Rudbeckia hirta

This is the quintessential Black-eyed Susan of the native stars with its large golden yellow flowers and dark-brown, conical centers. It is easy to grow and is a species often used in native wildflower seed mixes. Plants produce a bright show of color mid-spring through summer, and will self-seed for a later display.

Baptisia australis

A hardy, drought-tolerant perennial native to North America.It typically grows 3 to 4 feet tall and wide, producing upright spikes of saturated blue or violet flowers in late spring to early summer.The plant features blue-green, clover-like foliage and is highly attractive to pollinators such as butterflies and bees.

Asclepias tuberosa

A species of milkweed native to North America.It is characterized by its vibrant orange flowers that bloom from June to August, attracting pollinators like monarch butterflies.

Unlike other milkweed species, it typically has watery sap rather than a thick, milky substance.It thrives in full sun and dry to normal soil conditions.

Tradescantia ohiensis

This is a herbaceous perennial plant about 2'-4' tall. Grass-like, dark blue-green leaves grow in clumps and can be invasive in ideal growing conditions as it self seeds. From late May to early July, clusters of blue, one-inch flowers appear on graceful stems. A lovely addition to the woodland garden.

Penstemon cobaea

In June, show-stopping spikes appear of loosely spaced white to violet to deep purple two inch long tubular flowers bloom on erect stems. They are larger than other penstemon. Often seen blooming in late spring on rocky outcrops and road cuts, this is a great selection for dry areas.

Dalea purpurea

In summer, many cylindrical-shaped heads of purple flowers with orange stamens dance on wiry stems. This plant is an important component of Midwestern because it is a nitrogen fixer. The plant has a ferny appearance because of the small dark leaves. It thrives in full sun and dry to medium soil moisture, making it suitable for prairie restorations and pollinator gardens.

Oenothera speciosa

These flowers native to the grasslands of Kansas and Missouri are also commonly known as pinkladies or Mexican primrose.They feature large, cup-shaped blooms with four petals, typically ranging from soft pink to white, and a distinct yellow throat.

These perennials thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, often spreading vigorously to form ground cover.

Monarda fistulosa

Native North American wildflowers that produce lavender to pink, tubular flowers in the summer.The plant is a member of the mint family and is valued for attracting pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.The aromatic leaves are sometimes used to make tea, though it is not related to the true bergamot orange used in Earl Grey.

Aquilegia canadensis

It is easily recognized by its unique dangling, bell-like red and yellow blossoms.It is a hardy perennial native to North America, often reaching heights between 1 and 3 feet.

These flowers are highly attractive to hummingbirds and other pollinators, thriving in conditions ranging from full sun to partial shade.

Bouteloua dactyloides

A North American prairie grass native to Canada, Mexico, and the United States. It is a short grass found mainly on the High Plains and is co-dominant with blue grama over most of the shortgrass prairie.

Monarda fistulosa

A North American native perennial warm-season bunchgrass. It grows 2 to 3 feet tall, featuring blue-green summer foliage that turns a striking copper-orange to deep red in the autumn.

Scirpus atrovirens

A native perennial sedge that thrives in wet, sun-drenched ecosystems throughout eastern Canada and the United States. It is highly valued for wetland restoration, erosion control, and water filtration.

Quercus macrocarpa

A massive, incredibly hardy North American native tree known for its distinctive fringed acorns and corky bark. Bur Oaks reach heights of 70 to 80 feet with an equally wide, sweeping canopy. They require full sun to thrive, although they are highly adaptable to clay, loam, or sandy soils, and tolerate both acidic and alkaline pH level and once established, have exceptional drought tolerance thanks to a massive, deep taproot system.

Amelanchier arborea

A four-season deciduous tree offering numerous pink-tinged buds which open into five-petaled, white pendulous flowers in the spring, small red berries in summer, excellent fall color, and gray bark in winter. The common name comes from the soft, woolly, downy hairs that cover the undersides of young leaves and flower stalks in spring before disappearing as the foliage matures. The fruit is usually eaten very quickly by birds.

Cornus racemosa

A highly adaptable, thicket-forming deciduous plant native to central and eastern states. While traditionally classified and grown as a multi-stemmed large shrub, it can be easily trained or pruned into a distinctive small ornamental tree reaching heights up to 15 to 25 feet. It is prized by homeowners and conservationists alike for its extreme toughness, multi-seasonal visual interest, and high wildlife value.