Douglas County Kansas Natives Archives - Page 2 of 5

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Bouteloua gracilis

A tufted, warm-season native grass with distinctive caterpillar-like seed spikes which hang from one side … Continued

Acer negundo

This hardy, fast-growing native tree can survive dry and extremely cold conditions. Food source for … Continued

Callirhoe involucrata

Low-growing mounds of cut-leaves are covered with large, purple, cup-shaped flowers all summer. Can self-seed … Continued

Prunus virginiana

A hardy and colorful native tree is perfect for difficult spots, tolerating heat, cold, wind, … Continued

Carya ovata

A long-lived shade tree with a straight trunk, excellent shade. This Midwest native is named … Continued

Carya illinoinensis

This massive shade tree is the pecan producer of the industry. Lustrous, dark green foliage … Continued

Catalpa speciosa

Showy white flowers, giant heart-shaped leaves, bean-like seed pods. Grows 40–60’ high and 20–40’ wide … Continued

Ceanothus americanus

Named because dried leaves were used as a tea substitute during the American Revolutionary War. … Continued

Celastrus scandens

A deciduous twining woody vine best known for its showy red-orange berries that brighten up … Continued

Celtis occidentalis

Tolerant of a variety of conditions. Well-suited to urban areas, it withstands wind and city … Continued

Cephalanthus occidentalis

This deciduous shrub has an open, rounded habit. Common throughout the midwest, it can most … Continued

Cercis canadensis

Delicate deep pink blossoms and buds are one of the earliest spring displays. Unique and … Continued

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