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Geese Are Nesting on Grounds
Spring is here, and that means some of our feathered friends are nesting on the grounds. While exploring, please be aware of geese, as they can be protective of their nests. For your safety, we advise all guests to walk at their own risk and give geese plenty of space. Thank you for helping us respect our wildlife! 🦆🌿
Native Plant Pre-Sale
DATE: Tuesday, April 15 – Wednesday, May 14, 2025
TIME: 24/7 Online
AGE RANGE: All ages
ABOUT THIS EVENT
WILDFLOWERS
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Nodding Wild Onion (Allium cernuum)Height: 1.5 Feet |
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Wild Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis)Height: 2 Feet |
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Wild Ginger (Asarum canadense)Height: 6-12″ |
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Rose Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata)Height: 3-4 Feet |
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Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa)Height: 2 Feet |
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False Blue Indigo (Baptisia australis)Height: 4 Feet |
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White Turtlehead (Chelone glabra)Height: 2-5 Feet |
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Pale Purple Coneflower (Echinacea pallida)Height: 3 Feet |
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Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)Height: 4 Feet |
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Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium yuccifolium)Height: 4 Feet |
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Wild Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana)Height: 6″ |
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Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum)Height: 2 Feet |
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Prairie Smoke (Geum triflorum)Height: 8″ |
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Hibiscus (Hibiscus moschuetos)Height: 5 Feet |
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Wild Blue Iris (Iris versicolor)Height: 3 Feet |
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Northern Blazing Star (Liatris scariosa)Height: 3 Feet |
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Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis)Height: 3 Feet |
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Blue Lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica)Height: 3 Feet |
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Beebalm (Monarda fistulosa)Height: 4 Feet |
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Jacob’s Ladder (Polemonium reptans)Height: 1 Foot |
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Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum virginianum)Height: 3 Feet |
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Showy Coneflower (Rudbeckia fulgida)Height: 3 Feet |
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Prairie Dock (Silphium terebinthinaceaum)Height: 8-9 Feet |
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Blue-stemmed Goldenrod (Soildago caesia)Height: 3 Feet |
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Showy Goldenrod (Solidago speciosa)Height: 5 Feet |
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New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae)Height: 5 Feet |
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Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia)Height: 1 Foot |
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Spiderwort (Tradescantia ohiensis)Height: 3 Feet |
GRASSES & SEDGES
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Penn Sedge (Carex pensylvanica)Height: 8″ |
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Switch Grass (Panicum virgatum)Height: 4-6 Feet |
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Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium)Height: 3 Feet |
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Prairie Dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis)Height: 2.5 Feet |
GARDEN KITS (FLATS)
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Butterfly garden mixButterfly Garden Mix is a vibrant blend of nectar-rich flowers specially selected to attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators. This mix typically includes a variety of colorful, long-blooming annuals and perennials such as milkweed, coneflowers, black-eyed Susans, zinnias, and cosmos. Designed for easy planting and low maintenance, a butterfly garden mix creates a lively habitat that supports local ecosystems while adding natural beauty to gardens, meadows, and borders. |
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Monarch Way StationMonarch Way Station Garden Kit provides everything needed to create a habitat that supports monarch butterflies throughout their lifecycle. This kit typically includes a mix of native milkweed species, the sole host plant for monarch caterpillars, along with nectar-rich flowers like coneflowers, black-eyed Susans, and blazing stars to sustain adult butterflies. Designed to promote conservation efforts, a Monarch Way Station offers a vital refuge for migrating monarchs, helping to counter habitat loss and support pollinator populations. |
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Pollinator garden mixPollinator Garden Mix is a diverse blend of wildflowers and native plants specially selected to attract and sustain bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other essential pollinators. This mix typically includes a variety of nectar- and pollen-rich species such as milkweed, bee balm, coneflowers, and lavender, providing blooms from spring to fall. Ideal for gardens, meadows, and borders, a pollinator garden mix enhances biodiversity, supports local ecosystems, and promotes healthy plant growth through natural pollination. |
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Shoreline garden mixShoreline Garden Mix is a carefully curated blend of native grasses, flowers, and wetland plants designed to stabilize soil, prevent erosion, and support wildlife along shorelines and water edges. This mix typically includes deep-rooted species such as blue flag iris, swamp milkweed, sedges, and native wildflowers that thrive in moist conditions. Ideal for lakeshores, riverbanks, and wetland restoration projects, a shoreline garden mix enhances water quality, provides habitat for pollinators and birds, and adds natural beauty to aquatic landscapes. |
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Wildflower garden mixWildflower Garden Mix is a vibrant blend of native and naturalized flowers designed to create a colorful, low-maintenance landscape that attracts pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. This mix typically includes a variety of hardy annuals and perennials such as poppies, black-eyed Susans, lupines, and coreopsis, ensuring blooms from spring through fall. Perfect for gardens, meadows, and open spaces, a wildflower garden mix enhances biodiversity, supports local ecosystems, and adds natural beauty with minimal upkeep. |
Accessibility Information:
At Ford House, we are committed to ensuring that all guests can enjoy our events. If you have any questions or need additional information about accessibility before booking your tickets, please don’t hesitate to contact us. You can email us at info@fordhouse.org or call 313-884-4222, and we’ll be happy to assist you.
For more details about our accessibility features, please visit our General Accessibility Information Page.
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Refund Policy
All ticket sales, memberships, and other purchases are non-refundable. Refunds will only be issued if Ford House closes or cancels an event. In such cases, guests with tickets or reservations will be notified.

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Enhance your experience by becoming a Friend of Ford House where you'll enjoy exclusive perks like discounts on tickets, dining, and shopping, all while supporting this historic estate. Or reserve a table at The Continental for a perfect lunch or dinner before the event. And review Ford House rules and policies to make the most of your visit.
Accessibility
At Ford House, we are committed to ensuring all guests can enjoy our events. If you have any questions or need additional information about accessibility before booking your tickets, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. You can contact us at info@fordhouse.org or call 313-884-4222, and we’ll be happy to assist you.
For more details about our accessibility features, please visit our General Accessibility Information Page.

Thank you to Ford Philanthropy
Ford House is grateful for the generous support of Ford Philanthropy and helping us fulfill our educational mission and making Ford House more accessible to our community.

About Ford House
Ford House is a 501c3 nonprofit and National Historic Landmark. Experience the historic family home of Edsel Ford, the only son of Henry Ford, and his wife, Eleanor. Visitors from all over the world come to wander, wonder, and explore the beauty of this 1928 National Historic Landmark and uncover a unique piece of the American automotive story in metro Detroit. Learn more below.