hairy beardtongue
Penstemon hirsutus
Open clusters of trumpet-shaped, lavender flowers. Early bloom time and hairy stems distinguish it from … 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
Native vs Native Cultivar
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rock rose
Phemeranthus {Talinum} calycinus
This native perennial most often occurs in rocky soils and is often found growing in … Continued
wild sweet William
Phlox divaricata
Phlox divaricata and Phlox divaricata ‘Blue Moon’ grow clusters of blue and violet five-petal stars … Continued
obedient plant
Physostegia virginiana
Physostegia virginiana has an upright spreading habit, this plant will requires space and should be … Continued
Black Hills spruce
Picea glauca 'Densata'
A naturally symmetrical, cone-shaped evergreen with a more dense, compact habit than the species. New … Continued
pink evening primrose, pink ladies
Oenothera speciosa
Showy evening primrose, or pink ladies, are native to the midwest. The evening primrose common … Continued
Eastern white pine
Pinus strobus
Grows at a fast rate, with height increases of more than 24” per year to … Continued
American sycamore
Platanus occidentalis
Easily grown in average, medium to wet, well-drained soils in full sun. Prefers rich, humusy, … Continued
mayapple
Podophyllum reptans
Sometimes called umbrella plant because of its large round leaves, this native creeps by rhizomes … Continued
poke milkweed
Asclepias exaltata
A shade-loving milkweed actually exists! Found in woodland openings, poke milkweed thrives in dappled to … Continued
Christmas fern
Polystichum acrostichoides
Stays green through the holidays, hence the name. This hardy, leathery fern has glossy green … Continued
Quaking aspen
Populus tremuloides
Best grown in rich, humusy, consistently moist, well-drained soils in full sun. In the wild, … Continued