American elm
Ulmus americana
‘Valley Forge’ This Dutch elm disease tolerant was selected after 20 years of research. Classic … Continued
Other Trait: tolerates harsh roadside conditions
baldcypress
Taxodium distichum
In its native swamp habitat, baldcypress raises conical “knees” from its roots to access oxygen. … Continued
‘Barbara Mitchell’ daylily
Hemerocallis hybrids
‘Barbara Mitchell’ sports 6″, beautiful soft pink blossoms with a celery-green throat; the best of … Continued
bee balm
Monarda hybrids/Monarda fistulosa/Monarda punctata
Monarda punctata (bee balm, wild bergamot) has large pale lavender whorled flowers June through August. … Continued
birch
Betula
nigra ’Dura Heat’ (clump river birch) Vigorous, fast-growing, medium-sized, Missouri native deciduous tree which occurs … Continued
bishop’s weed
Aegopodium podagraria Variegatum'
Densely foliaged fast covering groundcover with silver edged leaves, this easy to grow plant sports … Continued
black locust
Robinia pseudoacacia
‘Purple Robe’ is tolerant of poor soil and drought, deer resistant, and fast growing tree … Continued
blanket flower
Gaillardia 'Goblin'
Gaillardia aristata ‘Oranges and Lemons’ (blanket flower) features daisy-like flowers of yellow and orange in … Continued
‘Bright Sunset’ daylily
Hemerocallis hybrids
‘Bright Sunset’ produces 6″, highly fragrant flowers the color of a tropical sunset: burnt coppery-orange … Continued
butterfly weed
Asclepias tuberosa
Asclepias tuberosa (butterfly weed) features showy orange (pure native) or yellow (selection ‘Hello Yellow’) flower … Continued
