Pure Air Natives

05/21/2026

New Product Alert! 🐝

Missed the fall planting window? No problem. Our new Procrastinator’s Pride Native Seed Mix was designed for spring and summer planting with no cold stratification required.

Easy to grow, pollinator-friendly, and perfect for adding fast native color to your landscape this season.

05/14/2026

Free this Saturday? Come check out the Garden Expo! 🌱 We’ll have native plants, seeds, and more — stop by and say hi!

This Saturday from 10-3 MOGreenFuture is excited to be at the Plant America Garden Expo! Check out all the fun at the link below! Vendors, Speakers, Food Trucks, Giveaways, Awesome kids activities! Come join us!
https://www.mogreenfuture.com/garden-expo-info-2026.html

05/12/2026

Didn’t winter sow? No problem. 🌱

Our new Beginner No-Stratification Seed Collection was designed specifically for beginners and includes 7 seed packets of easy-to-grow native wildflowers and grasses for home gardens.

Unlike many native seeds, these species do not require cold-moist stratification, meaning you can plant them now — even in summer. No refrigeration or complicated seed prep required.

Covers approximately 40 square feet and also makes a great gift for anyone interested in native plants but unsure where to start.

Available now on our website.

04/29/2026

After Monday's storm, where did water pool in your yard?

Those soggy spots are perfect for a rain garden.

Instead of fighting the water, plant natives that can handle wet conditions and help soak up excess runoff—while turning the area into something that looks beautiful and provides nectar to pollinators.

Some rain garden-friendly plants we currently have in stock:
• Copper Iris (Iris fulva)
• Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos)
• Northern Blue Flag Iris (Iris versicolor)
• Common Hop Sedge (Carex lupulina)
• Lizard’s Tail (Saururus cernuus)
• Golden Alexander (Zizia aurea)
• Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)

For larger areas, we also offer a Rain Garden Seed Mix.

If you’re dealing with puddling after heavy rain, planting for it is one of the easiest long-term solutions.

If you’re in the St. Louis area, call us to place your order and schedule pickup. Or place an order online -- we’ll follow up to coordinate your shipping date.

04/14/2026

April wildflowers I’ve been seeing on my creek walks so far this month:

• Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica)
• Wild Blue Phlox (Phlox divaricata)
• Toadshade (Trillium sp.)
• Spring Beauty (Claytonia virginica)
• Dutchman’s Breeches (Dicentra cucullaria)
• Cutleaf Toothwort (Dentaria laciniata)
• Mayapple (Podophyllum peltatum)
• Tiny Bluets (Houstonia caerulea)

Everything’s starting to fill in and it finally feels like spring is here!

What native plants have you been seeing bloom so far?

04/03/2026

Spring is here at Pure Air Natives! Trays are hardening off for the season and upcoming projects.

What natives will you be planting this year? 🌱🐝🦋

03/26/2026

Is that a sunflower?!

Nope — that’s Compass Plant.

A prairie icon, Compass Plant (Silphium laciniatum) can reach 7–8 feet tall, rising above surrounding grasses with bright yellow blooms that resemble sunflowers from a distance.

But what really makes it unique is its leaves, which naturally orient north to south — something early prairie travelers used to help find their way.

It blooms from June through September and attracts bees, butterflies, and even birds like goldfinches. Just keep in mind, it may not flower its first year as it focuses on developing its deep root system.

Its deep taproot helps it handle drought and anchor in place for decades...sometimes nearly 100 years.

Order now for mid-April delivery! This species has limited inventory.
https://www.pureairnatives.com/shop/silphium-laciniatum-compass-plant/

03/23/2026

New Product Alert! 👀
Prairie Dock (Silphium terebinthinaceum)

If you want a plant that makes a statement from a distance, Prairie Dock is it. Huge upright leaves at the base give way to tall, leafless stems with bright yellow, sunflower-like blooms in mid to late summer.

It’s a magnet for bees and other pollinators and extremely tough once established thanks to its deep taproot, handling drought, clay, and rocky soils with ease. Best in full sun and great for prairie plantings or larger landscapes where you want height and structure.

Plants are available to order now. Shipping is expected to begin mid-April, depending on the weather.

Are you growing Prairie Dock this year?

02/03/2026

🦋 Are you planting milkweed this year?

Milkweed isn’t just another native plant—it’s the only plant monarch butterflies can lay their eggs on and the only food monarch caterpillars can eat.

As native prairies have disappeared, milkweed has become harder for monarchs to find, making it one of the most important plants we can put back on the landscape.

If supporting monarchs is on your list this season, choosing milkweed native to your region matters.

👉 Learn why native milkweed is essential:

Milkweed is essential to monarch butterflies. Learn how native milkweed supports their life cycle, when to plant, and which species to choose.

01/20/2026

Is it too late to plant native seed?

Not at all. January might not feel like planting season if you’re used to summer vegetable gardening, but for many native species, winter is part of the process.

Cold temperatures help trigger germination naturally, so seedlings emerge at the right time and establish more successfully.

If you’re worried you missed your chance to plant native seed — you haven’t.

Explore native seeds that benefit from winter planting here:
https://www.pureairnatives.com/cat/seeds-plants/germination_code-60-day-stratification/