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Amorpha fruticosa

A large, airy shrub that forms dense thickets in its native habitat. Six-inch purple flower … Continued

Amorpha canescens

This native shrub grows in woodlands and prairies. 4-8″ spike-like clusters of tiny, bluish-purple flowers … Continued

Andropogon gerardii

This colorful, robust hardy grass is NATIVE FROM CANADA TO MEXICO. Tall foliage turns light … Continued

Aquilegia canadensis

Nodding yellow and red bi-color blooms in April through early June. Grows 12-24″ in height, … Continued

Arisaema triphyllum

This tuberous perennial produces one or two leaves, each divided into three narrow leaflets. In … Continued

Asclepias syriaca

Common milkweed produces dusty pink flower clusters in mid-summer atop large, glossy leaves that resemble … Continued

Asclepias incarnata

Swamp milkweed sports lightly fragrant flower clusters from early summer through fall. Plants grow 3-5′ … Continued

Asclepias hirtella

Plants grow up to 4′ and produce white flowers. This species prefers medium-wet to dry … Continued

Asclepias tuberosa

Perennial Plant Association 2017 Perennial Plant of the Year! Asclepias tuberosa (butterfly weed) features showy … Continued

Asclepias tuberosa 'Hello Yellow'

A long-lived, low-maintenance perennial, this yellow flowering selection of our native A. tuberosa was discovered … Continued

Asclepias verticillata

Whorled milkweed blooms later than other milkweeds with white flowers July thru September. The caterpillars … Continued

Boltonia asteroides

Small daisy-like flowers open in loose panicles profusely from late summer to early fall. Flowers … Continued

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