Hamilton Native Outpost

Hamilton Native Outpost Hamilton Native Outpost produces native grasses and wildflowers for wildlife, forage, landscaping, and habitat restoration.

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Hamilton Native Outpost strives to provide a variety of adapted native plants and the knowledge to establish and maintain them for ecosystem restoration, wildlife habitat, grazing, and beauty in low-maintenance landscapes. Livestock adapted to the environment is a complementary enterprise. We endea

vor to share resource management concepts and provide a fulfilling livelihood for those who contribute to its success. We value quality in our products and lives, effectiveness in producing our products in a sustainable system that benefits the land and people, and the uniqueness of each person involved.

Coreopsis lanceolata, commonly known as Tickseed Coreopsis, is a native perennial forb (wildflower) which typically grow...
06/18/2026

Coreopsis lanceolata, commonly known as Tickseed Coreopsis, is a native perennial forb (wildflower) which typically grows to 2' tall and occurs in prairies, glades, fields and roadsides.

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Wildlife notes
Tickseed Coreopsis is a favorite with deer in the fall and winter. Rabbits and groundhogs also eat the foliage. Goldfinches and other birds find the seeds to be delectable. A bee species, the Coreopsis Bee (Andrena beameri) depends on Coreopsis species as their primary pollen source. Bees, butterflies, beetles and wasps visit the flowers for nectar and pollen. Yet other insects, including the Coreopsis Leaf Beetle (Calligrapha californica coreopsivora), consume the plant leaves and juices sometimes to the point that they can harm the plant population.

Forage notes
Tickseed Coreopsis has a growth curve similar to that of the cool season grasses; it greens up with the fall rains, stays green throughout the winter, and is one of the first plants to grow again in the spring. It is quite palatable to livestock at this time.

Landscaping notes
Easily grown in dry to medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun. Thrives in poor, sandy or rocky soils with good drainage. Tolerant of heat, humidity and drought. Prompt deadheading encourages additional bloom and prevents any unwanted self-seeding. In optimum growing conditions, this plant will naturalize to form large colonies. Plants may be cut back hard in summer if foliage sprawls or becomes unkempt. If grown in borders, division may be needed every 2-3 years to maintain robustness. Looks great planted with Blue Indigo.

Restoration notes
This plant's motto is, "I love it dry". Tickseed Coreopsis is found on glades, sandy soils, and other dry sites and does best where there is minimal competition from other vegetation. This plant is a great addition to restorations on dry sites and will often bloom the second year. It can be added to restorations on mesic soils as well, but it often does not persist.

06/15/2026

Phillip takes you out to one of our gorgeous production fields to show you Wild Quinine, Leadplant & Goat's Rue.

How to Identify Wild Rye Seedlings (Elymus spp.)Wild Ryes are native cool-season grasses that often germinate in early s...
06/15/2026

How to Identify Wild Rye Seedlings (Elymus spp.)
Wild Ryes are native cool-season grasses that often germinate in early spring or fall. If you’ve recently planted a native grassland. Identifying these seedlings can help you monitor establishment and make better management decisions. Wondering how to identify your native seedlings in a planting? Wild Ryes are native cool-season grasses and should be small, young plants by now. Want to know what they look like? Look for grasses that have:

Key characteristics of Wild Rye seedlings:
• Rounded tiller base
• Rolled emerging leaf
• Leaves feel rough when rubbed between your fingers
• Short ligule with a ragged top
• Visible auricles on most species
• Often displays blue-green or purple coloration (only certain varieties/species)
• Starts as a single grass leaf (monocot)
• Seed coat can often be found just below the soil surface
• Germinates when soil temperatures are approximately 39 – 45 ° F

Common look-alikes include
• Indiangrass – flattened tiller base
• Switchgrass – hairy ligule

Want to know more? Download our Take-to-The-Field-Guide and watch our YouTube video where Elizabeth and C**t walk through the key identification characteristics of Wild Rye seedlings and then head into the field to show what these seedlings look like in a real planting.

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Species discussed include:
Virginia Wild Rye - https://hamiltonnativeoutpost.com/product/wild-rye-virginia/
Southeast Wild Rye - https://hamiltonnativeoutpost.com/product/wild-rye-southeast/
Canada Wild Rye - https://hamiltonnativeoutpost.com/product/canada-wildrye/
Early Wild Rye - https://hamiltonnativeoutpost.com/product/wild-rye-early/
Bottlebrush Grass - https://hamiltonnativeoutpost.com/product/bottlebrush-grass/

Dalea candida, commonly called White Prairie Clover, is a Missouri native perennial legume. It typically occurs in glade...
06/11/2026

Dalea candida, commonly called White Prairie Clover, is a Missouri native perennial legume. It typically occurs in glades, rocky open woods and prairies. Historically, people of the First Nations used the roots for food and the leaves for teas.

