. 

Plugs are young plants that come in 2-inch pots. These two-year-old plants have well-developed roots but only a small amount of above-ground growth.

Plugs are an economical way to plant a large area since they are much cheaper than more mature plants. They will take more time to produce flowers than stock in standard pots.

Plugs are shipped in sets of 16 of the same kind of plant.

Maybe, but it depends on their variety and size. Most plants will bloom in their second year after planting, but some will produce bloom in their first year. A few like white trillium may take longer to flower. 

Keep your garden colorful by planting some annual flowers among the perennials during their first year. Choosing the right annuals will provide pollinators food while your perennials grow. 

Your new plants will need some special care through their first summer. Roots are disturbed during transplanting, causing some "shock." It is important to keep the plants watered as they recover, especially during heat and drought. 

Mulching will help keep moisture around new plants and slows down weed growth. It is important to keep the stems of the plants free of mulch. Your native plants do not need any fertilizer. 

Mark the locations of your plantings so you don't accidentally pull them out the next spring thinking they are weeds!

If you have lots of rabbits or deer you may want to protect your new plants with some type of caging. 

A limited number of pollinator packs will be available at in-person sale.

New Plants for 2026

Starry Solomon’s Seal Maianthemum stellatum

Look for additional new plants available at the in-person sale on May 30 and 31

Returning plants

Boneset Eupatorium perfoliatum

Monkey Flower Mimulus ringens

Rock Harlequin Capnoides sempervirens

Two plants that are Eastern US Natives but not classified as WI Natives are being included this year to provide native plants that meet special needs. Wehr encourages planting these plants only in native gardens that are not near natural areas.

Eastern Beebalm Monarda bradburiana

Favorite of pollinators blooming in May and June. Tolerates part shade

Oswego Tea (Scarlet Beebalm) Monarda didyma

Bright red pollinator favorite that also attracts hummingbirds. Clay tolerant and does well in part shade.

If you pre-ordered plants you will receive an email reminder approximently a week before the sale. Payment will be collected when you come pick up your order either May 30 or 31st, 10 am - 3:30 pm.  

If you pre-ordered, your plants will already be set aside. You can still purchase more plants in-person even if you pre-ordered. 

If you did not pre-order, come shop the in-person sale May 30-31, 10 am - 3:30 pm, although we recommend coming as soon as you can as we can sell out quickly. 

Plant sale pick up and sale will be at Wehr Nature Center 9701 W College Ave Franklin. Back of building. Sale happens rain or shine. 

If you are pre-ordering you can mark that on your form. 

At the sale, at checkout, you can indicate to the cashier you would like to donate a plant or plants and the amount will be added to your total. Please note you will not be able to select which type of plant to donate but you can indicate how many. 

We thank you for your donation. 

We accept card, cash or check.

Size varies by plant. Plants may come in plugs, 3inch, 4inch, 5inch, half gallon or gallon.

For the last several years FOW has had a difficult time reliably getting spring ephemerals.  Most spring ephemerals are notoriously difficult to propagate and grow.  The number of growers is shrinking.  Because FOW wants to encourage planting spring ephemerals we will continue to order (and hope they are delivered) a variety of spring ephemerals but only at the in-person sale.  It is recommended that you come early for the best chance of getting what you want.

Yes, if you are a Friends of Wehr member (annual membership), you receive 5% off your purchase. You can sign up to become a member online or at the sale.