Perennial Sweet Pea
Lathyrus latifolius
A fast-growing, heirloom perennial vine with fuschia, rose, lavender, and white flowers all the summer. … Continued
browsing
Bay laurel
Laurus nobilis
An aromatic evergreen tree or large shrub with shiny green foliage, this Mediterranean native is used as bay leaf for seasoning in … Continued
lavender
Lavandula angustifolia/ x intermedia / x ginginsii
Well-drained soil, winter mulch and a planting site near stone or concrete footing to create … Continued
bush clover
Lespedeza capitata
Commonly found in upland woods, thickets, and prairies, along streams, railroads, and roadsides. Tiny creamy … Continued
‘Alaska’ shasta daisy
Leucanthemum superbum 'Alaska'
Large, pure white blooms with yellow centers are long-lasting, very hardy and free flowering. These … Continued
blue lyme grass
Leymus arenarius
Striking metallic blue-gray leaves to 3′. Rhizomatus spreader that is great for banks and erosion … Continued
rough blazing star
Liatris aspera
Pinkish to lavender (sometimes white) flower heads along stems lined with short, narrow, bright-green leaves. … Continued
dotted blazing star
Liatris punctata
Liatris punctata is a species of flowering plant in the aster family known by the … Continued
dwarf gayfeather, tiny-headed liatris
Liatris microcephala
A dense, compact native liatris growing up to 18″ tall and carrying lavender flowers. Very … Continued
Kansas gayfeather
Liatris spicata 'Kobold'
An early summer blooming lavender spikes grow to 3′ tall. Great flower arrangement subjects that … Continued
meadow blazingstar
Liatris ligulistylis
A fantastic nectar plant for Monarch butterflies and many other pollinators including hummingbirds. The fall … Continued
prairie blazing star
Liatris pycnostachya
An outstanding native of the great plains grows even in wet prairies. Breathtaking in gardens … Continued