An upright, clump-forming cool season grass with unique seedheads. Needs well-drained soil and prefers full sun. A great grass for a garden boarder or formal garden.

Plant at the base of a very sturdy structure. Minimize root disturbance when planting. Less aggressive than other Wisteria's. Flowers are fragrant and attract butterflies. Provides great nesting and cover for native birds. Host plant for Marine Blue, Zar

Beautiful spring flower that lasts all summer. Plant in masses to make a dramatic effect. Can spread quickly but typically fades out of the garden in about 8 years.

Annual/biennial plant, so allow to self-seed in disturbed soil in order for it to return. A very unique, delicate-looking flower that can spread quickly by seed in disturbed soil but may fade out as other plants take the space.

Typically grows as a shrubby upright perennial to 4' tall and to 2 1/2' wide. A study in KC showed that Symphyotrichum is one of the plant genera in our area that attracts the largest number of different bee species.

Beautiful silvery leaves and purple flowers with orange stamens makes this plant stand out. Grows slow and may take awhile to establish. May be a favorite for deer and rabbits.

May be found in lawns that aren't cut too low or too frequently (such as ours). Can take a moderate amount of foot traffic. A nice, thin-bladed sedge tolerant of several sun/moisture conditions.

An annual that will reseed and spread through the garden. Attracts bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies.

Beautiful color in summer and fall. A shorter grass better suited for most smaller gardens.

More common in Kansas. "Petals" could be red, or partially red, instead of yellow. Has a deep tap root, which it spends its first year growing so it may not flower until the second year. Best planted in masses or planted with other structural plants.

Semi-evergreen this plant adds texture, structure, color, and elegance to your shade garden year-around. Pollinated by small bees. Good for boarders.

Love the green blades of Allium to provide color and texture to the garden and attract several small pollinators. Avoided by most mammals. Tolerates several sun/moisture conditions.

Unique purple stems. Good massed in the back of a planting. Can cause skin irritation. Male and female flowers on separate plants.

Native to the southern Ozark region, this small, unique shrub adds nice texture to a formal garden.

Amazing, large, yellow blooms open at night, so they're great for the moths. Dry, limestone rock areas are the natural home for these beauties, so they tolerate dry and hot conditions.