‘Rubra’ pussytoes
Antennaria dioica ‘Rubra’
Silver-white foliage carpet is topped with pink buds that resemble pussycat pads. Buds open to … Continued
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columbine
Aquilegia canadensis
Nodding yellow and red bi-color blooms in April through early June. Grows 12-24″ in height, … Continued
Jack-in-the-pulpit
Arisaema triphyllum
This tuberous perennial produces one or two leaves, each divided into three narrow leaflets. In … Continued
Arkansas Traveler
Solanum lycopersicum
Arkansas/Missouri Ozark Mountain heirloom produces medium-sized, about 6 oz. Highly adaptable.
common milkweed
Asclepias syriaca
Common milkweed produces dusty pink flower clusters in mid-summer atop large, glossy leaves that resemble … Continued
green comet milkweed
Asclepias viridiflora
Produces copious amounts of nectar especially adored by bumble bees. Flowers have a sweet odor … Continued
tall green milkweed
Asclepias hirtella
Plants grow up to 4′ and produce white flowers. This species prefers medium-wet to dry … Continued
butterfly weed, milkweed
Asclepias tuberosa
Perennial Plant Association 2017 Perennial Plant of the Year! Asclepias tuberosa (butterfly weed) features showy … Continued
tatarian aster
Aster tataricus
Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full to part sun. Can be divided … Continued
wild white indigo, prairie false indigo
Baptisia alba
A stately plant with white flowers in June followed by black pods that make fabulous … Continued
Black Brandywine
Solanum lycopersicum
Prolific yielder with black, oval-shaped fruits with an earthy, smokey flavor and a firm texture.
Black Krim
Solanum lycopersicum
Dark, deep red, almost black with green shoulders. Matures early.