Blooming Prairie Nursery LLC

Native Iowa Plant Nursery. Top products: Native forbs, Prairie grasses and sedges, Native trees and shrubs, Soil restoration products. Blooming Prairie Nursery LLC, founded in 1997 by Bob Wubben, is an Iowa-based nursery specializing exclusively in native plants and ecological restoration. Operating with a focus on rebuilding local habitats, the nursery provides indigenous grasses, forbs, sedges, trees, and shrubs designed to support pollinators and local wildlife. Their methodology emphasizes the 'Blooming Prairie Advantage,' which prioritizes soil health, incorporating organic matter and microbial products like 'Plant Medic 911' to ensure successful plant establishment. The business serves homeowners and land managers by offering customized garden packages, flats, gallon-sized containers, and bare-root stock. Beyond plant sales, the nursery provides services in soil health testing and 'rainscaping' design to mitigate watershed flooding. Rooted in the founder's professional background in roadside vegetation management, the company mission centers on restoring the natural Iowa ecosystem through sustainable horticultural practices.