rock rose
Phemeranthus {Talinum} calycinus
This native perennial most often occurs in rocky soils and is often found growing in … Continued
browsing: Central Irregular Plains Ecoregion Osage Cuestas
Ecoregions are areas where ecosystems are generally similar. Mapping has been done in collaboration with EPA regional offices, other Federal and state agencies, and neighboring North American countries “to serve as a spatial framework for the research, assessment, and monitoring of ecosystems and ecosystem components” for the implementation of management strategies.
These maps are useful to gardeners because they provide a more accurate picture than state lines when selecting native plant species for specific locations.
Vinland Valley Nursery is located in the Osage Cuestas section of the Central Irregular Plains, which are part of the larger Great Plains. Baldwin City, Lawrence, Topeka, Ottawa, Leavenworth, Overland Park, and Olathe are all part of our ecoregion.
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
pickerelweed
Pontederia cordata
A vigorous marginal aquatic perennial native to stream and pond margins. In the wild plants … Continued
pink evening primrose, pink ladies
Oenothera speciosa
Showy evening primrose, or pink ladies, are native to the midwest. The evening primrose common … Continued
American sycamore
Platanus occidentalis
Easily grown in average, medium to wet, well-drained soils in full sun. Prefers rich, humusy, … Continued
mayapple
Podophyllum peltatum
Sometimes called umbrella plant because of its large round leaves, this native creeps by rhizomes … Continued
Christmas fern
Polystichum acrostichoides
It stays green through the holidays, hence the name. This hardy, leathery fern has glossy … Continued
cottonwood
Populus deltoides
State tree of Kansas! Broad open crown of widely spreading branches covered in lustrous, bright … Continued
black cherry
Prunus serotina
This native ranges from southeastern Canada through the eastern US, and west to Texas. White … Continued
hairy mountain mint
Pycnanthemum verticillatum var. pilosum
This fragrant native spreads by rhizomes readily. Small white flowers on branched spires are packed … Continued