giant ironweed
Vernonia gigantea
One of the tallest of the ironweeds, growing to as much as 10’ tall in … Continued
browsing: summer
sea holly
Eryngium planum
An outstanding hardy unusual ornamental that thrives in hot dry locations and blooms in summer … Continued
‘Prairie Giant’ coneflower
Echinacea purpurea 'Prairie Giant'
Distinguished by its giant flowers that grow 6-9” in diameter and leaves to 24” long, … Continued
‘Mellow Yellows’ coneflower
Echinacea purpurea 'Mellow Yellows'
An array of blooms in shades of yellow is displayed at once, opening deep mango … Continued
prairie dock
Silphium terebinthinaceum
Native to prairies, railroad right-of-ways, and other exposed habitats in the Midwest and portions of … Continued
moon carrot
Seseli gummiferum
Lacy silver-blue foliage resembles Artemisia ‘Powis Castle’ but is more compact with spikes that resemble … Continued
narrow-leaved purple coneflower
Echinacea angustifolia
This Great Plains native blooms in late spring to mid-summer. It is found growing in … Continued
‘Sombrero Summer Solstice’ coneflower
Echinacea 'Sombrero Summer Solstice'
Brilliant yellow blooms brighten gardens and complement any other color. A compact perennial that packs … Continued
‘Purple Knockout’ lyre-leaved salvia
Salvia lyrata ‘Purple Knockout’
A gorgeous selection of a native grown for the striking dark purple foliage which forms … Continued
orange coneflower
Rudbeckia fulgida
This adaptable native occurs in both dry and moist soils in open woods, glades and … Continued
‘Cherry Brandy’ black-eyed Susan, gloriosa daisy
Rudbeckia hirta 'Cherry Brandy'
‘Cherry Brandy’ is a selection of black-eyed Susan that features 3-4″ diameter blooms with red … Continued
‘Autumn Colors’ black-eyed Susan, gloriosa daisy
Rudbeckia hirta 'Autumn Colors'
This biennial or short-lived perennial will remain in the garden through the years by self-seeding. … Continued