big bluestem
Andropogon gerardii
This colorful, robust hardy grass is native from Canada to Mexico. Tall foliage turns light … Continued
Other Trait: butterfly caterpillar food
birch
Betula
nigra ’Dura Heat’ (clump river birch) Vigorous, fast-growing, medium-sized, Missouri native deciduous tree which occurs … Continued
bronze leaf fennel / fennel
Foeniculum vulgare
Leaves are a nice addition to salad, cole slaw, and dressings. Will produce seeds the … Continued
butterfly weed
Asclepias tuberosa
Asclepias tuberosa (butterfly weed) features showy orange (pure native) or yellow (selection ‘Hello Yellow’) flower … Continued
common milkweed
Asclepias syriaca
Common milkweed produces dusty pink flower clusters in mid-summer atop large, glossy leaves that resemble … Continued
crabapple
Malus hybrids
A genus of about 35 species of deciduous trees and shrubs from Europe, Asia and … Continued
‘Bouquet’ /’Fernleaf’ dill
Anethum graveolens
Delicious, tangy dill provides both seeds and greens to flavor many foods. This variety blossoms … Continued
eastern redbud
Cercis canadensis
Delicate deep ink blossoms and buds are one of the earliest spring displays. Unique and … Continued
fringetree
Chionanthus
retusus (Chinese) Native to China, Korea and Japan. Most often seen in cultivation as a … Continued
goldenrod
Solidago
canadensis ‘Little Lemon’ (dwarf goldenrod) This native selection is a compact, upright plant growing only … Continued
little bluestem
Schizachyrium scoparium
True deep blue foliage and exceptional bronze-red fall color. Tolerates heat and humidity. Native to … Continued
