Nurseries and garden centers

Prairie Moon Nursery

Winona, Minnesota, serving United States retail mail order. Listed as a reference, not an endorsement.

Overview

Prairie Moon Nursery offers native seeds and plants for gardening and restoration, with a catalog organized around North American species. This listing is provided for reference, not as an endorsement, certification, ranking, or guarantee of current availability.

Services and programs

  • Native plants
  • Native seeds
  • Retail mail order

What to verify before you go

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  • Current inventory
  • Shipping dates
  • Regional suitability

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Source: Prairie Moon Nursery. Last checked 2026-10-04.

Prairie Moon Nursery offers native seeds and plants for gardening and restoration projects.

What this listing covers

The catalog is organized around North American native species and includes plant and seed information. A catalog listing does not guarantee current inventory or suitability for every site.

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