foxglove beardtongue
Penstemon digitalis
This clump-forming native perennial typically grows in prairies, fields, and woodland edges. White, two-lipped, tubular … Continued
browsing: spring
strawflower
Bracteantha bracteatum {Helichrysum bracteatum}
Strawflowers are excellent for bouquets or in the garden, but are best know for their … Continued
prairie crabapple
Malus ioensis
This small native tree has spreading branches and a broad, open crown and sometimes grows … Continued
meadow rue, quicksilver weed
Thalictrum dioicum
Delicate green fern-like foliage last from spring through fall. Greenish-yellow fringed flowers resemble little tassles … Continued
Jacob’s ladder
Polemonium reptans
Jacob’s ladder flourishes in bright shade with moist rich loamy soil. Plants tolerate sandy, acid … Continued
warm hand cactus
Opuntia cochenillifera f. variegata
Cousin of the native prickly pear, this rare cactus features swirling variegation on the pads. … Continued
Spiny bear’s breeches
Acanthus spinosus
With bold, eye-catching foliage and striking flower spikes, this impressive perennial fills space with dramatic … Continued
Standing Ovation™ Serviceberry
Amelanchier alnifolia 'Obelisk'
Round leaves change to reds and orange in fall. Ornamental berries provide food for songbirds. … Continued
false indigo bush
Amorpha fruticosa
A large, airy shrub that forms dense thickets in its native habitat. Six-inch purple flower … Continued
Geranium ‘Caldera Lavender Glow’
Pelargonium interspecific
Copius color to beat the heat with a spreading habit. Dark foliage with vibrant single … Continued
Jolt™ Cherry dianthus
Dianthus barbatus interspecific
Electrifying colors and all-season performance make Jolt stand out in landscapes and containers. Highly durable … Continued
Begonia ‘Whopper’ Rose with Green Leaf
Begonia x benariensis
The landscape begonia! We love the super-sized show that Whopper puts on in mass plantings … Continued