downy sunflower, ashy sunflower
Helianthus mollis
Fine hairs cover the stems and leaves, giving this native perennial a gray-green color. A … Continued
browsing: native plants
Native plants have evolved alongside native wildlife and offer the most useful habitat — food & shelter — in addition to great beauty. Our prairie natives require less water and are adapted to grow in local conditions so they do well without requiring extensive resources and chemicals.
Kansas Native Plants at VVN Pocket Guide
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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
oakleaf hydrangea
Hydrangea quercifolia
An upright, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub that typically grows 4-6′ and produces showy panicles of white … 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
deciduous holly
Ilex verticillata
A profusion of striking bright red berries will stop you in your tracks on your … Continued
dwarf crested iris
Iris cristata
Dwarf plants grow only 6″ tall and produce blue flowers in early spring. Foliage makes … 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 selection that prefers moist soils and will tolerate wet … Continued
Jacob’s ladder
Polemonium reptans
Jacob’s ladder flourishes in bright shade with moist rich loamy soil. Plants tolerate sandy, acid … Continued