Wildflowers

A beautiful onion bulb with deep secondary roots that make it drought tolerant. Not preferred by deer or rabbits. Attracts small pollinators.

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.

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.

Bees love this plant. May be aggressive.

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.

Host plant for swallowtail butterflies. Can tolerate a lot of shade, though prefers more sun. Great for butterflies. Can be aggressive – give it competition.

A study in KC showed that Packera attracts a large number of different bee species in our area. Groundcover for a shady, moist area. Semi-evergreen. Readily self seeds. Doesn't like to dry out.

Spreads aggressively. Great for bees and butterflies. Not favored by deer. One of the shortest goldenrods. Good for poor soil.

Prefers full sun and may spread quickly with its rhizomatous; better for larger gardens. Attracts many insects with its nectar, pollen, and foliage. Not preferred by rabbit or deer.

Great food source for pollinators; not preferred by mammals. Native to moist, open-wooded areas. Large plant, with flowers lasting only a few weeks, but great foliage texture.

Plant with grasses or other tall perennials to help support the long, slender stalk. Fragrant seedheads. Seeds enjoyed by birds, especially Goldfinches. Visited by many small sweat bees.

An annual. A thin, upright plant with subtle beauty that may be best clustered together. It may reseed and return the following year in the right conditions. Flowers are open in the morning.