Wildlife notes
The nectar and pollen of the flowers attract bumblebees, Halictid bees (including green metallic bees), plasterer bees, Sphecid wasps, Tiphiid wasps, Syrphid flies, thick-headed flies, and small butterflies. Other insects feed on the seeds, foliage, and other parts of this plant. This plant is palatable and high in protein; therefore, it is readily consumed by mammalian herbivores of all kinds, including rabbits, groundhogs, and deer. This can cause difficulties in establishing this plant in some areas. It is possible that small rodents may carry the seeds to their dens. Because of their high mortality rate, some of the seeds will remain uneaten, and thus are dispersed by these rodents.

Forage notes
White prairie clover is very palatable to livestock and is high in protein.

Landscaping notes
Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Thick and deep taproot enables this plant to tolerate drought well. May be easily grown from seed and will self-seed in optimum growing conditions. Atrracts butterflies. Rock gardens, border fronts, native plant gardens, wild gardens, prairies or naturalized areas. This plant is slow to develop, but otherwise easy.

Restoration notes
Habitats include mesic to dry black soil prairies, sand prairies, savannas, openings in upland forests, and limestone glades. It is rarely observed in highly disturbed areas. Recovery from occasional fire is good.

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06/08/2026

Sensitive Brier is a perennial native forb (wildflower) native to the United States. The common name sensitive brier refers to the sprawling, prickly nature of this species and the foliage which closes when touched (which children find delightful).

Watch our Feature Video about this interesting plant: https://youtu.be/BaXi6CPWwUY

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Dalea purpurea, commonly called Purple Prairie Clover, is a perennial native legume which occurs in glades, rocky open w...
06/08/2026

Dalea purpurea, commonly called Purple Prairie Clover, is a perennial native legume which occurs in glades, rocky open woods and prairies.

Wildlife notes
The nectar and pollen of the flowers attract many kinds of insects, including a variety of bees, flies, small butterflies, skippers, and beetles. Plasterer bees are specialist pollinators of prairie clovers. Other insects feed destructively on the seeds, foliage, and other parts of the plant. These species include seed-eating larvae of some insects, Three-spotted Treehopper, Little Pasture Grasshopper, and larvae of two butterflies, the Dogface Sulphur and Reakirt's Blue. It can be difficult to establish in some areas if there is an abundance of herbivorous mammals. It is possible that small rodents carry the seeds to their dens, which may aid in the distribution of this plant.

Forage notes
Purple Prairie Clover is palatable and high in protein; therefore, mammalian herbivores of all kinds eat this plant readily.

Landscaping notes
An easily grown perennial often used in landscaping in rock gardens, borders, native plant gardens, wildflower gardens, and prairie plantings. The unusual flower heads and delicate foliage make it a conversation starter. It has a lengthy blooming period and needs little care once established.

Restoration notes
A nitrogen-fixing plant that is an important component of Midwestern prairie restorations. It is not common in areas that have been disturbed by modern development. Habitats include mesic to dry black soil prairies, gravel prairies, sand prairies, hill prairies, typical savannas and sandy savannas, and limestone glades. Recovery from occasional fire is good.

This species is commonly used in the following mixes: Shadows & Sunbeams Mix, Buck's Hangout, Dry'n Rocky Mix, and Wildlife Chuckwagon Mix
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Thank you to our wonderful customers for making our May Pasture Walk a success!
06/04/2026

Thank you to our wonderful customers for making our May Pasture Walk a success!

06/01/2026

Some of our wonderful Bison mamas had Bison babies (calves) this spring and we thought we should share some of this goodness with you.

Common Milkweed, is native perennial forb (wildflower). The flowers are very popular with many kinds of insects, especia...
06/01/2026

Common Milkweed, is native perennial forb (wildflower). The flowers are very popular with many kinds of insects, especially long-tongued bees, wasps, flies, skippers, and butterflies, which seek nectar. Other insect visitors include short-tongued bees, various milkweed plant bugs, and moths, including Sphinx moths. Common Milkweed doesn't produce fertile seeds without cross-pollination.

Often forms extensive colonies in the wild. Butterfly gardens, meadows, prairies, or naturalized/native plant areas.

We have the Milkweed seeds you need!
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