compass plant
Silphium laciniatum
A native perennial which occurs in prairies throughout most of the Midwest. Tall, sturdy plant … Continued
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cup plant
Silphium perfoliatum
Named for the cup-shaped vase where leaves join the stalk, these tall perennials hold water … Continued
Maximilian sunflower
Helianthus maximiliani
State flower of Kansas Clusters of bright yellow flowers in September atop 6-8′ stalks. An … Continued
‘Ivory Halo’ variegated red-twig dogwood
Cornus alba 'Bailhalo'
With striking variegated foliage, ornamental berries, excellent fall color and brilliant red stems in winter, … Continued
fig-leaf hollyhock
Alcea ficifolia
This less-known variety of hollyhock is native to Siberia and was introduced at the end … Continued
‘Ruby Spice’ summersweet
Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice'
A selection of Clethra alnifolia, a deciduous shrub native to swampy woodlands, wet marshes, and … Continued
buttonbush
Cephalanthus occidentalis
This deciduous shrub has an open, rounded habit. Common throughout the midwest, it can most … Continued
American beautyberry
Callicarpa americana
A rounded, deciduous shrub with upright-arching branches. The best ornamental feature of this shrub is … Continued
‘Wine and Roses’ weigela
Weigela florida 'Alexandra'
This dark-leaf variety, has bold, dark purple foliage that holds its color all summer long … Continued
variegated weigela
Weigela florida 'Variegata'
Gracefully arching branches are covered with 1″ funnel-shaped pale pink blooms which are especially attractive … Continued
ostrich fern
Matteuccia struthiopteris
A clump-forming, upright, arching deciduous fern that can grow up to 6′ tall in moist, … Continued
purple fountain grass ‘Vertigo’
Pennisetum purpureum 'Vertigo'
Thicker foliage and darker, almost black purple color make this fountain grass dramatic in garden … Continued