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Pollinator Plant Sale

We are doing things differently this year in response to COVID-19. The pollinator plants were growing in anticipation of being sold during the The Biggest Week In American Birding at Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge. With the pandemic and Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge's Visitor Center still closed, Bench Farms will be taking the lead on selling plants for us as well as growing them. Aren't they great?!

In order to purchase pollinator plants, you will need to do one of two things. You can call Bench Farms at 419-836-9443 to set up an appointment to shop yourself, or call to let them know what you want for curbside pickup. Bench Farms is still planning to donate a portion of the proceeds to us, so be sure to tell them that the Friends of Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge sent you!

We are super impressed with Bench Farms response to the pandemic and their efforts to maintain cleanliness in their facility while still producing great products for our community. Visit their website for more info about COVID-19 Operations.

Here are some plants that you may find at Bench Farms this year:

New England Aster 
Purple Dome Aster
Gaillardia Monarch Mix - Blanket Flower
Red Bee Balm
Cardinal Flower
Swamp Milkweed
Blazing Star
Joe Pye Weed
Common Milkweed
Butterfly Weed
Tropical Milkweed ‘Silky Deep Red’
Wild Columbine
Foxglove Beardtongue
Cigar Plant (not native, non-invasive annual that hummingbirds love)
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Plants are in 3'' pots and ready to be loved by you!
Attracting Pollinators
These plants will help to draw birds, butterflies, and bees into your yard.

Cigar Plants

Annual. Great for hummingbirds!
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Coneflower

Native. Attracts pollinators in bloom, birds love the seed in the fall.
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Wild Bergamot

Native. Bees love it!
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Milkweed

Native. Host plant for Monarch Butterflies.
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Common Boneset

Native. Great for bees & butterflies.
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Butterfly Weed

Native. Great for butterflies and bees.
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Purple Dome Aster

Native. Great for bees & butterflies.
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Foxglove Beardtongue

Native. Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds!
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Spiderwort

Native. Great for butterflies and bees.
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Friends of Ottawa NWR
14000 W. State Route 2
Oak Harbor, OH 43449 

  
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419-898-0014 x13
friendsofottawanwr@gmail.com

 EIN: 34-1904821   
Visitor Center open Wednesday-Sunday 10am-4pm.
  • HOME
  • YOUR REFUGE
    • Plan Your Visit
    • Ottawa NWR Complex
    • Refuge Challenges
    • Recent Sightings
    • Visitor Center
    • Kids Corner
    • Wildlife Drive
    • Endangered Wildlife
    • Endangered Plants
    • Research >
      • Bald Eagle Updates
      • West Sister Island Rookery
      • Blanding's Turtles
    • Gallery >
      • Most Memorable Moments
      • Photos by Friends
    • Wildlife Observation & Birding Tips
    • Timing of Bird Migration
    • Spring Birding Spots
    • Fishing and Hunting Information
    • Refuge Staff
    • EV Charging Station
    • Barn Quilt Trail
    • Know Your Signs
    • National Wildlife Refuge System
  • Who we are
    • Our Story
    • Friends History
    • Network of Friends
    • Strategic Goals
    • Financials
    • Board of Directors
    • Friends Staff
    • Community Partners
  • WHAT WE DO
    • Events >
      • Spring Migration
      • Chili Cookoff
      • Photography Contest
    • Friends Programs >
      • Land Acquisition and Restoration
      • Internship Program
      • Environmental Education Grants
      • Nature Programs
    • Friends Projects >
      • Shuttle
      • Bird Friendly Facility Project
      • Fox Nature Preserve
      • Nehls Memorial Nature Preserve
      • Portage River Water Trail
      • Marinewood Restoration
      • West Harbor Project
      • Wildlife Drive Improvements
      • Visitor Center Fishing Access
    • Recent Accomplishments
    • Carrying on a Legacy
  • HOW TO HELP
    • Donate
    • License Plate
    • Become a Member
    • Wheels for Wetlands
    • Legacy Gifts
    • Federal Duck Stamp Program
    • Volunteer >
      • Volunteer Portal
    • Corporate Sponsors
    • Conservation at Home
    • Say No to Balloon Releases
  • Shop