giant ironweed
Vernonia gigantea
One of the tallest of the ironweeds, growing to as much as 10’ tall in … Continued
browsing: midwest native
rose verbena
Glandularia {Verbena} canadensis
Brilliant pink flower clusters cover this low-growing wildflower all summer. Plants spread out to 15-18″ … Continued
Kentucky coffeetree
Gymnocladus dioicus
60-90’ tall native tree. Habitats include rich woodlands, and riverbanks. Kentucky coffee tree is cultivated … Continued
Maximilian sunflower
Helianthus maximiliani
State flower of Kansas Clusters of bright yellow flowers in September atop 6-8′ stalks. An … Continued
oxeye daisy, false sunflower
Heliopsis helianthoides
Bright yellow daisies open in late summer thru fall on tall native plants. Tolerates some … Continued
Richardson’s alumroot, native coral bells
Heuchera richardsonii
Tall flowering stalks are hairy and extend up to 3′ above the basal leaves topped … Continued
‘Annabelle’ smooth hydrangea
Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'
Naturally occurring cultivar, native from New York to Florida west to Iowa, Missouri, Oklahoma and … Continued
‘Prairie Sunshine’ thrift-leaf perky Sue
Tetraneuris {Hymenoxys} scaposa 'Prairie Sunshine'
Bright yellow 1″ flowers on leafless stems have one of the longest blooming seasons of … Continued
‘Red Sprite’ deciduous holly
Ilex verticilata
A profusion of striking bright red berries will stop you in your tracks on your … Continued
dwarf crested iris
Iris cristata
Very dwarf plants grow only 6″ tall and produce blue flowers in early spring. Foliage … Continued
blue flag Iris
Iris versicolor
Grow in medium to wet soils in full sun to part shade. This iris may … Continued
Virginia sweetspire
Itea virginica
‘Little Henry’ is a gorgeous native plant that prefers moist soils and will tolerate wet … Continued