Though the flowers aren't showy, we absolutely love the puffball seeds that glow in the winter, especially against bronze grasses like shorter Andropogons or Little bluestem. Deeply rooted plant tolerant of extreme drought.
Biannual. A beautiful native thistle (be careful when you plant it) that blooms the second year. Goldfinch love the seeds and you may even see a hummingbird visit for nectar.
Stunning white flowers. Seed pods also add beauty and texture to the garden. A study in KC showed that Penstemon is one of the plant genera in our area that attracts the largest number of different bee species.
May form a thicket. May be monoecious or dioecious, so may need a male and female to produce seed; we don't guarantee the plants gender. Fragrant leaves, resemble poison ivy, but this is not poisonous.
Sedges have edges – feel the triangular stems. These short, grass-like plants add texture to the garden and create a nice ground cover. Birds eat the seeds.
Prefers a drier, rocky soils. Long tap root makes it drought tolerant. Delicate flowers seem to float in the air. Attracts long-tongued bees and hummingbirds. Caterpillars of the chalcedony midget moth feed on the leaves.
Yellow leaves and bluish-black fruit in the fall. Male and female parts may be on separate trees or a single tree; fruit only appears on trees with female parts. Canopy about 15 feet wide.
Drought tolerant coneflower; attracts birds, bees, and butterflies. Upright stature and delicate flower petals make a nice addition to formal, cottage, or wild garden. Can be deadheaded for longer blooms. Similar to E. pallida but has a deeper petal color
All parts of the plant are mildly toxic to humans. Likes acidic, well-drained soil. Interesting bi-colored flower in the pea family. Difficult to transplant/divide.